The owners of Gastronomy in Cowes have announced that the popular eatery has closed with immediate effect. Taking to their Instagram page, business owners Charlie and Christianne have said that the festive period forced them to think about their lives and that after 6 long years, they are ‘tapping out of the restaurant game’ after admitting that the venture has put significant pressure on their marriage and personal life. The restaurant opened in February 2018 promising ‘exciting dishes with global influences’, providing Islanders and tourists alike with ‘good food, good drinks and good times’. They’ve said that running a business over that time – which included the COVID-19 pandemic and an energy crisis – has been a ‘terrifying rollercoaster’ and that following difficult developments in their personal lives recently, it’s time to take a step back. Those who have purchased a voucher are encouraged to email Gastronomy with all their voucher details so that they can arrange refunds. The High Street restaurant has urged customers to be patient whilst these are sorted out given the expected influx in requests. Suppliers will also be contacted later in the week. A spokesperson from Gastronomy has said:
“We would like to say the biggest thank you to our team – some of whom have been with us pretty much since the start. “To our customers – locals and tourists alike – the support you’ve given us to date has been astounding and although it has been difficult at times, we have truly loved serving you all.”
The closure has taken place straight away, although all January events will go ahead as planned. Pre-existing wedding bookings will take place throughout 2024 and into 2025, but no new bookings are being taken.
Never been but, if anything physically or mentally affects you & your relationship, just not worth it, all the best to you both & good luck for the New Year
Businesses are suffering due to so many increased costs,
many businesses have to increase their prices which means less
people will eat out.
More help should be given to businesses by Councils and places like this and
many others would not need to close down.
Very sad.
Another one bites the dust.
Obviously not THAT popular then.
Read the article before commenting.
I did. Sorry if my comment has upset you. Expensive eateries will all close eventually as the tory cash grabbing continues. Other eateries, less expensive ones, manage to stay open as they offer value for money and so will attract customers back.
Dont bother going to pubs and resturants no more too expensive most food not great and tasteless/boring.i can make better at home for a fraction of the cost.
But you have to do all the work.
I bet you find the company at home more to your taste, as well.
When can we all come round for a convivial evening then, we have varied tastes, some of us drink, some don’t. Looking to book a table for 8 although it may be more, possibly less.
totally agree with you on that. good call.
We have been for many Sunday roasts and have to say every single time it was amazing with first class service. Wishing you all the very best in the future.
I just read on National News that Chef Simon Rimmer had to close his
Restaurant down after 33 years and 3 months due to increased rents,
extra energy charges and staffing costs etc.
Everyone seems to be struggling
We don’t realise what the rise in energy prices has done to business in this country. Minimum wage is £11.44 an hour now because it has to be, 11.44×8 = £91.52 a day for a pot washer, never mind serving the food that was served at gastronomy. Say you have 3 people in the kitchen, 2 front of house and a duty manager to run a service….and that’s pretty tight. If they were all on minimum wage which I assure they wouldn’t be, that means 91.52×6 = £549.12 a day HAS to be taken just to pay the wages, nevermind the energy&stock you used and the cost of the building. The problem is the rise in energy, business pays for it twice, once in their bills and again in their employees wages…sad no one seems to care.