Camden Fort Meagher Cafe Services

Tender description

This Request for Tender (RFT) invites suitably qualified suppliers to provide catering services, under a Catering Services Contract, for restaurant / tea-rooms at Camden Fort Meagher. The Tea Rooms facility, which is the subject of this particular RFT, is sited at Camden Fort Meagher, Camden Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork P43 WY82. Camden Fort Meagher is located in Crosshaven, situated in Ireland’s Ancient East and also a mere 30kms from Kinsale which is the beginning/end of the Wild Atlantic Way. The earliest fortification on the site was constructed in 1550 however the present fort was upgraded in 1779 to support the naval defence of Cork Harbour during the Victorian era. Camden Fort Meagher is internationally recognised as one of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the world. The fort has been operating as a heritage tourist site since 2012. Since opening, the fort was open to visitors on weekends during the summer months only. From 2024 onwards, the site will be open to visitors from March to October from Wednesday to Sunday and also Bank Holidays as well as for special evening events. The highlight for many of the visitors who come to the site is being treated to captivating views of the stunning Cork Harbour from the tea rooms balcony. The contract being offered presents an excellent commercial opportunity for a suitable operator who will be ideally positioned to present a high-quality offering to visitors to the site. A fully fitted facility is provided including servery counter, refrigeration, storage, display equipment, dishwashing etc. This Request for Tender (RFT) invites suitably qualified suppliers to provide catering services, under a Catering Services Contract, for restaurant / tea-rooms at Camden Fort Meagher. The Tea Rooms facility, which is the subject of this particular RFT, is sited at Camden Fort Meagher, Camden Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork P43 WY82. Camden Fort Meagher is located in Crosshaven, situated in Ireland’s Ancient East and also a mere 30kms from Kinsale which is the beginning/end of the Wild Atlantic Way. The earliest fortification on the site was constructed in 1550 however the present fort was upgraded in 1779 to support the naval defence of Cork Harbour during the Victorian era. Camden Fort Meagher is internationally recognised as one of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the world. The fort has been operating as a heritage tourist site since 2012. Since opening, the fort was open to visitors on weekends during the summer months only. From 2024 onwards, the site will be open to visitors from March to October from Wednesday to Sunday and also Bank Holidays as well as for special evening events. The highlight for many of the visitors who come to the site is being treated to captivating views of the stunning Cork Harbour from the tea rooms balcony. The contract being offered presents an excellent commercial opportunity for a suitable operator who will be ideally positioned to present a high-quality offering to visitors to the site. A fully fitted facility is provided including servery counter, refrigeration, storage, display equipment, dishwashing etc.