 The Olive Tree, an exclusive gastro pub situated in Kelsall near Chester, has been making maximum use of its two outside dining and drinking areas thanks to its Calor fuelled patio heaters.
The popular restaurant styled pub opened in August 2002 and combines a traditional building with a modern twist, resulting in a superb destination to both drink and dine. The Olive Tree has been renowned for its high quality food and service
since its opening, and guests travel from all around to enjoy the experience both inside and out.
Across the May bank holiday weekend, the Olive Tree plays host to festival goers who come from far and wide to visit the nearby annual Chester Folk Festival. For many visitors the atmosphere of the festival means that they are keen to spend as much time as possible outside, so the pub’s Calor fuelled patio heaters are invaluable in ensuring diners and drinkers can socialise in comfort.
Jan Foster, manager of the Olive Tree, comments: “Having patio heaters in our two terrace areas means that we are able to extend our trading space during our busiest time of the year. Keeping our diners warm well into the evening has meant that they can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the festival whilst enjoying a pint of traditional cask ale!”
However, it is not only during the Folk Festival that Jan feels the benefit of Calor Patio Gas fuelled heaters. She explains: “We have two terraces: one an extension of our drinking area and used all year round; the second expands our dining area and the patio heaters ensure people can eat out in spring and autumn too.”
 “One of the best things about our five patio heaters is their ease of use. The Patio Gas cylinders are simple to connect and don’t need fiddly tools. So any member of my team can attach the connector to the cylinder and fire up the heater really easy. Another advantage is Calor’s hassle free delivery service: you just order the gas cylinder by telephone and a Calor delivery man comes out to replace it as and when we need more.”
Andrea Price, consumer market manager at Calor, comments: “The Olive Tree is one of many pubs seeing the boost in business by providing outside dining and drinking areas for customers. Its rural location means that many guests are keen to drink and dine outside and a patio heater ensures that they do.”
Calor’s Patio Gas gives an average of 16 hours of heat (dependant upon the kW setting of the heater) when used with a 15 kW heater. Patio Gas cylinders have a ‘clip-on’ connector, which makes changing the cylinder easy and ensures that all staff members can use the product.
As the largest LPG supplier in the UK, with over 65 years of experience, Calor has developed a UK network of over 350 Calor Gas Direct outlets that offers gas delivery direct to your door, serving thousands of commercial and domestic users. With a freephone number and online ordering system, Calor Gas Direct makes ordering gas a quick and straightforward process. Furthermore, the gas can be delivered straight to your door, saving further time for the busy pub manager.
*Please note that due to risk of fire, conventional awnings, unvented tents or gazebos must not be used over patio heaters.
Issued on behalf of Calor by Bright, 10 St Catherine’s Court, Herbert Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3QE For further information please contact Leona Abson/Michelle Simpson/Victoria Crowe at Bright on Tel: +44 (0) 121 711 5000 Fax: +44 (0) 121 711 5001 or Email: leona@bright-consultancy.co.uk
For further information on Calor’s range of patio heaters and Patio Gas call Calor on 0800 121 4461 or alternatively visit online at www.caloralfresco.co.uk.
Ref: CAPR201
Released: June 2004
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