I am one of a few Bed & Breakfasts that do dinners and other meals. I am not blowing my own trumpet, it is a lot of work and not a money maker, (by the time I have added up shopping time, prep, serving and cleanup and food cost ....) but I do it because there is not much around me in the way of decent eating, and because many of my guests enjoy not having to go out and drive again to get something to eat. It DOES bring me added room nights and repeat guests from that standpoint.
However I was embarrased when a guest of mine told me the following - she had called a B&B and asked if they served dinner - their reply - WE ARE A BED AND BREAKFAST NOT A RESTAURANT
Now come on people, mind the sarcasm. Just nicely tell the potential guest that no, unfortunately you don't do dinners and maybe recommend somewhere in the area that they can eat. They didn't know or they would not have called. Maybe or maybe not it's on your website that you don't (or can't, because of food service regulations) but the WAY you reply goes a long way to how the guest perceives you.
However I was embarrased when a guest of mine told me the following - she had called a B&B and asked if they served dinner - their reply - WE ARE A BED AND BREAKFAST NOT A RESTAURANT
Now come on people, mind the sarcasm. Just nicely tell the potential guest that no, unfortunately you don't do dinners and maybe recommend somewhere in the area that they can eat. They didn't know or they would not have called. Maybe or maybe not it's on your website that you don't (or can't, because of food service regulations) but the WAY you reply goes a long way to how the guest perceives you.