The 2025 BIH Spotlight Awards celebrated 16 exceptional winners across hospitality, food, and drink at London’s Quaglino’s. The night honoured creativity, resilience, and inclusion — showcasing the best in UK hospitality.
Discover the inspiring story of Pauline Lai-Thomas, owner of Blackpool’s iconic Michael Wan’s Mandarin and Wok Inn. From Hong Kong roots to shaping hospitality in the UK, Pauline shares her journey, community values, and hopes for the future of Chinese cuisine.
Discover Kaneda Pen, owner and chef of Mampen in Soho. Celebrating Cambodian flavours, resilience, and diversity in London’s hospitality scene.
As part of our ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series, we meet Kangni Dai, director of Space Specialty Coffee and Kafei Studio in Glasgow. He shares his journey from Wenling, China to Scotland, his passion for coffee, and his hopes for greater cultural exchange in the global coffee industry.
As part of our ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series, we meet Iain McPherson, award-winning bartender and owner of Panda & Sons in Edinburgh. Recognised globally as one of the industry’s most influential figures, Iain shares his journey, cultural heritage, and hopes for the future of hospitality.
The BIH Spotlight Awards 2025 finalists have been announced! Discover the inspiring individuals and businesses recognised for creativity, innovation and leadership in the UK hospitality, food, and drink.
Discover how Ngwafu Tansie, founder of GwafuVegan, is reshaping the hospitality industry through conscious cooking, community education, and sustainable plant-based food.
Toyo Odetunde, food writer and supper club host, shares her journey from law to hospitality, celebrating West African cuisine through creativity and storytelling.
Nominations are open for the 2025 BIH Spotlight Awards. Celebrate diversity and recognise excellence in hospitality, food, and drink.
Introducing the Thrive in Wine Class of 2025! Ten trailblazers awarded scholarships to study WSET wine qualifications.
