The hiatus before reopening is the perfect time to introduce environmental efficiencies: green cleaning methods that also protect against transmission; shorter menus and supply chains that also save costs; or the veg box scheme that’s here to stay.
Cornwall tourism estimates £630m lockdown loss and 29,200 jobs at risk
Cornwall Council has said the impact of lockdown on tourism in the county could amount to £630m in losses, and suggested more than 29,000 jobs are at risk.
Administrators appointed to Croydon Park hotel
The Croydon Park hotel in London has fallen into administration due to the impact of Covid-19, with all 91 members of staff made redundant.
Johnson’s two-metre review delays hospitality reopening date confirmation and guidelines
Prime minister Boris Johnson’s review of the two-metre physical distancing guidelines has delayed both the publication of hospitality reopening guidance and confirmation of the sector’s 4 July reopening date, according to *City AM.*
Viewpoint: Filling each unforgiving minute
Peter Hancock celebrates the unique ways in which hospitality leaders have been filling their time, coming together as an industry throughout the crisis
Matt Worswick to head up premium delivery service Cook + Thief
Chef Matt Worswick has launched a new premium food delivery service, Cook + Thief, backed by Mr & Mrs Smith founder Andrew Graham.
Ireland amends pub rules to include increased seating times and one-metre distancing
The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, has updated its Guidelines for the Reopening of Pubs with changes to seating times, social distancing and tracing.
Book review: Sun and Rain, by Ana Roš
Self-taught Slovenian chef Ana Roš’s highly unusual path to the professional kitchen is set out in the biographical section of this fascinating and visually stunning book.
Recipe of the week: Ana Roš’s bread and milk
This dessert is all about bread and milk. Even the apple that appears in the dish has an important role in our breadmaking.
Greene King says it is ‘taking time to listen’ and increasing focus on diversity
Greene King has said it is “taking time to listen and learn” and vowed to invest in improving its diversity and inclusion in the future.

