I was looking for someone to provide the food for a surprise party to celebrate a significant birthday for my wife at our house at fairly short notice, at what must be a busy time of year for outside caterers. Angela couldn't have been more helpful, meeting me straight away and taking time to explain the options. On the day, the food was delivered promptly and was very well presented, with plenty to go round for all our guests who were without exception very complimentary on the buffet provided. The chocolate fudge cake was particularly appreciated! I wouldn't hesitate to use Chimes catering service again. Highly recommended....
Read moreHadn't been here for years but was in Forres and it was lunchtime... Anyway, wasn't disappointed. Although I'm not vegan I had the spicy vegan burger with chips and my wife had the lasagne. Burger was nice and moist, not too spicy. Lasagne was lovely too. Chips were really tasty and meals nice and hot. All washed down with a nice pot of tea. Decided to have the sweets. I had sticky toffee pudding with custard and cream. It was nice but was more like a treacle sponge. My wife had a Knickerbocker Glory which was ok. Prices reasonable and staff friendly, quick and...
Read moreHaving been turned away from The Peppermill quite curtly because they were fully booked we stumbled across the chimes and what a gem it is. Really lovely food, great choice including vegetarian and vegan and good value. The homemade courgette soup was a delight. I can also recommend the homemade lemon drizzle cake. Everything was reasonably priced. This is popular with the older locals and I can see why. The caring, friendly staff make this a lovely place to stop. It's understated from the outside and easy to walk past but go back and go in -...
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