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The BakeHouse Chocolate Camper and Firepit is open from 4pm (Thursday to Saturday) and TOGETHER WE everyday leading up to Christmas. Everyone is welcome, families and friends can book up to ARE LOCAL: WORKING 6 guests per table. Our Firepit Menu of hearty winter dishes can be enjoyed throughout the evening, finished off by toasted marshmallows and chocolate treats by the fire!2020 showed us a whole new way of life. Unfortunately, for many there were new found hoops to jump through with the social distancing rules affecting how many traded. However some businesses found new and innovative ways to embrace the rules and adapted how they worked in order to continue operating. We speak to some of those Essex based businesses that have bounced back in line with various rules and tier systems. PRESSI Pressi based on the Essex border was launched in 2013 and enables consumers to send an instant digital gift or package with a personal We can’t wait to see you! (Make sure you wrap up warm for this winter treat!) - Lucy Barnett ” “ message, choices include several favourites in

the hospitality sector, fashion and beauty.

We offer the ease of online purchasing whilst supporting the high street and local suppliers, digital vouchers can also be scheduled ahead e.g. 9am Christmas Day. The vouchers are valid for one year and any unspent funds are automatically transmitted for use on another occasion, offering flexibility, increased footfall and secondary spend.

Sue Tasker, Founder said we provide a fully outsourced digital voucher solution, that quite simply links from the brands website – Tiptree were our first white labelled partner. 2018 saw the introduction of Pressi Corporate Choice, a seamless way for corporates to incentivise and reward employees from a selection of suppliers.

THE BAKEHOUSE Covid set us a new challenge, we knew we had to find a way to deliver our usual Bakehouse offering in a warm & friendly envi“ ronment that our regular customers have come to know and love. Although we are very lucky to have large gardens and outside spaces, we had never tried to make use of these in the Winter season. We needed to create a concept that not only provided the experiences we have all missed throughout most of this year, but could still be enjoyed despite the chilly weather!

After experiencing some magical (totally Instagram worthy) Après venues in Canada earlier this year, we just knew we needed to bring a similar scene to The BakeHouse. Only a few days before Lockdown 2.0, The BakeHouse Chocolate Camper & Firepit was brought to life!

With roaring firepits, covered seating and complimentary S’mores the BakeHouse once again returned to the atmospheric and lively venue it has always been. Our Chocolate Camper has been kitted out to deliver all of our usual offering plus delicious Hot Chocolates, Festive Cocktails and …. the TIPSY SNOWMAN! Whether your tipple of choice is Baileys, Chocolate Orange, Mint or Espresso Martini the Snowman won’t let you down! (The Mini Snowman (non-alcoholic) is a firm favourite with our younger guests too!) pressi.co.uk

2020 and Pressi have enjoyed a sharp rise in activity in line with a recent statistica report confirming that consumer confidence in online spending has increased.

Pressi operate a straightforward business model for brands and retailers and as an interim solution if required. We have also approached several charities in light of the significant impact on fundraising this year and are pleased to be promoting St Helena Hospice and their wonderful ‘Gift for Good’ campaign.

A purple bow not a brown box but you can shop online from anywhere in the world and support local business, 2020 has been a challenging year for so many, so what better time to send a ‘thank you’ digital voucher for coffee milsomhotels.com and cake or surprise someone whilst dining Covid-19 in restaurants are best reduced further via social distancing, face coverings, improved hygiene, specific risk assessments, with a glass of bubbles…we certainly all need something to smile about! - Sue Tasker ” The constantly changing guidelines were challenging, however one of our unique selling points has always been our outside dinno waiting areas where guests could gather. ing and they really came in to their own. We We want you to feel as relaxed as possible at extended the terraces and used the lockdown the New London restaurant. to reorganize the restaurants adding protecWe worked extremely hard to set specific times for our tables so not all the guests are entering the building at the same time. We tive screens, ensuring we continued to offer the same quality of food and service in a safe environment. also ask that you follow the latest government As autumn arrived and the weather changed, advice on wearing a face mask when entering work commenced on the Milsom Winter Terand moving around the restaurant. races at Le Talbooth, The Pier, Milsoms and THE NEW LONDON And just like that everything changed again!.. The New London Restaurant have always taken the safety of our staff and customers extremely thenewlondon.co.uk “ What we do know is that we are looking forward to seeing you all again next year. Thank you as always for your support and we look forward in re-opening (again!) in the New Year! - Juste Kavaliauskaite MILSOM HOTELS & ” Milsoms Kesgrave Hall all warm and cozy under the sails with lighting, rugs and plenty of heaters – for dress code think skiwear not sequins! During the second lockdown in November, we transformed all our properties into a veritable Winter Wonderland with outside light displays.

RESTAURANTS Milsom Hotels & Restaurants were delighted to reopen on the 4th July and it became our Independence Day after nearly four months seriously. In my belief, the hospitality industry has made extraordinary efforts to adjust and be Covid-19 secure, and the restaurant has done as much as anyone, the recent feedback demonstrates this. “ Milsom Hotels and Restaurants are determined to provide customers with a little bit of normality during these challenging times; even if you can only visit us in groups of up to 6, we have gone the extra mile with Christof closure it was an enormous relief. It was mas decorations to make all the properties We are constantly work extremely hard behind the scenes to make everything as safe for our staff and customers as possible, so that when you come and sit in our restaurants everything fabulous to be back trading and seeing so many people having such a wonderful time. Paul Milsom said “I lost count of those telling me that they have entrusted their first meal look better than ever and to give customers even more reasons to visit! - Paul Milsom ” will feel as normal as possible. Following con- out to us after lockdown, which was a huge stantly changing government guidance are compliment to our business and greatly upthat the low contagion risks associated with lifting to our team”