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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Leon king: How Leon raised more than £1m to help feed NHS workers

15 April 2020 by Jennie Milsom

A campaign to fund thousands of hot meals a day for NHS staff has smashed its £1m target. Leon’s values and sustainability director Kirsty Saddler explains how the initiative took hold and the operational challenges it faced along the way

Regulator tells insurers to assess and settle claims quickly

15 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Insurers have been told to assess and settle insurance claims quickly and not exacerbate the financial pressures on policy holders.

High Court extends time limit for Carluccio’s administrators to furlough employees

High Court extends time limit for Carluccio’s administrators to furlough employees

15 April 2020 by Emma Lake

London hotels expected to rebound but impact on regional sites more long-lasting

London hotels expected to rebound but impact on regional sites more long-lasting

15 April 2020 by Katherine Price

KFC reopens some restaurants for delivery

KFC reopens some restaurants for delivery

15 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Insurers turn down coronavirus claims and leave others in limbo to rely on government aid

Insurers turn down coronavirus claims and leave others in limbo to rely on government aid

15 April 2020 by Emma Lake

PPHE ‘well-positioned to endure’

PPHE ‘well-positioned to endure’

15 April 2020 by Katherine Price

PPHE Hotel Group has said it is “well-positioned” to endure the “unprecedented challenges” that the Covid-19[...]

Rishi Sunak says furlough scheme 'on track' to be up and running by end of April

Rishi Sunak says furlough scheme 'on track' to be up and running by end of April

14 April 2020 by Jennie Milsom

The government's furlough scheme will be "up and running" by the end of April, chancellor Rishi[...]

Closed pubs continue to be the hub of local communities

Closed pubs continue to be the hub of local communities

14 April 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

More than three weeks after pubs closed their doors due to the Covid-19 outbreak, many are[...]

Get ready for a fight, says David Moore

Get ready for a fight, says David Moore

14 April 2020 by David Moore

No one knows will happen after lockdown, but now is the time to scrutinise your business[...]

More support needed as new starters looking at career progression left with nothing days later

The government and employers are being urged to support people who changed jobs last month and are therefore not covered by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)."

14 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Dorset-based Beales Gourmet falls into administration

Dorset-based Beales Gourmet falls into administration

14 April 2020

Dorset-based events caterer Beales Gourmet has fallen into administration as a “direct result” of the coronavirus outbreak.

Revolution Bars ‘grateful’ for stakeholder support but action needed to protect sector’s 3.2 million jobs

Revolution Bars ‘grateful’ for stakeholder support but action needed to protect sector’s 3.2 million jobs

14 April 2020

Revolution Bars has said it is “grateful” for the support of suppliers, employees and some landlords who have helped to bring it closer to being “well-positioned to emerge from this crisis”.

Almost 6,000 sign petition calling on government to include tronc in furlough wages

Almost 6,000 sign petition calling on government to include tronc in furlough wages

14 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Almost 6,000 people have signed a petition calling for the government to include tronc, tips and[...]

Hotel owners and operators need to work together now more than ever, say top hoteliers

Hotel owners and operators need to work together now more than ever, say top hoteliers

09 April 2020 by Katherine Price

If there was ever a time when owners and operators need to be partners it is[...]

Gaucho CEO among business leaders offering free advice to get through coronavirus crisis

Gaucho CEO among business leaders offering free advice to get through coronavirus crisis

09 April 2020 by Emma Lake

M Restaurants and Gaucho chief executive Martin Williams has teamed up with a cross section of[...]

Jack Stein and Ross Geach to launch virtual food festival on Monday

Jack Stein and Ross Geach to launch virtual food festival on Monday

09 April 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Jack Stein, chef director at Rick Stein restaurants, and Ross Geach of Padstow Kitchen Garden have[...]

Government grants must be accelerated and extended, trade bodies say

Government grants are not being delivered quickly enough to businesses that have seen their revenue decimated by Covid-19. "

09 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Pig hotel donates garden produce to endangered gorillas

Pig hotel donates garden produce to endangered gorillas

09 April 2020

by Katherine Price

The Pig at Bridge Place in Kent has donated produce from its kitchen gardens to vulnerable groups in the community – as well as endangered gorillas at a local sanctuary.

Wagamama owner raises £57m in share places but warns some sites may not reopen

Wagamama owner raises £57m in share places but warns some sites may not reopen

09 April 2020

The Restaurant Group has raised £57m through a share placing aimed to provide the company with “sufficient” liquidity to continue to operate through the coronavirus crisis.

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