Category: The Caterer

Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UK Hospitality, has led the charge as the industry battles to survive the coronavirus crisis. She speaks to Emma Lake about the current situation for operators

Free Facebook video stream HospoLive has attracted more than 80,000 viewers with a timetable of hospitality tutorials and inspirational speakers.

We are all seeing and feeling the devastating impact that COVID-19 is having on people’s everyday lives and the economy. The hospitality industry and our people have been one of the worst hit by the social distancing measures put in place.

Hotel group Accor has announced the signing of its first Tribe hotel in England at Manchester Airport, in partnership with H3 Hotels.

The Craft Guild of Chefs has extended the deadline for its Graduate Awards until Thursday 30 April 2020, with the exam dates pushed back to later in the year.

Three food industry trade federations are launching a programme to prevent millions of pounds worth of food needlessly going to waste.

Meiko UK is reassuring users of Meiko warewashing and bedpan-washing equipment that emergency breakdown cover is available.

The Restaurant Group, behind brands including Wagamama and Frankie & Benny’s, has unveiled a survival package incorporating an extended banking facility, pay cuts for its executive team and changes to the board.

National charity Coeliac UK has launched an appeal to raise funds to enable it to continue its support of those with coeliac disease during the coronavirus crisis.

Businesses are experiencing unprecedented disruption, but there are practical steps that operators can take to preserve financial viability