Wetherspoons is a dog-free pub

Jaxjacky

The ‘old codger’ in a local food pub near us came in with his elderly incontinent dog when we were eating, we left after explaining why after the dog defecated.
No empathy or objectivity Maw.

Who?
I can do without the personal insults.
I might be that old codger in the not too distant future.
I’m sensing an empathy and objectivity bypass elsewhere on this thread.

doodledog says Wetherspoons just buy in the food and heat it up. Like ping food I guess she means.

Having just had breakfast there we sat looking into the kitchen area and I can assure you we saw them griddling the fried egg, bacon etc. they have a serving hatch and the staff cook right inside it.

You might be surprised to know that even posh hotels here on the Norfolk coast use ping foods though. A friend and I sat waiting to get into the car park of a very posh hotel and we realised the refrigerated lorry in our way was offloading crates of ping food like curry, lasagne, macaroni cheese etc. I imagine they just dress them up with fresh side salad, crusty bread etc.

From The Daily Mirror www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/wetherspoons-chef-spills-beans-how-28045704

Wetherspoons chef spills the beans on how food is prepped with 'frozen fry-up' insight
The chef reveals how quickly the pub's famous fry-up has to be prepared and details which food items come frozen - with one ingredient arriving in the kitchen pre-cooked ahead of service, only to be warmed up again on the grill

Renowned for its budget pints and cheap and cheerful meals, Wetherspoons is a British institution as many people flock to the boozer for an affordable night out or weeknight dinner with friends. The chain's menu is brimming with British classics, from fish and chips to a hearty fry-up and meals tend to arrive on tables swiftly, to keep punters happy.

One Wetherspoons chef has spilled the beans on what cooking in the chain's kitchen is really like, and footage of his surprising revelations has been circulating on the social media app TikTok. Punters are stunned by the man's tell-all account of the budget boozer's kitchen, as the man reveals how certain ingredients arrive and how he had to prepare them under strict time constraints.

The Wetherspoons employee reveals how the bacon is cooked at the pub.

Speaking on a Channel 5 TV documentary, the chef explained how the pub ensures that meals fly out of the kitchen speedily to keep hungry patrons satisfied.

The man is filmed in his chef whites in the kitchen of his Wetherspoons branch, speaking to the camera while cooking up one of the chain's signature breakfasts.

He revealed: "The bacon actually comes pre-cooked and is heated on a grill.

"Baked beans obviously come in tins so it’s all just warmed through in the microwaves."

While the chef is cooking away, the voiceover on the programme continues to explain that other ingredients - like the sausages - are kept in what the pub calls a 'hot hold'.
This speeds up the cooking process, as the food items are ready to be served as soon as the customer places an order.

The documentary also detailed how other Wetherspoons breakfast items arrive to the kitchen frozen before being cooked in just under four minutes - including the hash browns.

In a bid to clarify that the brand's breakfasts are quality controlled, the chef says that all food is monitored and kitchen staff are given strict instructions when they start the job.

He says that training is kept uniform to ensure that each meal produced is of the same quality, explaining: "They will train all of their kitchen staff in the exact same way".

In order to encourage staff to keep up the speed, each chef is given a target of serving an order within 10 minutes, according to the chef.

He explained: "All the Wetherspoons within that area will compete against each other as to who is the fastest delivery time that week."

Primrose53

doodledog says Wetherspoons just buy in the food and heat it up. Like ping food I guess she means.

Having just had breakfast there we sat looking into the kitchen area and I can assure you we saw them griddling the fried egg, bacon etc. they have a serving hatch and the staff cook right inside it.

You might be surprised to know that even posh hotels here on the Norfolk coast use ping foods though. A friend and I sat waiting to get into the car park of a very posh hotel and we realised the refrigerated lorry in our way was offloading crates of ping food like curry, lasagne, macaroni cheese etc. I imagine they just dress them up with fresh side salad, crusty bread etc.

Many establishments not just lower priced chains, offer "Popty Ping" food and pre-cooked food that needs to be reheated eg boil-in-the-bag.

I am a life long dog lover although I no longer have my own. I have had too many days out spoiled by inconsiderate dog owners who can’t accept that some people are genuinely terrified of dogs. How unpleasant to belittle their fears.

The last time I took my grandchildren to a cafe with their uncle who has a severe learning disability was a very distressing experience thanks to a woman at a nearby table with her dog. Yes, it was a cute little dog but when it was edging closer to us and I politely said he was very afraid of dogs I got the “oh he won’t harm anyone, he’s really friendly” nonsense. She chose to ignore what I’d said and also ignore the poor man showing obvious signs of distress at the sight of the dog. Then the stupid woman extended the lead and let her dog come to our table to “say hello”

I then had a very distressed 50 year old man on his feet screaming and trying to clamber over my grandchildren to escape. We had to abandon our food and drinks and leave.

Doodledog

From The Daily Mirror www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/wetherspoons-chef-spills-beans-how-28045704

Wetherspoons chef spills the beans on how food is prepped with 'frozen fry-up' insight
The chef reveals how quickly the pub's famous fry-up has to be prepared and details which food items come frozen - with one ingredient arriving in the kitchen pre-cooked ahead of service, only to be warmed up again on the grill

Renowned for its budget pints and cheap and cheerful meals, Wetherspoons is a British institution as many people flock to the boozer for an affordable night out or weeknight dinner with friends. The chain's menu is brimming with British classics, from fish and chips to a hearty fry-up and meals tend to arrive on tables swiftly, to keep punters happy.

One Wetherspoons chef has spilled the beans on what cooking in the chain's kitchen is really like, and footage of his surprising revelations has been circulating on the social media app TikTok. Punters are stunned by the man's tell-all account of the budget boozer's kitchen, as the man reveals how certain ingredients arrive and how he had to prepare them under strict time constraints.

The Wetherspoons employee reveals how the bacon is cooked at the pub.

Speaking on a Channel 5 TV documentary, the chef explained how the pub ensures that meals fly out of the kitchen speedily to keep hungry patrons satisfied.

The man is filmed in his chef whites in the kitchen of his Wetherspoons branch, speaking to the camera while cooking up one of the chain's signature breakfasts.

He revealed: "The bacon actually comes pre-cooked and is heated on a grill.

"Baked beans obviously come in tins so it’s all just warmed through in the microwaves."

While the chef is cooking away, the voiceover on the programme continues to explain that other ingredients - like the sausages - are kept in what the pub calls a 'hot hold'.
This speeds up the cooking process, as the food items are ready to be served as soon as the customer places an order.

The documentary also detailed how other Wetherspoons breakfast items arrive to the kitchen frozen before being cooked in just under four minutes - including the hash browns.

In a bid to clarify that the brand's breakfasts are quality controlled, the chef says that all food is monitored and kitchen staff are given strict instructions when they start the job.

He says that training is kept uniform to ensure that each meal produced is of the same quality, explaining: "They will train all of their kitchen staff in the exact same way".

In order to encourage staff to keep up the speed, each chef is given a target of serving an order within 10 minutes, according to the chef.

^He explained: "All the Wetherspoons within that area will compete against each other as to who is the fastest delivery time that week."^

Which pretty much bears out what I said. We saw the egg and bacon being griddled and I didn’t have hash browns as I asked for mushrooms instead. All of us at home would have to reheat baked beans either in a saucepan or microwave. The toast was freshly toasted just as at home.

We like Weatherspoons. It’s good value and we order from the app so we don’t queue at the bar. We don’t want to eat with dogs just like we don’t want to go on holiday with other peoples’ children.

Sorry - I just couldn’t resist!
😁

I have no idea what you're talking about, but I thought this outfit might suit my goldie.

infoman

didn't know that till we made a visit to one last week.
With no football match's to be shown either,
it must be a bundle of fun to visit their pubs.

The Wetherspoons in our town , a beautiful old hotel is thankfully dog free and sports free,but plenty of lively chatter and laughter. Dont need either of these to have a good night day or night out. A happy very friendly place to visit. Brother loves staying in the superb refurbished rooms also.

We visited a pub where we were eating with young children a couple of years ago not knowing that dogs were allowed in the restaurant area. There was a Staffordshire bull terrier type but far larger - XL Bully? a short distance from where we were seated. Then in came an Alsatian who sat down with its owner at an adjoining table. All hell broke out as the dogs tried to get at each other with murderous intent and both owners struggling to maintain any kind of control - we were terrified. The Alsatian duo left.

Urmstogran, Thanks for that! The temptation to use this next time we’re classifying animal families in my computing lesson is overwhelming!
Even better because the children would get the joke.

Urmstongran

Sorry - I just couldn’t resist!
😁

AARRGGHH!

It's handy to know the difference though, so I'll remember that for my next nightmare

Joseann

I have no idea what you're talking about, but I thought this outfit might suit my goldie.

😂

Primrose53 Which pretty much bears out what I said. We saw the egg and bacon being griddled and I didn’t have hash browns as I asked for mushrooms instead. All of us at home would have to reheat baked beans either in a saucepan or microwave. The toast was freshly toasted just as at home.

Perfectly defines why we avoid eating away from home.

Norah

Primrose53 Which pretty much bears out what I said. We saw the egg and bacon being griddled and I didn’t have hash browns as I asked for mushrooms instead. All of us at home would have to reheat baked beans either in a saucepan or microwave. The toast was freshly toasted just as at home.

Perfectly defines why we avoid eating away from home.

Don’t getcha. 🤔

Norah

Primrose53 Which pretty much bears out what I said. We saw the egg and bacon being griddled and I didn’t have hash browns as I asked for mushrooms instead. All of us at home would have to reheat baked beans either in a saucepan or microwave. The toast was freshly toasted just as at home.

Perfectly defines why we avoid eating away from home.

I always make my own baked beans

Primrose53

Norah

Primrose53 Which pretty much bears out what I said. We saw the egg and bacon being griddled and I didn’t have hash browns as I asked for mushrooms instead. All of us at home would have to reheat baked beans either in a saucepan or microwave. The toast was freshly toasted just as at home.

Perfectly defines why we avoid eating away from home.

Don’t getcha. 🤔

Norah is vegan, I think!

Primrose53

A friend and I recently went to a posh cafe where they charge ridiculous amounts for hot chocolate and cakes etc. because they are right on the seafront. we went in because it was absolutely pouring. The stench from wet dogs was overpowering and trying to get to your table amidst a tangle of dogs and leads was like an obstacle course. Then you get the dogs that don’t like other dogs and sit there snarling at each other. Give me Wetherspoons any day!

Oh yes. The stench of wet dog is vile when you want to eat.

RosiesMaw
“Why on earth would anybody be terrified of spiders“
I suspect you are being a tad disingenuous, are you seriously saying you’ve never known an arachnophobic.

Primrose53

Norah

Primrose53 Which pretty much bears out what I said. We saw the egg and bacon being griddled and I didn’t have hash browns as I asked for mushrooms instead. All of us at home would have to reheat baked beans either in a saucepan or microwave. The toast was freshly toasted just as at home.

Perfectly defines why we avoid eating away from home.

Don’t getcha. 🤔

We'd not be interested in tinned beans, heated in a microwave - just that really. Thus typically avoid eating away from home.

We've dogs, but do approve of restaurant no dog policies.

Get you now Norah. What do you use … haricot beans with tomato sauce? never really thought about that.

We went out for breakfast when we had kitchen fitters in, and it was a pain having to get ready and go out in the snow every day. I can't imagine being bothered to do it other than on holiday in the normal way of things; but if I did, tinned baked beans wouldn't upset me as much as pre-heated bacon and sausages that had been kept hot for hours.

If I had a £ for every dog owner who tells me that their dog is non-allergic I would be a millionaire.

I was brought up with dogs, I had dogs when first married. I am eternally grateful to the consultant who finally diagnosed my allergy, if not for him I wouldn’t be here today.

Primrose53

Get you now Norah. What do you use … haricot beans with tomato sauce? never really thought about that.

Yes, dry haricots or cannelinni. Scratch cooked food.

I also dislike the idea of heating tinned food in a microwave - just cook the food from scratch. Though we eat no sausage or bacon, I'm appalled to read of such being heated rather than cooked.