AN HISTORIC market town restaurant is set to re-open with a new chef and exciting new dining experience.
Chartists 1770 at the Trewythen, in Llanidloes town centre, will be reopening on September 5, having been closed for a month for refurbishment.
An experienced, new head chef, Paul Fox, has been appointed to lead a team of talented apprentices at the training restaurant with rooms, which is owned by Cambrian Training Company, Wales’ leading apprenticeship provider to the hospitality industry.
Chartists 1770 at The Trewythen, which opened in May last year, will focus on developing apprentices to become the next generation of chefs and front of house staff for the hospitality industry.
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Amongst the restaurant's 50 covers, there are four outdoor dining pods which can each fit a table for six.
Mr Fox said: “I love the whole ethos of Chartists 1770 at The Trewythen being a place for young people to learn.
“It’s not about me; it’s about me coaching, mentoring and developing the apprentices. We are trying to create menus and recipes that all our apprentices can cook and we will be encouraging them to contribute their own ideas.
“We will be offering a very casual way of eating, not the formality of fine dining. It’s an exciting new adventure for all of us but the apprentices are up for it.
“Customers can look forward to young people from the town producing a modern dining experience for them using quality Welsh produce. The emphasis on Welsh produce and Welsh suppliers is everything that I believe in.”
Arwyn Watkins, president of the Culinary Association of Wales: “Paul will be sharing his vast experience and knowledge, ranging from fine dining to contract catering and events, with apprentices to develop the head chefs of the future.
“The apprentices will not only learn how to cook but also develop their kitchen management skills. I am really positive and excited about the potential of this business.”
While the restaurant has been closed, the hotel the property’s seven bedrooms have been welcoming guests this summer.
The restaurant will be open from Monday to Friday, 11.45am to 8.30pm, while the rooms will be rooms will be open seven days a week.
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