The Blue Strawberry Bistrot

Monday: 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday: 12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 14:00
Friday: 12:00 - 14:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 14:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00

About The Blue Strawberry Bistrot

Family owned bistrot, located just off the A12 in Hatfield Peverel.

The Blue Strawberry Bistrot Description

The Blue Strawberry Bistrot, situated just off the A12 in the village of Hatfield Peverel with its mainline railway station, is ideally located for both the busy executive wishing to enjoy a quality meal without travelling far off the beaten track as well as those who wish for a relaxed & memorable dining experience at a pace to suit.
This highly successful restaurant, one of the finest in Essex, has built its enviable reputation over the last 20 years, concentrating on quality food & service whilst still representing exceptional value for money.

The restaurant appears an understated rendered timber building from the front, but pull into the car park & all changes, the rear of the building has a beautifully kept heated covered patio area, complete with planted pots & bubbling water feature.

The restaurant entrance opens into a grand Victorian style conservatory which houses the reception & bar with its leather sofa & chairs.

Inside the restaurant itself the overwhelming impression is of stepping back in time, old etchings & prints on the walls, antique books & ornaments, beams, open fires & subdued lighting.

Reservations are advised & bookings are taken up to five weeks in advance.

Reviews

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We already offer a Vegetarian & Vegan menu but we will be celebrating Vegetarian Week on 13th-19th May with a special Vegetarian menu. (Regular menus available still too for those non vegetarians). Crispy feta Bon Bon‚Äôs with beetroot gnocchi and sweet chilli jam, a red onion tart train with French Brie, saffron risotto and a mixed bean stroganoff are just some of the delicious dishes our kitchen have been working on. Call to book. ü•óüåΩüå∂üçÝü•ïü•¶ #veggie #nationalvegetarianweek #vegetarianfood

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Congratulations to all those who ran/walked/hopped/jogged the London Marathon today! Anyone who did, wear your medal to The Blue Strawberry tomorrow (Monday) and get a glass of Prosecco for you and your guests (up to 6 people) lunch and dinner! A huge well done from all of us! #londonmarathon

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Good luck to all those running the London Marathon today üèÉü誂Äç‚ôÇÔ∏èüèÉü躂Äç‚ôÄÔ∏èüèÉüè ª‚Äç‚ôÇÔ∏èüèÉü躂Äç‚ôÄÔ∏è #londonmarathon

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What a lovely family evening- food was plentiful and delicious and the staff were so friendly and welcoming!

User

We’ve been coming here for years, it is my favourite restaurant and yesterday did not disappoint. Wonderful starter of prawns in garlic and chilli, and a delicious roast beef main. Always made to feel welcome from the moment you step through the door, I cannot recommend this place enough.

User

We went for lunch yesterday for my mums 50th birthday and as per usual the food and service was AMAZING. The waiter also brought out a special desert for my mum. This restaurant is a must to visit.

User

We had the best time food was super , staff were attentive and a couple got engaged on the table near us .. the staff looked after everyone beautifully.. will definitely go back and tell all my friends how good it was ...

User

We had a lovely time at The Blue Strawberry. Food was gorgeous,staff were so friendly and the environment was pretty,classy and relaxed. I'm looking forward to coming back.

User

We came yesterday with friends for Sunday lunch, it was, as always excellent. The restaurant was spotlessly clean all the staff were very friendly and polite. Plenty of choice on the menu. All the food was well cooked and nicely presented. My wife said it was one of the best meals she'd ever had. Highly recommended, well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed

User

We came to celebrate a 70th birthday and from the moment we arrived till we left the service and food was fab. The staff were attentive and made the birthday girl feel special. Having eaten here on a number of occasions, I love that we are never rushed out and the attention to detail is the same regardless of group size.

Looking forward to returning.

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We booked for lunch, a post Christmas family gathering but it became a celebration as we’d received goid news in the morning. The staff could not have been more courteous and efficient. I live in Kent so not local for me but my husband and I would like to return. The food was delicious and portion sizes good - almost too good! I struggled to eat it all! I like the fact they support the local vineyard and the New Hall Vineyard sparkling wine was excellent.

User

The food was absolutely gorgeous, cosy atmosphere, staff is amazing. It was our first time there and not the last that's for sure! It was also our 1st wedding anniversary and they added a personal touch at the end of the meal which made the end of the dinner a little more special. Thank you and see you soon ÔøΩÔøΩ

User

The Blue Strawberry is our favourite restaurant. The food and service is outstanding. Amazing food! Sunday lunch is the best we’ve ever had and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Highly recommended!

User

Perfect place for a birthday meal. The food was all excellent. (I personally recommend the seafood platter & the Cromer crab). The restaurant is all nooks and crannies & really atmospheric & the service was friendly, thorough but unobtrusive. Just perfect. Thoroughly recommend.

User

Lovely meal, friendly, hospitable staff and great service. Thoroughly recommend the place x

User

It is a very charming place to be and excellent service and can’t fault the food will definitely be going back and would recommend it

User

I've been meaning to try The Blue Strawberry for sometime and finally got to go yesterday. It was to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary so I'm delighted that we weren't disappointed.



The food and service were both excellent. We had a table in the garden area which was a lovely setting and under shade, it was appreciated.



I'd certainly recommend and will definitely be returning! Thank you to the team at The Blue Strawberry for a fantastic afternoon :-)

User

I had heard somewhere, ages ago, that this was a good place to eat so I took the girlfriend to celebrate her getting her new job. It was a great experience! It was busy, which added to the ambiance, but we were served promptly at the bar and able to sit whilst we waited on our table, as we arrived a little early. The interior was cozy and well presented. Every member of the staff was approachable and helpful. The food was amazing!! We had the venison and the lamb. Both were beautifully presented and tasted great. The desserts were an absolute treat too. A creme brulee and a fruit meringue. I will visit again.

User

I had a beautiful birthday lunch with my family. Service amazing. Food excellent. Staff very amendable . Highly recommend . Over the years I have spent many memorable occasions at The Blue Strawberry.Will definitely be back soon

User

Have been loads of times and can’t fault it. The staff are so lovely and the food is always amazing �

User

Have been going here for years and the quality of food and service and the warm welcome never fails..... Would highly recommend...... The Blue Strawberry salad is always a 'winner'. Very sensibly priced and I love the fact that the veg is included in the price, no extras for each type of veg as many restaurants do now....which racks up the price .

User

Had lots of friends telling me how great this place was so just had to visit. Initially it was very quiet as I went as it opened but filled up quite quickly, impressive for a Monday lunchtime.

Staff are delightful and very polite and attentive. It’s of good humour but appropriate.the menu was astonishingly varied for a smallish place, I was quite challenged o decide on starter, eventually settled on a delicious home made liver pate, with one less triangle of toast than would have been perfect, but I had some of my roll anyway. The Nikon jam was delicious too.

Main was a seafood linguine with a spicy tomato sauce I had a salad with it, was going to moan about the blandness of the dressing, but actually it perfectly complimented the spiciness of the sauce. Only moan, nowhere to place the shells. Otherwise it as lovely.

Dessert was a meringue Pavlova with Mango and Pineaple compote with cream.

Service is superb, the venue is lovely and the staff work to a very efficient organised regime.

Was it worth the trip? Oh YES!

Loved the place very clean well kept toilet, smallish car park, well worth a visit.

User

Great reception, friendly and professional staff.

Good wine recommendations

We both had enormous skate wing mains, perfectly cooked.

A great way to celebrate SWMBO birthday

User

Great Food and service for a Mother's Day and 21st Birthday Celebrations. Nothing too much bother.Lovely touches like the revoving door, the library room table and the entrance drinks area, albeit its very limited space when it's busy. Thank you v much x

User

Fantastic meal with the family. Top quality.

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Fantastic food, friendly atmosphere , and great staff

User

Excellent meal and very helpful with vegan options. Great staff and beautiful setting. Superbe.

User

Attended today for a birthday lunch. I am gluten intolerant and this place was fantastic!! Nothing was too much trouble, the staff knew their food and I wasn’t made to feel like a freak! Food was amazing too.

User

As soon as you walk into this restaurant you’re made to feel welcome. The staff are friendly and always have a smile. It’s always busy but never feels crowded and even at full capacity, the service is still great. As if that wasn’t enough, the food is gorgeous. Been a few times now and will continue to go.

User

Another fantastic meal at The Blue Strawberry. Not only is the food amazing so are the staff. Would thoroughly recommend this lovely restaurant.

User

Another amazing meal at the Blue Strawberry. My eldest daughter is allergic to all dairy products and she has been so well catered in the past she requested to go today for her 8th birthday. It didn’t disappoint her or us. AMAZING service, food and atmosphere. Thank you all

User

An absolutely wonderful time was had by all 13 of us. It was for my uncles very special birthday. Richard kept us entertained the whole time we were there. The waitresses were lovely and the food spectacular.

User

Amazing staff , followed by amazing fresh food , we love this little gem. We visit quite allot because it's simply elegant and again "amazing" . ❤️❤️❤️ .

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Amazing food lovely Xmas atmosphere and great staff fabulous anniversary dinner and the chocolate dessert wine is a must! Be back soon

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Amazing food first time here for me and my boyfriend. Made is birthday a really treat thanks xx

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A lovely lunch today with my husband. Food very good and service excellent. Not only were the staff friendly and attentive they also produced a large print menu for me fresh from the printer! This was very much appreciated and we look forward to a return visit.

User

A lovely cosy and friendly bistro where the staff are all too happy to help. Wonderful food and wine and an entirely lovely way to spend a couple of hours! We’ll be back soon!

User

2nd time there on two special equations,mad us very welcome did not rush us,one of our favourite place

In Essex

User

We had a delicious meal at a very reasonable price. Have been a customer there for some

years and would recommend it to other people. Staff are very courteous and very helpful.

User

Cater very well for vegetarians & vegans. In-fact a completely separate vegan menu which is a nice touch. It would be useful to put this menu online however

User

Went here Friday for my mother in laws birthday and was a little disappointed. We had side plates and butter on the table but never received bread rolls, and the pate came with a piece of sliced white bread, would have expected Melba toast or some thing a little more restaurant quality. Found it a little underwhelming and over priced.

User

Booked Easter Sunday lunch initially for three but they kindly accommodated another diner last minute. Warm welcome by everyone and we had a nice table upstairs - the room looked a picture with its crisp white linen table cloths, sparkly glassware and happy diners! Menu was a set one at £23-odd for 3 courses - roast meats, fishes & chickens all sounded lovely. Starters of soup, local smoked seafood, whipped goats cheese passed the muster, alas prawn cocktail was titchy watery and very small. Entrees of coq au vin, fish trio and roast turkey also was super, alas my rosst beef (having asked how I would like it - pink was the reply) came out looking like dried shoe soles, the yorkie was dry and uncuttable - staff promptly replaced the plate with nice pink in the middle beef with no fuss. Puddings were great as was the merlot and so fab to see on a wine list gewurtztraminer!

To be honest after all the hype from friends family colleagues and neighbours over the years of it being Very Posh Nosh, we didnt agree 100% really. We had to prompt waitresses to clear down table after each course, water was spilt on table and we had to dab it with our napkins, wine (in bucket on legs by side of table) was left for us to pour oursrlves and the fact that my plate of roast beef had clearly been forgotten and left to dry out under hotplate, and was served like that, how did it get out of the kitchen!

All in all an we found it sadly just over average and didnt get the hype. Sorry ÔøΩ

More about The Blue Strawberry Bistrot

The Blue Strawberry Bistrot is located at The Street, CM3 2DW Chelmsford, Essex
01245381333
Monday: 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday: 12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 14:00
Friday: 12:00 - 14:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 14:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00
http://www.bluestrawberrybistrot.co.uk