A return to the workplaces of central London and many other cities around the UK is vital not only for the workplace foodservice sector, but for the wider hospitality industry. The pubs, cafes and restaurants that ordinarily are full of people are no longer, as employers and employees continue to work from home. Return to workplace foodservice The initial cause of empty … [Read more...]
The definition of hospitality
The definition of hospitality: The hospitality and catering industry across the UK has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in ways that less than a year ago were unthinkable. Many names across the industry have already disappeared, and unfortunately many others will follow in the months ahead. So, what is truly remarkable is the camaraderie that pervades, seeing people and … [Read more...]
BM delivered launched today supporting workplace foodservice
Bartlett Mitchell has today announced the launch of BM delivered - a new service developed to support clients looking for temporary food solutions during the post Covid lockdown period. BM delivered will be offered to all clients facing reduced building footfall over the next few months, or those looking for individually packaged meals for safe distancing … [Read more...]
Business & Industry Foodservice Procurement: It’s about we, not me
It really wasn’t that long ago that the situation the world finds itself in today was inconceivable for the vast majority of people. The novel coronavirus was something that we in the UK watched on the news, with ever growing sympathy, while life pretty much carried on as normal. But today, we find ourselves in a brave new world and it’s one that doesn’t look set to … [Read more...]
Holroyd Howe appoint new Managing Director of Operations
Holroyd Howe has announced the appointment of Amy Roberts as Managing Director of Operations. The newly created role will see Berkshire-based Amy spearhead Holroyd Howe’s operational teams across the UK, championing one unified approach across operations, food innovation, chef development, nutrition, sustainability, and marketing. Amy has worked with Holroyd Howe for … [Read more...]
Houston & Hawkes recognise talent becoming a Living Wage Employer
Business and industry caterer Houston & Hawkes has become a Living Wage Employer following accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. As a Living Wage Employer, Houston & Hawkes has committed to paying the real Living Wage to all of its team members. The Living Wage Foundation fundamentally acknowledges that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay, and the … [Read more...]
Food Service Circle launched
More than 20 leading foodservice businesses and individuals have joined forces enabling for Food Service Circle to be launched, a platform aiming to offer support to those affected by the economic fallout of the Covid-19 crisis. With reduced building occupancy a major concern for businesses, approximately 20% of the workforce are expected to be made redundant or face … [Read more...]
Return to the workplace: the foodservice caterers and consultants views
As many parts of the hospitality industry are busy adjusting to reopening and seeing varying levels of footfall return, workplaces are still largely unoccupied as people continue to work from home. Websites, social media channels, TV stations and newspapers are all reporting on people not returning to work and as a consequence cities, towns, high streets and side … [Read more...]
Face masks mandatory, and robots doing the cleaning at University of Leeds
University of Leeds has made it mandatory to wear a face mask or covering in all Great Food at Leeds catering outlets. It has also begun using intelligent robots to prevent the spread of coronavirus in busy public spaces. The robots combine navigation, computer vision and artificial intelligence to identify objects that need regular cleaning such as seating, bike stands and … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell in Sedex ethical trading first
Bartlett Mitchell has become the first independent caterer to commit to Sedex ethical trading - joining thousands of businesses which have pledged to share data to help improve working conditions in global supply chains. As part of the move, BM will join one of the largest collaborative platforms in the world for buyers, suppliers and auditors to store, share and report on … [Read more...]
What are we waiting for?
It could seem odd in a hospitality article to be commenting on how banks, law firms and other city organisations are dealing with the pandemic, but their actions are having a massive impact on a number of sectors of the hospitality industry. This virus doesn’t look like it’s going away for the foreseeable future, so what’s the point in waiting until September, January or even … [Read more...]
Sodexo Q3 results demonstrate robust business resilience to Covid-19
Amidst the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic Sodexo’s Q3 numbers and statements demonstrate a business benefiting from planning and preparation to combat the impact from Covid-19. A focus on the health and economic welfare of colleagues and suppliers across the supply chain has clearly stood Sodexo in good stead. Commenting on the most recent results across the … [Read more...]
Alpha LSG Sky Chefs review job cuts at Heathrow
The hospitality industry alongside travel are two of the most negatively impacted business sectors from Covid-19. To be in either currently is a huge challenge, to be in both sees the challenge compounded. To underline the scale of the problem Heathrow Airport in 2019 reported revenues of more than £3 billion with profits of £546 million. Serving 80 million passengers in 2019 … [Read more...]
Statement on workplace catering and hospitality from House of Commons
Yesterday we published a news item from the GMB union where they accused the House of Commons of not following Government guidelines relating to Covid-19 and catering for workplaces. Earlier today we received a request from the House of Commons asking us to publish the response below from a House of Commons Spokesperson. We are happy to do so to present a balanced … [Read more...]
