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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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Chancellor extends furlough until end of April

17 December 2020 by

The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced today.

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More areas of east and south-east England moved into Tier 3 while Bristol hospitality can reopen from Saturday

17 December 2020 by

Following the government’s tier review this week, further areas of east and south-east England will be moved into Tier 3, while hospitality businesses in Bristol and north Somerset will be able to reopen from Saturday.

Think outside the box: keeping guests warm with outdoor service this Christmas Advice

Think outside the box: keeping guests warm with outdoor service this Christmas

17 December 2020 by
Welsh hospitality to close from 6pm Christmas Day News

Welsh hospitality to close from 6pm Christmas Day

16 December 2020 by
Pub beer sales expected to be 90% lower than usual this Christmas News

Pub beer sales expected to be 90% lower than usual this Christmas

15 December 2020 by
Over a third of jobs lost since February from the hospitality sector News

Over a third of jobs lost since February from the hospitality sector

15 December 2020 by

Changing restrictions are a lot to take in... or out, says Chantelle Nicholson In-Depth

Changing restrictions are a lot to take in... or out, says Chantelle Nicholson

15 December 2020 by

Offering takeaway solves the lockdown conundrum, but it presents its own problems too, says Chantelle Nicholson.

Pidgin team launches crowdfund to help restaurant survive News

Pidgin team launches crowdfund to help restaurant survive

14 December 2020 by

The team behind London restaurant Pidgin in Hackney has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help keep[...]

Hospitality venues lose lucrative 'igloo' bookings as tier restrictions limit use News

Hospitality venues lose lucrative 'igloo' bookings as tier restrictions limit use

14 December 2020 by

Restaurant and pub operators who have invested in enclosed outdoor ‘igloos’ and tents have been left[...]

London hospitality industry 'devastated' as capital set to enter Tier 3 News

London hospitality industry 'devastated' as capital set to enter Tier 3

14 December 2020 by

Hospitality operators in London say moving the city into Tier 3 will be "devastating" for staff[...]

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Birmingham City Council proposes ‘test and dine’ to get hospitality back up and running

Birmingham City Council is discussing a ‘test and dine’ scheme that would help open the doors of hospitality businesses currently closed due to Tier 3 restrictions."

14 December 2020 by
Drink-led pub and bar groups suffer 90% sales drop across November News

Drink-led pub and bar groups suffer 90% sales drop across November

11 December 2020
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Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw sales wiped out in November as lockdown hit in England and tough trading restrictions continued in Scotland and Wales.

Ways to help you look after your mental health this Christmas Advice

Ways to help you look after your mental health this Christmas

11 December 2020
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Christmas and New Year can be hard enough on the nerves without Covid-19 and its uncertainties. Whether you have existing mental health issues or are starting to feel more anxious or depressed, we have compiled a list of organisations that[...]

Technology Prospectus 2021: tech to drive your delivery strategy Technology

Technology Prospectus 2021: tech to drive your delivery strategy

11 December 2020 by

Adoption of mobile ordering technology has skyrocketed in 2020, so now the race is on to[...]

Technology Prospectus 2021: time to upgrade your workforce management Technology

Technology Prospectus 2021: time to upgrade your workforce management

11 December 2020 by

Workforce management technology had already been widely adopted by hospitality businesses before the pandemic, but now,[...]

How to set up an online takeaway business Advice

How to set up an online takeaway business

10 December 2020 by

From taking online payments to employing drivers, there are a few rules to follow when starting[...]

Business evictions ban extended until March 2021 News

Business evictions ban extended until March 2021

09 December 2020 by

Business owners will be protected from eviction, and insolvency measures restricting statutory demands and winding-up petitions[...]

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'Substantial meal' rule sees restaurants and bars struggle with rise in food waste

Hospitality operators in Tier 2 areas say they are struggling to deal with a rise in food waste which could see thousands of pounds worth of uneaten dishes thrown away."

09 December 2020 by
Hospitality job losses hit 650,000 News

Hospitality job losses hit 650,000

08 December 2020
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Hospitality has seen 650,000 job losses this year due to the impact of coronavirus restrictions on the industry, according to software provider Fourth.

Consumers ‘at risk in using Airbnb’, says QC News

Consumers ‘at risk in using Airbnb’, says QC

07 December 2020
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As Airbnb prepares to issue shares within days, a lawyer has said that consumers are “at risk in using Airbnb”.

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