Police have more than enough to do currently amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, so we are sad to report that enforcing lockdown is unfortunately amongst them. The licensee of a pub in the Sheffield area is one sorry example of putting money ahead of the health of his customers and neighbours. The sacrifices that millions of people and businesses are making during this … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
$5.8 billion lawsuit over stalled hotel acquisition
Chinese Insurance giant Anbang are suing South Korea’s Mirae Asset Management for failing to complete the $5.8 billion acquisition of a US hotel portfolio. The lawsuit was initiated in the US on Monday, following Mirae’s failure to secure finance to complete the acquisition. The hotels that were to be acquired included JW Marriott Essex House in Manhattan, New … [Read more...]
East Anglian pub and restaurant group feeding the frontlines
The generosity of communities and local businesses in East Anglia is fuelling Chestnut pubs and restaurants aid to NHS workers. Chestnut have now raised £25,000 to facilitate 10,000 free meals to NHS and care frontline workers. Launched just 12 days ago, over 1,000 meals have already been supplied to Hospitals and Care Homes. 800 weekly meal deliveries have already been … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays launch Click & Collect opening in May
TGI Fridays has today revealed it will be giving fans that ‘Fridays Feeling’ ahead of the first May bank holiday with a brand-new Click & Collect service. Launching on Wednesday 6th May, the new ordering system will allow guests to order their food and pay for it online then collect it from outside their nearest restaurant. TGI Friday Click & Collect will … [Read more...]
Barbadian hospitality extended to Captain Tom Moore
Barbados’ Minister of Tourism has invited Captain Tom Moore and his family to visit to the island, when it is safe to travel. Barbados is doing so to acknowledge Captain Tom Moore's incredible Covid-19 fundraising efforts. Barbados is also launching an initiative to thank the UK NHS staff for their front-line dedication. Celebrating Centenarians - Barbadian hospitality … [Read more...]
UK consumers eating less meat through Covid-19 crisis
A survey conducted by The Vegan Society has found that 1 in 5 UK consumers have cut down on meat consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. These figures highlight how pressures on consumers are changing buying behaviour. Out of those who have reduced their meat or dairy consumption: 41% did so due to their preferred product not being available. 43% chose to reduce their … [Read more...]
Stonegate’s 4,000 mile empathy trip raises £12,000
Stonegate Covid-19 - Stonegate Managers on top-tier Training Programme raise nearly £12,000 for families affected by COVID-19 in companywide effort. Members of the Stonegate Pub Company team currently enrolled on the company’s eighth cohort of its top tier training programme, Aspirations, completed an amazing 590 mile virtual journey last Monday night, raising nearly £12,000 … [Read more...]
Covid-19 Top 20 Headlines
The emergence of Covid-19 has changed the hospitality industry forever. So, we are featuring our Covid-19 Top 20 Headlines. We've had a look back to understand which headlines reporting of the Covid-19 crisis have been read most, and how they were accessed. The headlines are listed below in ascending order with The Ritz London news being the most read. How they were … [Read more...]
Chancellor rescues small hospitality
Rishi Sunak yesterday in the House of Commons agreed to free up small businesses from big bank bureaucracy. The Chancellor through a new loan scheme starting next week, is underwriting 100% of loans provided to help small businesses through the Covid-19 crisis. Small business owners throughout the UK will have celebrated on hearing the news, none more so than those in the … [Read more...]
Future workplace catering forecast
Catering and FM experts urge businesses to adapt and prepare for significant change to workplace catering. Workplace ‘takeaways’, shift-based lunches and more pre-ordering are all likely to be the new ‘normal’ when the Covid-19 crisis has passed. Speaking during ‘Connect and Collaborate’ workshops developed by Bartlett Mitchell, foodservice experts discussed the future … [Read more...]
Liverpool caterers support the North West’s frontline
Liverpool caterers support the North West’s frontline as Relish launch new food production and delivery service. The service supports the North West’s frontline staff and most at-risk individuals. The company will be delivering direct to businesses, including charities, schools, community centres, homeless shelters, housing associations, care facilities and … [Read more...]
Hospitality Superheroes mentor apprentices
Umbrella Training's launch of a series of Superhero Talks sees Hospitality Superheroes mentor apprentices. The Superhero Talks bring together hospitality leaders and apprentices currently facing challenges through the Covid-19 lockdown. Umbrella Hospitality Superheroes include... Sally Beck Teresa Chacon Michael Gray Harry Murray MBE Ben Purton Jane … [Read more...]
Frank Gleeson talks Covid-19
Frank Gleeson, CEO, Aramark Northern Europe talks Covid-19: “On behalf of Aramark Northern Europe, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the resilience and professionalism of our employees, suppliers, clients, and customers, during this unprecedented time in all our lives. When we say, “Frontline first”, we mean it. Thousands of our people continue to support crisis response … [Read more...]
Shake Shack test reopening
Shake Shack test reopening at London West End and Docklands locations for takeaway and delivery. Shake Shack Tottenham Court Road will open tomorrow, and the Canary Wharf restaurant is set to open on Thursday, 30th April. Takeaway orders are to be made in the Shacks, and for home delivery through Deliveroo. Alongside the re-openings, Shake Shack is also bringing back its … [Read more...]
