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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More hotels to house NHS patients to free up hospital beds in Buckinghamshire and Dorset
More hotels across the country are to be turned into temporary care facilities to free up hospital beds in Buckinghamshire and Dorset.
Scotland eases work from home guidance, but Covid passes remain for nightclubs
The Scottish government has announced that working from home guidance will be eased from Monday 31 January, recommending a ‘phased return’ to office working.
Hospitality welcomes easing of travel restrictions in England and Scotland
2022 is an opportunity but not as you’ve seen it before
Dirty Martini gears up for legal battle over lockdown insurance
CG Restaurants & Bars, owner of cocktail bar brand Dirty Martini, is leading an action group[...]
Managed hospitality groups' December sales dipped by 11% as Omicron hit consumer confidence
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups suffered a double-digit drop on sales from pre-Covid-19 levels[...]
Further restrictions on Scottish hospitality to be dropped from Monday
Further restrictions on hospitality businesses in Scotland will be dropped from Monday 24 January, including the[...]
Scottish hospitality calls for end of restrictions while ‘thousands’ of businesses still wait for financial support
Ahead of the first minister’s briefing tomorrow, Scottish hospitality operators are calling for the government to[...]
One week on, some councils yet to open Omicron grant applications for hospitality
Disparities are emerging across the country as while some councils have already paid hospitality businesses Omicron grants to cover Christmas losses, others have not even opened their application portals yet."
Restaurant owner fined £5,000 for breaching Covid rules
The director of a restaurant in Kettering has been fined £5,000 after hosting a wedding in May 2021.
Poor festive trading results in £3b hit to hospitality sector
A 40% drop in sales for the hospitality sector during the 2021 festive season versus 2019 represents a £3b hit to the industry, according to data from UKHospitality and CGA.
Inside track: Say goodbye to tradition, says Neil Rankin
After two failed Christmases in a row, this year we should just move the festive season,[...]
Scottish hospitality ‘in limbo’ as decision on restrictions delayed to next week
The Scottish government has been accused of leaving hospitality “in limbo” after delaying the decision whether[...]
Pandemic pivoting brings success to some but huge losses prevail
Rick Stein enjoys £1m profit and takeaway and deliveries grow, but large restaurant groups experience collective[...]
Calls for reduction of Covid isolation period or ‘test and release’ to stem staff shortages
The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called for the government to consider reducing the Covid isolation[...]
The just-in-time model isn’t dead, it just needs to be nimble and agile, says Tevin Tobun
We shouldn’t have to worry about food and fuel shortages when all we need is a little versatility in the supply chain, says Tevin Tobun"
Omicron grant cash lands with local authorities in England today
The government has today delivered funding to councils across the country towards one-off Omicron grants for hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses.
Viewpoint: learning supplier lessons the hard way
With thousands of children potentially affected by shortages, it’s up to schools to create a supplier-proof plan for the future, says Laura Hadley
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