Sadness and anger over Tedford’s Kitchen closure
A popular Belfast restaurant has announced its closure as it marks 22 years in the city centre.
Tedfords Kitchen is the latest restaurant to say that it is closing in the city stating “the industry has changed so much over the past few years and with reasons too many to list we can no longer continue”.
The venue, located at Lanyon Quay, next to the Waterfront Hall, announced the decision on Thursday morning.
In an announcement on social media, the Belfast restaurant, said: “As TEDFORDs turns 22! We are sad to announce it is now time to close the Restaurant. The industry has changed so much over the past few years and with reasons too many to list we can no longer continue.
“We are truly grateful for every customer who has passed our doors, we thank you so much. We thank our suppliers, our landlords and our Amazing dedicated staff, both past and present.
“We have created a lifetime of great memories since 2001 and It has been a privilege to serve you for so long. Belfast we will miss you (2001-2023).”
The news prompted an outpouring of anger and sympathy on social media with hundreds of replies from people saddened by the news, with one poster commenting: “‘It’s so tough for small businesses these days and our council and local government don’t understand the hardships we all face. Soon we will have no small businesses left and the high street will be more derelict than it already is.”
Employees, past and present, also paid tribute to the owners and expressed their sorrow at the news.
Trevor said: “One of the biggest privileges working in Tedfords, absolute pleasure working with Alan and Sharron. All the best with your next chapter”.
Darragh added: “It was an absolute pleasure working as part of the Tedfords Kitchen team! I have very fond memories from my years working under Sharon and Alan! They are both true hero’s to the catering industry.”
