New family run restaurant opens at Fox Valley

25 March 2019

McGilveray’s – Fox Valley’s brand new family run restaurant and bar – has officially opened with a fantastic VIP evening.

The new restaurant can be found in the piazza area at Fox Valley with a team who are focussed on serving “good food done well.” McGilveray’s Restaurant and Bar has a delicious menu of classic British favourites as well as a great selection of cocktails, wines and beers.

The McGilveray’s team have transformed the 2,147 sq. ft. restaurant at Fox Valley into a stunning space with a stylish nod to the area’s history as home of the paragon umbrella frame, developed by Samuel Fox.

Umbrellas have been suspended from the ceiling and vintage artwork reflecting the history of the steelworks has also been installed throughout the restaurant.

There is space for 60 covers and a stunning outdoor seating area has also been created with striking festoon lighting.

A special opening event launched the restaurant on Thursday March 21st with husband and wife team Alan and Wendy McGilveray inviting members of their family to perform the ribbon cutting on the new establishment bearing their name.

The restaurant is now taking bookings and preparing for a busy Mother’s Day on Sunday 31st March.

Wendy has years of experience working in commercial kitchen design, and Alan is the former Executive Chef for the Marriott Hotel chain where he was awarded two AA Rosettes, more recently he has worked as a food consultant for a number of large restaurant and bar operators.

The couple have focussed their menu on good local food with some delicious dishes; including steak and fish and chips as well as vegan and vegetarian dishes. Starters include pate, whitebait and salmon with mains including traditional pies and Yorkshire lamb.

Alan said: “We really are passionate about good food and quality produce here at McGilveray’s Restaurant and Bar as well as excellent customer service.

“We are a family business and we are delighted to have the opportunity to share our love of good food here at Fox Valley.”

Fox Valley is fast becoming north Sheffield’s premiere location for eating out - McGilveray’s joins a fantastic restaurant line up at the centre.

Claire Reynolds, tenant liaison manager at Fox Valley, said: “McGilveray’s looks fantastic and we’re confident the new restaurant will be a great addition to the centre.

“We’re delighted to be welcoming Alan, Wendy and their team to Fox Valley and wish them all the very best with their venture.”

To keep up to date with news and information at Fox Valley visit www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk or follow the facebook and twitter accounts on @FoxValleySheff

Picture shows Alan and Wendy (centre) with members of the McGilveray family who were invited to cut the ribbon at the new restaurant.

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