Dawnvale completes Nutters Bar & Restaurant refurbishment

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Interior fit out specialists Dawnvale have just completed an impressive new Bar Lounge for Celebrity Chef Andrew Nutter’s, Nutters Restaurant.

Run with his family, Andrew and his father had a clear idea what would complement their award winning venue. Coupled with Dawnvale’s knowledge, experience and creativity, the Restaurant now has a bar lounge to rival any restaurant. Gone are the aged tables, chairs and interior; now in their place is a contemporary lounge area for pre-dinner drinks and Champagne cocktails.The entire lounge and bar areas were all part of a fast track refurbishment program, all of which were carried out and managed by Dawnvale. A bespoke interior scheme was designed, manufactured and installed to complete the classic modern interior within the10 day program.

The entire wing of the Manor was stripped back to the shell with the refurbishment program incorporating structural works, M&E, building and joinery along with all interior finishes, furniture and fittings to walls and floors.

With teams working round the clock and the odd hidden gem uncovered along the way in the old property, the skills and experience of our contracting team coped with all obstacles, and finished on time and within budget.

With an eye for attention to detail, Nutters have further contracted Dawnvale to refurbish the Bar and Commercial kitchen to same high standards as the Lounge, providing the Manor House with the perfect interior for the extravagance of Andrew Nutters cuisine.

Andrew commented: “after using Dawnvale on other projects, we had no hesitation in using them on this of which is our largest to date. Dawnvale provided a professional approach to everything that was expected to deliver the perfect finish, from the initial design to the final product. There was a complete trust factor and an open book policy – “Just close the door and i’ll leave you to it – see you in 10 days!”

Andrew Nutter is an award winning Chef, hosts numerous TV programmes, has his own books, judges many cookery events and of course demonstrates at major food events around the country, the list is endless!

Nutters Restaurant is housed in the lavish setting of an 18th century manor house, set in 6 ½ acres of groomed parkland with spectacular views across Ashworth moors, all this makes perfect settings for the extravagance of Andrew Nutters cuisine.

Daniel Fountain / 04.11.2010

Editor, Hotel Designs

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