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Middletons in Colchester

Middleton Steakhouse, North Hill, Colchester
Written by Roma Publications

Middleton Steakhouse, North Hill, Colchester

Completed in just four weeks in a fast track a project to transform the interior of a Grade II Listed 17th century building in North Hill, Colchester, is the brand new Middletons Steakhouse and Grill Restaurant.

The project to create the new Middletons, within what was previously an Italian restaurant, was a resounding success, with the contract team being commended as “A great team who did a great job in a short amount of time.”

Main contractors Ecsec worked alongside Devlin Design, with FWP as mechanical consultants and Bowling Garrard as electrical consultants.

Design highlights of the new 132-cover restaurant interior, which includes a main dining floor and extra seating for 32 covers on the first floor, include: custom designed and made black metal and mesh screens; a reconfigured kitchen with open pass allowing customers to watch their meals being prepaed; painted T&G wall panelling; a granite-topped bar with tiled front; vintage industrial style light fittings and furniture by Hillcross furniture.

Middleton Steakhouse, North Hill, Colchester

Designer Clare Devlin of Devlin Design used a palette of materials including Brick, painted timber panelling, and custom/brand designed feature wallpaper.

Clare Devlin told Premier Hospitality:

“It has been great to work with an up and coming brand and not only is the client really happy with the end result, but the first few weeks of trading have a been a great success.

“It was a really enjoyable project to work on with a great team that did a great job in a short amount of time. I look forward to working with Middletons next year as they plan to expand further.

Stephen Hutton, Managing Director at Middletons Steakhouse & Grill comments:

“Middletons Steakhouse & Grill brings something unique to Colchester with the range of steaks, grills, seafood, burgers and great quality of ingredients. Our restaurants are renowned for a relaxed and fun atmosphere where customers can come and have a good time.

Middleton Steakhouse, North Hill, Colchester

“We are really passionate about offering affordable quality food and we’re confident that the new restaurant will add to the area’s thriving food scene. We use prime quality beef that we cook to perfection and there are also meats from the grill, chicken, fish, lobster, pasta dishes and vegetarian options available.”

Middletons use the finest cuts of meat to serve super tender char-grilled steaks, infused with the rich flavour from their charcoal grill, and complemented with a delicious selection of homemade sauces. They have a selection of homemade burgers, a great choice of seafood and an array of British classics as well as many vegetarian options.

Menu favourites include: porterhouse ribeye and chateaubriand steaks, and grills such as piri piri chicken breast; sticky ribs, mixed grill and gammon steak.

Seafood dishes feature whole grilled lobster; salmon steak; battered haddock and wholetail scampi. There’s also a wide selection of burgers such as bacon and cheddar piri piri and barbeque, as well as pasta dishes and salads.

Starters include favourites such as crayfish cocktail, whitebait and Middletons’ famous sharing platters. Homemade desserts such as chocolate brownie, crème brûlée and Eton mess are all part of the dining experience.

Middleton Steakhouse, North Hill, Colchester

Colchester-born Kirstie Tamblyn was appointed General Manager to head up the Colchester venue, following successful stints running a number of restaurants in London and Colchester.

Middletons Steakhouse & Grill first opened in 2010 just outside King’s Lynn in Norfolk. Since then it has gone on to establish itself as one of the top restaurants in the area. The company opened a second restaurant in Norwich in December 2012 and a third outlet in Milton Keynes earlier this year.

Middletons restaurants have been individually designed and offer a contemporary with modern feel that produces a warming atmosphere for diners.

Devlin Design is run by Clare Devlin who has worked in the industry for over 15 years and was a senior member of the team at Design LSM for 8 years, before starting her own company 8 months ago.

Middleton Steakhouse, North Hill, Colchester

ecsec

ecsec was formed in 1960. Starting out as a shop equipment and fitting suppliers, and with over 50 years’ experience, ecsec are now one of the leading interior fit out contractors in the UK, with an established reputation for delivering a project to the highest quality, on budget and on time.

The UK’s appetite for dining out and socialising has continually grown. What was once seen as a ‘treat’ for many is now considered an essential of many people’s lives. ecsec have produced restaurant design and fit-outs for some of the leading restaurant and bar brands in the country – Carluccio’s, Smith’s of Smithfield, Merchant’s Tavern, Canteen and Giraffe to name a few.

ecsec won the tender to fit out Middletons Restaurant in Milton Keynes. The restaurant is split into two areas – the most challenging is the 90m² glass atrium to the rear of the unit where the main bar is situated.

Middleton Steakhouse, North Hill, Colchester

The main restaurant area is where the kitchen is situated which has a combination of fixed leather and loose seating. The floors are a mixture of oak and tile with a number of theatrical spotlights fitted to the existing ceiling.

ecsec’s dedicated team has the experience and energy to tackle any project, no matter how challenging, combined with a can do approach to ensure that they deliver the results their clients desire.

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