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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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Iconic restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh close amid fears for inbound tourism

16 July 2020 by

Three long-standing restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh have closed their doors for good after the projected value of inbound tourism to Scotland fell from £2.54b to £939m.

Advice

How to... resist room rate reductions

16 July 2020 by

With demand for hotel rooms low, many operators will be considering slashing prices to entice guests. Andy Turner explains why this option should be taken off the table.

'Encouraging' reception sees Loungers accelerate opening programme but two sites remain shuttered News

'Encouraging' reception sees Loungers accelerate opening programme but two sites remain shuttered

16 July 2020 by
The only way is UK: what's in store for a summer of staycations Hotel News

The only way is UK: what's in store for a summer of staycations

15 July 2020 by
Pre-pack administration of Bistrot Pierre saves 682 jobs News

Pre-pack administration of Bistrot Pierre saves 682 jobs

15 July 2020 by
Pret and McDonald’s slash prices as operators split on VAT cut News

Pret and McDonald’s slash prices as operators split on VAT cut

15 July 2020 by

Facemasks: operators in limbo where retail and foodservice boundaries blur News

Facemasks: operators in limbo where retail and foodservice boundaries blur

15 July 2020 by

Hospitality operators with both retail and restaurant offers were left to decide whether their staff and[...]

London footfall fear as top firms aim to bring back half of workers News

London footfall fear as top firms aim to bring back half of workers

15 July 2020 by

Operators’ concerns about “deserted” London streets have taken a further setback after the City’s top 30[...]

The Caterer interview: Yotam Ottolenghi Profiles

The Caterer interview: Yotam Ottolenghi

15 July 2020 by

The restaurateur talks to Jennie Milsom about receiving a warm welcome on reopening, his new book,[...]

Facemasks not set to be compulsory in restaurants and pubs, environment secretary confirms News

Facemasks not set to be compulsory in restaurants and pubs, environment secretary confirms

14 July 2020 by

Face masks are not set to be made compulsory in restaurants and pubs, environment secretary George[...]

News

Registration opens for Eat Out to Help Out scheme

The Eat Out to Help Out registration page is now live, allowing businesses to join the scheme announced last week by chancellor Rishi Sunak. "

13 July 2020 by
Tom Kerridge slams 'selfish' no-shows putting jobs at risk News

Tom Kerridge slams 'selfish' no-shows putting jobs at risk

13 July 2020
by

Chef Tom Kerridge has slammed “selfish” no-shows on social media after 27 people that were booked into Kerridge’s Bar & Grill at the Corinthia London hotel failed to turn up on Saturday night.

New products: Stroodles, Shelter & Co screens, Staub cocottes and more Products

New products: Stroodles, Shelter & Co screens, Staub cocottes and more

10 July 2020
by

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

Indoor hospitality in Wales to reopen from 3 August News

Indoor hospitality in Wales to reopen from 3 August

10 July 2020 by

Indoor hospitality in Wales can reopen from 3 August, the first minister has announced today, with[...]

How to... communicate out of a pandemic Advice

How to... communicate out of a pandemic

10 July 2020 by

There has never been a more important time to connect with stakeholders. Neil Kent lays out[...]

Campaign urges restaurants and takeaways to be aware of the signs of child abuse News

Campaign urges restaurants and takeaways to be aware of the signs of child abuse

10 July 2020 by

A campaign is urging restaurants, takeaway services and food delivery drivers to look out for signs[...]

Oxfordshire pub bans under-25s in the evening for flouting virus measures Pub & Bar

Oxfordshire pub bans under-25s in the evening for flouting virus measures

10 July 2020 by

The Royal Standard pub in Wallingford, Oxfordshire has banned under-25s in the evening for “refusing to[...]

News

Jurys Inn confirms consultation process with up to 400 roles at risk

Hotel group Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels has confirmed it has entered a consultation process with staff, with up to 400 roles at risk."

10 July 2020 by
Trading for hospitality's reopening weekend down 44.5% year-on-year News

Trading for hospitality's reopening weekend down 44.5% year-on-year

10 July 2020
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Trading was down 44.5% year-on-year on the first weekend hospitality venues were able to open, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data.

Opening dates for indoor gyms, swimming pools and spas announced News

Opening dates for indoor gyms, swimming pools and spas announced

09 July 2020
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Indoor gyms and swimming pools in England will be able to reopen from 25 July, subject to “enhanced cleaning” and distancing measures, culture secretary Oliver Dowden has announced.

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