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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Limits placed on music, singing and dancing in hospitality venues

29 September 2020 by Katherine Price

Amendments to legislation now mean pubs, cafés, restaurants and bars (including those in hotels and members’ clubs) must ensure music does not exceed 85 decibels “at the source”, although this does not apply to live music performances.

Chantelle Nicholson says we need to talk about our mental health during coronavirus

29 September 2020 by Chantelle Nicholson

When so many are in danger of being overwhelmed, it’s good to talk, says Chantelle Nicholson.

Success of Soho's alfresco revolution sees October extension approved

Success of Soho's alfresco revolution sees October extension approved

28 September 2020 by Emma Lake

'Urgent review' of curfew called for as 10pm closure sees crowds spill onto streets

'Urgent review' of curfew called for as 10pm closure sees crowds spill onto streets

28 September 2020 by Emma Lake

Hospitality giants join forces to support those struggling to find work

Hospitality giants join forces to support those struggling to find work

28 September 2020 by Katherine Price

Coronavirus: Businesses could be forced to close for two weeks in hardest hit areas

Coronavirus: Businesses could be forced to close for two weeks in hardest hit areas

28 September 2020 by James Stagg

New restrictions hit consumer confidence, with 40% saying they will go out less often

New restrictions hit consumer confidence, with 40% saying they will go out less often

25 September 2020 by Katherine Price

A snap poll by CGA has found new government restrictions have already hit consumer confidence, with[...]

London added to national Covid-19 watchlist

London added to national Covid-19 watchlist

25 September 2020 by Katherine Price

London has been added to the national Covid-19 watchlist as an area of concern following a[...]

Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli to come under local lockdown

Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli to come under local lockdown

25 September 2020 by Katherine Price

Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli have been added to a growing list of areas in South Wales[...]

Scottish students asked to stay away from hospitality venues this weekend amid campus outbreaks

Scottish students asked to stay away from hospitality venues this weekend amid campus outbreaks

25 September 2020 by Katherine Price

Students in Scotland have been asked to stay away from hospitality venues this weekend as parts[...]

Chancellor launches scheme to top-up employee wages and extends VAT cut to March 2021

The government will top-up the wages of employees kept in roles on reduced hours in a bid to ward off redundancies through the winter months. "

24 September 2020 by Emma Lake

Mounting anger among operators excluded from latest government support

Mounting anger among operators excluded from latest government support

24 September 2020

by Jennie Milsom

Leaders from the night time economy sector have said they are “an industry in exile” having been excluded from the latest raft of government support, and have warned that growing anger among operators will give rise to backlash.

MasterChef finalist Andrew Kojima closes restaurant, saying new restrictions 'final nail in coffin'

MasterChef finalist Andrew Kojima closes restaurant, saying new restrictions 'final nail in coffin'

24 September 2020

MasterChef finalist Andrew Kojima has announced the closure of his Cheltenham restaurant Koj, saying this week’s restrictions were the “final nail in the coffin”.

Chancellor to introduce furlough scheme replacement and extend VAT cut

Chancellor to introduce furlough scheme replacement and extend VAT cut

24 September 2020 by James Stagg

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce new schemes to protect jobs and prop up businesses[...]

The Beaumont hotel in London to remain closed until spring

The Beaumont hotel in London to remain closed until spring

24 September 2020 by James Stagg

The Beaumont hotel in London is to remain closed until spring in order for improvement work[...]

Table service rules only to apply in licensed premises

Table service rules only to apply in licensed premises

23 September 2020 by Emma Lake

Table service-only restrictions set to come into force alongside the 10pm hospitality curfew tomorrow will not[...]

Robin Hutson calls for hotel residents to be exempt from 10pm curfew

Robin Hutson calls for hotel residents to be exempt from 10pm curfew

23 September 2020 by Katherine Price

Robin Hutson has called for hotel residents dining in hotel restaurants to be exempt from the[...]

City and workplace caterers ‘extremely frustrated’ by home working U-turn and call for ‘robust financial support’

City and workplace caterers have expressed frustration and called for “robust financial support” after prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed this afternoon that the public are once again advised to work from home if it is possible to do so."

22 September 2020 by Katherine Price

Facemasks made compulsory for hospitality as prime minister reveals new rules

Facemasks made compulsory for hospitality as prime minister reveals new rules

22 September 2020

by Katherine Price

The prime minister has announced new restrictions for hospitality venues in England that could last up to six months, including the compulsory wearing of facemasks indoors and a curfew of 10pm.

‘Exhaustive package of financial support’ essential as industry faces six months of restrictions

‘Exhaustive package of financial support’ essential as industry faces six months of restrictions

22 September 2020

An “exhaustive package of financial support” will be essential if hospitality businesses are to survive and preserve jobs through six months of further restrictions on trade, UKHospitality has told the government.

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