The popular Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Club in Pembrey has been given a Five Star rating for food hygiene.
And the rating has been greeted with the sort of cheers which usually follow a hole-in-one at the prestigious course.
“We are known the world over for the standard of our golf. Now we are making our mark as a first class venue for food,” said club manager Huw Morgan.
Chef Martin Bartley was also delighted with the rating, which followed a surprise visit and inspection by Carmarthenshire Council, the authority which runs the hygiene ratings in partnership with the Food Standards Agency.
“The visit by the inspectors was unannounced so they had to take us as they found us.
“Here at The Ashburnham, we take a great pride in the quality of our food, using plenty of locally-sourced produce to produce varied menus.
“Food hygiene is top of the agenda in my kitchen and the award of a Five Star certificate for The Ashburnham Golf Club reflects great credit on my team here.”
Club manager Mr Morgan agreed. “Our chef Martin has become a great asset for the golf club and all the members are delighted that his hard work has received such excellent recognition.
“It’s also worth reminding everyone that ‘The Ash’ is more than just a golf club. It can be a great venue for special occasions and parties and we are now taking bookings for Christmas and the New Year.
“We have also set up an exclusive Dining Club.
“We are a members club and we are conscious of the fact that people who aren’t members don’t often get the chance to see the fabulous facilities we have on offer here at The Ashburnham.
“We want to be able to cater for as many people as possible. So, with that in mind, we have launched a special Dining Club for those who don’t want to take up golf membership, but would like to take advantage of our first class facilities.”
Dining Club membership at The Ashburnham is just £5 a year. It allows Dining Club members to bring up to three guests into the dining room and bar area of the clubhouse.
The dining room is open seven days a week up to 6pm. Dinner parties and functions can be booked in advance at other times.
You can find out more about Dining Club membership at The Ashburnham by contacting the club using the details below –
The Clubhouse, Cliffe Terrace, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0HN
Tel:01554 832269
Fax:01554 836974
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk
