Children eat free at Swindon garden centre restaurant

By Barrie Hudson - 1 December 2022

Business

Dobbies has launched a new festive menu at its store in Swindon's Hyde Road.

The garden centre promises something for all the family, with great-value Christmas food and drink to enjoy for breakfast and lunch. 

Whether a customer is a fan of an early start or has worked up an appetite from Christmas shopping, the restaurant is billed as a great place to recharge and spend some quality time with friends or family. 

Building on more than 34,000 meals Dobbies has given away across the UK so far this year, children aged 12 and under can dine at Dobbies’ Swindon restaurant for free when an adult traditional breakfast or main course is purchased. 

Children can enjoy breakfast, lunch or Dobbies’ pick ‘n’ mix meal plus a drink all day every day. 

A spokesperson said: "The Brioche French Toast and Bacon is the perfect way to kick off the morning, with sweet brioche bread dipped in free-range eggs and toasted with crispy streaky bacon and melted mature Cheddar cheese. 

"Customers can also start off their day with Buttermilk Pancakes, served with yoghurt and winter berries, or a Scottish Smoked Salmon and free-range Scrambled Egg Bagel, topped with chopped chives. 

"Enjoy Dobbies’ great value two course lunch deal, priced at £14.95 per person. Traditional roast turkey Christmas dinners will be available from midday, complete with pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing, roast potatoes, creamy mash, and seasonal vegetables topped with gravy. 

"There’s also a vegetarian option for a Christmas dinner with tasty Quorn sausages and all the trimmings. Customers can also indulge in a Christmas pudding or mince pie cheesecake as part of the offer. 

"For a lighter option, there’s a Festive Roll – a soft roll filled with roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing and pigs in blankets with dipping gravy.

"Children 12 and under can also tuck into a Christmas Dinner with a half portion of the traditional roast turkey dinner, served with a pig in blanket, sage and onion stuffing, roast potatoes, creamy mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy, all for £5.20 if not part of the kids eat free offer. A veggie option for is available for little ones too, with a free children’s drink. 

"For those who prefer a non-traditional Christmas dinner, there’s the option of a delicious chickpea and sweet potato curry. Served with wild rice, two onion bhajis, mango chutney and salsa, this dish is also suitable for vegans. 

"Customers in Swindon can expect to see a range of delicious pastries and sweets from Christmas Pudding toChristmas Drizzle Cake. Dobbies’ popular scone is being given a festive twist alongside Christmas Muffins, while there’s a Mince Pie Cheesecake for the ultimate festive dessert.

 

"New for 2022 is a selection of festive-inspired hot drinks in selected stores. Customers can choose between sipping on a Bailey’s Latte or the Christmas classic, mulled wine. There will also be a Gingerbread Latte complete with whipped cream and served with a tasty gingerbread biscuit. 

"Dobbies’ great value Festive Afternoon Tea is now two for £20, with free tea and coffee refills. This also includes the option to add a savoury plate for only £2.95 per person. The Festive Afternoon Tea can be booked in advance - the perfect opportunity to make some time over the busy Christmas period to catch up with loved ones."

Adam Veysey, Dobbies Development Chef, said: “We are very excited to introduce our 2022 Christmas menu, having spent months finalising the details and selecting the best ingredients. There are some firm favourites and some new additions that offer Christmas with a twist. 

"We can’t wait to introduce our great value festive menu to customers in Swindon and hope families across the region have the opportunity to take advantage of our kids eat free offer.”

Further details, including opening times, can be found at dobbies.com

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