Category: The Caterer

Gary Foakes is the executive head chef at the London Stadium, operated by Delaware North. He reveals his extensive hospitality experience and how the contract catering sector has changed

Property advisory firm Colliers International has launched a free helpdesk to provide London’s independent restaurant, retail, and leisure companies with real estate advice during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Creating excitement and harnessing global food trends are vital for caterers in the education sector. Richard McComb reports

Fine-dining Indian restaurant Benares in London’s Mayfair has appointed Harsh Joshi as its new general manager, marking his return to the restaurant after 13 years.

Once the finances are dealt with, lockdown is a time for maintenance, marketing and maintaining relationships. We ask hospitality leaders how they’re filling their days and keeping their properties safe and secure while empty – and how they are coping with video calls

The government-backed business interruption loan scheme has been expanded to cover all companies with a turnover of more than £45m.

Government must ensure the “continuation of critical imports and exports of food and drink at this critical time”, voices from across the supply chain have said.

Surgeons Quarter Travel is calling on any accommodation provider willing to provide free beds to frontline workers to get in touch to be added to its directory.

Faced with little choice but to let their fields lie almost fallow during the lockdown, chef-gardeners are getting creative with pickles and preserves to see them through until they can open their doors once more.

Making the effort to support young staff during the current crisis will ensure a happy, permanent workforce for years to come.