JohnBKKK Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) Hi all, looking at the times of an exchange rate of 50.00 Baht to the Sterling instead of 75.00 and a general downturn in business with a major downturn in tourism, I have decided to come up with an "economy" lunch for a test period. I'm placing this as a seperate topic so more people will see it and hopefully take advantage of the offer. FROM MONDAY THE 12TH OF JANUARY 2009 On week day's from 11:00 am until 15:00 pm the Eurogourmet is offering a full lunch for only 125.00 Baht + VAT + delivery on chefsxp or for only 120.00 baht at the Bistro The menu will change every week with a different dish on offer week 1 - Meatloaf with Gravy, Mash and Peas week 2- Chicken Ragout with Rice week 3- Meatballs in Toamato sauce with Pasta week 4- stuffed (pork) green Bell Pepper with gravy and rice the dishes will have this "comfort or home cooked" quality and be substantial and I hope will be our small part in assisting the economy - if enough people take advantage of the offer we will be able to sustain it for a log period of time, John Edited January 7, 2009 by JohnBKKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Good idea John! In many places you don't get even a soup for that amount of money. Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBKKK Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) Good idea John!In many places you don't get even a soup for that amount of money. Gerd Hi Gerd, I think so, but it will only be sustainable if we get enough orders - a wholesome European meal at this price should be difficult to refuse - of course there is no red wine & port sauce or wild boar or high priced beef involved, but good food as "Mum" used to cook .. well, if she could cook everything is of prime quality though - made a test batch of meatloaf for the costing yesterday and had it for dinner ... today more of it cold, on a sandwich .. its as far as meatloaf is concerned great, being made with prime pork, fresh herbs and good. free-range eggs .. am looking forward to the Ragout the week after ... allway's love chicken ragout .. will be using capers of course for the right flavor, even though they are a bit pricy.. John Edited January 7, 2009 by JohnBKKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizardofRnR Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Your taking back prices to the Derby King Days John ! BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBKKK Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Your taking back prices to the Derby King Days John ! BB Hi Bill, I simply expect the economic downturn to hit hard and try to offer a healthy alternative to the fast food joints although, considering the "huge" response this thread has received there may not be enough interest to keep this on the menu for long. When you had those prices at the Derby King, Pork was 50+ Baht a KG, now its 100.00 and the same for all other ingredients, so calculation is at a minimum and I will only be able to keep it on if the orders are pooring in. The offer will be on chefsxp by the end of this week I hope and we will see what response we will have - I will start it at the Bistro also from Thursday, John chefsxp needs more time than expected to initiate the menu change Edited January 13, 2009 by JohnBKKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Sounds fantastic. I'll definitely be ordering each of those at least once. I'm especially looking forward to the meatloaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) Good luck with that BJ. Kinda funny isn't it though when I remember only a month or so ago you said, and I quote "I've given up catering to the penniless" Edited January 31, 2009 by MeMock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrille Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) Good luck with that BJ.Kinda funny isn't it though when I remember only a month or so ago you said, and I quote "I've given up catering to the penniless" Yes, I must admit I was quite looking forward to enjoying a lukewarm chang, chips and curry sauce at Big John's. To be relished along with the inimitable speedy service and witty banter that have become a trademark of this establishment. But repriced at 3,000 baht a throw, so I wouldn't have to rub shoulders with the usual ruffians. Why the 180 following your previous volte face, John? And does that all add up to a 360 degree 'turn'? Edited January 31, 2009 by Cyrille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBKKK Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) I'm somewhat wondering about the last two entrances - I'm not Big John who runs a place in a side street of Thong Law - this is The Eurogourmet Bistro in Ekamai 23 and we don't serve luke warm Beer or soggy chips and last time I looked - yesterday- there were no real ruffians anywhere in sight Edited February 1, 2009 by JohnBKKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrille Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Oops - sorry John. Case of mistaken identity here. Good luck with your venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Good luck John,and i would certainly take advantage if i lived in Bangkok.The credit crunch will affect some expats and your idea is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Whoops, how embaressment. Sorry from me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrat Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 With all the impending omens of us all being boracic, I went and googled "frugal" to see how I might survive the future. I will have to halve my packet of "mama" and eat it uncooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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