Summer has eluded us this year, but sales of the new barbecue menu at The Deck on London’s South Bank have defied the weather. The latest food fashion for sizzling, outdoor flavours has seen The Deck take the art of barbecue catering to new heights, resulting in a sales increase over the ‘summer’ months of 115% on last year.
The weather has been blamed by many for poor results in recent months, but perhaps some hospitality businesses could have done more to attract customers despite the weather? The Deck – and others – prove that it can be done!
Situated above the National Theatre on London’s South Bank, The Deck offers four themed barbecue packages, each designed to bring a taste of summer to any event. With a focus on great quality food, cooked simply but well, the menus have been a real hit with event organisers and a great antidote to the less than glorious summer of 2012.
Commenting on the growing popularity of The Deck’s Barbecue menu, Kat Parker, head of sales and hospitality events says:
“The combination of Argentinean, Caribbean, Moroccan and Texan flavours offered in our menus has enabled us to bring a bit of sunshine into our events whatever the weather.”
Simon Flint, executive chef at the National Theatre adds:
“We’re delighted so many event organisers have requested The Deck’s barbecue menu. Barbecues are a massively growing trend within the restaurant market, fuelled by venues such as Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa and it’s great to see trends like this becoming popular within the event industry. We have worked very hard on our barbecue menus to ensure we offer something different and exciting with bold flavours and vibrant colour playing a big part. Our barbecues are also a great way of adding theatre to an event – something the National Theatre does so well. Good food is such a central part to any event, and by putting one of our BBQ chefs centre stage you’re sure to get things fired up.”
Due to popular demand the Summer BBQ menu at The Deck will run until end of September – rain or shine!
About The Deck
The Deck at the National Theatre is an impressive, contemporary, licensed venue available for private daytime meetings, product launches, conferences, weddings and exclusive evening events. It offers a central London location, stunning views of the Thames and city skyline and a flexible space to suit any occasion. The venue benefits from the artistic and theatrical input of the National Theatre and a dedicated in-house catering team, headed up by house executive chef Simon Flint.
Focusing on a menu that is seasonal and locally sourced, The Deck can cater for up to 120 guests for a standing reception or up to 80 seated for lunches and dinners.