LPG Catering Case Study - The Crabtree

Hammersmith-based pub, the Crabtree, has created an attractive outdoor area that has not only increased capacity, but also provided opportunities to increase food sales and cater for the smoking ban.

Last summer, retail manager Graham Reed oversaw the improvement of the outdoor area overlooking the River Thames which he says has been successful in attracting trade.

“We initially took steps to improve the outdoor facilities to give the pub a more modern feel but quickly learnt that there were further benefits such as offering alfresco dining.”

Graham installed four LPG patio heaters which he says are convenient and easy to use, keeping customers comfortable even when the external temperature starts to drop.

The heaters are fuelled by Calor Patio Gas^TM cylinders which Graham says are competitively priced and allow him to easily monitor his LPG usage. The integral Gas Trac ® device highlights the amount of gas remaining ensuring he can plan ahead and organise replacement cylinders in good time.

Graham has also found that the outdoor area has allowed the pub to create a dedicated area that meets the requirements of the smoking ban. He says: “The outdoor seating area means we have somewhere suitable to direct smokers, making sure they can still enjoy everything the pub has to offer.”