Insurance for high-end restaurants

We build a policy based on your specific needs, from high-value equipment and unique décor to disruptions that could tarnish your brand.  

Benefit from dedicated, in-house risk and claims teams that help you manage risks to your business and get you back on track should something go wrong.  

tickPublic and Products liability
Covering customers and third parties for injuries and food-related illnesses. 
tickOther liability covers
Including Employers’, Hirers’ liability and Directors’ and Officers’ liability. 
tickEquipment breakdown
Cover for damage to insured equipment arising from an accident including air conditioning and retail equipment such as credit card payment systems.
tickBusiness interruption
Compensates for loss of revenue and/or increased costs if your restaurant can’t operate as usual. Extensions are available to cover food poisoning and vermin.  
tickReputational risks
Legal costs and loss of revenue due to adverse publicity. 
tickLoss of registration/licence
Including weddings and premises.
tickCover extensions
Cover extended for items such as refrigerated stock, seasonal stock increases and loss of attraction.
tickOptional extensions
Cover available for tronc payments and outside catering upon request.

Please see our leisure insurance policy for details of the cover including exclusions and limitations. Your insurance broker will tailor advice and recommendations to your particular circumstances.

Why choose Ecclesiastical?

tickWe give back – over £200million to charity since 2014 as part of the Benefact Group.
tickIf you need to claim, you will have access to the dedicated handler dealing with your case.
tickWe take a proactive approach to protecting the interests of your restaurant against third-party legal liability claims.
tickEmergency helplines for a public relations crisis and media assistance. 
tickRisk guidance and templates on kitchen fires, slips and trips, food safety and more.  

Awards and accreditation

British Insurance Awards logo - Specialist Company of the Year CIR Risk Management Awards 2022 - Risk Management Specialist Company of the Year Chartered Insurance Brokers Gracechurch outstanding claims service quality award 2025 Insurance Times claims excellence awards winner - Claims product solution of the year - insurer
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The summary of cover is an outline of the standard cover provided under the policy and is not personalised to you. The cover you choose will depend on your circumstances and will be shown on your policy schedule. The schedule will also detail some changes we have made relating to infectious and communicable diseases and cyber-related incidents.

Experiencing financial difficulty?

If you are struggling to make payments for affordability reasons or logistical issues, please contact us (or your broker) as we may be able to support you with practical help.

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