Manxman1234 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 minute ago, The Voice of Reason said: It’s the old , and quite correct, argument that most of the cost for a cafe, restaurant is not the cost of the food but wages , rent, rates insurance etc Wages are biggest issue just now. Everyone shouting for big pay increases , whilst forgetting pay increases result in higher prices so no one is actually better off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Manxman1234 said: Wages are biggest issue just now. Everyone shouting for big pay increases , whilst forgetting pay increases result in higher prices so no one is actually better off Well you’re not going to be any better off if you don’t get a pay increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 If you don't ask for a wage increase, yet others get one! Then you are being left behind in the inflation race????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 42 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: Still is. Which is cheaper? What you think 9.50 is cheap for that? A family of 3 or 4 will be paying the best part of 30 quid. I took my boy to Isle of Gelato the other week and got a 14 inch pizza that did the both of us less than 13 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 What boils my piss with the chippy's are, Brown water ie gravy £1.20, Crappy tinned mushy peas £1.20. In fact all the sundries Cost approx. 10-15 pence per portion ( actual cost most likely 50% less) I know there is overheads but they are just taking the piss £3.50 for a spud chipped and fried, Yes one decent spud is a portion of chips and unless they are having to find them with trained pigs like truffles the cost is astronomical 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueey Lewis And The News Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Dirty Buggane said: What boils my piss with the chippy's are, Brown water ie gravy £1.20, Crappy tinned mushy peas £1.20. In fact all the sundries Cost approx. 10-15 pence per portion ( actual cost most likely 50% less) I know there is overheads but they are just taking the piss £3.50 for a spud chipped and fried, Yes one decent spud is a portion of chips and unless they are having to find them with trained pigs like truffles the cost is astronomical The gas, electric and staff overheads are now astronomical to fry and heat stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 How do Spoons do it? Pint of Guinness and a 175ml glass of Villa Maria Sauvingnon Blanc, £7.35 tonight. I concede its like the star wars bar but sirloin steak and a pint for £14.40! Ate at our nicest restaurant last night. Shared bread and manchego, 2 x piri piri chicken and a bottle of house red was 90 quid including service charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, Derek Flint said: How do Spoons do it? Pint of Guinness and a 175ml glass of Villa Maria Sauvingnon Blanc, £7.35 tonight. I concede its like the star wars bar but sirloin steak and a pint for £14.40! Ate at our nicest restaurant last night. Shared bread and manchego, 2 x piri piri chicken and a bottle of house red was 90 quid including service charge They buy in huge volumes. Its pretty basic stuff really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Sausage x 4 and regular chips at Terrace Chippy £8.10 today. (two of the sausage were for someone else.) Nothing fantastic, the usual formerly frozen sausages and crummy chips. 15p for a flimsy plastic bag too! I wonder what the real costs are, and how much is profiteering due to the whole vibe around increased costs? Nobody seems to be trying to be competitive anymore? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, Max Power said: Sausage x 4 and regular chips at Terrace Chippy £8.10 today. (two of the sausage were for someone else.) Nothing fantastic, the usual formerly frozen sausages and crummy chips. 15p for a flimsy plastic bag too! I wonder what the real costs are, and how much is profiteering due to the whole vibe around increased costs? Nobody seems to be trying to be competitive anymore? Open a chippy and charge less then. Be competitive and no doubt the others will all have closed down in a few months and you will have all their customers but still be losing money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: Open a chippy and charge less then. Be competitive and no doubt the others will all have closed down in a few months and you will have all their customers but still be losing money. I have no wish to open a chippy, I was asking a question of those who may know. What I do know is that these things can get a life of their own, forcing inflationary pricing and having a negative effect in the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Max Power said: I have no wish to open a chippy, I was asking a question of those who may know. What I do know is that these things can get a life of their own, forcing inflationary pricing and having a negative effect in the end. I do know that Terrace Chippy always has a scutch of staff. Easily dealing with their customers. Good service in there though and mostly nice food . It’s pricey though but so is my leccie bill ! Edited November 12, 2023 by Numbnuts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Kopek said: Chrissake, it's a cheap subsidised lunch!!! Do you have to have a drink??? ..or are you promising the Missus a big trip out?? 😉 It's not lunch it's dinner. Dinner without wine is like footie without a football. I'm still no wiser. 🤷 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Numbnuts said: I do know that Terrace Chippy always has a scutch of staff. Easily dealing with their customers. Good service in there though and mostly nice food . It’s pricey though but so is my leccie bill ! There are other factors which are crippling businesses - NI on staff, rates and other charges imposed by IOMG which businesses are finding hard to absorb. Businesses could always cut their staffing, but then would businesses pass on the savings to the customers? Edited November 12, 2023 by 2112 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, Happier diner said: It's not lunch it's dinner. Dinner without wine is like footie without a football. I'm still no wiser. 🤷 Pretty sure it is still licensed, (had the usual license notice above the door last time I was up there, admittedly a few years now), but don't know if they allow BYO. Perhaps give them a call? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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