This is Placed’s overview at the best articles online to give you a full understanding of the effect the Coronavirus is having on the hospitality industry. With government guidelines instructing people to stay away from hospitality venues. This is a list of restaurants in London that have now closed due to the pandemic. READ …

A message to our community, We know we are facing tough times ahead and that you may be worried about what the near future holds for this industry. To our candidates we want you to know that we are working hard to ensure that your voice is being heard and to make sure you have …

The good thing about hard times is the strong sense of community that comes out of it. While some are off buying their bodyweight in toilet roll, large parts of our industry are out there trying to feed the vulnerable or raise money for those in our industry that need it the most. This is …

There is no question that self-isolation and government advice to avoid pubs, restaurants and bars will have a huge impact on all of us. It’s definitely a scary moment to be a part of this industry. At the moment each day reveals a story with new rules, regulations and closures. So as the situation develops …

Chef Alex Claridge and his team at the wilderness have started a petition calling for the government to offer guaranteed support for the hospitality industry while dealing with the fallout from the Coronavirus outbreak. So far the petition has gained over 80,000 signatures and is well on its way to reaching its goal.  This comes …

If you are familiar with Bermondsey Street in London, you will have noticed a lively Tapas bar and an elegant see-through Spanish restaurant down the road. Both of these venues are creations of José Pizarro, a famous Spanish chef who arrived in London two decades ago. His brand has expanded from the two original Bermondsey venues …