The new look Vennell's is coming
January 2012
We have signed up with Forge Interiors
in Bedale to completely redesign the
restaurant this January.
It is going to look fab
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We were finalists in the Flavours
of Herriot Country Awards
November 2011
Not winners this time but really great
to get to the final in these sought after
awards. Fantastic trophy's would look
great in our new restaurant.
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We raised £2060.80 for charity tonight
12th October 2011
What a worthy charity, leukaemia and
lymphoma research. Watch this clip to
meet Sylvia one of the founder members
who was present this evening.
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The Good Food Guide gives us 5 points
2nd September 2011
We have just been awarded five points
in the good food guide, this is our
6th year running. The 2012 guide went
on to say "Jon's cooking delivers
real class at prices nobody can sniff at"
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Grouse week sell-out
28th August
We have cooked 135 grouse in one week, not a record
but times are hard!
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Claudia Blake gives us the thumbs up
July
Claudia blake from the dales life
has reviewed Vennell's
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Record Lobster festival
July
We extended our lobster festival dates to
9 this year and we filled every seat.
225 lobsters shelled by Jon, ouch!
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We've been here for 6 years!
1st July 2011
Over 100 people enjoyed lobster ravioli and
beef Wellington over a week to help us
celebrate our 6th anniversary. Jon also
reached the ripe old age of 40.
He is now officially a grumpy old man!
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Elaine Lemm Reviews us for the Yorkshire Post
7th May 2011
click here to read the full review
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We Have Received Another Michelin
'Bib Gourmand'
19th January 2011
We have been awarded a michelin bib gourmand in the
michelin guide for the 6th year running.
These much sort after awards are given to just 118 restaurants in the whole uk
for consistently good food at moderate prices.
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50th Wedding Anniversary
19th September 2010
Mr and Mrs Tuck celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
They were joined by all their friends and family and enjoyed a traditional Sunday Lunch.
Many congratulations from all of us at Vennell's.
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Grouse week sell-out
28th August
We have cooked 160 grouse in one week a new record
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Yorkshire life lunch
26th August
We hosted a very successful Yorkshire life lunch today and
the full review will be in the October issue out on the 20th September
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5 Stars for hygiene
1st July 2010
We have just been given 5/5 stars from the enviromental health
for food hygiene on the scores on the doors scheme. The web site holds
information on every food operation in the country. Harrogate council
joined from today and you can view the full list by clicking here
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Refurbishment closure
22nd June 2010
We shall be closed for 10 days to carry out some
essential re-decoration from 21st June to 30th June
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The Hardens Guide gives a star
January 2010
Thanks to people who take the time to write into this exclusive
guide we have finally been included and they have given us a star. Meaning, in
comparison with other restaurants in the same price bracket we are very good.
The guide went on to say, Run by a delightful husband and wife team, this is
a great find offering seasonal menus which concentrate on local produce, and offers great value for money.
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Charity Night
25th March 2010
Thankyou to everyone who helped us raise £520 for
our daughter Eva' school.
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Another Michelin 'Bib Gourmand'
19th January 2010
We have been awarded a michelin bib gourmand in the
michelin guide for the 5th year running.
These much sort after awards are given to just 130 restaurants in the whole uk
for consistently good food at moderate prices.
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It's a Boy!
30th December 2009
Our 3rd child has arrived, Just 45 minutes after we got to the hospital!
Wilf Vennell weighed 8lb 11oz
both Wilf and Laura are at home and doing well
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Gourmet nights
16th September 2009
We are holding 3 gourmet nights before Christmas on the 1st Thursday of
October and November and Friday 4th December. These can be very popular so
early booking is essential the menus are on the events page.
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We are once again open for Sunday lunch
13th September 2009
come and enjoy our award winning rib of beef with all the trimmings .
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The Autumn menu is here
12th September 2009
The Autumn menu can be viewed on the menu page soon .
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The grouse week was a sellout
7th September 2009
The grouse week was as popular as ever, we sold 80 grouse in 4 days.
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Our first proposal!
20th June 2009
Graeme Jamieson proposed to Kiri Gupte tonight (20th June 09)
and she accepted. Congratulations to you both and don't forget
we do engagement parties, stag do's, hen do's, weddings and Christenings!
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We are now closed for Sunday lunch for the summer
We re-open on September 13th
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Spring offer extended until the 19th June
3 Courses for £17.50 Tuesday - Friday
with full choice of the restaurant menu!
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Welcome to our new Web Site!
31st March 2009
our thanks go out to Janette Crabtree who built it.
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Masham School Charity Night
4th March 2009
We raised £400 for our Daughter Eva's School
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Our new winter offer just £17.50 for 3 courses
starts 18th January 2009
with full choice of the restaurant menu
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Grouse week is a sell out
2nd - 4th September 2008
it will return this year, keep an eye on the events page or give us your
email address and we will in form you of all our events
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Native Lobster nights begin
June and July 2008
in total Jon cooked and completely shelled over 200 lobsters
dates for this year are coming soon
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Our daughter arrives!
17th February 2008
Peggy Rose is our second daughter and weighed 6lb 12oz
Our news archive from 2005 shall feature here soon