Holiday 2023 | 19 Known for its succulent steaks and enticing world tapas, The Royal Wootton Bassett delivers the perfect blend between your local pub and your favourite restaurant, serving an ever-evolving menu of classic dishes and innovative cuisine. The establishment has built a loyal client base, welcoming both regulars and visitors from all over the country. The Royal Wootton Bassett has achieved incredible success since it opened, for which it has been recognised in the LUXlife Restaurant and Bar Awards 2023, having won two major titles. Superb Steak and Wonderful World Tapas As well as its World Tapas, The Royal Wootton Bassett offers an extensive range of steaks, butchered in-house. The restaurant works closely with Eynon’s, a small family-run butcher’s that uses huge Himalayan Salt Chambers to age its meats, delivering the very best levels of flavour and tenderness. With an impressive 4.9-star rating on OpenTable, The Royal Wootton Bassett is more than just a tasty meal. Its front-of-house team is utterly dedicated to delivering the very best standard of service, striving to ensure each and every visitor leaves with a smile on their face. Samantha leads this aspect of the business, working six days a week to ensure that everything is done properly. She pays attention to even the smallest of details, making sure that every customer is greeted upon arrival, every cocktail is made to perfection, and every request is taken care of. In hospitality, a great team is essential for a successful business. All staff at The Royal Wootton Bassett receive extensive training on the job, ensuring they are in the best position to deal with any situations that could arise. In recruitment, Ashley and Samantha interview candidates rigorously. Any potential recruits are invited for a fully paid trial shift so that the restaurant can make an informed decision based on their performance. While skills can be taught, attitude and approach cannot, so they strive to employ hardworking people with a can-do attitude. While it is well-positioned within the high-end fine dining sector, The Royal Wootton Bassett also operates as a pub, meaning it truly offers the best of both worlds, delivering incredible food in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. People can pop in for a drink, dine for less than £20 per person, or splurge on a feast for a special occasion. In the wake of the recent pandemic, the establishment has experienced substantial success thanks to its versatility, and will no doubt continue to succeed in the coming years. In the Restaurant and Bar Awards 2023, The Royal Wootton Bassett has won Restaurant of the Year as well as the Culinary Excellence Award for International Tapas. Following this success, Ashley and Samantha are relentless in their pursuit for excellence, striving to earn even more awards. They have many plans in the pipeline for the coming year. We are excited to see what the future holds for the pair and their excellent team at The Royal Wootton Bassett. Contact: Ashley Windle and Samantha Berry Company: The Royal Wootton Bassett Web Address: www.theroyalwoottonbassett.com ituated in the north of Wiltshire, Royal Wootton Bassett is a bustling town that hosts a weekly market, a monthly farmers market, an abundance of cafes and restaurants, as well as an engaging variety of shops to browse. Located north of the town centre, The Royal Wootton Bassett is an independent free house founded by Ashley Windle and Samantha Berry, who have always dreamed of opening a restaurant that showcases a selection of multicultural cuisine. Ashley and Samantha are experienced industry professionals who met while working at The Weighbridge Brewhouse, the pair parted ways with The Weighbridge to embark on an adventure across the world. They visited many places, including America, Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, Australia, and the Philippines, where Samantha’s mother was born and raised. Throughout this experience, the pair tasted flavours from across the globe, and were inspired to bring these culinary discoveries home to Wiltshire, where they decided to open The Royal Wootton Bassett. Having amassed many years of experience in the trade, Ashley and Samantha have gained an in-depth understanding of what the modernday customer wants. With the help of his highly skilled chefs, Ashley personally crafts The Royal Wootton Bassett menu, constantly creating new dishes and improving existing plates. His ultimate goal is to serve a menu that appeals to everyone, while continuing to showcase unique flavours. For this, The Royal Wootton Bassett is truly distinct. Its dishes range from classic British plates to unusual delicacies like crocodile and kangaroo meat. Ashley is always sure to create gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Furthermore, since everything is made to order, the kitchen can also make specific alterations to accommodate the needs of the customer. The Royal Wootton Bassett menu is continually evolving, changing every five to six weeks. This means that regular guests can opt to try something new and exciting every time they visit the restaurant. Even better, customers can always look forward to high levels of quality, which Samantha and Ashley work incredibly hard to maintain. S Mar23461
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