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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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Innovative protective bubble offers 'unique experience' for restaurant diners

28 May 2020 by

A Paris-based designer has launched a protective bubble to enclose diners in a bid to satisfy physical distancing rules in restaurants when they reopen.

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Reduced furlough and lack of tronc could see wages fall below 60%

28 May 2020 by

Concerns have been raised that furloughed hospitality workers could see their pay fall below 60% if the exclusion of tronc is exacerbated by the chancellor tapering off support.

Hospitality leaders call on government to cut VAT to help businesses survive News

Hospitality leaders call on government to cut VAT to help businesses survive

28 May 2020 by
Book review: 'Comfort: Recipes to Calm your Fortress' by Gabriella Dyson and Lucy Studley Chef

Book review: 'Comfort: Recipes to Calm your Fortress' by Gabriella Dyson and Lucy Studley

28 May 2020 by
Tourism industry chiefs call for home secretary to scrap quarantine period immediately News

Tourism industry chiefs call for home secretary to scrap quarantine period immediately

28 May 2020 by
Viewpoint: Get ready for the summer staycations In-Depth

Viewpoint: Get ready for the summer staycations

28 May 2020 by

Two-metre rule could be relaxed to help hospitality reopen News

Two-metre rule could be relaxed to help hospitality reopen

28 May 2020 by

Boris Johnson has given some hope to hospitality businesses contemplating opening under two-metre distancing by suggesting[...]

The Caterer interview: Ruth Rogers Restaurant

The Caterer interview: Ruth Rogers

28 May 2020 by

The River Café owner talks to James Stagg about how the 30-year-old Hammersmith business is weathering[...]

UKHospitality launches supplier alliance News

UKHospitality launches supplier alliance

27 May 2020 by

Trade body UKHospitality has launched a supplier alliance to push for Government support to help hospitality[...]

French restaurateur wins case against insurer in 'landmark' decision News

French restaurateur wins case against insurer in 'landmark' decision

27 May 2020 by

French restaurateur Stéphane Manigold has won a court case against insurer Axa France to cover losses[...]

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Scottish government extends grant support but is warned move does not go far enough

The Scottish government has extended grant support to businesses working across multiple sites with a combined rateable value above £51,000, but UKHospitality has warned the move does not go far enough. "

27 May 2020 by
Robin Hutson's four-point plan to save hospitality In-Depth

Robin Hutson's four-point plan to save hospitality

27 May 2020
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While the government has been busy fretting over Dominic Cummings, it should have been focusing on the job in hand, says Robin Hutson

Is pedestrianisation the road to success? In-Depth

Is pedestrianisation the road to success?

27 May 2020
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Plans to pedestrianise city centres to free up space for consumers post-lockdown sound like a breath of fresh air for restaurant operators, but will car-free zones breathe new life into UK high streets?

Richard Corrigan calls on landlords to compromise before operators face Armageddon News

Richard Corrigan calls on landlords to compromise before operators face Armageddon

27 May 2020 by

Richard Corrigan has threatened to stand outside landlords' offices “with a placard and a loudhailer” if[...]

Calls for easing of planning restrictions to help hotels 'bounce back' News

Calls for easing of planning restrictions to help hotels 'bounce back'

27 May 2020 by

Relaxing planning restrictions to allow hotel operators to change a property's use to residential could help[...]

Nearly 80% of Michelin-starred restaurants closed by Covid-19 worldwide News

Nearly 80% of Michelin-starred restaurants closed by Covid-19 worldwide

27 May 2020 by

Currently 79% of Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Operators raise concerns over Scotland’s lockdown route map News

Operators raise concerns over Scotland’s lockdown route map

27 May 2020 by

Operators have raised concerns over Scotland’s route map to exiting lockdown, including businesses’ outdoor spaces being[...]

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"It’s going to be more difficult with pubs, restaurants and bars," says Michael Gove ahead of proposed reopening

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has said he is hopeful that people will be able to enjoy “outdoor hospitality” from mid-June but admitted that it was going to be "very, very difficult" with pubs, restaurants and bars."

27 May 2020 by
Ready to go: the future of workplace catering Foodservice

Ready to go: the future of workplace catering

27 May 2020
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When the UK’s offices begin to fill back up, their caterers will be ready with refreshed restaurants, refined product offers and geared up for a new way of operating.

Up to 800 jobs at risk at Nisbets as equipment supplier streamlines for post-Covid market News

Up to 800 jobs at risk at Nisbets as equipment supplier streamlines for post-Covid market

26 May 2020
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Up to 800 jobs are at risk after catering equipment supplier Nisbets announced it would commence a restructuring process as it looks to reduce costs following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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