Be Inclusive Hospitality CIC is a not-for-profit building a thriving community to accelerate race equity within hospitality, food, and drink

We drive action through research, empower our community with funded initiatives, and partner with organisations committed to fostering inclusion

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A Year of Progress and Purpose 🙌🏾 Here are

A Year of Progress and Purpose 🙌🏾

Here are some of the milestones we’ve achieved together this year:

🔸 Programmes: Supported the professional development of 163 members through initiatives like Elevate Mentorship, Seat at the Table, winemaking courses, and grant funding.

🔸 Events: Hosted inclusive events with over 600 attendees across the UK.

🔸 Meet the Buyer: Partnered with @Distill_Ventures to connect 28 ethnically diverse drinks founders with buyers from leading hospitality operators.

🔸 Young Persons Innovation Conference: Delivered an inspiring event for 30 students in partnership with @lbbdcouncil, featuring cooking workshops and a Q&A with three industry-leading chefs.

🔸 London Restaurant Trails: Collaborated with @OpenTableuki to spotlight underrepresented cuisines from three women-owned restaurants.

🔸 Trade Shows and Workshops: Debuted at four trade shows, led panel discussions with People and Culture Directors, and delivered Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion workshops across the UK.

A huge thank you to our BIH community, ambassadors, sponsors, partners, and supporters for making these achievements possible. Together, we’re driving meaningful change.

To join the Be Inclusive community click the link in the bio!

#BeInclusiveHospitality #EquityDiversityInclusion #RepresentationMatters #ProfessionalDevelopment

2024 has been a year of engagement and impact. 📽️

Over 160 members participated in professional development initiatives throughout the year, including mentorship programmes, scholarships, courses, and trips that fostered growth and learning.

We remain committed to creating more opportunities for professional development, supporting the community, and advancing towards a more inclusive and equitable industry.

As we look ahead to 2025, we are actively seeking new sponsors and funders. If you’re interested, please get in touch at contact@bihospitality.co.uk.

#BeInclusiveHospitality #BIHCommunity #RaceEquity #ProfessionalDevelopment #HospitalityIndustry

💡Terminology can be created to address evolving

💡Terminology can be created to address evolving societal issues or to clarify complex concepts in a more accessible way.

An example of this is white privilege, a term that has been used throughout the media and EDI in recent years.

White privilege refers to the unspoken advantages and benefits white individuals receive within societal systems.

It does not mean white individuals are free from hardship, but it highlights that race is typically not a factor that adds to their challenges. Instead, it reflects how societal systems and institutions tend to favour white people, whether intentionally or unintentionally, continuing inequities.

To learn more about the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion workshops that we offer, please contact us at contact@bihospitality.co.uk

#BeInclusiveHospitality #EDITraining #DiversityMatter #WhitePrivilege #EquityAndInclusion

Elevate Mentorship Scheme 2024 has ended🚀 Tyro

Elevate Mentorship Scheme 2024 has ended🚀

Tyrone, a mentee from the scheme, received invaluable insights and guidance from his mentor. As a result, he clarified the next steps for building a solid foundation for his business's growth.

As the year draws to a close, we celebrate the 20 BIH community members who have collectively benefited from over 120 hours of mentorship through the Elevate Mentorship Scheme.

To learn more about our upcoming initiatives in 2025, join the community through the link in the bio.

#BeInclusiveHospitality #Mentorship #DiversityinHospitality #CareerGrowth

This week marks the conclusion of a transformative

💭💡Understanding terminology is an essential

💭💡Understanding terminology is an essential first step in addressing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Intersectionality is a concept we are often asked about.

It’s a framework for understanding how various forms of inequality overlap and intersect, creating unique dynamics and challenges for individuals and groups.

This approach recognises that people navigate multiple overlapping social identities that shape their lived experiences.

We offer a range of workshops and training sessions to advance education on EDI, including Inclusive Leadership, Talking About Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 101, and Allyship.

To learn more about how we can support your journey, contact us at contact@bihospitality.co.uk.

#EquityDiversityInclusion #IntersectionalityExplained #BeInclusiveHospitality #TalkingAboutRace

Throwing it back to the unforgettable 3rd BIH Spot

Throwing it back to the unforgettable 3rd BIH Spotlight Awards - an evening filled with joy, celebration, and recognition of excellence within the hospitality industry.

This event was a powerful reminder of the incredible achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations from ethnically diverse backgrounds across the UK.

We’re so proud of the inspiring stories shared, the milestones celebrated, and the sense of community that brought it all together.

Here’s to continuing the momentum into 2025!

#BIHSpotlightAwards #UKHospitality #InspiringChange #DiversityMatters #BeInclusiveHospitality

Two weeks ago, we hosted the final Be Inclusive Ho

Two weeks ago, we hosted the final Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) community event of the year!

The theme was all about Celebrating the Successes of 2024, and the room was filled with many moments of reflection.

We asked our community what they were proud to celebrate this year and what they’re most excited about for 2025.

Here’s what they shared!

@griotkitchen, @kan.koo52, @thequirkyoven, @suyamanuk, @adi.pastry, @outandaboutlondon_

Celebrating wins is important to us, and we’d love to hear yours! Drop a comment below - what successes are you celebrating for 2024?

When in Rome 🇮🇹🍷 For many in the BIH com

When in Rome 🇮🇹🍷

For many in the BIH community, wine education typically focuses on studying theory. However, in September, six members had the opportunity to experience an immersive wine education trip to Italy.

This unique experience took them to the very source - vineyards and wineries where truly exceptional wines are produced. They engaged directly with winemaking teams, asked questions, and explored the winemaking process through a blend of theoretical and practical learning.

Thank you to @theiwsc for funding this initiative and to @enotriacoe for supporting with the delivery.

If you are keen to participate in one of our 2024 initiatives, click the link in the bio to join the community! 🧡

#BeInclusiveHospitality #WineEducation #HospitalityCommunity #AdvancingRaceEquity #ItalyWineTrip

To continue with the understanding terminology ser

To continue with the understanding terminology series, we’re exploring two key terms that are often mistaken for being the same.

◾ Equality refers to treating all individuals the same and providing them with equal opportunities, rights, and resources, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, religion, or socioeconomic status.

◾ Equity acknowledges that we do not all start from the same place in life and recognises the need to address and adjust imbalances to create fair and just outcomes.

To learn more about the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training that we offer , please contact us at contact@bihospitality.co.uk.

🎉 Celebrating the Successes of 2024 Last wee

🎉 Celebrating the Successes of 2024

Last week, the BIH community came together to honour the incredible achievements of 2024.

The evening was filled with inspiring success stories, invaluable insights from industry leaders, and plenty of networking opportunities.

Many attendees shared how much it meant to be in a space where they didn’t feel like the odd one out - an experience that’s all too common at industry events.

The night was a true testament to the importance of this community.

A big thank you to @tobiasazizah @meta for hosting us.

Catch all the highlights from this memorable evening in the blog about the final community event of the year. Click the link in the bio to read more! 🧡

#BeInclusiveHospitality #CelebratingCommunity #BIHEvents #InclusiveHospitality #AdvancingRaceEquity #HospitalityCommunity

On Monday, we hosted our final community event of

On Monday, we hosted our final community event of 2024, an evening dedicated to celebrating the year’s successes. 🎉 🌟

We kicked the evening off with an inspiring keynote from Mandy Yin (@sambalshiok), who shared her journey and reminded us that challenges may come, but the tide will turn when you least expect it. Mandy also acknowledged her achievement of winning Chef of the Year at the 2024 BIH Spotlight Awards!

This was followed by an insightful panel discussion featuring @chefrishimsachdeva, @ifey_frederick, @kan.koo52, @melissafood, and @chefremiwilliams.

They shared their wins and lessons from the year, with a reminder of the importance of taking time to reflect and celebrate your achievements.

In true BIH tradition, we concluded the evening with networking and drinks to celebrate the end of the year.

Our next community event will be in February 2025. Click the link in the bio to gain exclusive access to the BIH community. 🧡

#BIHCommunityEvent #BeInclusiveHospitality #InclusiveHospitality #HospitalityLeaders #2024Celebration

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