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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Face coverings compulsory for grab-and-go and takeaway customers from Friday

23 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Facemasks will be mandatory for grab-and-go or takeaway customers across hospitality settings from tomorrow. However, those dining in will not be subject to the new rules.

One in three furloughed hospitality jobs at risk

23 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Around one in three furloughed hospitality workers’ jobs could be at risk, according to accountancy firm PwC.

UKinbound warns 10,000 tourism jobs at stake and businesses set to fail

UKinbound warns 10,000 tourism jobs at stake and businesses set to fail

23 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Bill to streamline planning approval for outdoor seating passed

Bill to streamline planning approval for outdoor seating passed

23 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Manchester's 20 Stories receives almost 1,000 job applications in 24 hours

Manchester's 20 Stories receives almost 1,000 job applications in 24 hours

22 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Chilango to appoint administrators

Chilango to appoint administrators

22 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Hospitality campaign challenging insurers over business interruption claims reports back

Hospitality campaign challenging insurers over business interruption claims reports back

22 July 2020 by Emma Lake

A hospitality campaign challenging insurers over their failure to pay out business interruption claims related to[...]

Surge in hotel buyer interest since lockdown eased

Surge in hotel buyer interest since lockdown eased

21 July 2020 by Katherine Price

As lockdown restrictions began to lift on 27 April, there was a surge in hotel buyer[...]

Team UK withdraws from Bocuse d'Or 2020

Team UK withdraws from Bocuse d'Or 2020

21 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Team UK has withdrawn from the European selection of the Bocuse d’Or 2020 due to the[...]

Road closures in Seven Dials boost hopes for a summer of alfresco dining

Road closures in Seven Dials boost hopes for a summer of alfresco dining

21 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Timed road closures in Seven Dials should allow for more alfresco dining as well as increasing[...]

Inside track: Wendy Bartlett says it's time to break bread with our colleagues

While working from home may be part of the new normal, Wendy Bartlett stresses the importance of connecting with each other over a good meal."

21 July 2020 by Wendy Bartlett

Pubs and restaurants to provide non-smoking outdoor seating under government plans

Pubs and restaurants to provide non-smoking outdoor seating under government plans

20 July 2020

Pubs and restaurants will be required to offer separate outdoor seating for smokers and non-smokers if parliament approves new legislation.

Business interruption insurance test cases begin in court

Business interruption insurance test cases begin in court

20 July 2020

High Court test cases to determine if insurers should pay out business interruption claims related to Covid-19 will commence today.

Hospitality accounted for a third of the UK's GDP drop in March and April

Hospitality accounted for a third of the UK's GDP drop in March and April

20 July 2020 by James Stagg

Hospitality accounted for a third of UKs GDP drop in March and April, while industry leaders[...]

Crown Estate offers turnover-based rent arrangements

Crown Estate offers turnover-based rent arrangements

20 July 2020 by James Stagg

The Crown Estate is supporting some operators in the West End of London by revising rents[...]

Guidance gives indication of how events could resume from 1 October

Guidance gives indication of how events could resume from 1 October

17 July 2020 by Emma Lake

The government has released early guidance around how the events and conferencing sectors will begin to[...]

'We really need this': chef Chris Staines of the Ollerod refuses VAT cut for guests

'We really need this': chef Chris Staines of the Ollerod refuses VAT cut for guests

17 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Chef Chris Staines and his partner have told guests at their Devon hotel and restaurant that[...]

Relaxation of work from home guidance serves up hope for contract caterers and city operators

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced working from home guidance will be relaxed from 1 August in a move that could provide a much-needed boost for contract caterers and city centre businesses. "

17 July 2020 by James Stagg

Fears aired as local authorities given powers to close businesses and cancel events

Fears aired as local authorities given powers to close businesses and cancel events

17 July 2020

Concerns have been voiced about how local authorities will wield powers to close businesses and cancel events, after prime minister Boris Johnson's announcement earlier today.

Industry unites behind 'no more no-shows' plea

Industry unites behind 'no more no-shows' plea

17 July 2020

The industry has united in a call for 'no more no-shows', after customers failing to turn up for bookings blighted its opening weeks and was described as a “gross act of negligence on the part of the customer”.

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