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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D&D London to reopen remaining restaurants as trading exceeds expectations

26 August 2020 by Emma Lake

D&D Londonwill reopen the remainder of its estate in the next fortnight, after recording July and August trading “well above expectations”.

Mayor of London calls for targeted support for West End businesses

26 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Sadiq Khan has renewed calls for a targeted package of support for West End businesses following reports that footfall remains 80% below normal levels.

Grosvenor offers rent reductions to fund Eat Out to Help Out extensions

Grosvenor offers rent reductions to fund Eat Out to Help Out extensions

26 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Strength in numbers: How hospitality is coming together to help workers manage their mental health when returning to work

Strength in numbers: How hospitality is coming together to help workers manage their mental health when returning to work

26 August 2020 by Rosalind Mullen

Greene King extends rent relief for tied tenants

Greene King extends rent relief for tied tenants

25 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Birmingham council granted new enforcement powers as restrictions on hospitality increase

Birmingham council granted new enforcement powers as restrictions on hospitality increase

25 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Inside track: Wendy Bartlett's tale of two lockdowns

Inside track: Wendy Bartlett's tale of two lockdowns

25 August 2020 by Wendy Bartlett

A staycation and a trip to Spain offer two very different interpretations of the rules around[...]

Hospitality venues in Aberdeen can open from Wednesday subject to checks

Hospitality venues in Aberdeen can open from Wednesday subject to checks

24 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Hospitality businesses in Aberdeen will be allowed to open from Wednesday, subject to passing compliance checks.

Eat Out to Help Out extensions divide opinion

Eat Out to Help Out extensions divide opinion

24 August 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Operator-funded extensions to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme have divided opinion, with some arguing[...]

JD Wetherspoon reports 17% decline in like-for-like sales since July reopening

JD Wetherspoon reports 17% decline in like-for-like sales since July reopening

24 August 2020 by Emma Lake

JD Wetherspoon has reported a 17% decline in like-for-like food and bar sales since it reopened[...]

Wasabi launches CVA to 'safeguard its future'

Wasabi has launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to drive through a financial and operational restructuring programme as low footfall in central London continues to impact trading. "

21 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Council closes 'reckless' Bolton restaurant as covid restriction enforcement continues

Council closes 'reckless' Bolton restaurant as covid restriction enforcement continues

21 August 2020

A restaurant in Bolton has been closed for its “reckless” breaching of Covid-19 regulations as local authorities continue to crack down on those flouting guidelines using new enforcement powers.

Ongoing lockdown leaves Aberdeen pubs and restaurants frustrated

Ongoing lockdown leaves Aberdeen pubs and restaurants frustrated

21 August 2020

by Jennie Milsom

Operators in Aberdeen have voiced their frustrations at the continuing lockdown in the city after the first minister said it was too early to lift restrictions, before adding that exceptions may be made for non-licensed hospitality premises next week.

New products: Bonzer dispensers, Whitley Neill gin, Filta Group temperature screening and more

New products: Bonzer dispensers, Whitley Neill gin, Filta Group temperature screening and more

21 August 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

A look at the latest food, drink and equipment to hit the market.

August like-for-likes ‘markedly up’ at Franco Manca thanks to eat out scheme

August like-for-likes ‘markedly up’ at Franco Manca thanks to eat out scheme

21 August 2020 by James Stagg

Franco Manca owner Fulham Shore has reported that the Eat Out to Help Out scheme has[...]

Innovation through crisis: how the pandemic prompted new revenue streams

Innovation through crisis: how the pandemic prompted new revenue streams

21 August 2020 by Tom Vaughan

When lockdown hit, revenue streams were reduced to a trickle and many businesses faced closure if[...]

Quarantine restrictions for arrivals from Portugal lifted

Quarantine restrictions for arrivals from Portugal lifted

20 August 2020 by News Desk

Tourists from Portugal will no longer have to quarantine on arrival to the UK, the Department[...]

Leicester restaurants report successful reopening helped by Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Leicester restaurants have seen customers return after they were finally able to open their doors a month later than the rest of the country on 3 August, in time to take advantage of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. "

20 August 2020 by Emma Lake

How to... lawfully collect customer contact-tracing information

How to... lawfully collect customer contact-tracing information

20 August 2020

Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses are being asked by the government to collect customer information to assist with national contact tracing efforts.

Two restaurants closed for breaching Covid-19 restrictions as Lancashire council uses new powers

Two restaurants closed for breaching Covid-19 restrictions as Lancashire council uses new powers

20 August 2020

Two restaurants have been closed for breaching Covid-19 restrictions by a Lancashire council using new powers introduced by the government last month.

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