The hotel is currently closed, bookings are open to stay from 19 March. “As effectively Jamie’s only restaurant in the country now, we are still going to enjoy his passion and love. Set on a beach in north Cornwall, Watergate Bay Hotel is so close to the sea that you can watch the surfers while you eat. We are not immune to that in Cornwall – there’s so much competition from young, exciting chefs, many of whom we have trained ourselves.”. Stay in 2021. Share. Thu 12 Dec 2019 10.18 EST 213 Fifteen Cornwall in Watergate Bay, one of the last outposts of Jamie Oliver ’s UK restaurant empire, has closed its doors with the loss of 100 jobs. Only available to book by telephone on 01637 861005. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Whatsapp Share via email. In hospitality generally, sales are down by about 10% over the last couple of years. On the shock closures this week, he added: “I can’t lie – emotionally it’s been a rollercoaster in here because the restaurant group is part of the family. In the past eight years Fifteen Cornwall has seen over 100 apprentices trained, severed over 400’000 diners and remodeled and redecorated the restaurant to make the most of the great location and food they serve. The tasting menu is still here but it doesn’t dominate now. It’s about the balance in life: getting among the elements, eating and drinking well, having a good time. Having worked relentlessly throughout 2005 to convert what was the top floor of The Beach Hut, into a modern, bright restaurant with 120 covers and to recruit a full team of staff, Fifteen Cornwall was opened to much anticipation, and eight years on people’s excitement for the restaurant hasn’t faltered since. Sliding floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, relaxed seating areas, fires, 'surf in, surf out' private access straight onto the beach. On the day the flagship restaurant he founded closes, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been tweeting about… gravy. View 22 photos of this 2 bed, 2 bath, 1050 sqft. You just wouldn’t build a restaurant of that size now. 4,005 reviews ££££ Italian. 46,398 were here. You can unsubscribe at any time. ', Drunk teen taken to hospital after covidiots break rules and party on Fistral Beach, Selfish teenagers are breaking the rules so police are asking their parents to check where they are. Among the businesses which closed on Tuesday were the Jamie’s Italian chain, Barbecoa steak house and the original Fifteen in London. What are the UK's latest lockdown rules and when will they change? Watergate Bay is a magnet for surfers. Serve up the same less-is-more ethos with 'no fuss or faff'. Sourcing their ingredients from Cornwall and the South West you get a real taste of the county in a truly innovative way; think tortellini of sweet Cornish squash, followed by Longhorn rib eye or crispy sea bass, washed down with carefully selected wines. December 3, 2020. And speaking of food, Fifteen Cornwall’s signature style of Italian inspired, rustic, honest food takes centre stage, with the introduction of wood fired vegetables, char-grilled fish and juicy steaks. 15 Beautiful Self Catering Cottages near Watergate Bay, Cornwall - 3 cottages in Watergate Bay, sleeping from 4-6 people, from £321 per week, plus 12 cottages within 2 miles, sleeping 2-10 people. Book a 3 or 5 night break and get an extra 2 nights free. The hotel is currently closed, bookings are open to stay from 19 March. 22. Included in Taste of the Bay from April. Watergate Bay Beach. The hotel is currently closed, bookings are open to stay from 19 March.  chef, Emily Scott is back. It’s been an emotional week for Fifteen Cornwall, Jamie Oliver’s flagship restaurant at Watergate Bay. The Bay has a dedicated surf school, year-round events, Swim Club, the hotel's take on a spa and three restaurants. Martinez was part of "hundreds" of other covert operations, including the 1972 Watergate burglary and the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. The Watergate Bay Hotel, bought by Will’s parents in 1967 from the MOD (prior to which, it had been used as RAF married quarters), was opened in 1971, offering classic bucket-and-spade holidays for seven months of the year. Matthew said the collapse will mean Fifteen Cornwall will become unique. Share this page. Two miles of sand, cliffs and a consistent surf break. This offer is only available after October half-term and before Easter, excluding school holidays. In May 2006 Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall opened its doors for the first time to the people of Cornwall. Watergate Bay Beach Forecasts and tides News and media. “Cornwall is not short of special things and what Jamie loves about the place is the amount of Cornish food we serve – 70% of the menu is Cornish all year round and our web of 44 suppliers is second to none in the county.”. Emily Scott Food first appeared in the Bay as a pop-up restaurant in July 2020. Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall at Watergate Bay Back to blog Sadly Fifteen Cornwall and charity, Cornwall Food Foundation, closed at the beginning of December 2019. opening a permanent restaurant overlooking the beach. Will Ashworth, owner of the Watergate Bay hotel just outside Newquay, has revealed that what used to be Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall will … Business owners from Devon and Cornwall share their top tips, Met Office issues weather warning for Devon and Cornwall, The warning comes into force on Wednesday, England lockdown changes begin today - everything you need to know, The first stage of the Government road map kicks in on Monday, March 8 so here's everything you could possibly need to know, Pensioner who fixes bikes for charity left angry after one is stolen outside his house, 'I know it’s not much money I raise for Macmillan, but all charities have been really struggling during the pandemic'. But following the 25-establishment Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group collapsing this week, Fifteen Cornwall now remains the only restaurant associated with the chef, bar travel outlets at Gatwick airport whose future is uncertain. New places opening in Cornwall tend to seat around 80 people.”, Matthew added: “We have made some tough decisions and experienced some pain ourselves over the past couple of years.”. Whether paddling out into the waves, floating in Swim Club, or tasting your way through the Bay’s three restaurants, a stay at Watergate Bay is all about striking the right balance. In May 2006 Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall opened its doors for the first time to the people of Cornwall. Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall is the South West coast’s best-known restaurant, with foodies flocking from all over the world to eat there, but it’s not just another fine dining restaurant.. Matthew added: “It’s not easy in the restaurant trade as Jamie’s just demonstrated. Fifteen Cornwall - The Story | Watergate Bay Hotel The Fifteen Cornwall story In December 2019, Fifteen Cornwall shut its doors for the last time, closing out almost 14 years of exceptional hospitality and support for young people. Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall - CLOSED. Home. Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall restaurant closed its doors in December 2019. Fifteen Cornwall in Watergate Bay, one of the last outposts of Jamie Oliver ’s restaurant empire, is still open for business. We'd love to keep in touch and send you the latest offers, news, events, competitions and offers from the Bay. co op located at 15-32 Frenchman Bay Fb, Saint Thomas, VI, 00802 on sale now for $275000. 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A stay this autumn will feel fresh and new. Nobody should come to Fifteen thinking they’re being told what to eat. All photos (1,377) “We’ve got our mojo back,” said Matthew. Opening on Thursday July 9, Emily Scott Food will offered ‘relaxed dining with the safety of social distancing’ serving a menu of ‘hyper-local’ cuisine from Tuesdays to Saturdays for lunch and dinner. Just like Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain, Fifteen Cornwall has suffered as the number of people dining out at restaurants has reduced as a result of Brexit and economic uncertainty. We're really excited to announce that Emily Scott will be returning to Watergate Bay. Fifteen takes the upper floor of a building nestled on the periphery of Watergate Bay's stunning sands. They had already been told that Fifteen Cornwall was safe as it operates independently of the Jamie Oliver restaurant group as a charitable social enterprise under licence to Oliver and therefore is not affected by the collapse. It will mean Fifteen Cornwall becomes a very unique experience again where perhaps it had been diluted with what was going on elsewhere in the country.”. Something went wrong, please try again later. Sadly Fifteen Cornwall and charity, Cornwall Food Foundation, closed at the beginning of December 2019. Claimed. It comes as millions of children are returning to the classroom in England for the first time since December as coronavirus restrictions begin to ease. Before Tuesday, the restaurant with the glorious beach view stood alongside – if slightly apart – from the celebrity chef’s restaurant empire. 22. He served 15 months in prison, about as long as the other Watergate burglars; two organizers of the break-in, Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, were convicted as well. Serve up the same less-is-more ethos with 'no fuss or faff'. © Watergate Bay Hotel Ltd. All rights reserved. New management team for Watergate Bay. New in 2013 came the antipasti table offering a new way to enjoy the bold Italian flavours on offer. With stunning coastal views, Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall restaurant and plenty ofpicturesquepicnic spots on both the beach and surrounding clifftops, you'll wonder why youdon't visit for a weekend break more often, as WAYNE MORGAN discovers. It’s been an emotional week for Fifteen Cornwall, Jamie Oliver’s flagship restaurant at Watergate Bay. Watergate Bay Hotel. From the classic Cosmopolitan to a Hemingway Daiquiri, a Lemon Fizz to an Orange and Vanilla Mootini they’ve got it covered. Hopefully the rules in England will be eased in three weeks, if we meet key targets, Boris Johnson to give coronavirus update live on Monday. “We’ve got a new all-day, all-evening menu designed by head chef Adam. Watergate Bay Hotel’s take on a modern beach holiday owes it all to location. Stay closer to the water than ever before with our brand new beach lofts. Our. We asked Emily to introduce herself and share the ethos behind her food, and to give a taste of the ‘hyper-local’ treats you can expect…. Following the success of her summer pop-up, chef, Emily Scott is back. Owned and run by … Included in Taste of the Bay from April. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall has seen impressive demand for its new Beach Lofts, with hundreds of enquiries for the new offering after bookings went live last week. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. At the far end of the beach side car park the dark grey of a slate monolith, branded with a neon pink fifteen, beacons you towards a wave of worn wooden panels that drift you further towards the entrance, down the steps and to the front door. Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain Jamie's Italian has appointed administrators, putting as many as 1,300 jobs at risk. Following the success of her summer pop-up. - CLOSED. Seven new beach lofts will be opening this summer at the former site of Jamie Oliver's Fifteen. Please note the Boardmasters music festival takes place in Watergate Bay … “To lose Fifteen in London where it all began and where Jamie taught us all we know means it was a very sad day for us.”. News and media. Sign up to receive our e-newsletter. Available to book from 1 July 2021, each one is unique. This site uses cookies. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. BEST PRACTICE HOTEL MANAGEMENT by Zoe Monk on January 26, 2021. Find my nearest. He said the restaurant had slightly lost its identity after former head chef Andy Appleton left, but things had now got back on track under Adam Banks. The beach has RNLI lifeguards throughout the peak season from 10am until 6pm as there can be strong rips in either direction in the water, a major surf bonus but worth watching out for before wading in too far. This November Fifteen Cornwall's Winter Fayre will put a new generation of Cornwall’s chefs centre stage. Here you can graze on little plates of delicious food such as olives, ‘nduja on toast, arancini or indulge in the pig and pickle platter. 46,399 were here. The freshly-formed team which leads Watergate Bay Hotel, the Another Place hotel collection and Beach Retreats, sees Will Ashworth move to chief executive officer. Save. Emily will now become a permanent fixture at the Bay, taking over the space previously home to Watchful Mary. Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall restaurant is closing with immediate effect, putting up to 100 jobs at risk. Find my nearest lifeguarded beach. It's about the balance in life: getting among the elements, eating and drinking well and having fun. Not that they feared for their jobs, though. Opened in 2006, Fifteen Cornwall is nestled between Newquay and Padstow in North Cornwall’s cool design-led resort, Watergate Bay. Watergate Bay introduces seven new Beach Lofts in former Jamie Oliver eatery. Following the success of her summer pop-up in the former Fifteen Cornwall ... building, Emily Scott Food will be taking over the location that has been home to Watchful Mary. opening a permanent restaurant overlooking the beach. “It’s a big restaurant – we serve 140 people. He stressed that Fifteen Cornwall – which welcomes its 15th cohort of chefs next year – was now in “quite a strong place”. Matthew – a Cornishman who returned from London to helm Fifteen Cornwall and the Cornwall Food Foundation – said: “We are up financially this year, our numbers are up and guests are giving great feedback. The restaurant opened in 2006 and was run by the Cornwall Food Foundation, which trained unemployed people to … Fifteen Cornwall, which famously trains young unemployed people to be chefs, has admitted it’s had an unsettled couple of years. They are part of the Watergate Bay Hotel. Fifteen Cornwall On The Beach, Newquay TR8 4AA England +44 1637 861000 Website Menu. By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy, On The BeachWatergate BayCornwall TR8 4AA, Start a conversation with us: life@watergatebay.co.uk. Sadly Fifteen Cornwall and charity, Cornwall Food Foundation, closed at the beginning of December 2019. Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall. Fifteen Cornwall, overlooking Watergate Bay beach near Newquay, made the … 46,400 were here. Matthew Thomson, chief executive of Cornwall Food Federation which runs Fifteen Cornwall, told Cornwall Live: “We have had a couple of wobbles over the past three years … but we’re going to make it. “We’re in free-form now like the rest of the market – we’re feeling quite buoyant.”, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. News and media from Watergate Bay Beach. And if you really want to spice up your evening, be sure to order one of the famous cocktails. Watergate Bay is more than just Cornwall's surfing hot spot. Watergate Bay Hotel has announced a new senior management team. 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The Watergate Bay restaurant may have been ‘diluted’ before the collapse, Get our ultimate guide on things to do with CornwallLive's FREE What's On newsletter. Cornwall Live reported last week that the news reduced Fifteen Cornwall staff to tears . Set to open in April 2021, bookings for the new additions went live this week. Head Chef, Andy Appleton oversees everything kitchen, menu and apprentice related, often travelling to Italy and further gathering inspiration and ideas to recreate at Fifteen. He says the fact it is in Cornwall has ensured the Watergate Bay restaurant’s survival. Watergate Bay Hotel is so close to the sea you can watch the surfers from the pool. Watergate Bay in Cornwall has introduced seven new Beach Lofts to its offering, as it converts the building previously occupied by Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall restaurant.