• La Tasca customers praise the restaurant and staff on their excellent service, the quality of the food and the authentic atmosphere that delivers a traditional taste of Spain
• Many customers also highlighted their love of the traditional Spanish décor, which runs throughout the restaurant
  

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Simon Wilkinson, CEO at La Tasca restaurants, commented:

We are very pleased to be recognised by our customers via TripAdvisor and it is testament to the hard work the teams put into making the guests’ experience as memorable as possible. Excellence is something we strive for at La Tasca so this award makes the award all the more satisfying for the team.

• It seems local diners and tourists alike can’t get enough of the quality tapas the restaurant serves seven days a week.
• The restaurant achieved an average of 95% for its food quality and service levels over the past 12 months

Simon Wilkinson, CEO of La Tasca restaurants comments:

As a new management team we have spent the last two years listening to customers and reacting to the market to ensure La Tasca delivers fantastically authentic, quality food, coupled with exceptional service standards and it seems we’re getting it right. We delighted with these scores and would like to thank our customers for their continued, loyal support.

• La Tasca achieved an average level of over 4 out of 5 in the Scores on the Doors scheme, which is an organisation, which publishes food hygiene information on the web, listing more than 420,000 food premises
• The Scores on the Doors looks at the structure of the establishment including cleanliness, layout, condition of structure, lighting, ventilation, facilities etc

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Simon Wilkinson, CEO of La Tasca restaurants comments:

Food hygiene is rising up consumers’ agendas and they want to go have faith that the restaurant they are dining in adheres to quality practices not just on the health, safety and food hygiene but that it also management practices and systems in place to ensure they receive a first rate and quality experience.

A level 5 is classed as ‘Very Good’ = High standard of compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice; conforms to accepted good practices in the trade.

A level 4 is classed as ‘Good’ = High standard of compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice, minor contraventions of food hygiene regulations.

• La Tasca went through a restructure in 2012 and as the new management team approaches the end of the first quarter of its third year since taking over the ailing business it’s good news for the business
• The company reports that four years of sales decline have been halted, guest recommendation scores are at an industry-leading all-time high and its company average score for the Council Hygiene Scores on doors scheme is well above four out of five
• This week sees the launch of the brand’s “Stage Two new La Tasca design” at the Trafford Centre coupled with its first new acquisition in New Brighton performing way above expectations
• During the last two years the current team has “radically overhauled every facet of the business but most importantly the quality of the food has changed beyond recognition”

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CEO of La Tasca, Simon Wilkinson said:

Every member of the La Tasca family has contributed to this very quick turnaround of the business. When you look at other companies that have had a radical turnaround within the casual dining market the norm for traction is around three years so to achieve this in just over two years is a massive achievement for the team. These are very exciting times for the business, rather than closing down sites we are now opening new restaurants and rubbing shoulders next door to competitors; and taking market share.

We are also about to embark on a comprehensive roll-out of our new look within all three concepts across the existing estate as well as looking for acquisitions.

• The acquisition strengthens La Tasca’s presence within the North West and will be its first restaurant on the Wirral
• This deal signifies a great year for La Tasca as it celebrates its 20th anniversary of operation in the UK and its strongest sales since the new management team took over the operation on 2011
• Marine Point is owned and operated by Neptune Investments, which already enjoys a healthy landlord/tenant relationship with La Tasca as it’s the landlord at La Tasca’s Liverpool restaurant

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Commenting on the deal Simon Wilkinson CEO of La Tasca Restaurants commented:

Marine Point is a first class leisure scheme and we are delighted to be opening a new restaurant in partnership with Neptune Investments. The North West is the heartland of La Tasca and I am confident the people of the Wirral will enjoy the quality and value that our unique brand offers.  We believe La Tasca will complement the existing operators and ensure the Marine Point is the Wirral’s leisure destination of choice.

Daniel Hynd Investment Director at Neptune commented;

Securing another national brand like La Tasca to New Brighton alongside our existing tenant line up only highlights the quality of Marine Point as an important regional leisure development.

• The festivities will start with a bang on the weekend of the 24 and 25 May in Manchester at the original La Tasca restaurant on Deansgate
• A fiesta night and 12 hour birthday party with live music will kick start the eight months of celebrations
• From May there will be birthday activities each month from nationwide parties and a one-day sale of dishes all at 1993 prices to charity link ups and the re-introduction of customer’s favourite dishes from yesteryear
• What’s more, La Tasca will be offering spot prizes in all restaurants with a top prize of a holiday to Spain up for grabs

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CEO of La Tasca restaurants Simon Wilkinson said:

Being traditionally Spanish we know how to throw a fantastic fiesta and what better reason to celebrate than 20 years operation in the UK market.  The concept might have changed and evolved, but we’ve never lost sight of our core values of offering customers good value, authentically Spanish cuisine.

Simon continues:

We are lucky to have so many loyal customers and we want them to share in our celebrations and indeed success so all our activities put them at the heart of our party!  2013 has been a great year so far and we are confident we can end it on a high and celebrate all that is great about La Tasca in the UK!

Watch the video here!

When: Sunday 17th February (10.30am, with photos at 10.00am)

Where: La Tasca Kitchen, 23-24 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden WC2E 7NA 8PR

What: This Sunday the beautiful bilingual Elen Rivas, will be throwing her support behind a charity event held at La Tasca, which has been organised by JaJaJa books and Ole Kids. This fabulous Spanish party will bring families together for a morning of fun learning, with proceeding going to NSPCC.

The morning will consist of a delicious paella demo and taster session, as well as traditional Spanish activities from Ole Kids. Genevieve Yusuf will be reading a selection of her gorgeous stories from JaJaJa Books – proving to children ‘it’s definitely cool to speak Spanish’.

To confirm your attendance please email Becca@manifestcomms.co.uk or call 0113 242 9174

• They say food is the language of love so why not tickle your loved one’s taste buds this February the 14th with an a lip-smacking edible bouquet, bursting to the brim with traditional Spanish hams, sourced direct from Spanish suppliers
• The bouquet, which includes edible flowers, Spanish chorizo, sliced salchichon and sliced serrano ham is priced at £60
• There are only 50 available across the UK, via La Tasca Restaurants on a first come first served basis
• To pre-order your bouquet please email Latasca@manifestcomms.co.uk or call 0113 242 9174