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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Government publishes list of 59 countries exempt from quarantine restrictions
The government has published the list of 59 countries exempt from quarantine restrictions, including Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
Wildwood and Dim T operator makes 284 redundancies
Tasty, the operator of brands including Wildwood and Dim T, has made 284 members of staff redundant, representing approximately 32% of its total workforce.
Further redundancies expected across hospitality
Scottish hospitality will be ‘exemption’ from two-metre rule
Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scottish hospitality businesses can be ‘exemptions’ from the two-metre rule, provided[...]
Air bridges to be abandoned in favour of wider travel freedoms
The concept of air bridges to a select number of low-Covid-risk countries appears to have been[...]
Hospitality businesses in Wales to be able to open outdoor spaces from 13 July
The hospitality sector in Wales will be able to reopen outdoor spaces from 13 July, if[...]
Up to 460,000 jobs at risk if government doesn’t extend hospitality support to include suppliers
According to a UKHospitality survey, the lockdown impact on suppliers could mean up to 460,000 jobs[...]
Come out fighting: Exclusive research into business leaders expectations for reopening
As operators get ready to square up to the most challenging period their companies may ever face, The Caterer and CGA surveyed business leaders to find out their predictions and plans for reopening"
Exclusive research: business leaders reveal their expectations for reopening
Hospitality business leaders expect to operate at just 42% of pre-lockdown turnover, with half of businesses surveyed predicting they will achieve less than 10% of pre-lockdown profit in 2020, according to exclusive new research.
Onwards and upwards: Watergate Bay's Will Ashworth on a 'golden opportunity' for British hotels
The team at Watergate Bay and Another Place, the Lake are raring to reopen this weekend with big plans for both properties, as well as expansion plans for the brand. Katherine Price finds out more
Dominic Jack and Tom Kitchin confirm closure of Castle Terrace
Chefs Dominic Jack and Tom Kitchin have confirmed the permanent closure of Castle Terrace restaurant in[...]
Come Together: virtual 'Hospitality Aid' concert open for auditions
Chris Fletcher and Kieron Bailey of EXP101 are inviting hospitality workers to audition for a live,[...]
Inside track: Robin Hutson finds a silver lining in the renewed focus on hospitality
If we can find positives, it’s that hospitality has been brought front of mind before the[...]
UKHospitality calls for targeted financial support for operators affected by local lockdowns
Targeted financial support is needed for businesses who are unable to reopen on 4 July says[...]
Almost one million hospitality employees set to return from furlough for reopening
Six in 10 venues are expected to open before the end of July with almost one million employees brought back into work, a survey by UKHospitality has shown. "
Cosy Club will 'roll with the punches' amid Leicester lockdown limbo
Loungers has said it will “roll with the punches” as it waits to discover if its Leicester Cosy Club will be forced to remain closed for two further weeks, due to a localised surge in coronavirus cases.
London restaurateurs say city centre still a ‘ghost town’ and call for support
London chefs and restaurateurs have said the city centre is still a “ghost town” and called for sector-specific support in a letter headed by St John restaurateurs Trevor Gulliver and Fergus Henderson.
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