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Changemakers: A Year of Learning, Connection and Conversations

Changemakers is our three-part networking series created with Bibendum Wine to bring together hospitality leaders committed to building a more equitable and inclusive sector. Across the year, we explored culture, representation, leadership and belonging with inspiring speakers who shared honest insights and practical actions. This blog reflects on a year of learning, connection and powerful conversations shaping the future of hospitality.

November 23, 2025 No Comments

Events

Young Innovators Food Conference: Inspiring the Next Generation of Chefs

The Young Innovators Food Conference brought together students from five local schools for a day of hands-on cooking, cultural representation and career inspiration in food and hospitality. Led by professional chefs, the event boosted confidence, skills and excitement about future opportunities in the industry.

November 17, 2025 No Comments

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Black History Month Event 2025: A Celebration of Leadership, Culture, and Community

Be Inclusive Hospitality’s Black History Month 2025 celebration, hosted in partnership with COREcruitment, brought together more than 80 hospitality professionals for an inspiring afternoon exploring leadership, culture, and community. Centred around the theme “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” the event featured dynamic discussions, storytelling, and a call to build lasting legacies of inclusion.

October 30, 2025 No Comments

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A Night of Inspiration and Impact: 2025 BIH Spotlight Award Winners

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.

October 15, 2025 No Comments

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ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series – Meet Pauline Lai-Thomas

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.

September 27, 2025 No Comments

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ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series – Meet Kaneda Pen

Discover Kaneda Pen, owner and chef of Mampen in Soho. Celebrating Cambodian flavours, resilience, and diversity in London’s hospitality scene.

September 14, 2025 No Comments

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ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series – Meet Kangni Dai

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.

September 9, 2025 No Comments

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ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series – Meet Iain McPherson

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.

September 9, 2025 No Comments

Community News

BIH Spotlight Awards 2025 Finalists Announced

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.

August 26, 2025 No Comments

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Community Spotlight: Meet Ngwafu Tansie

Discover how Ngwafu Tansie, founder of GwafuVegan, is reshaping the hospitality industry through conscious cooking, community education, and sustainable plant-based food.

August 5, 2025 No Comments

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