So you’ve got a successful wet pub and now you’d like to try out the food side of things, here’s how.
Drinks
It may seem like a strange place to start when we’re talking food, but becoming a gastro pub will dramatically affect what kind of drinks you sell. While your friendly local may have a great selection of ales, you’re going to need more than beer to cut it as a gastro pub. The first thing to invest in, when it comes to “foody booze” is a wine list, and it needs to cover more than just the basics. You’ll need a good variety of colours and origins to compliment the different foods on your menu.
Menu
The most important factor in becoming a gastro pub is the menu, but don’t get carried away. A small, classic menu with the added choice of a few specials will keep your quality up and your wastage down, as well as making it easier to cook everything from fresh, and source your ingredients locally. You can always expand the menu as your business grows and change dishes to suit the season.
Chef and Kitchen
Commercial kitchens can be very intimidating if you aren’t accustomed. Therefore, it’s important to invest in a good chef that you can trust. They will be indispensable when it comes to designing your menu as well as your kitchen, and will be able to advise you on any catering equipment you might need to buy from sites like https://www.247cateringsupplies.co.uk and others . Don’t forget you might need some extra equipment for out front as well – a coffee machine is a must have if you’re aiming to be a gastro pub.
Restaurant
Have a really good look at the layout of your pub. How many people can comfortably sit and eat a meal? It may be worth having a de-clutter and a rearrange to see if you can fit in more, as well as creating an improved atmosphere and allowing a better flow of service. You also need to decide how much of your pub you’re going to dedicate to being a restaurant and how you want the tables allocated. Keep in mind that if you don’t leave anywhere for your regulars to sit and have their usual pint, they may well find another watering hole.
Bon appétit!
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