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Taken from Cooking in Marfa, by Virginia Lebermann and Rocky Barnette

Alasdair Murdoch, chief executive of Burger King UK, has penned an open letter to major landlords calling on them to work with hospitality businesses to ensure outlets have the best chance of staying open in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

Contract caterer Thomas Franks has called on more businesses to support its meal delivery programme to feed frontline NHS staff and vulnerable children.

Compass has released a statement detailing the group’s status in terms of their people, purpose and performance in light of the recent weeks’ disruption across the various sectors it serves and supports.

Although most hospitality businesses are closed, some have introduced delivery and takeaway services in an effort to stay afloat and pay their staff

Two-thirds of hospitality companies have said they will not survive a prolonged lockdown without far-reaching government support, including a significant rent holiday.

French artisan bakery brand Paul is the latest to reopen its units for delivery and takeaway, and is set to reopen more next week.

Domino’s Pizza Group, the UK-based master franchise of the international fast food pizza delivery chain, has launched the Domino’s Partners Foundation to provide financial support to colleagues in need.

The Hospitality 4 Heroes crowdfund has raised £9,100 of its £10,000 target three weeks after launching to raise money for the NHS.

Ryan and Liam Simpson-Trotman are constantly adapting, from updating their tasting menu with seasonal produce to serving roasts and fish and chips in lockdown. Chris Gamm reports