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The latest comment and opinion, from industry figures and the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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May- 2020 -27 May
The ‘new normal’ for hospitality
On Monday 11 May the government launched its road map to recovery, backed up by the Chancellor’s announcement on Tuesday 12 May regarding the extension of furlough until October, with a number of limitations / conditions attached. Both for many are hugely welcome, especially as more than two million hospitality…
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25 May
The coronavirus diaries: Slerp
What a whirlwind the last two months has been. We have seen any sense of a normal approach to life go out the window. As an F&B business owner, we have had to think fast and be creative in order to give ourselves a chance for survival. With so many…
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22 May
Seven ways for catering businesses to become Covid-compliant
The economic impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry is enormous, with thousands of operations shut down since 23 March and The Bank of England suggesting the UK would see its worst slump since 1706. With social and catering activity at an all-time low in the lockdown Derek Gardner, Environmental…
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21 May
How to keep track of your cash flow
More than ever, cash flow is a key issue for small businesses, and understanding it is crucial to making informed decisions at the right time. The government will be asking businesses to demonstrate that they have an understanding of the state of their cash flow as it stands, and in…
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20 May
How to protect your restaurant during lockdown
Covid-19 has brought with it a flurry of disappointing, albeit necessary changes, for an unexpected start to summer. Pubs, shops, and restaurants have shut down to help curb the spread of the virus, having unfortunate consequences to our social lives and leisure time. For many bar and restaurant owners, this…
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18 May
The coronavirus diaries: James Santillo
My business surviving the Covid-19 pandemic doesn’t worry me, but losing or leaving loved ones does worry me and that’s why we chose to hit the pause button. On Monday 16 March 2020 my partner, Tara Smyth, and I were sat at my parent’s house, and the outbreak still seemed…
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15 May
How to keep your pub going during lockdown
The coronavirus outbreak has closed down businesses left, right and centre, bringing with it an overwhelming time of economic uncertainty. If you run a pub and you are worried about how the pandemic is going to impact your business, have no fear – there are several things you can do…
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14 May
Looking ahead: How to ensure customers feel safe and confident post-lockdown
Right now, the hospitality industry is navigating completely unknown territory. Not only are most operators dealing with the temporary closure of their venues, but this crisis is likely to completely transform the way hospitality businesses will operate after lockdown restrictions are lifted. When thinking about life post-lockdown, it’s not just…
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13 May
Five ways restaurants can adapt to survive the post-lockdown uncertainty
It’s boom or bust time for restaurants. Even as lockdown starts to lift, there will be a core audience of avid restaurant goers who are either too nervous to eat out, or advised not to. And, with social distancing measures set to remain in place for an unknown period, it…
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11 May
The coronavirus diaries: Liam Dillon
It began on Tuesday 17 March, when we started to see bookings being cancelled left right and centre – the week’s covers were dropping off like there was no tomorrow. I cut all ‘part time’ staff for the entire week and then spoke to all full time staff members and…
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