One of the awesome things about being part of Opening Night with a new venue, is the incredible buzz that starts to build as the million and one jobs on your list of things to do seems to grow quicker than you can tick them off.
With finishing touches being completed to the new state of the art kitchen – we’re talking the Rolls Royce of kitchens here!! We had teams of builders, sparkies & plumbers working around the clock – things resembled Bedlam, but we all know that no matter what is going on ‘back of house’ the show must go on. But dang, that’s part of the pleasure & pain of it all right?
Opening Night was Saturday night for one of my Function Centres; I had 2 weddings going off at the same time and my run sheets had me dashing between separate properties managing 2 teams of staff! We we’re pumped, ready & pulled it off!
Check out the slideshow on our month long journey as The Abbey teams worked to bring us a brand new kitchen in time for our first function.
Have you ever been part of a hospitality venue opening? I’d love to hear your comments & stories.
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I worked at the Abbey last year. It looks fantastic. It was very overdue for a makeover, would love to look at it now.
Fabulous to meet you Rebecca and share the new kitchen with you! Stop by any time lovely!
Anna,
How fun and exciting for you! I loved the slide show. It brought back memories of a time when I was part of a team that opened a new restaurant. Seeing it grow from a shell of a building to the final minutes before we opened the door to the long line that was awaiting the Grand Opening was pretty exhilarating.
Thanks for sharing your journey.
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Isn’t it just the best Don…. Those moments before (the quiet before the storm) are thrilling… You can feel the buzz in the air. I gotta say, every time I watch the slideshow, I think “Yeah, I was a part of that…. how cool?!”
Have to agree with Don, the slideshow did indeed bring back memories of opening a restaurant years ago. A very exciting white knuckle, teeth clenching, scary times but so, so exhilarating when you see it all come together. Congratulations Lovely! Cheers Sue
Sue, I think this experience has hit my top 3 life experiences so far! Had an absolute ball!
Tons of fun!
Anna,
I’ve never been involved in an opening per se, yet your pictures look so exciting and fun. Bet you totally enjoyed yourself with this one! Best of luck,
Val
Had a ball! Learnt a lot about me and how far I could push myself! Thanks Val for your support!
Anna,
A fantastic slideshow capturing a very exciting time in your life.
It’s quite evident you are passionate about your craft. And when you follow passion in the manner you are doing, there is simply NOTHING you can’t achieve.
Best wishes my friend,
Kevin
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I do LOVE the industry Kevin, and couldn’t agree more… When we completely dig what we are doing…. The skies the limit! Cheers for the best wishes!
Awesome to be able to share my experiences with you!
Awesome Anna, What a rush…
.-= Chef Vanda´s last blog ..Make The Most Out Of Your Kitchen Trash =-.
Oh it was…… I have never been a part of anything like it before. How about you Vanda?
Hi anna, such a fun and very exciting video here. I had so much fun watching the video and you look like you really are having a good fun time.
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Jon, the experience was amazing, had a blast being a part of it all! So much growth for me personally, Im incredibly grateful I got to be a part of it!
Thanks for stopping by my blog my friend! 
You know I haven’t ever been part of one but I think it sounds very exciting indeed! Perhaps one day!
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