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Archives for December 2021

Chancellor emerges to announce £1bn for hospitality

December 21, 2021

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By Denis Sheehan The chancellor has emerged to set out measures to alleviate the hospitality industry from a collapse in bookings resulting from the government’s mixed Omicron messaging. The chancellor announced £1bn being made available for cash grants of up to £6,000 per premises for eligible businesses. Government would also fund the cost of sick pay for Covid-related … [Read more...]

PM assures hospitality support is in place

December 21, 2021

Adding insult to injury, and in the incomprehensible absence of the chancellor, the PM yesterday informed hospitality that support is already in place for their damaged businesses. The sheer brass neck of the man seems to know no bounds, as hospitality businesses have once again been placed in the eye of the economic storm 'he and his' government created through 'his' … [Read more...]

New Chief Executive of The Clink Charity announced

December 21, 2021

Yvonne Thomas has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of The Clink Charity and will be joining the charity in January 2022. Thomas joins having had three decades of leadership experience gained across public and private sector organisations including BT, The Ministry of Justice & Interserve. Latterly, she has been using her commercial expertise to advise … [Read more...]

Government act fast to deny parties, but fail to find time to communicate with hospitality

December 20, 2021

By Denis Sheehan The health secretary Sajid Javid this morning refused to rule out further Covid restrictions for England, as the Omicron variant spreads across the nation. But when pressed on any further information being available to help businesses prepare for any such measures health secretary Javid vacuously muttered there are "no guarantees in this pandemic". There … [Read more...]

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise our readers… Matt Symonds

December 18, 2021

Your definition of hospitality? I love the idea that hospitality should be like welcoming someone into your home for a cuppa, a biscuit and a chat. It should feel comfortable, effortless and enjoyable. What does sustainability mean to you? It’s about only taking what we need to and leaving the environment in a better place than we found it. It’s not always easy, but … [Read more...]

Sue Williams announces Niall Keating leaving Whatley Manor at the end of this month

December 18, 2021

By Denis Sheehan Sue Williams, General Manager of Whatley Manor has released the following statement: “After five years as Executive Chef, Niall Keating will be leaving Whatley Manor at the end of December 2021. During his time at the Wiltshire hotel, Niall led the team to regain The Dining Room’s 2 Michelin stars, 4 AA Rosettes and several other coveted industry … [Read more...]

Aramark acquires Wilson Vale

December 17, 2021

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Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Aramark has announced the acquisition of the independent foodservice company, Wilson Vale in the UK. Wilson Vale joins the Aramark UK business, part of Aramark Northern Europe operations, as a key driver of high-quality growth and service delivery for small, premium Business and Industry (B&I) clients and Independent … [Read more...]

Hospitality called for and now applauds the return of Rishi, but…

December 17, 2021

SSP The Breakfast Club

By Denis Sheehan   It seemed curious timing for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to be out of the country when the PM was making appearances in Parliament and across media alongside the Chief Medical Officer. Side by side both offered different, contradictory solutions to the same problem, the voracious spread of Omicron. Businesses, trade bodies, and unions called … [Read more...]

The Institute of Hospitality expand Diversity and Inclusion strategy with the launch of IoH Bursary Fund

December 16, 2021

As a registered UK charity, the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has announced the launch of a bursary fund as part of the next phase of its diversity and inclusion strategy. The IoH Bursary Fund has been established to help raise funds to subsidise talented individuals whose circumstances may prevent them from joining the Institute and saying #imin to accessing the IoH’s … [Read more...]

Cloudbeds Horizon launches to empower hospitality schools to upskill students in cloud technology

December 16, 2021

  Cloudbeds, the hospitality industry’s fastest-growing technology provider, announced the launch of Cloudbeds Horizon, a new educational partners program designed to empower hospitality’s future leaders with modern technology skills and innovation. Cloudbeds Horizon launches following a successful pilot program with EHL, the world’s most prestigious hospitality … [Read more...]

Beyond Meat appoint GM Europe to lead plant-based growth

December 16, 2021

Beyond Meat has announced the appointment of food industry veteran Jorg Oostdam to the newly created position of General Manager, Europe. With more than two decades of experience in the food and retail sector, including a 15-year tenure at Mars, Incorporated, Oostdam will drive Beyond Meat’s expansion in Europe and accelerate its strategic growth worldwide. Ethan Brown, … [Read more...]

Dettol Pro Solutions partners with UKHospitality to help build confidence in hygiene and aid sector recovery post-COVID

December 16, 2021

Reckitt’s Dettol Pro Solutions - Dettol’s business-to-business offering - has announced it is partnering with the UK’s leading hospitality trade association, UKHospitality (UKH), in a bid to restore consumer confidence in the hospitality sector in the wake of the pandemic. Dettol Pro Solutions aims to help educate and inform businesses on advanced disinfection protocols that … [Read more...]

Chancellor goes AWOL amidst his PM’s Omicron Emergency

December 15, 2021

By Denis Sheehan, H&C News The impact on hospitality businesses from government’s inability to plan and communicate is growing by the hour. Days are being spent trying to whip their own MP’s to back them, rather than backing businesses vital to the economy. Across hospitality cancellations have already wrecked Christmas, as consumers are no better informed on Omicron … [Read more...]

The most sustainable warewashing solution available to hospitality and catering

December 15, 2021

warewashing sustainably

Meiko's range of warewashing chemicals help hospitality providers work more sustainably, comprehensively supported by Meiko training. Meiko UK MD Paul Anderson emphasised Meiko's focus on sustainability saying: "The MEIKO ACTIVE range has been designed by Meiko to provide our customers with the sparkling warewashing results they expect, using the most sustainable … [Read more...]

The role of apprenticeships in hospitality and catering’s reset

December 15, 2021

By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News   Wednesday 24th November saw hospitality and catering people from across our industry meet to discuss apprenticeships and their role in reducing the people and skills crisis in hospitality and catering. The meeting set off at pace, followed by 90 minutes of relentless debate. A deep passion for our industry was evident, as was … [Read more...]

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