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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Vaccine passport plan scrapped in England with PM to reveal winter Covid plan

13 September 2021 by Sophie Witts

The government has scrapped plans to introduce vaccine passports for nightclub entry in England, with the prime minister soon to announce a plan for managing Covid-19 this winter.

Table service rules eased for hospitality in Northern Ireland

07 September 2021 by Katherine Price

The requirement for table service in Northern Ireland hospitality establishments is to be eased from Friday, both indoors and outdoors, to enable customers to go to the bar to place orders or pay.

Staff shortages ‘could last up to two years’ and furlough end won’t ‘magically fill gaps’

Staff shortages ‘could last up to two years’ and furlough end won’t ‘magically fill gaps’

06 September 2021 by Katherine Price

Soho restaurants and bars continue battle to extend alfresco scheme

Soho restaurants and bars continue battle to extend alfresco scheme

26 August 2021 by Sophie Witts

It's time to get back out there, says Wendy Bartlett

24 August 2021 by Wendy Bartlett

Customers returning to hospitality more quickly than last summer

Customers returning to hospitality more quickly than last summer

23 August 2021 by Katherine Price

Nando's loans 70 staff to suppliers as stock issues force restaurants to close

Nando's loans 70 staff to suppliers as stock issues force restaurants to close

17 August 2021 by Sophie Witts

Nando’s is sending 70 of its team members to help short-staffed suppliers after a lack of[...]

July sales down 6% on pre-Covid-19 levels at managed restaurants, pubs and bars

July sales down 6% on pre-Covid-19 levels at managed restaurants, pubs and bars

17 August 2021 by Katherine Price

Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups' sales bounced back close to pre-Covid-19 levels in July,[...]

Self-isolation rules change in England and Northern Ireland but calls remain for test to release

Self-isolation rules change in England and Northern Ireland but calls remain for test to release

16 August 2021 by Katherine Price

Changes to self-isolation rules in England and Northern Ireland that come into force today are hoped[...]

Pandemic pushes Glenburn hotel into administration

Pandemic pushes Glenburn hotel into administration

16 August 2021 by Katherine Price

Administrators have been appointed to the Glenburn hotel in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute after[...]

Al fresco Soho under threat as council bans some restaurant parasols and gazebos

Restaurants and bars in London's Soho say they are struggling with a drop in trade after the council banned some businesses from using outdoor parasols, gazebos and heaters."

12 August 2021 by Sophie Witts

Hospitality is the main contributor to GDP recovery

Hospitality is the main contributor to GDP recovery

12 August 2021

by Katherine Price

The hospitality industry was one of the main contributors to the recovery of the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP), which is estimated to have grown for a fifth consecutive month in June by 1%, but remains 2.2% below its pre-pandemic[...]

Wake-up call: can I ask my staff to uninstall the NHS Covid-19 app?

Wake-up call: can I ask my staff to uninstall the NHS Covid-19 app?

10 August 2021

Staff either refusing to self-isolate or insisting on it can cause different sorts of problems for operators. David Jepps looks at the legalities.

Restaurant spend slows after post-lockdown demand surge

Restaurant spend slows after post-lockdown demand surge

10 August 2021 by Katherine Price

There are signs the initial pent-up demand from lockdown is cooling off in certain sectors, such[...]

Scott and Laura Smith’s Fhior Garden Café to close

Scott and Laura Smith’s Fhior Garden Café to close

09 August 2021 by Katherine Price

The Fhior Garden Café at the Secret Herb Garden in Edinburgh, run by Fhior restaurant owners[...]

Scotland and Wales drop almost all restrictions and nightclubs reopen

Scotland and Wales drop almost all restrictions and nightclubs reopen

09 August 2021 by Katherine Price

Most remaining Covid-19 restrictions on hospitality in Scotland and Wales have been dropped, permitting nightclubs to[...]

Government-backed events industry insurance scheme to launch next month

Government-backed events industry insurance scheme to launch next month

06 August 2021 by Katherine Price

The government has partnered with insurer Lloyd's on a £750m live events reinsurance scheme to cover[...]

Wake-up call: Combatting the skills shortage with the untapped talent of the disabled workforce

The hospitality industry needs to make some adjustments in order to attract and recruit more disabled people."

05 August 2021 by News

Scottish government clarifies ‘vertical drinking’ will be permitted from Monday

Scottish government clarifies ‘vertical drinking’ will be permitted from Monday

04 August 2021

by Katherine Price

Vertical drinking, or drinking while standing up in a hospitality venue, will be permitted in Scotland from Monday, the Scottish government has said.

Accor's Duncan O’Rourke on staffing, aggressive growth in the UK hotel market and bleisure

Accor's Duncan O’Rourke on staffing, aggressive growth in the UK hotel market and bleisure

04 August 2021

by Katherine Price

The chief executive for Accor Northern Europe talks about seeing staffing shortages across Europe, tapping into the ‘bleisure’ market and growing its lifestyle division.

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