“Mud Dock is popular for private functions and bookings. I organise those and I really enjoy it. Yesterday we had a large party in the cafe, a trade organisation, and I just got a fabulous email from the person there, saying how happy they were. That makes me happy, I told everyone in the kitchen, too. It’s nice to get these opinions.
“For the private events people book out the cafe as a whole, inside and out. Of course the balcony is a fantastic place to be with the views over the docks, the boats passing, always something happening, something to look at.
“Weddings are very popular and I’ve noticed they are happening throughout the year now, just the summer. I am taking bookings for next year already, so I can say the weddings side of this business is getting busier.
“Christmas, of course, we get a lot of corporate bookings, as well as private parties. The Christmas menu is now available, just give me a call on 0117 934 9734.
“In the kitchen the number of staff goes up and down depending on the day of the week. Weekends we have a stronger team simply because it is busier.
“Weekends are our busiest time, but it also depends a lot on the weather. It so unpredictable here, we never know. For instance, we can be full, even if it is Monday afternoon, if it is sunny.
The future is unwritten
“The weather is just one reason why it can be tricky to manage a team — I have to make sure we have the right number of people every day. How many people I need for a shift? It is tricky, it’s not just about making a rota, you have to be a fortune-teller! I judge the weather forecast, and factor in all sorts of other events. For instance the Harbourside Festival for instance. These have have a big impact too. This is not easy — but it is what makes the work interesting.
There's more from Anna on the magic ingredients at Mud Dock here.
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