Restaurants and other establishments serving food for
on-premises consumption can now sign up to a new government
initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality
industry and encouraging people to safely return to dining
out.
The Eat Out to Help Out registration service went live this
morning on GOV.UK, allowing businesses to join the
scheme announced last week
by Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments who use
the scheme will offer a 50% reduction, up to a maximum of
£10 per person, to all diners who eat and/or drink-in
throughout August.
Customers do not need a voucher as participating
establishments will just remove the discount from their
bill. Businesses simply reclaim the discounted amount
through an online service, supported by HM Revenue and
Customs (HMRC).
Claims can be made on a weekly basis and will be paid into
bank accounts within five working days.
The scheme is open to eligible establishments across the UK
and can be used all day, every Monday to Wednesday, between
3 and 31 August 2020.
Businesses will receive a window sticker to show they are
using the scheme and can download promotional
items from GOV.UK.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi
Sunak said:
Restaurants and other eligible establishments are now
able to support jobs by signing up to a place on the Eat
Out to Help Out Scheme.
HMRC’s quick
and easy registration page will soon have you on your way
to welcoming back your customers with discounted dining
on every Monday to Wednesday throughout August, with a
simple process to reclaim these discounts back from the
Government each week.
, Chief Executive and
First Permanent Secretary of HMRC, said:
The hospitality industry is among the sectors worst
affected by COVID-19. The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme will
deliver support to more than 100,000 businesses,
including restaurants, cafes and bars serving food and
drink, helping to protect 1.8 million jobs across the UK.
Registering is easy, and we urge businesses to sign up
early so they are ready to use the scheme when it starts
on 3 August.
Businesses have made great efforts to re-open their
sit-down services safely in line with social distancing
guidance, so people can feel confident to dine out again.
“Businesses can find information about the scheme and how
to register online at GOV.UK.
Who can register?
You can register for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme if your
establishment:
- sells food that is intended for consumption on the
premises when purchased
- provides its own dining area or shares a dining area
with another establishment for eat-in meals
- has registered as a food business with the relevant
local authority on or before 7 July
How to register
Businesses can register to be part
of the scheme online at GOV.UK.
A searchable restaurant finder tool will be available to
the public before the scheme launches on 3 August.
The scheme can be used by diners who order food and/or
drinks for consumption on the premises. Alcohol is excluded
from the offer.
Further information for businesses is available on GOV.UK:
