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As with all visits to Wlikins' tea rooms, the food was good quality. This time we had toasted sandwiches with tea to drink. The problem was with the service. It took around 20 minutes for our order to be taken; 20 more for the tea to arrive and then another 15 before the sandwiches came. By which time we'd finished the tea. They did offer us a free second pot, although when it arrived a different server gave us a bill for it (although this was retracted when I carefully explained). The issues were clearly that (a) not enough staff (b) staff covering too wide an area - there are three zones - inside, outside and the marquee- and staff appeared to be flitting all over the place. We weren't the only ones - st least two other couples walked out and one couple had a similar wait for their cream teas. And this was at around 2.30pm, not the lunch hour rush. Sorry it out, Wilkins We love your products but this has really put us off your tea rooms. Which is a shame.

First time using takeaway albeit mid week so may be quieter. Quick delivery and food was amazing. Lots of chicken in the tikka masala, not too tomatoey, perfect! Would 100% use again

pizza and burger were 10/10 Unfortunately my kebab and chips were cold. very unusual and hopefully a one off

Ordered a pizza ( mexican hot ) I asked for extra topping ( hardly any) Also a portion of fries! Had to wait 40 minutes for the order, When it arrived the fries were just about warm as was their pizza! Not the best experience!!