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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Most senior hospitality figures expect Covid-19 disruption to extend beyond the summer

30 March 2020 by Katherine Price

More than three-quarters of senior hospitality figures in Europe expect the disruption of coronavirus to last four to six months or more.

FEA launches online advice pack for mothballing equipment

30 March 2020 by Katherine Price

The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) has put together an online resource for foodservice operators on how to protect their equipment as they shut up shop and mothball appliances.

Carluccio's falls into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk

Carluccio's falls into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk

30 March 2020 by Emma Lake

Glasgow’s SEC to be turned into temporary hospital

Glasgow’s SEC to be turned into temporary hospital

30 March 2020 by Katherine Price

“The agenda has shifted from sustainability to endurance”– Supplier opinion: Tri-Star Packaging

“The agenda has shifted from sustainability to endurance”– Supplier opinion: Tri-Star Packaging

30 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Compass awards bonuses to staff supporting the NHS

Compass awards bonuses to staff supporting the NHS

30 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Bidfood and Brakes work together to support the vulnerable

Bidfood and Brakes work together to support the vulnerable

30 March 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

Foodservice wholesalers, Bidfood and Brakes, have joined forces to support a new government initiative to ensure[...]

Minister says wholesale and takeaway employees are key workers ‘delivering a vital service’

Minister says wholesale and takeaway employees are key workers ‘delivering a vital service’

30 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Employees of wholesale and takeaway businesses are key workers “delivering an absolutely vital service”, according to[...]

Letter from the editor: The Caterer to temporarily move to digital only

Letter from the editor: The Caterer to temporarily move to digital only

30 March 2020 by Chris Gamm

An important message to our subscribers

Insolvency rules to be relaxed during pandemic

Insolvency rules to be relaxed during pandemic

29 March 2020 by Juliet Dennis

The government is to change insolvency regulation to give firms more flexibility to handle the coronavirus[...]

Birmingham NEC and Manchester Central to become temporary hospitals

The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Manchester Central convention centre will also be turned into temporary hospitals, it was announced yesterday."

28 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Carluccio's directors 'considering all options' after appointing advisers

Carluccio's directors 'considering all options' after appointing advisers

27 March 2020

Carluccio's directors are said to be considering "all options" after appointing business advisory firm FRP.

'It's heart-breaking' – Jack Stein speaks of difficult decisions and calls for clarity on relief funds timescale

'It's heart-breaking' – Jack Stein speaks of difficult decisions and calls for clarity on relief funds timescale

27 March 2020

Jack Stein has spoken of the “heart-breaking” situations operators are facing after the business came under fire for delaying two weeks of April’s payroll.

'These amazing people need us' - Leon's FeedNHS appeal for 'vital funds' hopes to raise £1m

'These amazing people need us' - Leon's FeedNHS appeal for 'vital funds' hopes to raise £1m

27 March 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Fast-casual chain Leon has joined forces with actors Damian Lewis, Helen McCrory and Matt Lucas to[...]

City Pub Group raises £15m through share placing

City Pub Group raises £15m through share placing

27 March 2020 by Jennie Milsom

City Pub Group has raised £15m by successfully placing 30,000,000 new ordinary shares in a move[...]

Protect your staff now and that loyalty will be repaid, say HR experts

Protect your staff now and that loyalty will be repaid, say HR experts

27 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Protect your employees now as best you can and that loyalty will be repaid later both[...]

Dorchester Collection to keep staff on full pay

Dorchester Collection to keep staff on full pay

27 March 2020 by Katherine Price

The Dorchester Collection has guaranteed the salaries of all employees across its properties and will be[...]

'It’s adios for now' – Chiquito to close majority of sites as group files for administration

The Restaurant Group (TRG) has filed notice to put Chiquito into administration, a move which will permanently close the majority of the 81 Tex-Mex brand’s sites."

27 March 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Chancellor unveils package of support for self-employed

Chancellor unveils package of support for self-employed

26 March 2020

The chancellor has announced a support package for self-employed people, in line with that previously unveiled for furloughed employees. telling them "you have not been forgotten".

Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Group terminates contracts of London restaurant teams

Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Group terminates contracts of London restaurant teams

26 March 2020

The Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Group has terminated the contracts of hundreds of staff members working across its London restaurants.

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