http://www.essexrestaurants.com/ 130-1357 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html Not as good as expected,food was good but let down by poor service; staff bumped into our chairs on every visit, at 10.00 started to clear away giving impression that they wanted us out. On leaving owner/manager and staff at exit didn't acknowledge us, had to collect own coat from hanger. Could be very good, if they didn't take their customers for granted. ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:37:21 +0000 130-1295 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html Visited on 7th January, table for 4 booked for 20:30, seated at 20:45? Ordered 2 pints of coke at £3.60 a glass and no way were they pints so look out for that. Food was okay, nothing special, have had much better for 50% to 70% of the charged prices. Would I go again...NO.....would I recommend it.....NO.....value for money......NO......seating.......you certainly get to know the natives. All in all £115 for 4 starters, 4 small mains, 2 cokes, 1 water and 1 small Rose....work it out for yourselves. ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:18:41 +0000 130-1282 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html Control freak woman greeting at the bar has the charisma of an angry parrot as she squawks "Hello sir" 3 times in as many breaths while I try to settle my 15 month old. Nice food but will not go back there as that greeting has stuck as the memory of the day. The owner should put someone greeting that won't offend his customers. ]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:47:40 +0000 130-1223 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html Party of 8 of us arrived to find the more private enclosed area we had requested at the time of booking had been given to another party. We are all proffessional people in our fortys but were told in no uncertain times that we were making too much noice. We were enjoying ourselves and having a laugh but no more than that and it was 9pm Saturday night.They should not take large party bookings if they expect everyone to sit in pairs holding hands and wispering sweet nothings. We had a similar experience with their other resaurant down the road. The Lion and as it happens was the same duty manager that upset us. We will never return to either restaurant and now visit the Dog and Gun at Terling or Sans in Mulsham st Chelmsford every week where we receive great, curteous service and are not expected to sit wispering to each other. ]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:12:19 +0100 130-1218 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html This was our first visit to the Blue Strawberry, we were pleasantly surprised by the choice of dishes for a fixed price mid week menu. The food was very nice, portion size were very generous (couldn't clear our plates) and all the dishes were well presented. We liked the quaint, homely surroundings. Excellent value, friendly staff - we will definitely return and recommend! ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:47:59 +0100 130-1062 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO VISIT THE BLUE STRAWBERRY BUT THIS TIME FOUND SERVICE EFFICIENT (TO A POINT) BUT NOT VERY FRIENDLY. AFTER ASKING FOR 2 REFILLS OF BLACK COFFEE WHICH WE RECEIVED IN NEW CUPS WE FOUND THE COST OF THESE REFILLS WAS AN EXTRA £6. WE WERE TOLD AFTER THE BILL ARRIVED THAT YOU CANNOT HAVE REFILLS OF BLACK COFFEE EXCEPT IF YOU HAVE A CAFFITIERE. WHY WERE WE NOT OFFERED THIS ? ARE STANDARDS SLIPPING? ]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 10:27:44 +0100 130-1023 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html Food and service good but restaurant needs some refurb. looking a little tired now. ]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 06:27:56 +0100 130-912 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html I have been a regurlar customer for many years and have always been satisfied with the experience. however the menu appears to be stuck in a time warp and in my humble opinion needs to be updated and refreshed. I normally go mid-week, maybe that's the problem. I was at the restaurant last week, the duck fat chips were soggy with blackening of the potato, my hosts chipped were hard, these were sent back and replaced, I ordered a dessert decribed as a white chocolate mouuse..this bore no resemblance to any mousse I have had before and sent it back. The restaurant is lovely but maybe they have become too complacent. ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:41:12 +0100 130-690 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html I've been going to the Blue Strawb for over 8 years now and I have never been disappointed. I do think the service is better on Weekend nights, but its not a major complaint. Simply my favorite local restaurant. ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:43:34 +0000 130-234 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html Always a family favourite, we have celebrated engagements, birthdays, weddings, achievements and even losses here. We are always made very welcome, and always look forward to returning. ]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 13:32:38 +0100 130-183 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html Been here twice now and both occasions found that the service was not a good as it could have been. Food was nice, but would not say this place is out of this world. ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:02:19 +0100 130-164 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html I have been a regular at the Blue Strawberry for the past 8 - 10 years and I am always more than satisfied on every visit, Staff are very welcoming, food is always very divine, good portions and you are able to grab a bargain Mondays - Thursday.
My partner & I have dined at many restaurants and have yet to come a cross some where that ticks all the boxes like the Blue Strawberry, near to our home, friendly and welcoming staff, fantastic food & reasonable pricing.
***** all the way..
Age 29 years old. ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:48:37 +0100 130-62 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/witham-venues/witham-restaurants/the-blue-strawberry-hatfield-peverel-essex.html Having been told by just about everyone to visit 'The Blue Strawberry' we gave in and booked last week.

Usually when we're recommended a place we're usually disappointed, the blue strawberry bucked this trend, and then some.

will revisit very soon. ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:32:09 +0000