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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What's in store in 2022?

05 January 2022 by News

As we bid farewell to 2021, The Caterer asked industry leaders, operators and forecasters to share their insights into what the next 12 months could hold for hospitality

Hospitality sector worried for the New Year without Christmas cash reserves

05 January 2022 by News

Operators scrabble to retain staff and their businesses for the second year after last-minute restrictions put a stop to festivities for many across the UK.

Health minister suggests further support unnecessary as hospitality venues 'pretty full'

Health minister suggests further support unnecessary as hospitality venues 'pretty full'

30 December 2021 by Emma Lake

Pubs, bars and restaurants lost an average of £10,335 during Christmas week

Pubs, bars and restaurants lost an average of £10,335 during Christmas week

29 December 2021 by Katherine Price

Nightclubs in England call for clarity over New Year's Eve opening

Nightclubs in England call for clarity over New Year's Eve opening

24 December 2021 by Sophie Witts

Executive announces £40m support for Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector

Executive announces £40m support for Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector

24 December 2021 by Katherine Price

Northern Ireland hospitality to return to table service after Christmas

Northern Ireland hospitality to return to table service after Christmas

23 December 2021 by Katherine Price

Hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland will see further restrictions immediately after Christmas, including nightclubs having to[...]

No further Covid restrictions for England before Christmas, prime minister confirms

No further Covid restrictions for England before Christmas, prime minister confirms

21 December 2021 by Emma Lake

There will be no further Covid restrictions introduced in England before Christmas, the prime minister has[...]

Operators say chancellor’s £6,000 grant scheme ‘will not touch the sides’ after Omicron decimates Christmas trade

Operators say chancellor’s £6,000 grant scheme ‘will not touch the sides’ after Omicron decimates Christmas trade

21 December 2021 by Emma Lake

The Treasury has announced a £1b support package for hospitality businesses after Omicron restrictions decimated Christmas[...]

Operators issue plea for clarity amid fears of further restrictions

Operators issue plea for clarity amid fears of further restrictions

21 December 2021 by Katherine Price

Hospitality operators have issued a plea for clarity after reports suggested further restrictions were under consideration[...]

Chancellor returns early from California trip to resume discussions with business leaders

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said the government will “continue to do… whatever it takes” to support livelihoods as calls from the hospitality industry for financial support mount."

17 December 2021 by Katherine Price

Nightclubs in Wales 'considering legal options' after closure announced from 27 December

Nightclubs in Wales 'considering legal options' after closure announced from 27 December

17 December 2021

by Katherine Price

Nightclubs will close in Wales from 27 December as part of plans to prevent the spread of coronavirus, particularly the new Omicron variant.

Chefs call for financial support as Christmas cancellations threaten to devastate hospitality

Chefs call for financial support as Christmas cancellations threaten to devastate hospitality

16 December 2021

Top chefs across the country are calling for financial support including reduced VAT and a return of the furlough scheme after government warnings practically closed the hospitality sector in all but name.

2021 Review of the year

2021 Review of the year

16 December 2021 by News

As 2021 draws to a close, we look back at what has been a turbulent year[...]

Cancellations and staff sickness force hospitality venues to close early for Christmas

Cancellations and staff sickness force hospitality venues to close early for Christmas

15 December 2021 by Sophie Witts

Mass cancellations and staff sickness have forced a number of hospitality businesses to close earlier than[...]

MPs approve the introduction of Covid passes from Wednesday

MPs approve the introduction of Covid passes from Wednesday

14 December 2021 by Emma Lake

MPs have approved the introduction of Covid passes in England to allow access to nightclubs and[...]

All 11 countries removed from travel red list

All 11 countries removed from travel red list

14 December 2021 by Emma Lake

All 11 countries on the UK’s travel red list will be removed from 4am on Wednesday.

Pub owner apologises after being accused of using Track and Trace details to text female customer

The owner of a Cardiff pub has apologised after he was accused of using a personal phone number given to fulfil Track and Trace requirements to tell a female customer she had a “super pretty face”."

13 December 2021 by Emma Lake

UKHospitality Scotland: 'We need support from government – not punishment'

UKHospitality Scotland: 'We need support from government – not punishment'

10 December 2021

by Sophie Witts

Trade body UKHospitality Scotland has accused the Scottish government of failing the hospitality industry due to a lack of support measures in its 2022/23 Budget.

Christmas party cancellations ‘coming in thick and fast’ as hospitality faces £4b loss

Christmas party cancellations ‘coming in thick and fast’ as hospitality faces £4b loss

09 December 2021

by Katherine Price

Hospitality businesses are seeing cancellations of Christmas parties coming in “thick and fast” following the prime minister’s announcement of further coronavirus restrictions.

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