Casual Dining

Trade bodies call on Chancellor to extend JRS to October for hospitality sector

28-May-2020 By James McAllister

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and UKHospitality have called on the Chancellor to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) to October, and increase its flexibility for the pub and hospitality...

PM "optimistic" about early reopening of pubs and restaurants in England

28-May-2020 By James McAllister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suggested to MPs that pubs and restaurants in England could begin to reopen earlier than originally planned.

Additional support for Scottish businesses does not go far enough, says UKHospitality

27-May-2020 By James McAllister

Trade body UKHospitality has warned that additional business support from the Scottish Government does not go far enough and will result in business failures and lost jobs.

Cheese Bar founder launches campaign to support Britain's dairy industry

27-May-2020 By James McAllister

The Cheese Bar and The Cheese Truck founder Matthew Carver has launched a crowdfund campaign to help purchase and redistribute dairy products that would otherwise end up going to waste.

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Hospitality Action launches The 20,000 Mile Hospitality Challenge

27-May-2020 By Restaurant

Industry charity Hospitality Action is calling all cyclists, joggers, runners and walkers regardless of age or ability to collectively cycle, jog, run or walk the length of the entire UK coastline.

Sunak to set out changes to JRS this week

27-May-2020 By Georgia Cronin

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is to announce more details regarding the phasing out of the Government's Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme (JRS) later this week.

City Pub Group outlines post-lockdown opening plans

27-May-2020 By James McAllister

The City Pub Group has outlined a series of measures it will implement to ensure its beer gardens are ready to reopen as soon as possible.

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Video: The Future of Restaurants - Part Three

27-May-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Reduced menus, shorter customer dwell time, increased demand for hygiene and a significant step towards cashless payments and pay-at-table ordering will be some of the outcomes of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to two key players in the casual dining...

Deliveroo teams up with industry experts to accelerate restaurant sector recovery

27-May-2020 By James McAllister

Deliveroo has brought together legal, property and industry specialists to help the restaurant sector accelerate the pace of its recovery.

How I Got Here: Hugo Warner

27-May-2020 By James McAllister

Former Benugo owner Hugo Warner recently founded Hackney-based 'hospitality driven workspace' The Fisheries

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Downtime Development: Plant-based

27-May-2020 By Nestle Professional

The pandemic has given the trend for plant-based eating a significant boost and as a result Nestlé Professional is offering chefs inspiration with a series of innovative plant-based recipes.

Luke Johnson announces opening of new Gail's bakery

26-May-2020 By James McAllister

Artisan bakery chain Gail’s is to push forward with expansion plans in spite of the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown, with a new site in Windsor set to open this week.

Honest Burgers launches Honest Chicken concept

26-May-2020 By James McAllister

Honest Burgers has launched a chicken-focused sister concept out of its restaurant in London's King’s Cross.

Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh to launch Project Pint

26-May-2020 By Restaurant

Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh is launching a campaign championing the role of pubs – and the pint – in British society.

Michelin launches barometer to track the reopening of Michelin-starred restaurants

26-May-2020 By James McAllister

The Michelin Guide has created a barometer to track the reopening of Michelin-starred restaurants around the world that have had to close as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Revolution "well-placed" to return to good levels of trading post-lockdown

26-May-2020 By James McAllister

Revolution Bars Group says it believes it is "well-placed" to return to a good trading level following the Coronavirus crisis.

Dark forces: the restaurants using dark kitchens to survive

26-May-2020 By James McAllister

Keeping the brand alive is a test facing operators across the sector right now. But for some, using dark kitchens to maintain and even expand operations, could hold the key

PizzaExpress considers financial position

26-May-2020 By James McAllister

PizzaExpress could reportedly be forced to close a portion of its UK estate as a result of the growing financial pressures caused by the Coronavirus crisis.

Friday Five: The week's top news

22-May-2020 By James McAllister

As the Coronavirus crisis continues to dominate the headlines, we round-up some of the main stories regarding how it has affected the hospitality industry in the past week.

Marston’s and Carlsberg UK to merge in £780m joint venture

22-May-2020 By James McAllister

Brewer and pubco Marston’s is to merge its brewing business with Carlsberg UK in a deal worth £780m.

Market Halls partners with The Felix Project for three-day fundraising festival

22-May-2020 By James McAllister

Market Halls is partnering with London-based food waste charity The Felix Project to host a digital, three-day fundraising event over the bank holiday weekend.

Operators should expect a "prolonged spell" of instability in food prices

22-May-2020 By James McAllister

Foodservice operators should expect a "prolonged spell" of instability in food prices as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.

Wetherspoon unveils masterplan to reopen entire estate

22-May-2020 By James McAllister

JD Wetherspoon has unveiled a £11m masterplan featuring a raft of safety measures to help protect employees and customers when it reopens its pubs.

TGI Fridays 'confident in a successful resumption' of trading in July

22-May-2020 By Restaurant

TGI Fridays has plans in place for a phased re-opening from July, according to its parent company Electra.

Costa Coffee to reopen all UK drive-thrus by next week

22-May-2020 By James McAllister

Costa Coffee has announced that all of its UK drive-thru locations will have reopened by the end of the month.

One-metre rule would greatly benefit sector, according to hospitality leaders poll

22-May-2020 By Stefan Chomka

The hospitality industry would benefit greatly from the halving of the social distancing rule to one metre, according to the latest weekly Hospitality Leaders Poll by MCA Insight/HIM.

Boparan completes on Carluccio's deal

22-May-2020 By James McAllister

Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner owner Boparan has completed on a deal to acquire ailing restaurant chain Carluccio's.

Greene King offers tenants 90% rent reduction

21-May-2020 By James McAllister

Pubco and brewer Greene King has announced it is giving a 90% rent reduction to all tied pubs, in its latest wave of financial support.

The Lowdown: The Summer Holidays

21-May-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Domestic holidays could be permitted as early as July as part of the Government's ambitious plans to jump start the tourism sector.

Restaurants in Scotland to remain closed, as First Minister sets out plan to ease lockdown

21-May-2020 By James McAllister

The Scottish Government will "no longer discourage" takeaway and drive-thru food outlets from reopening, but restaurants will have to remain closed for the time being under the First Minister's plans for easing lockdown.

Insurance action group prepares to challenge Aviva and QBE over business interruption policies

21-May-2020 By James McAllister

The Hospitality Insurance Group Action (HIGA) has announced it is preparing to launch a group claim against insurers Aviva and QBE over unpaid business interruption policies.

UKHospitality releases guidelines to help pubs and restaurants reopen safely

21-May-2020 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has released draft guidance for pubs and restaurants preparing to reopen that recommends removing salt and pepper shakers from tables and banning customers from sitting or drinking at bars.

Danny Meyer expects his dining rooms to remain closed until Coronavirus vaccine is found

21-May-2020 By James McAllister

New York-based restaurateur Danny Meyer has said he doesn't expect to reopen the dining rooms of his restaurants until there is a Coronavirus vaccine.

Consumers could spend £3.8bn in hospitality in the first week of re-opening, says poll

21-May-2020 By Restaurant

Consumers could spend £3.8bn in hospitality in the first week of re-opening, according to a new poll.

Tommy Banks to change format of York restaurant Roots post lockdown

21-May-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Tommy Banks says he will change the format of his sharing plates restaurant Roots in York when it finally reopens because of concerns over the Coronavirus.