Nine local children visited Bistrot Pierre’s Harrogate restaurant to try out potential dishes for the new children’s menu and give feedback on the dishes before its national launch across all Bistrot Pierre restaurants in June.
The children, from St. Peter’s CofE in Harrogate, Western Primary and Coppice Valley Primary, all took part in a competition in which they were invited to draw their favourite food and explain why they liked it. Nine winners were then picked and got the chance to help shape the new children’s menu by becoming part of the ‘tasting panel’ at the Harrogate bistrot.
“I loved all the dishes and gave most of them 10/10,” said Archie Mcdonald, aged 9. “I was really keen to take part in this competition and get the chance to be part of the taste panel. I like new experiences and trying food from around the world, so was excited about trying French food. I really enjoyed it and loved the food.”
French dishes a hit
“The kids were great,” said Arpita Anstey, Head of Marketing for Bistrot Pierre “Our food is great value for family dining but we really wanted to find out what the children liked most and what they would like to be on the menu when they come to eat at our bistrots.”
Shaun Ruttle, Bistrot Pierre’s Development Chef continued, “We were also really keen to give the children the opportunity to try some classic French dishes and were delighted that they were a hit. We got some fantastic, valuable, insights from the children.”
Bistrot Pierre specialises in great value French dining, with all dishes freshly prepared by its chefs each day, just like in any continental bistrot.
The new children’s menu will launch nationwide in June and will include dishes such as roasted chicken breast with seasonal vegetables, potatoes or fries; croque monsieur and chocolate torte. The bistrot will also offer children’s portions for most main courses on its standard menu at half the price of its standard portions.
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