Having engaged with many caterers in the last 3 weeks, what I see today is a collection of positive, can-doers who are, right now, shaping the ‘new normal’. Caterers are reassuring employers that foodservice provision for their teams - breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, and coffee breaks - is in safer hands than ever. I would like to break with tradition and thank each … [Read more...]
Compass acquires cloud canteen
Compass acquires cloud canteen - Foodservice giant Compass Group have acquired Feedr, the start-up meal delivery service provider for the workplace. In a deal completed at the beginning of March with a value of circa £19 million. The strategic foresight of the move would seem to have already paid a huge dividend as the impact from Covid-19 continues to grow. As UK PLC … [Read more...]
Workplace Foodservice post Covid-19 – The Client’s View
Earlier this month, the UK Government outlined plans for certain industry sectors in England to return to work post Covid-19 while employees who can operate from home continue to do so. There has been much from foodservice businesses about what the new workplace will look like trying to anticipate clients requirements. Given that we work with the clients that require … [Read more...]
Rise with Sodexo
Sodexo launch ‘Rise with Sodexo’, to support clients meet the health, operational and confidence challenges resulting from reopening workplaces post the global Covid-19 pandemic. As organisations plan for a new ‘normal’, it is essential that employees, customers, and visitors feel safe within a workplace and cared for when working remotely. Consumers want the … [Read more...]
Covid-19 Foodservice combat milestones
Covid-19 has almost brought UK foodservices to a grinding halt. However, like phoenixes rising from the ashes, foodservice operators forced to grapple with an ever changing situation, have adapted, evolved, and innovated. I recently read the line “entrepreneurship is not a destination it’s a journey.” And with journeys, there are always setbacks, but these are … [Read more...]
CH&CO completes liquidity position
CH&CO has completed a refinancing and fundraise with its existing lenders and shareholders. The fundraise, when combined with the facilities provided by the lenders, ensure the group has a strong and sustainable liquidity position to support the business as it exits lockdown and builds back up over the months ahead. CH&CO completes liquidity position - Management Team … [Read more...]
Compass well received to raise $2 Billion
Bloomberg are reporting that Compass Group are looking at a new share issue to increase liquidity in the business to further combat the impact from Covid-19. For the world’s biggest catering services provider employing 600,000 people, the impact from Covid-19 has hit hard. It has seen the company’s share price fall circa 40% this year so far. About 55% of its … [Read more...]
Foodservice: The New Normal
This article is written by Foodservices Consultant Tracey Fairclough, who advises corporate clients on the appointment of workplace catering facilities and management. It is written to provide guidance to those managing UK foodservice restaurants in the workplace beyond Covid-19. Ten key considerations to review when designing future staff restaurants to create the … [Read more...]
Talking new hospitality – with Ian Thomas, CEO, Bartlett Mitchell
What will the new world of hospitality and catering look like, and how are you planning to adapt to those changes. Big questions we put to Ian Thomas, CEO, Bartlett Mitchell earlier today. H&C News: You’ve held some workshops with stakeholders from across the sector, why did you feel it was important to bring people together? Ian Thomas: “We are not alone in … [Read more...]
Workplace caterer immediately engages with easing of lockdown
Following hot on the heels of Boris Johnson’s easing of the Covid-19 lockdown guidelines, workplace catering continues to lead the market. Grazing Catering has announced the launch of ‘Desk Dine’ – a new catering service designed specifically to meet the post-lockdown social distancing guidelines. The service, which will sit alongside the caterer’s existing business … [Read more...]
Foodservice adapting to reopening
This article is written with a view to give hope to anyone providing foodservice in the UK beyond COVID-19. Moreover, this is an article explaining why the staff restaurant will play a significant role in 2020 in helping rebuild the UK economy. Society has worked far too hard to evolve catering, from humble beginnings dating right back to the feudal era to the … [Read more...]
Unlocking hospitality’s reopening conundrum
As Boris Johnson announced last week that he will outline plans for relaxing the lockdown in the week ahead, we consider what that means for the hospitality industry across the UK. The first part of the equation is of course trying to second guess the government’s strategy. The government’s communication theme throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has been to trust in, and … [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...]
