Government has released guidance on how to claim the reimbursement for discounts given to diners with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.

Businesses will need the records kept for each day the scheme has been used, including the:

• total number of diners (covers) who have used the scheme, including children
• total amount of discount you’ve given
• period you are claiming for.

If you’re making a claim for more than one establishment, you will need to have the:

• records for each establishment
• overall total value of the claim for all establishments ready before you claim.

How to claim

The service to claim reimbursement will be available from 7 August 2020. Businesses can make up to five claims before 30 September. You cannot claim after that.

See more here.

The online search for diners to find a local restaurant is now live.