Presenter: With us in the studio today we have the owner of famous British

Vintage Inns. Good afternoon, Mr. Mitchell.

Michael Mitchell: Good afternoon, but, please, call me Michael.

Presenter: So, Michael, what is so special about Vintage Inns for Englishmen or

tourists?

Michael Mitchell: I must say one of our greatest advantages is that we are in

really prime places. Imagine a summer’s day, a river gently flowing past as you

enjoy a light lunch or an evening meal with friends. Or, maybe, it is winter and you

sit in front of a log fire. Our inns are always in a quaint village in the heart of the

English countryside which makes it attractive for both nostalgic British people and

enthusiastic tourists.

Presenter: As I understand, most of your inns have their own gardens.

Michael Mitchell: Yes, it is certainly true. They are every bit as pleasant as the

places the inns are in – ideal for a meal in fine weather, which is, of course,

seasonal.

Presenter: Still, competition is high in your sphere. Being not so close to centers

of big cities, what do you do to make sure people will drive specially to you?

Michael Mitchell: Actually, I do nothing special to attract potential customers.

You see, I do not have to as the inns are generally located in places worth visiting

and many are close to enchanting walks. Very often there is a Vintage Inn close to

a stately home or a historic village or another tourist attraction. What could be a

better way to spend a day off with your family? Even London pubs cannot offer

this.

Presenter: Any chain store risks becoming boring for clients as they all look

exactly the same. What do you think about this opinion?

Michael Mitchell: I’d like to say that every Vintage Inn is different, but they are

all the same. All our inns will definitely offer the same high quality menu and

standards of service. All our landlords and ladies share the same passion for

‘getting it right’. However, each Vintage Inn has its own unique character. You

will discover thatched roofs, soft, natural slate, buildings of hewn stone. There are

Tudor, Georgian, Victorian and many more styles of architecture, including

modern ones.

Presenter: What about food in Vintage Inns?

Michael Mitchell: What we offer is best described as leaning towards traditional

home style cooking but with a contemporary twist. Still, we do allow the best of

great food from around the world to add a little influence on what we do. Many of

our dishes are our own creation – and all dishes are designed to look tempting and

great on the plate.