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Street Food goes Click & Collect
Last weekend saw the formal launch of Digbeth Diner Click and Collect service; a concept developed with NCASS to enable food businesses to trade safely during Covid-19.
Digbeth Dining Club (DDC) is one of the UK’s biggest street food events and when the Covid crisis started, mobile catering stopped as did DDC. The need for businesses to find a way to trade safely and earn a living, however, did not. It became more and more apparent that many within the independent sector, including Street Food, wouldn’t be able to access the support they needed via the Government measures. With rent and bills to pay and families to support, there would be no choice but to adapt and carry on.
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Caterer Spotlight
Despite the many hurdles that Covid-19 has thrown at the hospitality industry, a whole community of entrepreneurial minds that make up the independent food and drink sector have rallied round to confront the challenges head on. Whether by offering DIY food kits, hosting live cooking tutorials, or serving up food to their local communities and frontline workers, we want to showcase just how our industry is continuing to thrive under the toughest of circumstances.
This week, we sat down for a call with Mark Anderson from Pizzacraft to talk about how he’s been keeping his business going through lockdown.
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Government updates
The Government this week announced plans to ease some lockdown restrictions from next Monday 1st June, allowing friends and families to meet in groups of up to six people outside.
Though the news will bring about no new changes to mobile caterers and many food businesses, the Prime Minister did provide some hope to the hospitality industry by saying that the two-metre distancing rule may soon be eased and that pubs, restaurants and hotels could be permitted to open sooner than 4th July.
Keep up-to-date with recent government announcements, including changes to the furlough scheme, by clicking the button below.
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Join us on Tuesday for Episode #009
We’ll be back again on Tuesday 2nd June for Episode #009 of a members only webinar, where NCASS’ Mark Laurie will be joined once more by Jenny Morris (MBE) to talk all things risk assessments, and most importantly, outlining the essential things that you’ll need to demonstrate to local authorities and EHO’s in order to operate safely.
In a time where restrictions to trade are tougher than ever, getting your risk assessments up to scratch has never been more crucial.
Join us at the usual time of 3pm on Tuesday over on our YouTube channel.
If you have any questions you’d like to put to Jenny or Mark regarding how to write risk assessments or ensure health & safety measures are in place during Covid-19, email them to opinion@ncass.org.uk.
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BioPak's do's & don'ts of delivery
During this unprecedented pandemic we have been inspired by the perseverance and determination our food service community has demonstrated; from supporting those on the front line, the vulnerable and each other – we are proud to work with an support our community.
As social distancing becomes more prevalent, many independent caterers are offering takeaway and food delivery services for the first time. If you are new to delivery, collection or takeaway, then we hope our new guidance (which you can download below) offers some valued insight to help you get started.
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The Cheesetruck Crowdfunder
A new crowdfund campaign has been launched to redistribute the five hundred thousand litres of milk and dairy being thrown down the drain each week.
The initiative, launched by Cheese Bar and The Cheese Truck founder Matthew Carver, aims to help purchase and salvage dairy products that would otherwise end up going to waste, in partnership with food waste charity FareShare, who supply over 11,000 non-profit organisations, charities and food banks across the country.
Hosted on Crowdfunder.co.uk, the 'Got Milk' campaign is aiming to raise £25,000. Click here to pledge your support.
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Working safely through Covid-19
Are you considering setting up a delivery, takeaway or click and collect service in order to continue trading through Covid-19? Our Coronavirus Compliance documents contain all the advice you'll need to get started, including:
- Staying safe and legal
- Covid-19 Controls
- Permissions to trade
- Licensing
- Labelling & Allergens
Download your pack below.
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Social Spotlight
We've been really inspired by all the innovative ways our members are handling lockdown, from delivering meals straight to people's doors, through to obtaining interviews in the press and crowdfunding for those in need.
Here's just a small sample of some of our favourite stories from the week over on the social sphere. Remember to keep tagging us in your images or sending your news to creative@ncass.org.uk.
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NCASS can put you in touch with the safest and best caterers across the UK – all for free, get in touch via opinion@ncass.org.uk
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