Archives for May 11, 2020

‘Crowded by design’ venues unlikely to open in July

Restaurants and pubs that will be liable to crowding and will therefore struggle to implement social distancing measures are unlikely to reopen any time soon, according to new details released today (11 May) by the Government.

Manchester’s The French re-opens bookings

Chef Adam Reid’s The French restaurant in Manchester has re-opened bookings, allowing prospective diners to book tables of two only from 1 June.

Stand and deliver: how restaurants have turned to takeaway and delivery in order to survive

In the face of forced closures, restaurant businesses large and small have been turning to takeaway and delivery as their survival instinct kicks in.

Supported by Arla Pro

Video: The Future of Restaurants

In the first of a four-part video series, supported by Arla Pro, Hawksmoor co-founder Will Beckett and D&D London CEO Des Gunewardena discuss the restaurant world post lockdown.

Restaurant Associates - “We’ve been talking to colleagues in Asia about how they are managing”

Restaurant Associates managing director Alice Woodwark says she has been getting advice from the group’s colleagues in Asia on how the UK operations can reopen with social distancing measures in place.