Dana Brown takes a last look at the Tennerfest menu. (Picture by Adrian Miller, 0871292)
AFTER another successful year, the Tennerfest ends today. It was launched on Thursday 1 October.
Brown’s restaurant proprietors Dana and Mel Brown said customers had taken full advantage of their £10 three-course menu.
‘It’s a really good tradition at what would otherwise be a quiet time,’ said Mrs Brown.
‘Last year we were a new restaurant and it was an opportunity to get our name out there.
‘We have seen many of our usual customers this month, but also have seen some new faces, which is really good.’
The Tennerfest, which was launched by Hamilton Brooke in association with the Guernsey Press and Jersey Evening Post, is now in its 12th year. A total of 171 venues participated this year.
Mrs Brown said she looked forward to next year’s event.
‘It really is a fun time for us. We have had great feedback – it’s been fantastic for visitors because they have come here not knowing anything about it and have been able to try out different places.’
She estimated that they had sold 100 to 120 Tennerfest meals each day.
Hamilton Brooke director Ged Kelly said an estimated 350,000 to 500,000 Tennerfest meals had been sold over the month.
‘We are very pleased with how it has gone,’ he said. ‘About 95% of the mainstream restaurants in Jersey and Guernsey are now involved.’
Captain’s Hotel owner and chef Alison de la Mare reported an excellent month.
‘We will continue to support it and look forward to next year.’
Da Nello owner Nello Ciotti said: ‘After having good summer months, the latter part of October could fall flat, but it doesn’t because of the Tennerfest.’
Article posted on 12th November, 2009 - 2.29pm
8 Article Comments
well! after spending a week in guernsey on holiday, there is no such thing as a tennerfest anymore .we paid £25.00 pounds for a tennerfest meal.Not a cheap meal any more!!By any means .total rip off!!
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Ms Osbourne, where did you spend £25 on a tennerfest meal?
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I’ve had some great meals this tennerfest. Not all are at £10 but with inflation factored in they are still great value for money. I tend to go to places I haven’t previously visited and I’ve found some fantastic new places to eat which I intend to visit when the tennerfest is over.
I would like to congratulate the organisers and all the places that have put this together as I and I’m sure many others have experienced some great food over the last month or so and long may it continue.
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Well done Ged and the team at Hamilton Brooke; a great event at the right time of the year.
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Ms Osborne;
The tennerfest is a brand name, and although a 3 course meal would have cost £10 TWELVE years ago, I think all of the menus are an absolute bargain!
The fact that you had to pay £12.50 for two people would suggest that your comments are wildly ambiguous.
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Yes I would like to know where she paid £25 for a tennerfest meal maybe she had a lot to drink. 4 of us had an excellent meal at the Grande Mare and it was £58 with wine
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I think the tennerfest is brilliant. So what if there are not many places that are actually £10 anymore. It is still good value and a great excuse to socialise! Ms Osbourne perhaps mainland UK would be better suited for you. I belive you can get a £1 burger from McDonalds!
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As we only come over on holiday in the summer how about some “tennerfests”for us?
Thank you in anticipation!
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