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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No further support planned for Leicester businesses after extended lockdown

09 July 2020 by Emma Lake

The government has no plans to provide additional support for businesses in Leicester, who were left unable to open after a spike in Covid-19 cases saw the city placed under an extended lockdown.

Burger King boss says the business could close around 5% of its restaurants

09 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Alasdair Murdoch, chief executive of Burger King UK, has said around 5% of its restaurants “might not be able to survive” the coronavirus crisis.

Chancellor’s announcement ‘will do little to help Welsh businesses’ without reopening date

Chancellor’s announcement ‘will do little to help Welsh businesses’ without reopening date

09 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Wake-up call: What are employers’ responsibilities to their teams during coronavirus?

Wake-up call: What are employers’ responsibilities to their teams during coronavirus?

09 July 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Soho venues asked to implement ‘no seat, no service’ policy to avoid overcrowding in streets

Soho venues asked to implement ‘no seat, no service’ policy to avoid overcrowding in streets

09 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Bartlett Mitchell launches Covid Info Hub to share learnings across industry

Bartlett Mitchell launches Covid Info Hub to share learnings across industry

08 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Operators issue no-show pleas after hundreds of guests fail to turn up on first day of opening

Operators issue no-show pleas after hundreds of guests fail to turn up on first day of opening

08 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Operators have issued pleas to guests after hundreds failed to show up for bookings on their[...]

Hospitality VAT cut considered as industry bodies call for further action

Hospitality VAT cut considered as industry bodies call for further action

08 July 2020 by James Stagg

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to unveil a series of measures to create more jobs for[...]

Premier Inn reports 'good demand' in regional tourist destinations

Premier Inn reports 'good demand' in regional tourist destinations

07 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Premier Inn has said it is seeing “good demand” in regional tourist destinations as it plans[...]

Promoted article: Contactless order and pay technology plays huge part In providing consumer reassurance

Promoted article: Contactless order and pay technology plays huge part In providing consumer reassurance

07 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Contactless order and pay provider Ordamo has launched 'The Role of Tech in Consumer Reassurance', a[...]

Ventilation key in preventing spread of Covid-19

Trade association BEAMA has warned that ventilation systems will be key to curtailing the spread of Covid-19 in the hospitality sector."

07 July 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

At least three pubs close again after Covid-19 cases confirmed

At least three pubs close again after Covid-19 cases confirmed

07 July 2020

At least three pubs have taken the decision to close temporarily after weekend guests tested positive for coronavirus.

Reopening diaries: how operators coped with 'Super Saturday'

Reopening diaries: how operators coped with 'Super Saturday'

06 July 2020

After weeks of speculation, finally 4 July came and restaurants and hotels were back in business. The Caterer asked operators to give us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how they coped, how guests reacted and how they feel they will be[...]

Operators celebrate 'a cracking two days' as police praise measures put in place

Operators celebrate 'a cracking two days' as police praise measures put in place

06 July 2020 by Emma Lake and Jennie Milsom

Hospitality operators have celebrated a successful opening weekend in England and Northern Ireland as officials praised[...]

Pret A Manger confirms plans to close 30 stores and cut jobs

Pret A Manger confirms plans to close 30 stores and cut jobs

06 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Pret A Manger has confirmed plans to close 30 stores after the Covid-19 pandemic saw year-on-year[...]

Chancellor expected to announce VAT cut while Treasury revisits coronavirus support loans

Chancellor expected to announce VAT cut while Treasury revisits coronavirus support loans

06 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a temporary VAT cut for hospitality businesses as part[...]

One in 10 Pret stores may not reopen

One in 10 Pret stores may not reopen

06 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Around 5%-10% of Pret stores in the UK could close, the sandwich chain’s chief executive Pano[...]

‘Thank you so much for all you do for this country’: Prince Charles praises resilience and fortitude of hospitality sector

The Prince of Wales has recorded a video message for the hospitality sector, in recognition of the challenges faced over the past months, while also looking ahead as some parts of the industry begin to reopen from today."

04 July 2020 by Katherine Price

Amaris invests £600,000 in health and safety measures

Amaris invests £600,000 in health and safety measures

03 July 2020

by Katherine Price

Amaris Hospitality has invested £600,000 in health and safety measures across its 30-strong hotel portfolio, with signage and PPE the biggest cost outlays.

Prime Minister praises ‘heroic effort’ of hospitality businesses ahead of reopening

Prime Minister praises ‘heroic effort’ of hospitality businesses ahead of reopening

03 July 2020

by Katherine Price

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised the “heroic effort” of hospitality businesses in preparing their venues for reopening tomorrow.

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