WELCOME TO MARINADES - GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S ORIGINAL AND ACCLAIMED CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT. WE ARE SITUATED AT 56 HIGH STREET, CHELTENHAM, GLOS, GL50 1EE Call us on 01242 578811 or 07800 840555 or Email us at info@marinades.co.uk We'll be delighted to hear from you. We are located at "The Strand" end of the High Street in Cheltenham almost opposite St James Street where there is a large public car park. BOOK NOW FOR MOTHERING SUNDAY LUNCH FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 3.15PM ON SUNDAY 14 MARCH - A SUMPTUOUS & RELAXING 3 COURSE LUNCH FEATURING BOTH TRADITIONAL CARIBBEAN AND ENGLISH DISHES, HOME-MADE DESSERTS PLUS COFFEE, CHOCOLATES AND A GIFT FOR MUM AT JUST £17.95 pp (£9.95 CHILDREN). PLACES ARE GOING FAST SO BOOK NOW TO ENSURE YOU GIVE MUM AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY A REAL TREAT THIS YEAR.... The relaxed surroundings of Marinades - Gloucestershire's original licensed Caribbean and Mediterranean restaurant - are unique. The buzz of conversation and laughter from the diners, the sounds and delicious aromas from the bustling open kitchen, combined with genuinely friendly service all heighten the senses and create a great ambience. Established in 2003, our aim is to bring to you the wonderful culinary styles and influences of the Caribbean and, over the past 5 years, we have built up an enviable reputation and now draw Customers from all over the region and neighbouring counties. We were also very grateful to receive several nominations from satisfied Customers for the UKTV Food Local Hero 2006, 2007 and 2008 campaigns. We have since been included in the UKTV Food "Food Directory" at http://uktv.co.uk/food/localfoodhero/outlet/oid/5458 We were awarded Gold in the Forest of Dean Retail awards for Valued Member of Staff 2007 and Silver for Shops in Bloom 2006. We hope that you will enjoy your meal with us and, if you do, all we ask is that you tell your friends about us! We are open for lunch from12 noon to 2.00pm (last orders) from Tuesday to Saturday and dinner from 6.30 to 9.30pm (last orders) from Tuesday to Thursday and 6.30 to 10.30pm (last orders) Friday and Saturday. We are also open for Sunday lunch from 12 noon to 2.30pm. We close on Sunday evenings and all day Monday but are happy cater for groups of 12 or more on Sunday or Monday evenings by prior arrangement. Take-out orders from our a la carte menu are also welcome. These are at a discount of 10% of the current published prices. Our CARIBBEAN TASTER EVENINGS have proved a real hit this year since we introduced them in April 2007. Only £17.95pp for unlimited hot buffet with a choice of dessert and some very special tropical drinks and cocktails on offer. For more details and forthcoming dates please click on "Menu" tab above and then on "Special Offers" tab. Come and try our new mid-week early evening Caribbean Menu with starters from just £3.50 and mains from £5.95. Available Tuesday to Thursday from 6-7.30pm and Friday from 6-7pm. Not available on Caribbean Taster Nights.
Special diets are welcome and we are widely recommended by vegans and veggies www.veggieplaces.co.uk , coeliacs www.gluten-free-onthego.com , and Coeliac UK www.coeliac.co.uk amongst others. Unlike most other restaurants, no prior notice is needed if you have any special dietary requirements. The menu is clearly marked and 80% of the dishes are GF.
Since opening in 2003, we have been lucky enough to attract media attention through local radio, local press and regional press. In 2004 we were nominated for Severn Sound Radio "Best Place to Eat or Drink" category and, in August 2006, BBC Radio Gloucestershire recorded their face2face sunday afternoon programme at the restaurant. We were awarded bronze in Summer 2005 and silver in 2006 in the "Newent-in-Bloom" awards. April 2007 saw us win "Valued Staff Member" award in the Forest of Dean District Council "One Stop Local Shop" campaign.
We were also delighted to be interviewed by BBC Radio Gloucestershire for a feature on Food in December 2007 and for this interview to have been used in the BBC National UK Black podcast - see http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/ukblack/
We also were approached to do the catering for the GLOSREC Black History Month Event at the PictureDrome Theatre in Gloucester during October 2008.
Why not take a look at a selection of our press reviews and write-ups on our offering that is unique to Gloucestershire?
As well as providing full private hire of the restaurant for lunch and dinner we are also happy to provide outside catering for your special events - be it an informal summer barbeque or a fully serviced dinner party - and can be contacted on 01242 578811, 07800 840555 or info@marinades.co.uk to discuss any specific requirements.
Special events such as the Christmas and New Year season, Valentines Day, Mothering Sunday, Easter Sunday etc. will all offer unique, special menus worthy of such special occasions. Our special events always get busy so it is well worth booking up ahead for these to avoid disappointment. Contact us for more details on 01242 578811 or 07800 840555 or info@marinades.co.uk
FOR A TOP NIGHT OUT WITH A REAL DIFFERENCE, WHY NOT JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR CARIBBEAN TASTER EVENINGS? NEXT AVAILABLE DATES FOR 2010 ARE 24 FEBRUARY, 31 MARCH & 28 APRIL. BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
