Pictured: Irene Rabone, manager of The Bridgehouse is
pictured with head chef James Platek
A Staffordshire hotel and restaurant is beating the
post-Christmas economic blues by offering its customers recession
busting special deals.
The Bridgehouse, based at Stonecross, in Penkridge, has seen a
fantastic response from customers since the January deals were
introduced.
The owners of The Bridgehouse believed there might be a downturn
in trade in January so decided to increase its offers and
discounts.
Couples can each now enjoy a two course meal and a bottle of
red, white or rose wine for just £22.
Customers can also have two meals for £10 and enjoy a
three course meal including carvery for just £13.50 on a
Sunday lunch time. Offers are also planned for Valentine's Day.
There is also a special children's menu and the food on offer is
fresh and home cooked and not defrosted.
Raj Dhanda, who runs The Bridgehouse with his wife Lomi, said:
"We are still in a recession so we wanted to lift the
post-Christmas blues not just for ourselves but also for our
customers. Customers can still come out and enjoy a lovely meal but
not pay through the nose for it. Customers don't want cheap but
they want value for money and they will certainly get value at The
Bridgehouse."
Raj and Lomi took over The Bridgehouse last year and maintained
the same staff including manager Irene Rabone who has worked there
for the last 11 years.
All the food is freshly prepared with locally sourced produce
and the restaurant which can seat up to 80 people is proving to be
a winner with customers who want to enjoy a value for money lunch
or dinner.
Raj added: "I think we are responding well to the recession
because we have a diverse menu and cater for all tastes. We realise
times are still tough for people and they have little cash left
over after paying the mortgage and other bills. But they still want
to go out and every now and then and enjoy an excellent meal with
family and friends.
"I think pubs and restaurants are facing the challenge of
balancing consumer demand for value with the ever present pressure
on overheads. We want to offer customers excellent home
cooked food and give them real value for money at the same time.
People don't necessarily want cheap just an experience that makes
them feel like they are getting a great deal which they are at The
Bridgehouse."
The Bridgehouse carvery is served all day on a Sunday. The
Bridgehouse also hosts a fish and chip supper evening on the last
Thursday of every month hosted by popular village cook Paul
Planty.
The Bridgehouse also has 10 letting rooms and can cater for
parties, birthdays, christenings and weddings.
To make a booking at The Bridgehouse ring 01785 714426.
Customers can also find The Bridgehouse on Facebook.