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.

We are in this together.

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Call for clarity on reopening date as industry burns through £500m 'to stay closed'

17 November 2020 by Sophie Witts

The government urgently needs to clarify whether hospitality will reopen in December as the sector is burning through £500m in cash reserves in November ‘just to stay closed’.

David Moore despairs at the lack of diversity and common sense from those in power

17 November 2020 by David Moore

Those in power are stranded in their ivory towers and cannot see the reality of the situation.

Tier restrictions could be ‘strengthened’ over winter months

Tier restrictions could be ‘strengthened’ over winter months

16 November 2020 by Sophie Witts

‘Novelty’ of takeaway wears off for second Covid lockdown

‘Novelty’ of takeaway wears off for second Covid lockdown

16 November 2020 by Sophie Witts

Tier 3 restrictions in Scotland ‘like a long, slow, painful death’ for hospitality

Tier 3 restrictions in Scotland ‘like a long, slow, painful death’ for hospitality

16 November 2020 by Katherine Price

Northern Ireland hospitality to reopen gradually as lockdown restrictions extended

Northern Ireland hospitality to reopen gradually as lockdown restrictions extended

13 November 2020 by Katherine Price

Caffè Nero launches CVA proposal as pandemic 'decimates' trading

Caffè Nero launches CVA proposal as pandemic 'decimates' trading

13 November 2020 by Sophie Witts

Caffè Nero is the latest high street brand to launch a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal[...]

Gleneagles to close until 1 February due to tightening restrictions

Gleneagles to close until 1 February due to tightening restrictions

12 November 2020 by Sophie Witts

The Gleneagles hotel in Perthshire is to close for 11 weeks due to tighter coronavirus rules[...]

Cornwall hotel to add luxury retirement village to its grounds

Cornwall hotel to add luxury retirement village to its grounds

12 November 2020 by Katherine Price

St Mellion Estate Hotel & Golf Resort and its development partner Sequoia Real Estate have unveiled[...]

Expert HR advice on coping with coronavirus from the People Summit

Expert HR advice on coping with coronavirus from the People Summit

12 November 2020 by News

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures, and the message from industry leaders at The Caterer’s People[...]

Piano Works founder proposes Enterprise Investment Scheme adaptation to help rebuild hospitality

Alan Lorrimer, founder of live music venue brand the Piano Works, is spearheading a proposed adaptation to the Enterprise Investment Scheme that will incentivise investors to help rebuild the hospitality sector."

11 November 2020 by Katherine Price

‘Too late’ for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland to reopen this weekend

‘Too late’ for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland to reopen this weekend

11 November 2020

by Katherine Price

Even if the Executive decides to lift restrictions on hospitality in Northern Ireland on 13 November, it is now too late for many businesses to reopen this weekend, said Hospitality Ulster.

Unemployment figures show accommodation and foodservice hit hardest

Unemployment figures show accommodation and foodservice hit hardest

10 November 2020

by Katherine Price

The release of figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight the scale of the crisis being faced by hospitality businesses and emphasise the need for additional support, according to UKHospitality.

Automatic takeaway permissions set to be extended to 2022

Automatic takeaway permissions set to be extended to 2022

09 November 2020 by Katherine Price

Restaurants, pubs and cafés will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year until[...]

Job concerns mounting among hospitality's frontline workers

Job concerns mounting among hospitality's frontline workers

06 November 2020 by Katherine Price

Three-quarters of people working in hospitality are concerned about their job security, with 72% either very[...]

Operators concerned furlough extension could mean longer closure

Operators concerned furlough extension could mean longer closure

05 November 2020 by Sophie Witts

While many operators were relieved yesterday by the extension of the furlough scheme until the end[...]

Diageo Learning for Life relaunched to support the sector

Diageo Learning for Life relaunched to support the sector

05 November 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

Drinks supplier Diageo has offered its Learning For Life programme as a virtual training course to[...]

Free online service for home deliveries and takeaways opens up to chefs

A platform that will provide chefs with a free route to market for ready-made meals during lockdown has been launched by an airline pilot and his wife. "

05 November 2020 by Janet Harmer

Longer-term support and review of restrictions needed to save 12,000 pubs

Longer-term support and review of restrictions needed to save 12,000 pubs

05 November 2020

by Katherine Price

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the government to provide more longer-term support to the sector to save as many as 12,000 pubs in England from permanent closure as they enter a second lockdown.

MPs approve lockdown in England and closure of hospitality

MPs approve lockdown in England and closure of hospitality

04 November 2020

by Katherine Price

MPs have approved plans to put England into lockdown from midnight tonight, including the closure of hospitality businesses except for takeaway and delivery.

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