The journalist and author speaks to Molly Codyre about her journey into food, showing love through cooking and the gendered reality of cookbook writing
For Maria Bradford, cooking isn't just about food, it's a connection to home
by Molly Codyre
The chef and founder of Shwen Shwen speaks about the food of Sierra Leone, cooking through homesickness and the importance of centring women in conversations around African food
Your new favourite restaurant? It was probably Jules Pearson's idea
by Molly Codyre
Jules Pearson is responsible for designing restaurant and bar concepts around the globe with hospitality group Ennismore. Molly Codyre speaks to her about travelling the world, juggling over 350 spaces and the importance of women in the workplace
At SeeWoo, Lucy Mitchell has had a front row seat to Chinatown her whole life
by Molly Codyre
For decades, SeeWoo has provided necessary produce and ingredients to Chinese restaurants and consumers around the UK. After taking over the business from her father, Lucy Mitchell is helping this indispensable food store become bigger and better than ever
Ixta Belfrage: "I was one woman of about 15 male chefs. It was tricky"
by Molly Codyre
From the stoves of NOPI to the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen and then her own thriving solo career, Ixta Belfrage is the new name in cooking you need to know
Emma Rice: "It was almost like they'd set you up to fail"
by Molly Codyre
The winemaker speaks about her journey into winemaking, being a woman in a male-dominated industry and the exciting English wine industry
Ella Risbridger: "I couldn’t write about my life without writing about food"
by Molly Codyre
The inherent link between food and emotion is something Ella Risbridger knows well. The author speaks to Molly Codyre about writing, cooking, and finding joy in the kitchen
Harriet Mansell: "I never set out to have an all-female kitchen"
by Molly Codyre
The Lyme Regis-based chef talks to Molly Codyre about cooking on yachts, opening up a restaurant during Covid and the significance of a Michelin star
Andi Oliver: "After a certain age, women start to feel invisible"
by Molly Codyre
From cooking feasts for drunken revellers at a legendary London nightclub, to hosting Great British Menu, it's fair to say Andi Oliver has had a multifaceted career. She speaks to Molly Codyre about music, food and cooking through her Black British identity.
Selin Kiazim: "People are trying, but there's still a long way to go"
by Molly Codyre
The acclaimed chef talks to Molly Codyre about how a trip to New Zealand set the wheels in motion for her career, the power of fusion cooking and the dichotomy between male and female chefs on TV
Ravneet Gill: "I think my job in life is to be of service to people"
by Molly Codyre
The chef, TV show host, cookbook author and business owner talks about her varied career, trying to positively impact working conditions in the industry and her coveted orange folder
Shuko Oda: "We don’t take racism, sexism – it’s not something we’ve ever accepted"
by Molly Codyre
The chef and co-owner of Koya, Shuko Oda talks to Molly Codyre about triggering London's love for udon, her gratitude to Wagamama and changing the industry for the better
Mel Brown: "There's a sense of empowerment to say yes, we can do it"
by Molly Codyre
With a career that spans kitchens, front-of-house and now wine sales, Mel Brown is no stranger to the hospitality world. She speaks about New Zealand wine, her time working with Peter Gordon and the power women can have in the industry
Helen Hall: "I want to be someone who leads a more equitable environment for women"
by Molly Codyre
One of the co-founders of Peckham Cellars, Helen Hall has had a career that traverses kitchens and front of house, management positions and bar work. She talks to Molly Codyre about navigating these different roles, being a woman working in kitchens and opening her own business
Lorraine Copes: "In mainstream hospitality there was never anyone who looked like me"
by Molly Codyre
Formerly a leading procurement executive leader in the food and drink industries, Lorraine Copes pivoted her career path in 2020 to launch Be Inclusive Hospitality, an initiative that aims to tackle diversity issues within the hospitality industry
Hannah Crosbie: "A lot of women feel like they have to desexualise themselves"
by Molly Codyre
Event coordinator and wine influencer Hannah Crosbie speaks to Molly Codyre about disrupting the wine industry's male-heavy stereotype and the importance of owning her femininity
Roberta Hall-McCarron interview: "You can run a kitchen and have a kid"
by Molly Codyre
The chef and owner of Edinburgh's The Little Chartroom and Eleanore talks to Molly Codyre about growing the business, the joy of teaching, and how having a child doesn't have to impact your work as a chef