4 June 2026 | Home House & Gracie’s, London
Created to bring together the people shaping and supporting the Antipodean hospitality community in the UK, ABODE will convene leading operators, founders, chefs, coffee specialists, suppliers, drinks brands, industry partners and friends of the sector for an afternoon and evening of insight, conversation and connection.
The event will celebrate the influence of Australian, New Zealand and wider Antipodean hospitality in London, while creating a warm and commercially valuable forum for industry leaders and like-minded guests to connect.
ABODE Afternoon Talks & Inspiration
1:00pm – 6:00pm | Home House, London
The ABODE Afternoon Talks & Inspiration session will bring together a curated group of speakers and industry voices for an afternoon of talks, conversation and connection.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Agnes Potter, Managing Director, Allpress
- Roland Horne, CEO, WatchHouse
- Philip Khoury, Pastry Chef & Author
- Shelaugh Ryan, Founder, Lantana Cafe
- Stuart Forsyth, CEO, Minor Figures
- Tom Clark, Founder, Coutume
- Jeffrey Young, CEO, Allegra Group
- Sian Almond, Chef, Pavyllon
- Siala Farani-Tomlin, Head of Coffee, Elsewhere Coffee
ABODE Evening Gathering & Celebration
6:00pm – 9:00pm | Gracie’s, Hampstead
The ABODE Evening Gathering will offer a more informal opportunity for the community to come together over food, drinks and conversation.
Hosted at Gracie’s, Hampstead, the newest addition to the Culinary Grace restaurant group, the evening will take the form of a relaxed networking dinner and cocktail-style gathering, featuring food, drinks, canapés and a garden BBQ.
GCI Members receive priority access to ABODE. For sponsorship opportunities or more information on how you can get involved, contact
Annabel Jones ajones@allegra.co.uk
