11th October 2023
so here is the deal. 2.0:
515 Wandsworth road is a fixer-upper. So, I am hoping you will see the commitment and creativity needed. I am about to build my dream and be a proud restaurateur again. But that is light work for me.
The cards have fallen where they are and this isn’t really a gamble. It is an educated risk. But I need to be “brave” and say the lengthy refurbishments are not the right way for things to be done. Nor or a Winter opening... I do not wish to be heroic and I want a better quality environment, so I can focus on providing the best support for my staff. Making things is great but making sure that YOU have a comfortable experience that before is the goal. That is the real ‘heavy lifting.’
This experience has taught me why restaurants cost hundreds of thousands. As they are valuable assets.
SO, I am head chef, I am back, Whatever I raise, I get to keep but I will close my crowdfunder on the 15th of November 2023. I am publically asking to raise in excess of 30k to have the springboard I will need to catch up on the race… but the rest I will solider on and manage from there.
A final note is losing my restaurant taught me why, care leavers/experienced people like myself are always at a deficit. However, I will save that for another chapter. Wish me luck, as this has been my dream and one with many, many teachable lessons.
I hope people believe in me enough to see my vision.
Love your boy chef T