Final push for Zoe's Ghana Kitchen crowdfund campaign
A community crowdfund set up by the owner of a restaurant in London’s Hackney is set to end tomorrow (18 April).
Archives for April 17, 2020
JRS extended by one month
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) by one month 'to reflect continuing social distancing measures'.
Pizza Pilgrims reopens Victoria restaurant for delivery
Pizza Pilgrims has reopened its flagship restaurant on Victoria’s Buckingham Palace Road in London, having had to close it last month as a result of the Coronavirus crisis.
Patty & Bun and Pizza Pilgrims both looking to expand meal kit availability nationwide (updated)
London-centric restaurant operators Patty & Bun and Pizza Pilgrims have said they are working to expand the delivery radius of their meal kits nationwide.
Grind CEO: “post lockdown is more scary than where we are now”
The co-founder and CEO of London coffee and restaurant business Grind has warned that post lockdown restrictions could be disastrous for his and many other hospitality businesses.
Friday Five: The week's top news
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.
Benares appoints new GM to spearhead home delivery operation
Indian fine-dining restaurant Benares has appointed Harsh Joshi as the new general manager of its London restaurant on Mayfair’s Berkeley Square.
Craft Guild of Chefs reveals changes to National Chef of the Year competition
The Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed it is implementing a series of changes to its National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) programme in light of the Coronavirus crisis.
United we stand
Podcast: Jason Atherton on securing the future of The Social Company
Jason Atherton has talked about the impact the Coronavirus crisis has had on his Social Company restaurant group, and the steps he’s taking to make sure it can bounce back.
Like-for-like sales in restaurants and pubs plummeted 60% in March
Like-for-like sales in restaurants, pubs and bars plummeted by almost 60% in March as the country moved into lockdown, according to the latest data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker show.
Wimpy opens new restaurant and boosts delivery and takeaway offer
Restaurant group Wimpy has opened a new site, in Orpington, with half of the company’s 68-strong estate now offering home delivery or takeaway.
Future of artisan cheesemakers hangs in the balance
The Coronavirus crisis threatens to wipe out the UK’s previously thriving artisan cheesemaking industry, those in the sector have warned.
United We Stand
Urgent inquiry launched on how to support hospitality sector
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism is launching an urgent inquiry to establish the best ways to support the recovery of businesses hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.
UK lockdown to continue for at least another three weeks
Restaurants, pubs and hotels will reman closed for at least another three weeks - and likely much longer - after the Government announced an extension to the UK’s lockdown period.