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James Stagg

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Leading the Caterer brand in print, online and through its prestigious portfolio of events, which include The Cateys, Caterer Summits, Acorn Awards, Product Excellence Awards and UK Sommelier of the Year competition

News

Tommy Banks sees a future for food boxes as orders exceed 500 a week

29 June 2020 by

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has secured all jobs at his restaurants having successfully established a food delivery box business during lockdown.

News

Coronavirus hits Marston’s revenues by £40m

26 June 2020 by

Marston’s has reported a £43m drop in revenue to £511m in its H1 numbers, the majority of which has been due to the early impact of the coronavirus.

VisitEngland to introduce compliance standard as culture secretary says ‘Britain needs a break’ News

VisitEngland to introduce compliance standard as culture secretary says ‘Britain needs a break’

24 June 2020 by
Hop to it: BrewDog's David McDowall on building guests' confidence post-lockdown Pub & Bar

Hop to it: BrewDog's David McDowall on building guests' confidence post-lockdown

24 June 2020 by
No date set for reopening of outdoor hospitality in Scotland News

No date set for reopening of outdoor hospitality in Scotland

18 June 2020 by
Two-metre distancing rule to be reviewed ahead of hospitality reopening News

Two-metre distancing rule to be reviewed ahead of hospitality reopening

15 June 2020 by

Recipe of the week: salmon kedgeree with beetroot slaw Chef

Recipe of the week: salmon kedgeree with beetroot slaw

11 June 2020 by

This dish is designed to be shared. Served on a large platter, the different layers and[...]

Book review: 'Brunch the Sunday Way' by Alan Turner and Terence Williamson Chef

Book review: 'Brunch the Sunday Way' by Alan Turner and Terence Williamson

11 June 2020 by

Being largely restricted to home, many of us are certainly getting used to some mid-morning snacking.

The Restaurant Group confirms it is in discussions with landlords over closures News

The Restaurant Group confirms it is in discussions with landlords over closures

08 June 2020 by

The Restaurant Group has confirmed it is in discussions with landlords after reports that it plans[...]

Restaurants and pubs may be open by 22 June as two metre rule is reconsidered News

Restaurants and pubs may be open by 22 June as two metre rule is reconsidered

08 June 2020 by

Restaurants and pubs may be able to begin serving customers outdoors from 22 June under new[...]

News

Wave of redundancies as distancing and end of furlough bring business realities into focus

A wave of redundancies has begun across the hospitality sector as operators grapple with the prospect of social distancing, inflexible landlords and the winding down of the furlough scheme. "

04 June 2020 by
Menuwatch: Arabica Chef

Menuwatch: Arabica

03 June 2020
by

James Walters is using his 17 years of falafel-frying experience to keep serving meze throughout lockdown in a weekly home delivery service.

Profiles

The Caterer interview: Richard Corrigan

03 June 2020
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The chef-restaurateur tells James Stagg how approaching the end of lockdown as a new beginning and forcing landlords to co-operate are the only ways the industry can survive

Law firm looks to take on insurers in group actions News

Law firm looks to take on insurers in group actions

01 June 2020 by

A law firm is launching a series of group actions for hospitality businesses who have had[...]

Rishi Sunak introduces flexible furlough with 10% employer contributions from September News

Rishi Sunak introduces flexible furlough with 10% employer contributions from September

29 May 2020 by

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that employers will be asked to pay 10% of furloughed workers'[...]

Minute on the clock: Prask Sutton Profiles

Minute on the clock: Prask Sutton

29 May 2020 by

The former DJ is now the founder and chief executive of mobile order and pay app[...]

Viewpoint: Get ready for the summer staycations In-Depth

Viewpoint: Get ready for the summer staycations

28 May 2020 by

Quarantine, fewer flights and lack of finance may all work to hoteliers’ advantage after lockdown, with[...]

News

Two-metre rule could be relaxed to help hospitality reopen

Boris Johnson has given some hope to hospitality businesses contemplating opening under two-metre distancing by suggesting that the guidance may soon be eased. "

28 May 2020 by
The Caterer interview: Ruth Rogers Restaurant

The Caterer interview: Ruth Rogers

28 May 2020
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The River Café owner talks to James Stagg about how the 30-year-old Hammersmith business is weathering its third closure and why she’s appreciating the public’s newfound love of home cooking

Richard Corrigan calls on landlords to compromise before operators face Armageddon News

Richard Corrigan calls on landlords to compromise before operators face Armageddon

27 May 2020
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Richard Corrigan has threatened to stand outside landlords' offices “with a placard and a loudhailer” if it means the industry avoids "Armageddon" over rents.

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