A prominent restaurant near Bristol has launched a crowdfunding prize draw to raise money to survive the "brutal" winter ahead for the hospitality industry. The Ethicurean in Wrington, set against the Mendips, is offering diners the chance to win exclusive dining experiences and tours of its walled garden for just £5 per entry.
First opened in 2010, the restaurant - which holds a Michelin green star for its environmental commitments - said "independent hospitality businesses are facing the perfect storm of tricky conditions" with rising costs combined with staff shortages. Many restaurants in Bristol have been forced to close this year due to the cost of living crisis, including Woky Ko, Casamia and Al's Tikka Grill after almost 30 years in Bedminster.
First prize is an exclusive dinner party for up to six people where Head Chef Mark McCabe will cook up a five-course feast in your home. It promises a Michelin-quality experience from the comfort of your own home, restricted to people in the Bristol area.
