Following the Government’s recent announcements on relaxing the Covid-19 lockdown, businesses across hospitality are planning to reopen. Amongst them is London’s Victory Services Club, the event venue has announced extensive measures around social distancing. The measures ensure that the venue is prepared to open again for social distanced meetings. The Club has … [Read more...]
Greene King to roll out delivery and takeaway services
Greene King has announced introduction of delivery and takeaway services from its Metropolitan Pub Company division in London. Twenty-nine pubs will offer delivery, ten of which will also provide a click and collect takeaway service, from Friday 22 May. The London based Metropolitan pubs will operate a combination of food delivery, via Deliveroo, as well as a click and … [Read more...]
Measure twice cut once
Media scrutiny in time to come will undoubtedly unravel much about what could have been done to lessen the impact from Covid-19. The hospitality industry across the UK has paid, and will continue to pay, a high price for the outcomes from the Covid-19 pandemic. Now questions are starting to be asked about the measures taken to date, and those questions centre on the date of … [Read more...]
Talking new hospitality – with Ian Thomas, CEO, Bartlett Mitchell
What will the new world of hospitality and catering look like, and how are you planning to adapt to those changes. Big questions we put to Ian Thomas, CEO, Bartlett Mitchell earlier today. H&C News: You’ve held some workshops with stakeholders from across the sector, why did you feel it was important to bring people together? Ian Thomas: “We are not alone in … [Read more...]
Price speculation continues as Uber set sights on Grubhub acquisition
Food delivery giants Uber have announced they are set to acquire competitor Grubhub to accelerate their already significant slice of this growing sector. US market analyst’s and regulators have immediately given the thumbs down to the idea with some being quite vocal on consumer interests. The potential acquisition has even seen some accuse Uber of ‘pandemic … [Read more...]