Following hospitality reopening there are mixed reports on levels of business, most has been cheerful in tone, partly no doubt due to the relief of being able to trade once again. As doors reopen and welcome people back to enjoy some hospitality, they will not be seeing levels of footfall akin to pre Covid-19 levels. This is due in part to most hospitality providers … [Read more...]
Bye Bye to Buffet
For the foreseeable future buffet scenes will be history. There will be no more buffets and no more queues. Every sector of hospitality will be affected... Hotel Breakfast Buffets Pub Carveries Restaurant Buffets In Room Dining Wedding and Party Buffets Workplace Restaurants Cafeterias Fully hygienic and safe combinations of bowls, plates and their … [Read more...]
Covid-19 Hospitality Marketing Competition Winners Announced
At the beginning of June we launched a competition for suppliers in hospitality to win a share of £50,000 marketing spend. We have reported widely throughout the pandemic on the detrimental effect Covid-19 has had on restaurants, hotels, caterers, pubs & bars, and all hospitality providers. The suppliers to those venues have largely suffered in the background at the same … [Read more...]
Being seen to be hospitality safe
Being seen to be safe is and will for the foreseeable future be a big part of hospitality, consumer confidence is everything as hospitality reopens and faces the challenge of welcoming customers back. With polls from YouGov showing considerable reluctance from significant segments of consumers to return to pubs, restaurants and many other hospitality venues, sending a strong … [Read more...]
Speeding up service under reopening limitations
Speeding up service under reopening limitations - As the UK emerges from coronavirus lockdown, hospitality providers are beginning the re-opening process. The biggest challenge is how to maintain social distancing and safety for customers and staff, while still delivering a great experience. The larger pub chains have announced a range of measures to ensure staff and … [Read more...]
QSR Catering Equipment – 50% Off Sale Now On
Delivery, click and collect and takeaway are now firmly on the menu for most hospitality businesses, from established quick service restaurants to Michelin starred destination restaurants, and everything in between. This transition has proved to be a lifeline in keeping cash flowing, teams active, and possibly most importantly restaurants front of mind with … [Read more...]
Mr Crumb launches ‘Invisible Chef’ range to combat post Covid-19 challenges
Mr Crumb, a family-owned award-winning food business, has launched Invisible Chef – a new packaged food range that has been developed to support the hospitality sector during its reopening. The artisanal range uses unique packaging developed in conjunction with a third-party supplier which allows products to be cooked in any cooking device. Invisible Chef will cater … [Read more...]
Goldman Sachs Face Mask Report: Mandate could save US more than $1 Trillion
As countries around the world see second waves of Covid-19 lockdown emerge, Rishi Sunak, and UK hospitality business leaders will benefit from watching a new video, and reading a report we have reviewed by Goldman Sachs’ Chief Economist Jan Hatzius. In the video Hatzius explores the link between face masks and coronavirus outcomes, and the economic value of a national … [Read more...]
The Gin Masters 2020 – Hernö Cleans Up
Sweden’s much-famed Hernö Distillery cleaned up at The Gin Masters 2020 after its super premium, eclectic range picked up six Master Medals, two Golds and the ‘Best in Show’ Gin Taste Master Medal. The Spirits Business has staged The Gin Masters competition since 2008 with the aim of finding and rewarding the finest gin brands on the world stage. Chaired by The … [Read more...]
All Antunes QSR Catering Equipment 50% off RRP with full Warranty
Delivery, click and collect and takeaway are now firmly on the menu for most hospitality businesses, from established quick service restaurants to Michelin starred destination restaurants, and everything in between. This transition has proved to be a lifeline in keeping cash flowing, teams active, and possibly most importantly restaurants front of mind with … [Read more...]
First hospitality impressions count
For the vast majority of consumers health and safety is their number one priority, and it always has been according to Abraham Maslow. First impressions count and are made very quickly. Do we like the cut of someone’s jib is almost instantaneous, and sticks. Within the first few seconds of meeting, people develop a solid impression and research suggests a tenth of a … [Read more...]
Products and Services for Reopening more Safely and more Profitably
On the eve of hospitality reopening across England tomorrow we have selected a choice of products and services that will help operators move forward more safely and more profitably. The first hurdle for hospitality and catering has been crossed with being allowed to reopen and trade again. The second - which will need to be achieved in the days, weeks and months ahead- is … [Read more...]
Re-inventing bar and table service safely
Safe bar and table service - As the UK emerges from coronavirus lockdown, venues are beginning to announce or plan for re-opening. The biggest challenge is how to maintain social distancing and safety for customers and staff, while still delivering a great experience. The larger pub chains have announced a range of measures to ensure staff and customer safety, from … [Read more...]
Will the new face of hospitality be wearing a face mask?
As hotels and restaurants tentatively open their doors on Saturday, the successful interaction between guests and staff will be on all manager’s minds. The balance between a relaxed dining experience whilst minimising the risk of exposure to the virus, will be foremost on their minds. The importance of reducing the risk to both staff and customers, so that no outbreak is … [Read more...]
