[startraveller]

Somehow the powers to be at the AA have decided twice that they will not visit the restaurant.
Getting into the Good Food Guide in the first year of opening. We are one of 108 restaurants in Scotland in the guide, this is not good enough for the AA.
The AA does not enter into discussion about it's decision but I would really like to know where we are going wrong.
I do not know the right people.

The bottom line is what is important to you ...

Customers which many are repeat .. keeping you in a job .. that pays the bills

Or worrying about not getting an award ..


Do you invite critics that do articles for Upmarket news Papers .. to come and eat at your place ???

[cheffry]

Anyone had a recent aa inspection (this last week) in the north ?

[craiga097]

yes cheffry we had the same guy in on tuesday, defo an inspector

[johnny]

We had David Jones in early this week.

Recomendation to the panel for 3

Deadline is now past for this years guide, That comes out in September 2010
Awards Panel next meets in November, announcements will be in January 2011, deadline for that panel meeting is September.

lol..lots of dates

Nice guy David Jones, Phoned today to say we will definately be inspected again over the next two months.
He gave some good feedback when I spoke with him, and it was encouraging that he phoned again 2 days later.

Heads down time.

[cheffry]

[quote="craiga097"]yes cheffry we had the same guy in on tuesday, defo an inspector[/quote

On the same day?

Still waiting for him to call

[FunkyChiken]

My old GM used to have this top ten list behind reception... Alarm bells rang if reception scored more than 7. My GM wasn't often wrong.

Check the bedroom for AA branded stuff. Be suspicious if the room is too tidy!
They drive fleet cars - check the reg plate.
Check for guides thrown around the car.
Check that the name they book under matches there credit card.
I think the AA is actually on their credit card (?)
Inspectors are too confident, order too quickly, and eat too fast.
They make notes on PDA's at the table.
They're tight with money.. so no full bottles of wine.
Watch out for dinner and room service being taken.
Always check in during the afternoon. Never in jeans. Always formal.

[cheffry]

They also read this forum.......you do have the edit button you can use.

The bedroom gag's bang out of order.

[FunkyChiken]

Lol.. who cares. Cook for your paying customers, train and develop your team, keep abreast of industry standards and take satisfaction from the real feedback from real people.

[bassett]

Hi guys,

Thought I'd get some advice as you all seem pretty knowledgeable!

We are looking to gain a rosette. I've rung the AA, been told to send CV, menu's and wine list to a lady called Jessica Allen, to be considered for inspection.

Is this the usual method?

Thanks

Bassett

[james9700]

debbie steele just inspected a hotel portsmouth/ hayling island area, they gained 2 rosettes