Shipley Golf Club can be found tucked away in a beautiful quiet and mature wooded valley at Beckfoot, just outside the town of Bingley in West Yorkshire. Recently the club chose Trent Furniture to source pieces for their dining space, Restaurant 19.
Historically, large functions have provided an important income stream for the golf club. Emerging from the first lockdown in spring 2020, the club realised it needed an alternative source of income to both utilise its space and keep its two chefs and other staff employed at a time when there would be no large functions for the foreseeable future.
The decision was made to create a permanent restaurant in part of the old function space. One of the key considerations was to find affordable, quality furniture that was sufficiently flexible to meet any social distancing requirements.
A lengthy internet search by a club member who had furniture sourcing experience identified Trent Furniture’s product range with its value for money and short lead times. The club opted for the Sorrento Chair in Faux Leather which is incredibly comfortable but also durable and easy to wipe down. They paired this with the Square Shaker Table which Mary, our contact at Shipley Golf Club, explains ‘looks fantastic without tablecloths - the tabletops are finished so there is no need for place mats- all conforming to Covid regulations.’
During the remainder of 2020 until the Autumn restrictions “Restaurant 19 at Shipley Golf Club” was positively received both for the quality of its food and its ambience, while the staff have appreciated the furniture’s flexibility and durability.
When asked why they chose Trent Furniture for the job Mary explains, ‘The team at Trent Furniture were fantastic and we will be back to purchase more furniture for the new Sports Bar as soon as we can reopen.’
Featured Furniture:
Sorrento Chair in Faux Leather
Square Shaker Table