Category: The Caterer

To-go giant Pret A Manger has launched a dinner range for delivery, with new menu items including focaccia pizzas and curry.

The second national lockdown in England is proving tougher than the first for some hospitality operators who say a drop in demand for takeaways has made it impossible to keep trading.

Edinburgh restaurateur Tom Kitchin has described the Tier 3 restrictions in Scotland, particularly the ban on alcohol sales, as “a long, slow, painful death” for the hospitality industry.

The roll-out of regional Covid restrictions further depressed sales in Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups in October, according to data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

Caffè Nero is the latest high street brand to launch a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its business.

The recently promoted international director of member services at Relais & Châteaux explains how the luxury hotel and restaurant association is adapting to the new normal.

Built on the site of its famous mineral water spring, Buxton Crescent, the first health and leisure resort in England, has reopened, after a £70m investment and years of renovation.

Today’s diners expect a whole world of flavour on their plates. John Porter discovers which cuisines are on-trend and how they can be implemented in menus.

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said the government is working on reducing the quarantine restrictions on international travel into the UK and is expected to make an announcement “very soon”.

The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that the hospitality sector will reopen on a graduated basis, as current lockdown restrictions are extended.