Comment
The Comment section on Catering Today features expert opinions, editorials, and thought leadership from across the UK hospitality industry. It offers in-depth perspectives from restaurateurs, chefs, trade body leaders, and analysts on the key issues shaping foodservice — from staffing and supply chain challenges to innovation, sustainability, and market recovery. Catering Today’s commentary highlights diverse industry voices, providing critical insights and strategic viewpoints that help hospitality professionals navigate commercial, regulatory, and operational change.
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Apr- 2020 -15 April
Covid-19: Cleanology – investing in cleaning for the long term
It is hard to believe that just a month ago, the cleaning industry was celebrating success at the Golden Service Awards. And today we are on the front line of a war against a virus. It brings everything into perspective, that for all the power, money and success in the…
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14 April
Food subscription boxes: are they worth it?
Whether it be HelloFresh, Gousto, Mindful Chef, Simply Cook, or one of the various others, food subscription services have skyrocketed in popularity over recent months and years. But what is the reason behind their success? And is it time for you to sign up? In today’s day and age of…
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8 April
Covid-19: A pragmatic, proactive and positive response through PR
Few of us will ever forget March 2020 as the month that almost everything we thought we knew about the world and business changed substantially, and possibly forever. The Coronavirus ‘crisis’ grew so rapidly that the background news agenda changed from Brexit to Covid-19, almost overnight. All of the Suzanne…
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6 April
VAT Deferral – What if I can’t get to the office? – MHA MacIntyre Hudson comments
The VAT deferral scheme is automatic but this fact has lulled some businesses into thinking they don’t need to complete a VAT return. It’s easy to think this is no longer necessary, especially as the national shutdown means many businesses can’t physically get to their offices, or have furloughed the…
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6 April
Covid-19: Developing a food service business continuity plan
While this crisis is shocking and unprecedented, it’s positive to represent a business which delivers useful and relevant products in the areas of hygiene and food safety. The Home Office has classified Bunzl as a ‘critical supplier’ and each division, including Tri-Star, WK Thomas and London Bio Packaging (LBP) has…
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2 April
How technology can help the hospitality sector during COVID-19
While many pubs, restaurants and cafes were already noticing a drop in footfall due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister’s announcement on Friday 20th March 2020, saw most close their doors for the last time. Though numerous establishments are insured and the government has put various financial measures in…
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1 April
Key take-outs for new takeaways: how to adapt your business during lockdown
Following the Government’s call to close cafes, pubs and restaurants, many establishments have taken the initiative to temporarily change their business models and operate solely as a ‘takeaway’ or delivery service. Customers are keen to show their support, as demonstrated by the widespread use of #supportlocal on social media. During…
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Mar- 2020 -31 March
What are your legal rights if your job has been affected by COVID-19?
Ever since the coronavirus outbreak gathered speed, life in the UK has largely been put on hold. From staff being unable to work due to self-isolation, to workers needing to stay at home to care for their children after schools were ordered to close, the impact on many businesses and…
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30 March
The minimum wage increase is about to hit – and it beggars belief
As if to bang the final nail into the coffin himself, we can only assume the Treasury’s top man, chancellor Rishi Sunak, refuses to give ground on the next wave to crash over the retail and hospitality industries. I am talking of course about the increase in the National Minimum…
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30 March
Eight business event catering tips for small budgets
Business networking events are an important strategic marketing opportunity for all companies, including small enterprises. But in an effort to impress important clients and valuable industry contacts, the temptation to overspend on hospitality and catering is huge. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 8 insider tips…
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