Kilpatrick
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I am a new operator of a B&B and I have been told that should a guest request to see my kitchen I should allow them. I say no. What is your opinion?
Firstly, who told you that? Secondly, is it easy to show guests the kitchen or does it involve them going thru your private space?Kilpatrick said:I am a new operator of a B&B and I have been told that should a guest request to see my kitchen I should allow them. I say no. What is your opinion?
I remember the kitchen at a B&B in Railroad PA (former innmate here) who had a central kitchen, and there was no way out of having people sit or stand while he cooked breakfast. He had to get it done either way, so enjoyed it. It was almost automatic to walk over with a cuppa and be there in the am's. It is like being at someone's home, like you said K9.I have a completely different perspective. But, one vote doesn't change a consensus. Our Kitchen is open, adjoining the dining room and on the main hall. The guests do have their own fridge, but it's in our kitchen (we have two fridges). We do not live on premise, so have no claim to personal space. We let them know when their chit-chat or presence is disrupting us and will playfully kick them out. We are very informal and like the guests to feel at home. It's never been a problem for us. They can see the mess as we cook and serve - there's no way to hide it. But, we do clean as we go and it's the first room to be spotless before they guests check out. Our kitchen is in a central location, so it's unavoidable as people move about the house..
BTW, your breakfast photos look delicious! If your guests want to see your kitchen, I agree with other comments, it's to see how that miracle was performed.We've only been in business a year, but I've never had anyone request to see my kitchen other than govt officials. So it is an interesting question to think about. Our kitchen is in a private business area behind our reception area. I guess I'd play it by ear. It really is my business space, so is their intention to "see it" because they want to use it (I direct them to the microwave, and guest fridge), or to do an inspection - if it were to do an inspection, I might just suggest they might be more comfortable at a place with an open kitchen like our neighbors down the way. Not so much that I find it horrible that they want to see it, but of a sign of requests to come. Or, are they building a B&B and want to see how we've laid it out...then it would depend on my mood, their attitude, state of cleanliness (of the kitchen), etc.. Or are they asking because they have a severe food allergy...or because they want to book a party and see if they can use our kitchen for catering...
So, in short, I don't think it necessary you show a guest your kitchen, would find it out of the norm if they asked (at least in my area) -so would try to see if I could understand their intentions to meet how I felt best. Of course, this hasn't happened to me...yet....
I am just sitting here dreaming of cooking in your kitchen... Sounds delightful!Our B&B is one year newer than yours. Guests often ask about the house and restoration. The requests to see the kitchen usually come right after breakfast so I'm pretty quick about cleaning as I go. I say yes. seems churlish to say no, and we are not high volume, so for us, not really an imposition. It's very much a working kitchen in an early 20th century vein, only with a restaurant style three compartment sink and stainless countertops, plus the huge range hood with industrial exhaust fan. I love that fan. Whisks the heat right out in the hot weather. One of the health inspectors called our kitchen "the cool one". That still makes me smile. Guys love it because of the restaurant size griddle and all the knives in a row on the magnetic wall holder. I love it because even after a multiple hour-multiple pie baking session I can have the whole kitchen clean up done in forty minutes.
If I were doing many breakfasts in a short time window the kitchen tours would have to wait until non- breakfast hours. Our kitchen door locks so no one can root around for ice or whatever. The guests have their own fridge in the hallway outside their rooms. That happened because a wise forum member mentioned that some guests may travel with medication requiring refrigeration. The best ideas come from forum members. Welcome!.
It's not fancy at all. Just built for cooking, canning, cutting fish, whatever. Just did 2 lbs of fresh basil into freezer pesto for winter. The only time in my life I've ever hankered for a full size cuisenart type processor. I have a tiny Oster chopper that fits on the blender base. Had to do it bit by bit, but will be very happy to have garden pesto in Feb.I am just sitting here dreaming of cooking in your kitchen... Sounds delightful!Our B&B is one year newer than yours. Guests often ask about the house and restoration. The requests to see the kitchen usually come right after breakfast so I'm pretty quick about cleaning as I go. I say yes. seems churlish to say no, and we are not high volume, so for us, not really an imposition. It's very much a working kitchen in an early 20th century vein, only with a restaurant style three compartment sink and stainless countertops, plus the huge range hood with industrial exhaust fan. I love that fan. Whisks the heat right out in the hot weather. One of the health inspectors called our kitchen "the cool one". That still makes me smile. Guys love it because of the restaurant size griddle and all the knives in a row on the magnetic wall holder. I love it because even after a multiple hour-multiple pie baking session I can have the whole kitchen clean up done in forty minutes.
If I were doing many breakfasts in a short time window the kitchen tours would have to wait until non- breakfast hours. Our kitchen door locks so no one can root around for ice or whatever. The guests have their own fridge in the hallway outside their rooms. That happened because a wise forum member mentioned that some guests may travel with medication requiring refrigeration. The best ideas come from forum members. Welcome!.
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