KRO Bar feature in Bar Magazine!

Check out our KRO Bar feature in the latest issue of Bar Magazine, page 14.

View the digital copy at http://www.barmagazine.co.uk/

Dawnvale appointed as Main Contractor in Liverpool...

Chaophraya, Yee Rah - Liverpool One

Following on from the success of Chaobaby situated in the Trafford Centre, The Chaophraya group renowned for their authentic yet modern Thai fine dining cuisine has appointed Dawnvale to carry out a full refurbishment to the existing Yee Rah restaurant at Liverpool One.

The Bar and Restaurant currently spread over two floors, is a particularly demanding project as Dawnvale’s contracts team will be working to very tight time restrictions, with the entire project to be completed within an eight day programme.

Neil Guest, Managing Director comments “We’re very excited to be working with the Chaophraya team on this scheme and confident that with our combined experience and reputation, we will create the ultimate restaurant destination in the capital, it’s a stunning venue and has everything under one roof”.

The proposed refurbishment scheme will see Dawnvale’s various divisions carry out a full makeover to the interior including walls, ceiling and flooring along with a new bespoke Bar and Theatre Kitchen in line with the theme synonymous with the group.

Dawnvale launches new website!

Dawnvale are proud to launch the new website for 2011. It seems only right that the new look website corresponds with the companys continuing expansion of Leisure Interior Solutions, providing the very best in full interior fit out projects to the bar, restaurant and hotel sector. The new website is a visual representation of some of our proudest achievements that we have completed over the years, with details of any aspect of the job provided upon request. Find out recent news on products and projects and see the recently completed Design centre which showcases everything from vip furniture to a fully operational ECO theatre kitchen. Over the years Dawnvale have carried out full interior fit out and refurbishment projects, designed and manufactured innovative bespoke bars and provided furniture solutions for bars, restaurants and hotels throughout the UK and Europe. Dawnvale has earned an unparalleled reputation for cost effective, industry leading results.

Bartle Hall Country Hotel - Boutique Refurbishment

Bartle Hall Hotel is a charming and elegant period mansion dating from the 15th century. Set amidst 16 acres of extensive landscaped gardens.

Having worked directly with the client on the Balmoral Suite at the Country Hotel a number of years ago, Dawnvale were appointed to carry out a comprehensive refurbishment to the main public areas, reception, bar, lounge and hallways within the Manor.

An intensive 6 week refurbishment programme is underway providing the hotel with sophisticated yet multi-functional dining, banqueting and hotel and conference facilities, whilst also ensuring the latest intelligent technology is incorporated.

As part of the programme the company is also installing a new reception counter, bespoke bar dedicated to the suite, creating new offices, reception and toilets. The bespoke and decorative joinery in the reception area, lounge, bar and hallways, all manufactured by our contracts division, is complimented by the new interior finishes and furniture from our extensive contract furniture range throughout the reception and bar/lounge area, using an eclectic mix and match of chairs, as well as bar stools and sofas in wood and leather.

The Residence Hotel

The multi-award winning Residence Restaurant and Bar sits in the glorious, historic centre of Nantwich. The elegant Regency building - once the Lord Mayor of London‚s 'Residence' underwent a complete fit out and refurbishment programme in 2007 of which Dawnvale were proud to be appointed.

After the success of their original fit-out of the elegant grade-two-listed Regency building, Dawnvale are delighted to work again with the owner of the Residence on the new £1 million hotel planned for the land adjoining The Residence. 

The scheme will include an 18-bedroom hotel with adjoining banqueting suite, garden and car-park, designed to complement the character of the town centre and its historic surroundings‚ as well as Residence. 

The venture, supported through English Heritage will see Dawnvale carry the build and fit out to all areas including the furnishing and interiors of the complete project.

Taking Theatre kitchen to a new level

Dawnvale have been involved with the Chaophraya family from its early beginnings 5 yrs ago, so it’s no surprise that the experienced Bar and Fit Out team at their Head Office in Manchester were given a brief to test their true skills. ‘The kitchen has to look like your own; expectations are high and it has to be superbly finished – like a Porsche. The kitchen is on full view, even the behind counter so it needs to look sexy, oh... and please confirm this will be perfect!’ This was no surprise given the precise detail achieved on the previous parent Restaurant Chaophraya. Having successfully worked on the first Chaophraya in Manchester 5 yrs ago, then onto Chaophraya Liverpool to create a unique Royal Thai Fine Dining Cuisine restaurant, and currently a further refurbishment program in Manchester underway, the benchmark had been set. In conjunction with Chaophraya, Liverpool also featured Palm Sugar Lounge Bar which equally set high standards for a complementary theme and interior bar finish. The new Chaobaby at the Trafford Centre appear to be raising the standards again, but the bespoke design and brief was an exciting challenge. As specialists in the leisure industry for over 25yrs Dawnvale take a bespoke approach on any project. It’s essential the expected day to day operations are taken on board along with the aesthetics, as is the budget and timescales; this is where Dawnvale come into their own, saving crucial time, value engineering and providing commercial experience to the scheme. The results speak for themselves. What did we do? Dawnvale took the theatre kitchen to a new level: Royal Thai cuisine cooked in bespoke woks and served from invisible induction technology. We manufactured and installed a bespoke ‘U’ shape Granite Servery counter with a hidden induction system, including Teppanyaki hot plates, Noodle Cookers and copper chafing dishes. We installed a fully fitted commercial kitchen including a gas cook line incorporating Woks, Fryers, Grills and large bespoke canopy; designed and installed a Walk-in freezer room, wash up area and preparation section with comprehensive ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration throughout.

Dawnvale completes Nutters Bar & Restaurant refurbishment

Interior fit out specialists Dawnvale have just completed an impressive new Bar Lounge for Celebrity Chef Andrew Nutter’s, Nutters Restaurant. Run with his family, Andrew and his father had a clear idea what would complement their award winning venue. Coupled with Dawnvale's knowledge, experience and creativity, the Restaurant now has a bar lounge to rival any restaurant. Gone are the aged tables, chairs and interior; now in their place is a contemporary lounge area for pre-dinner drinks and Champagne cocktails. The entire lounge and bar areas were all part of a fast track refurbishment program, all of which were carried out and managed by Dawnvale. A bespoke interior scheme was designed, manufactured and installed to complete the classic modern interior within the10 day program. The entire wing of the Manor was stripped back to the shell with the refurbishment program incorporating structural works, M&E, building and joinery along with all interior finishes, furniture and fittings to walls and floors. With teams working round the clock and the odd hidden gem uncovered along the way in the old property, the skills and experience of our contracting team coped with all obstacles, and finished on time and within budget. With an eye for attention to detail, Nutters have further contracted Dawnvale to refurbish the Bar and Commercial kitchen to same high standards as the Lounge, providing the Manor House with the perfect interior for the extravagance of Andrew Nutters cuisine. Andrew commented: “after using Dawnvale on other projects, we had no hesitation in using them on this of which is our largest to date. Dawnvale provided a professional approach to everything that was expected to deliver the perfect finish, from the initial design to the final product. There was a complete trust factor and an open book policy – “Just close the door and i’ll leave you to it – see you in 10 days!” Andrew Nutter is an award winning Chef, hosts numerous TV programmes, has his own books, judges many cookery events and of course demonstrates at major food events around the country, the list is endless! Nutters Restaurant is housed in the lavish setting of an 18th century manor house, set in 6 ½ acres of groomed parkland with spectacular views across Ashworth moors, all this makes perfect settings for the extravagance of Andrew Nutters cuisine.