Great British Menu chef extends food discount to farmers at country pub

In a generous showing of his respect to the farming community, multi-award-winning Yorkshire chef Tommy Banks has confirmed that he will extend the 20% discount on food and drink for farmers into March

Chris Brayford
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Tommy Banks, owner and chef at the Abbey Inn in North Yorkshire, said: "As you know, we are very passionate about farming and very passionate about the hospitality industry. When you support each other, it is such a beautiful thing isn’t it."
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Tommy Banks, owner and chef at the Abbey Inn in North Yorkshire, said: "As you know, we are very passionate about farming and very passionate about the hospitality industry. When you support each other, it is such a beautiful thing isn’t it."

A country pub in North Yorkshire has extended its generous food and drink discount to farmers for another month. Tommy Banks, a multi-award-winning chef from Yorkshire, has confirmed that farmers and...

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