Here I sit, the morning before the dream becomes a reality. Tonight we open the doors to our new restaurant in Tring and I couldn’t be more excited and proud. This thing we call Crockers nearly didn’t happen.
Two years ago the idea came to me after months of trying to find the money to open it looked like it wouldn’t happen. Well, as you can see it didn’t end there. I have managed to surround myself with some truly amazing people. From the investors that went from regular guests to shareholders to the amazing new team. I am one lucky guy!
It doesn’t stop there. Tring and the people of Tring have blown me away. The response to us converting a knackered old building into what I hope will be a destination for great food, cocktails and just relaxing with friends, has been amazing. The most mind blowing and humbling response has been from the local businesses. Andre Lussman even appeared in the kitchen the other day to say hello and welcome us to the town.
Katy and Matt from this very blog, Tring Buzz have supported us from day one in Potten End and I can’t say thank you enough to them.
Since announcing the re-location to Tring we have a huge amount of support. It all started with Ruby Tuesday interiors. Jules has been an absolute superstar and is responsible for the look and feel of the whole building. She was generous enough to offer me her time for free just to have the chance to be involved. Her attention to detail and work ethic has blown me away. I hassle her all day every day and she just keeps going. Thank you Jules.
One day Jules showed me this crazy mirror that was a TV and gave me the card for the guy that supplies them. Fast forward a few weeks and Chris from Home Technology and Cinema walks through the doors in Tring. Yet again he offers me an incredible deal just to be involved. Chris has worked incredibly hard with his business partner Greg to plan, install and setup our CCTV, network and speakers. Thank you Chris.
Next up was Suzanne from Tring Beauty Box. Yet again I get a random email offering services and product for free just to be a part of this. Just for the record I turn this down every time. Suzanne has been amazing in helping me pick two fantastic hand wash and lotion products for each toilet. That’s right, we have two fragrances to choose from for both hand wash and lotion. Find her on Instagram and you can see how much she loves our toilets! Thank you Suzanne.
We have alway had a great relationship with Tring Brewery. Scott and I both independently of each other stared working with their beers in our breads. It just makes sense to use the best. They have provided us with the beer for our bread and now the beer for our cheese from day one. Thank you Tring Brewery.
Lastly I have to thank Ben and Kate from Puddingstone Distillery. Ben was the one that told me that Hyatts was closing long before it was advertised so I have a lot to thank him for. Our businesses have supported each other a lot since day one. We opened months apart and from that day I have mainly only served Campfire exclusively. It gets better though, they are now making us our own gin! Thank you Ben & Kate.
So there it is, tonight we open our doors on our new home in this truly amazing community. We know Tring was great but wow! Hopefully we’ll get to see you all soon.
Thanks,
Luke
www.crockerstring.co.uk
Photographs by Tring Buzz/Matthew Bishop Photography