Mast-Jägermeister UK has announced that it is planning to donate one million shots of Jägermeister to the UK on-trade to celebrate the reopening of pubs, bars and restaurants from 4 July.
Government to cut red tape to encourage alfresco dining on pavements
The government has outlined plans to slash red tape and promote alfresco dining on pavements in a bill presented in parliament by business secretary Alok Sharma.
FEA releases Covid-19 kitchen best practice guidelines
The Foodservice Equipment Association has released guidelines covering best practice in commercial kitchen for foodservice operators.
The Caterer to resume printing from 3 July issue
*The Caterer* will resume distributing printed copies of the weekly magazine from 3 July issue after moving to digital-only in April shortly after the UK went into lockdown.
Hop to it: Brewdog’s David McDowall on building guests’ confidence post-lockdown
Brewdog’s chief operating officer David McDowall tells James Stagg that when it comes to customers returning to bars, he’s hoping to build confidence rather than relying on Dutch courage
JD Wetherspoon pauses expansion plans for a year
JD Wetherspoon has paused expansion plans for a year after securing a £48.3m coronavirus loan ahead of reopening its pubs in England on 4 July.
Government publishes hospitality reopening guidance
The government has released its guidance for restaurants, hotels, accommodation and leisure businesses reopening from 4 July.
Paul Ainsworth: ‘We’ve taken 3,000 bookings in two days – it’s been incredible’
Paul Ainsworth says he’s struggling to keep up with customer demand after taking 3,000 bookings in the past two days.
Scotland to open outdoor hospitality space from 6 July
Hospitality operators in Scotland will be able to open outdoor spaces on 6 July with indoor venues following on 15 July, if the fall in Covid-19 cases continues to decline.
‘A gamble I cannot take’: Alex Rushmer on why Vanderlyle will not reopen on 4 July
Alex Rushmer has said the uncertainties around reopening on 4 July make considering doing so too much of a gamble for him and business partner Lawrence Butler.