Administrators have been appointed at Cookeze Limited, the Lancashire-based event catering firm. Clients of the company included Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Jockey Club Brasserie Blanc and Malmaison Hotels. Turnover last year was £1.5m. Dean Watson of the Manchester office of Begbies Traynor and Neil Dingley of Moore in Stoke were appointed Joint Administrators of … [Read more...]
Martin Lewis explains the government’s COVID-19 support for self-employed
If you are self-employed in the hospitality business, like many you could be looking for some plain talking advice on what financial help is available from the government. We have found some such advice, in a relatively short video by MoneySavingExpert.com's Martin Lewis. Lewis sets out not only what is available, but also some key associated financial considerations, and … [Read more...]
The Ritz London confirms sale, and all employees fully protected throughout COVID-19 crisis
Statement from The Ritz London - Monday, 30 March 2020: Following various press reports, we can confirm that The Ritz London has been acquired by a private Qatari investor. The hotel will remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As soon as it is safe, the new ownership together with the hotel’s team look forward to reopening the revolving door, and to the next chapter … [Read more...]
Two more ‘Hospitality Angels’ emerge prioritising their people through the COVID-19 crisis
The last few weeks has seen turmoil emerge amongst much of the hospitality industry, and some businesses react to protect balance sheets ahead of people. Some have take time to protect both and not lost sight of people making any business what it is. Pub and hotel chain Fuller’s has announced that across circa 400 sites it will not seek rent payments from its tenanted … [Read more...]
The Hospitality COVID-19 Angels & Demons Scales of Empathy
During recent days and weeks the hospitality industry’s reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed some incredible actions, demonstrating empathy by many, and a few unveil colours nobody wants to see. Reactions, especially speedy ones can sometimes be looked back on, and with reflection judged to be ill-judged. It is sometimes too easy to condemn, and praise can also … [Read more...]