Coronavirus

We reported extensively on the impact of coronavirus across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from the initial lockdowns and emergency legislation to the reopening phases, staffing challenges, and long-term recovery. This brings together our coverage of how restaurants, pubs, cafés, bars, and catering firms navigated one of the most disruptive periods in industry history. From furlough and financial support to operational pivots, supplier disruption, and shifting consumer behaviour, our reporting offers critical context for hospitality professionals reflecting on the crisis and preparing for what comes next.

  • Jul- 2020 -
    23 July
    CommentYoca: The future of ordering 

    Yoca: The future of ordering 

    How does the platform work in practice, both for businesses and consumers?  For businesses, we have a completely self-controlled self-service portal. We provide them with an account, which gives full access to menu tools, settings and an orders dashboard. Shops tailor their own structure, and control the naming of their…

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  • 21 July
    CommentHow to create a safe washroom experience when re-opening

    How to create a safe washroom experience when re-opening

    Hospitality businesses across the country were naturally excited by the Prime Minister’s announcement  that pubs, cafes and restaurants could re-open on 4 July. No doubt most want to get back up and running as quickly as possible and are busy working to ensure they comply with the government guidance. One…

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  • 20 July
    NewsThe coronavirus diaries: DASH

    The coronavirus diaries: DASH

    Due to open the last week of March, DASH, a vegetarian healthy fast-food restaurant, was ready to make its debut. We had our new shop windows with branded decals, our ordering counter, coffee machine and kitchen downstairs all set up — we were in the most incredible prime position just…

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  • 17 July
    NewsWhat to expect from pubs and cafes during the pandemic

    What to expect from pubs and cafes during the pandemic

    As Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease up around the U.K., a limited number of pubs, bars, restaurants, and cafes are looking to serve customers by August. Regulated to outdoor dining and self-catering accommodation, independent businesses are expected to function at a turnover of 25% of pre-lockdown levels. Thus, only half…

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  • 16 July
    RestaurantsBistrot Pierre collapses into administration

    Bistrot Pierre collapses into administration

    KPMG has revealed it has led the administration of restaurant group Le Bistrot Pierre.  The firm confirmed that restructuring practice members, Will Wright and Steve Absolom, were appointed joint administrators of the French-style restaurant chain. Following their appointment, the business and certain assets were “immediately” sold to Bistrot Pierre 1994…

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  • 14 July
    CoronavirusUK GDP slumped 19.1% in three months to May

    UK GDP slumped 19.1% in three months to May

    GDP fell by 19.1% in the three months to May 2020, as government restrictions on movement dramatically reduced economic activity. According to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this was driven by falls in nearly every industry, most notably by food and beverage service activities, which fell…

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  • 14 July
    Pubs and BarsBrewhouse & Kitchen revenues rise 2.9% during first week of reopening

    Brewhouse & Kitchen revenues rise 2.9% during first week of reopening

    Brewhouse and Kitchen – the 22 site national brewpub group – has reported 2.9% like-for-like sales growth in its first week trading post the Covid-19 lockdown.  The group said it attributes the “strong start” to a “measured and gradual” approach to the reopening of its brewpubs, the “considerable” amount of…

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  • 13 July
    CoronavirusBusinesses must remain Covid-secure, warns HSE

    Businesses must remain Covid-secure, warns HSE

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned businesses that they must ensure they are Covid-secure as lockdown measures ease across the UK.  According to the authority, inspectors will be “out and about”, spot-checking employers that they are complying with health and safety law.  HSE defines “Covid-secure” as being “adaptable…

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  • 13 July
    RestaurantsFormer TGI owner in talks to buy Casual Dining Group

    Former TGI owner in talks to buy Casual Dining Group

    Epiris, the former owner of TGI Friday’s, is reportedly in talks to acquire the Casual Dining Group from administrators. According to Sky News, the former backer of TGI is currently the frontrunner to acquire the restaurant group and while no deal has yet to be confirmed Sky sources said a…

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  • 13 July
    CoronavirusHospitality Action launches ‘Invisible Chips’ campaign

    Hospitality Action launches ‘Invisible Chips’ campaign

    Hospitality Action has launched a new fundraising campaign in a bid to “harness the UK’s goodwill and affection” for the hospitality industry. The ‘Invisible Chips’ campaign allows customers to show their support for the industry , and participating venues will be asked to add Invisible Chips to their menu, priced…

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