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.

We are in this together.

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Greene King postpones rent payments for tenants following coronavirus outbreak

18 March 2020 by Andrew Andronicou

Pub group Greene King has notified its tenants that it will postpone all rent, insurance, maintenance and service tariffs due to it for the foreseeable future.

Coronavirus: what are your rights as an employee?

18 March 2020 by News Desk

Hospitality businesses are facing unprecedented difficulties due to the coronavirus crisis, but workers' rights still apply, says Anne Mannix.

Coronavirus: Pubs and restaurants will be able to offer takeaway and delivery without planning permission

Coronavirus: Pubs and restaurants will be able to offer takeaway and delivery without planning permission

18 March 2020 by Emma Lake

Coronavirus: Many restaurants and hotels close their doors for the foreseeable future

Coronavirus: Many restaurants and hotels close their doors for the foreseeable future

18 March 2020 by Emma Lake

Twelve-month rates holiday extended to all hospitality businesses

Twelve-month rates holiday extended to all hospitality businesses

17 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Manchester operators launch #payitforward voucher campaign

Manchester operators launch #payitforward voucher campaign

17 March 2020 by James Stagg

Unite calls for creation of task force to stop ‘grave threat’ facing hospitality industry

Unite calls for creation of task force to stop ‘grave threat’ facing hospitality industry

17 March 2020 by Andrew Andronicou

Unite has called on the government to create a task force to support hospitality workers who[...]

Diageo announces package of support for British drinks industry

Diageo announces package of support for British drinks industry

17 March 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

Diageo has announced a suite of measures to help support the British drinks trade as it[...]

Triple threat: How Brexit, bad weather and coronavirus will affect food prices

Triple threat: How Brexit, bad weather and coronavirus will affect food prices

17 March 2020 by News Desk

Brexit, inclement weather and the coronavirus outbreak are all going to have an effect on the[...]

Ceda Conference postponed

Ceda Conference postponed

17 March 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, Ceda has announced its decision to postpone the organisation’s 2020[...]

Most insurance policies won't cover coronavirus closures, says expert

Around 90% or more hospitality businesses' insurance policies will not cover coronavirus losses, a top expert has advised."

17 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Hospitality CEOs appeal for business support from Boris Johnson over coronavirus

Hospitality CEOs appeal for business support from Boris Johnson over coronavirus

17 March 2020

More than 200 hospitality chief executives have signed a letter to the prime minister calling for swift support for the sector.

‘Support us to feed needy’ restaurateur urges government

‘Support us to feed needy’ restaurateur urges government

17 March 2020

Restaurateur Roger Jones is urging the government to support operators by funding them to feed those in isolation in their communities.

How to... deal with a drop in revenue caused by coronavirus

How to... deal with a drop in revenue caused by coronavirus

17 March 2020 by News Desk

How will you pay staff without customers? First, don’t panic, be truthful with your staff, and[...]

Roux Scholarship postponed until autumn

Roux Scholarship postponed until autumn

17 March 2020 by Andrew Andronicou

The Roux Scholarship has been postponed until autumn because of restrictions associated with the coronavirus.

Compass will miss out on £225m profit due to coronavirus

Compass will miss out on £225m profit due to coronavirus

17 March 2020 by Andrew Andronicou

Compass’ organic revenue growth was 6% for the five months ending 29 February 2020 but the[...]

Only A Pavement Away to bridge sick pay gap for members

Only A Pavement Away to bridge sick pay gap for members

17 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Hospitality industry charity Only A Pavement Away, which supports the homeless, ex- offenders, and vulnerable veterans[...]

UKinbound asks for 'urgent and aggressive' government intervention to protect the industry

Travel trade association UKinbound, which represents more than 400 tourism and hospitality businesses, has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak to ask for “urgent and aggressive” government intervention to protect the industry. "

17 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Letter from the editor: providing clarity when you need it most

Letter from the editor: providing clarity when you need it most

17 March 2020

In a time of emergency, people need clarity from their leaders. Yesterday afternoon, the industry was left reeling from a lack of clarity from prime minister Boris Johnson’s emergency Downing Street briefing.

Operators vow to fight on as thousands sign petition for government to support hospitality

Operators vow to fight on as thousands sign petition for government to support hospitality

16 March 2020

Hundreds have signed a petition calling on the government to support hospitality businesses as operators vow to fight their way through the crisis.

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