Robin Beeson - Bolton Olive Press
Hometown: Bolton
Work experience: Learning at Bolton college doing NVQ's, i then moved up to the Lake district as a commi chef at the Low Wood Hotel at Windermere. After a couple of years I moved on and worked at various hotels around the country before taking my first head chef job at the Stirk House Hotel in Clitheroe, where i produced menus using local, seasonal fresh produce gaining me the experience to become the new head chef at Olive Press Bolton.
Tell us about your current menu: Freshly cooked rustic Italian Menu with traditional pasta and pizza dishes with extensive grill dishes. We also offer good quality daily specials
What is your favourite dish on your menu and why: Even Though i enjoy my fish and meat i enjoy the Pan fried ricoota potato gnocci with courgettes, majoram and lemon. Its a simple dish with great texture and flavour and i find it light refreshing dish
What inspires you: working with fresh ingredients and quality produce
Which is your favourite restaurant? (not your own): any little seaside restaurant in France that sell moulles mariner
Big Brother or Question Time: Question time all the way
Posted: Friday 30th July 2010
ID: 4087 - 512
About The Olive Press
Our new Bolton restaurant, the Olive Press Pizzeria Bar and Grill, is open all day everyday, and is the ideal location whatever the occasion. Situated on Nelson Square, just off Bradshawgate, and close to both the business and retail areas of Bolton the Olive Press is handy for a weekday lunch, something to eat after work or a weekend lunch with the family.
The Olive Press Pizzeria Restaurant in Bolton covers 6,000 square feet over two floors, and can seat more than 130 people in three dining areas and two bars. The restaurant interior has a rustic yet modern feel, with natural finishes such as oak flooring, raffia lighting and farmhouse furniture contrasted with modern glass and contemporary flooring.
Dishes are freshly prepared in the open kitchen and include a range of classic Italian favourites and new dishes for you to discover with tempting appetizers, starters, salads, char grilled sandwiches, and hand made artisan pasta, risottos and stone baked pizza. The Olive Press Bolton restaurant has meals ranging from £2.75 to £15.50. Popular house specialities include daily fresh fish and Espetos; seasoned meat and fish skewered with vegetables. Book online today and see why the Olive Press is so popular.
At the bar you can enjoy a range of premium bottled and draught beers, cocktails and premium soft drinks along with a selection of wines to compliment your meal.
