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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‘It’s not too late’ says action group fighting for business interruption claims

11 August 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Hospitality Insurance Group Action (HIGA), which has taken part in legal action against the major business insurers, has said that a significant number of claims which were previously denied may still be claimable.

Inside track: Robin Hutson's newest opening challenge

11 August 2020 by Robin Hutson

With 27 years’ experience of opening hotels, Robin Hutson had thought he had seen it all – until coronavirus added a new hurdle to overcome.

Eat Out To Help Out scheme has ‘no negative impact’ on weekend trading

Eat Out To Help Out scheme has ‘no negative impact’ on weekend trading

10 August 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Events uncertainty sees job losses among Levy's casual workforce

Events uncertainty sees job losses among Levy's casual workforce

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Staycation boom sees Rick Stein urge those looking for jobs to head to the coast

Staycation boom sees Rick Stein urge those looking for jobs to head to the coast

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Trade bodies unite to issue plea for grants to cover 50% of unpaid rents

Trade bodies unite to issue plea for grants to cover 50% of unpaid rents

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Pret A Manger asks staff to reduce hours after reporting 80% fall in trade

Pret A Manger asks staff to reduce hours after reporting 80% fall in trade

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Pret a Manger has asked staff to work fewer hours in a bid to preserve jobs[...]

Lockdown restrictions extended to Preston

Lockdown restrictions extended to Preston

07 August 2020 by Katherine Price

Preston has been declared an ‘area of intervention’ following a spike in cases. From midnight it[...]

Staycation boom as country house and coastal hotels report near 100% occupancy for August

Staycation boom as country house and coastal hotels report near 100% occupancy for August

07 August 2020 by Emma Lake

The promised staycation boom appears to have been realised, with coastal and country house hoteliers reporting[...]

Tourism campaign looks to boost fortunes of the north-east post-Covid

Tourism campaign looks to boost fortunes of the north-east post-Covid

07 August 2020 by Emma Lake

A tourism campaign to promote the north east has been launched in a bid to help[...]

Quarantine restrictions extended to Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas

Quarantine restrictions have been extended to Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas, requiring international arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days from tomorrow (Saturday 8 August). "

07 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Accor to open hotel rooms to remote workers during the day

Accor to open hotel rooms to remote workers during the day

06 August 2020

by Katherine Price

Hotel group Accor has announced it will be opening up its hotel rooms for remote workers to use as offices during the day.

Restaurateurs call on Sadiq Khan to champion London town

Restaurateurs call on Sadiq Khan to champion London town

06 August 2020

by Katherine Price

A letter to Sadiq Khan from some of London’s most prominent restaurateurs has urged the mayor to champion London town, which they say “is at a critical point”.

Uncertainty around weddings and larger events leaves operators in limbo

Uncertainty around weddings and larger events leaves operators in limbo

05 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Uncertainty around the return of wedding receptions and larger events has left hotels and venues in[...]

Operators hail ‘amazing’ Eat Out to Help Out as sales surge

Operators hail ‘amazing’ Eat Out to Help Out as sales surge

05 August 2020 by Chris Gamm

Operators have reported strong sales since the launch of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out[...]

What's the future for restaurant guides?

What's the future for restaurant guides?

05 August 2020 by Andy Lynes

Covid-19 hasn’t put a stop to restaurants, and it hasn’t halted the guides either. Despite the[...]

Accor launches €200m saving plan as Covid-19 halves group-wide revenue

Accor launches €200m saving plan as Covid-19 halves group-wide revenue

04 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Accor has launched a €200m (£180m) cost-saving plan in response to the “violent and unprecedented” shock[...]

More than three-quarters of hospitality businesses at risk of insolvency as sector left in ‘truly desperate position’

More than three-quarters of hospitality businesses in the UK are at risk of insolvency within the next year, according to UKHospitality."

04 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Home working cost London hospitality sector £2.3b

Home working cost London hospitality sector £2.3b

04 August 2020

by Katherine Price

People working from home between March and June during lockdown cost the hospitality sector approximately £2.3b of spending in shops, pubs and eateries near London employment hubs.

Lockdown confusion knocks consumer confidence in Manchester

Lockdown confusion knocks consumer confidence in Manchester

03 August 2020

by Jennie Milsom

Manchester’s latest lockdown rules, which ban people from different households mixing indoors, caused confusion among customers this weekend and saw restaurant tables cancelled.

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