The renowned roast dinner chain Toby Carvery has permanently closed its popular location in Romford’s Brewery Shopping Centre. This closure is effective as of today following an announcement made just two weeks prior.
Toby Carvery’s Closure Details
The Toby Carvery Romford, part of a 40-year-old British chain with over 150 outlets nationwide, will cease operations after today. The unit is set to be returned to its landlord. This decision comes as part of a strategic review of the company’s locations.
Impact on Staff and Customers
Toby Carvery aims to redeploy as many employees as possible to other nearby branches. Customers have been advised to visit alternative Toby Carvery locations, including:
- Toby Carvery Moby Dick in Chadwell Heath
- Woodford Green
- Brentwood
Chadwell Heath is the closest option, located just a 10-minute drive from the former Romford site.
Recent Trends in Restaurant Closures
The closure of the Romford branch follows the recent shutdown of Frankie & Benny’s in the same shopping centre, which occurred after its lease expired. Earlier this year, another Toby Carvery restaurant was shut down in St Mark’s Square, Lincoln.
A spokesperson for Toby Carvery expressed gratitude to the customers and staff of the Romford location during this transition. They mentioned, “This decision has been taken after careful consideration, and we hope to support our team through this process.”
The closure reflects the ongoing challenges many restaurants face in the current economic climate. Fans of the beloved carvery are encouraged to visit nearby branches for their fix of traditional roast dinners.
