The government’s Eat Out to Help Out initiative, or should we say Rishi Sunak’s, ends next week and has been an overwhelming success for hospitality. The timing of the conclusion of the initiative unfortunately coincides with the phasing out of the furlough scheme and rent payments for commercial properties. The timing points towards an economic perfect storm for hospitality … [Read more...]
The definition of hospitality
The definition of hospitality: The hospitality and catering industry across the UK has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in ways that less than a year ago were unthinkable. Many names across the industry have already disappeared, and unfortunately many others will follow in the months ahead. So, what is truly remarkable is the camaraderie that pervades, seeing people and … [Read more...]
Chancellor supporting consumer confidence: fueling return to hospitality
Chancellor supporting consumer confidence: The Chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out initiative has been a massive success so far, motivating more than 35 million meals being purchased in the first two weeks of August. This has seen restaurants, pubs and others in hospitality across the UK welcome back consumers and bolster their revenues significantly. It has also seen … [Read more...]
BM delivered launched today supporting workplace foodservice
Bartlett Mitchell has today announced the launch of BM delivered - a new service developed to support clients looking for temporary food solutions during the post Covid lockdown period. BM delivered will be offered to all clients facing reduced building footfall over the next few months, or those looking for individually packaged meals for safe distancing … [Read more...]
Not wearing face mask fine to exceed £3,000
As the government is set to substantially increase fines for not wearing face coverings to over £3,000, we consider the message 'face masks safe hospitality' from hospitality providers in helping to further build consumer confidence. The government will on the 28 August increase fines for not wearing face coverings where it is mandated. Fines currently starting at £100 will … [Read more...]