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Meet Tom - Kitchen Manager at Fazenda Birmingham
This time we went right into the kitchen (not literally, as that would not have been the best place for a chat over coffee) and caught up with Tom, our Kitchen Manager at Fazenda Birmingham. We asked him a few questions so you could all get to know him a little better, Fazendeiros.
Tell us your Fazenda Story
My Story starts in August of 2018, I can’t believe it’s been nearly 5 years! Since I started this crazy journey, from being involved with many different events to food festivals, charity events and supporting the Menu Development for our brand-new London restaurant, and so many more.
What made Fazenda stand out to me and draw towards coming on board was the passion from an employee-focused group.
Share with us a moment of success from the last year
Becoming the first Kitchen Manager in the group taking on the whole of back of house has been an amazing journey and learning curve for myself so far and self-development for the future.
What about a challenge you overcame in the last year?
I can’t point out one specific challenge, however I believe the constant fast-moving pace of hospitality is the challenge we all face often!
Top 3 places you love visiting
Being a chef there are lots of places I want to visit and love visiting, but my top three would be anywhere in France, Kent England, from where I’m originally, and lastly Tuscany in Italy as I grew up there. That place nurtured my deep love for Italian cuisine.
Last TV series you watched and loved
Brooklyn 99 is one that I’m currently watching. It’s a must watch; funny but also exciting and entertaining. Highly recommend!
Favourite Fazenda meat, wine and Destacados dish.
My Favourite cut of meat would have to be our fillet, simply marinated in salt and pepper and a dash of sunflower oil the tenderness is unmatched. For wine I would say a refreshing Malbec called Los Intocables which is our new amazing addition to our selection of red wines. Amazingly well balanced, aged in oak caskets making it a great match for meat, and for Destacados... it is a difficult one as they are all so good but the one for me is the A5 grade Japanese Wagyu Sirloin steak with such Depth of flavour and richness and beautiful marbling running through it.
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Online Reservations
Tables of up to 10 guests can be booked straight from our website (9 for Fazenda Birmingham and Edinburgh).For larger tables please contact [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] and our Reception Teams will be happy to help with your enquiry.
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Dress Code
Our dress code is “elegant smart casual”. We do not require gentlemen to wear jacket and tie, however, we do not permit sportswear (gym wear) or beachwear.Children
We welcome children of all ages and believe we provide a great atmosphere for families to enjoy the restaurant experience. In the evening if guests wish to make a reservation with children under the age of 8 please do so for no later than 6pm (reservation durations vary depending on the number of guests so please note the reservation cannot go beyond 8pm). When making a reservation please count children in the total number of guests and let us know if you need a high chair or space for a pram/pushchair.
Please note: We politely request that children are always supervised and remain seated at the table to allow our teams and other guests to move around the restaurant safely and maintain physical distance.
Lastly, please note that children under 16 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult to dine.Cancellations & Deposits
We might require card details for some reservations. Your card will not be charged upon booking and your details will be securely processed by Stripe.If you no longer wish to keep your reservation, please let us know with as much notice as possible. Should you cancel your reservation or reduce the booking size less than 24 hours before your reservation date and time, a charge of £10.00 per guest will be processed.
Halal Selection
Halal reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.Allergens
The team at Fazenda take food safety very seriously and particularly so when it concerns allergens in food. On our website you can view allergen information on our Menu page. When visiting us you'll have access to it via our menus and also on our Market Table.Smoking
In line with legislation passed in 2007 Fazenda is a no-smoking restaurant. We do not allow e-cigarettes inside either.Pets & Guide Dogs
Animals are not accepted unless assisting guests with additional needs.Photography
Guests are allowed to take photos and videos for personal use inside the private dining room, gardens and on the terrace. At the moment we are not able to accommodate any photography requests for professional or educational purposes until further notice.FAQs
**What are your opening days and times? **
To view each restaurant opening times please click on Locations and choose your local Fazenda.Are you accepting walk-ins?
We are now accepting walk-ins once again.How can I make a reservation?
You can make a reservation via our website or by contacting your local Fazenda by clicking on Locations.Do I need to pay a deposit for my reservation?
We might require card details for some reservations. Your card will not be charged upon booking and your details will be securely processed by Stripe.If you no longer wish to keep your reservation, please let us know with as much notice as possible. Should you cancel your reservation or reduce the booking size less than 24 hours before your reservation date and time, a charge of £10.00 per guest will be processed.
Can I have drinks at the bar?
Absolutely, and reservations are not needed in advance for our bar areas.Are Christmas reservations available?
They are indeed, via our reservations page.