Coronavirus

The Caterer takes the Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously. The epidemic and it's consequences including the steps taken to combat the virus has a serious impact on the hospitality sector. We try to collect all information and do what The Caterer does the best: provide guidance and shine light on ways how we can survive and emerge stronger at the end.

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Hospitality businesses to receive grants worth up to £9,000

05 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that businesses in the hospitality sector are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000 to help them through to the spring.

Inside track: let's speak with one voice, says Robin Hutson

05 January 2021 by Robin Hutson

As we approach a Parliamentary debate on the creation of a minister for hospitality, Robin Hutson explains the importance of a voice outside of Westminster.

Takeaway alcohol banned as England comes under lockdown until mid-February

Takeaway alcohol banned as England comes under lockdown until mid-February

04 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Almost all of England to be under Tiers 3 and 4 from tomorrow

Almost all of England to be under Tiers 3 and 4 from tomorrow

30 December 2020 by Katherine Price

Christmas sales in restaurants, pubs and bars fall almost 80%

Christmas sales in restaurants, pubs and bars fall almost 80%

29 December 2020 by Sophie Witts

Labour warns UK visitor economy faces 'wipeout' after taking £3b hit

Labour warns UK visitor economy faces 'wipeout' after taking £3b hit

29 December 2020 by Sophie Witts

Boxing Day shutdown: growing anger over lack of financial support for hospitality

Boxing Day shutdown: growing anger over lack of financial support for hospitality

24 December 2020 by Sophie Witts

Hospitality trade bodies have warned that the sector needs urgent financial support from government as more[...]

More areas of England to enter Tier 4 on Boxing Day

More areas of England to enter Tier 4 on Boxing Day

23 December 2020 by Sophie Witts

Thousands more hospitality businesses will have to close from one minute past midnight on Boxing Day[...]

Supreme court business interruption ruling not expected until 2021

Supreme court business interruption ruling not expected until 2021

23 December 2020 by Sophie Witts

Thousands of businesses will have to wait until the new year for the result of the[...]

Pub sector calls for enhanced January grants after Christmas crisis

Pub sector calls for enhanced January grants after Christmas crisis

23 December 2020 by Sophie Witts

Pub and brewing industry leaders have made a final pre-Christmas plea for further government support as[...]

Crowdfund to save London's Pidgin restaurant hits £60,000 target

A crowdfund set up to help London restaurant Pidgin survive into 2021 has surpassed its £60,000 target."

23 December 2020 by Sophie Witts

Government to discuss extension of Tier 4 rules to wider areas

Government to discuss extension of Tier 4 rules to wider areas

23 December 2020

by Sophie Witts

Government ministers are to meet today to discuss whether further areas of England need to be placed under the strictest Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions.

New £104m Scotland tourism and hospitality package welcomed but outlook remains ‘very bleak’

New £104m Scotland tourism and hospitality package welcomed but outlook remains ‘very bleak’

22 December 2020

by Katherine Price

An additional £104m funding package for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industries has been welcomed, but trade bodies say the outlook remains “very bleak”, with the mainland set to enter another lockdown this weekend.

Lancashire hotel to host Christmas celebrations in April

Lancashire hotel to host Christmas celebrations in April

22 December 2020 by Caroline Baldwin

The Midland hotel in Lancashire has announced it will be hosting Christmas Day celebrations on Sunday[...]

Roux Scholarship regional and national finals further postponed

Roux Scholarship regional and national finals further postponed

22 December 2020 by Katherine Price

The Roux family has decided to further postpone the 2020 Roux Scholarship regional and national finals.

‘Swift’ support package needed as operators deal with ‘flood of cancellations’

‘Swift’ support package needed as operators deal with ‘flood of cancellations’

21 December 2020 by Katherine Price

Hospitality trade bodies are calling for a speedy support package for the industry after further restrictions[...]

Hospitality to close in Wales and Scotland while Tier 4 introduced in large parts of England

Hospitality to close in Wales and Scotland while Tier 4 introduced in large parts of England

19 December 2020 by Katherine Price

Hospitality businesses will have to close in Wales from tonight as alert level four measures have[...]

London’s night czar: hospitality cannot be scapegoated and left in financial wilderness

London’s night czar Amy Lamé calls for more support for hospitality and night-time industries in the wake of the latest tier restrictions."

18 December 2020 by News

Northern Ireland to enter six-week lockdown from Boxing Day

Northern Ireland to enter six-week lockdown from Boxing Day

18 December 2020

by Katherine Price

Northern Ireland hospitality venues will have to close from one minute past midnight on 26 December for a six-week lockdown.

By Chloe's UK restaurants unaffected by US bankruptcy filing

By Chloe's UK restaurants unaffected by US bankruptcy filing

17 December 2020

by Sophie Witts

Vegan restaurant group By Chloe’s London restaurants will continue to trade as normal despite the brand’s US arm filing for bankruptcy.

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