Celebrity chef Rick Stein has closed one of his venues after the future of his Wiltshire restaurant was thrown into doubt.
On Wednesday, September 24, a spokesperson for Rick Stein Marlborough told this paper it was considering closing its restaurant on the High Street.
While the closure could still be avoided, a consultation is ongoing over the restaurant’s future following disappointing returns.
In another blow to the chain, it has now been confirmed The Rick Stein Cafe in the heart of Padstow has closed permanently.
The small venue employed three people who will now be spread across the rest of the business.
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Padstow has previously been dubbed Padstein because of the number of Rick Stein businesses in the area.
Some of Mr Stein’s businesses have reported losses over the last week in their accounts for 2024.
A spokesperson for the Rick Stein Group told the media: "We can confirm that we have permanently closed our small coffee shop with the three-strong team offered alternative positions with the business.
''Rick Stein’s Michelin Bib Gourmand Café remains firmly open serving the same coffee from Cornish roasters, Origin Coffee, alongside a lunch and dinner menu featuring dishes inspired by Rick’s travels and passion for fresh, simple ingredients, many of them sourced locally."
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