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Tag: Eat Out to Help Out Scheme

  • Eat Out to Help Out – Extension for JD Wetherspoon

    Eat Out to Help Out – Extension for JD Wetherspoon

    I can’t say that I’m surprised to see that JD Wetherspoon are sort of extending the Eat Out to Help Out scheme until their Christmas menu kicks in on 11 November 2020. It means that on Mondays to Wednesdays they’ll be charging 99p for coffees, 99p for all soft drinks, £7.50 for three small plates, £2.99 for deli deals, £3.99 for burgers and pizzas as well as £1.99 for desserts.

    I’m not sure that the staff will be entirely impressed with the influx of customers, but I’m sure it’ll be a popular move overall. Much as Tim Martin is a controversial figure I’m not entirely on board with, his pub company seems to be far more pro-active compared to some of his rivals.

  • Eat Out to Help Out Scheme in August

    Eat Out to Help Out Scheme in August

    I’m avoiding politics on this blog, but I’m amused by the Government’s introduction of this scheme. The reporting process is really secure, restaurants just have to tell the Government how many people they’ve given discounts to and they get a large payout. Certainly a brave use of Government funds.

    But, my favourite bit is that the Government explains that discounts can only be provided for eat-in meals. This means that takeaways cannot sign up for the scheme. However, this text is in the rules:

    “If a customer purchases a meal with the intention of eating it but then takes it away and leaves the premises, you can still apply the discount.”

    So, you can take the food away. Bizarre….