Yorkshire chef shows appreciation of farmers with generous food discount at country pub

The Abbey Inn, Byland is offering farmers an exclusive discount at the Yorkshire restaurant in February to recognise the contribution and value of British farming

Chris Brayford
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Tommy Banks, owner and chef at the Abbey Inn in North Yorkshire, said: "After the huge success of 20% discount to hospitality workers in January at The Abbey Inn Byland, we have decided to extend this offer to our farmers. These guys work so hard to put really lovely locally grown food on our tables, so this is just a little gesture of our appreciation."
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Tommy Banks, owner and chef at the Abbey Inn in North Yorkshire, said: "After the huge success of 20% discount to hospitality workers in January at The Abbey Inn Byland, we have decided to extend this offer to our farmers. These guys work so hard to put really lovely locally grown food on our tables, so this is just a little gesture of our appreciation."

A country pub in North Yorkshire is offering farmers a generous discount off their food and drink bill this month to recognise the sector's efforts in producing food and supporting communities come rain...

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