The Smokin Joe venue will open at Redcar Athletic’s clubhouse
Smokin Joe’s, which has a restaurant in Guisborough, will be opening a new venue at Redcar Athletic’s clubhouse on Saturday (October 14) and is looking forward to serving food to fans.
Joseph Smith, 33, from near Stokesley, said the company had previously hosted an event in 2022 and it had been well received.
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He added that they were invited to host this year’s event and after a meeting with chairman Kev Fryett, they were invited to host another event and home games.
Mr Smith said the club and chairman were pleased with the reception of the meal, adding he was “flattered” when asked to cater for the clubhouse.
He said: “It was a success, it was very well received by all the fans.”
People came to watch football who wouldn’t normally have, but who came specifically for the food, which we were told.
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“The clubhouse hadn’t really had much of a revival in a while, it seemed a little dated, the menu was a little dated and I think they wanted something a little more ‘out there’.”
“We branded it in the style of Smokin Joe.
“Everyone is welcome, we pride ourselves on the freshness of our ingredients and the quality of our products. People can look forward to good food, the good atmosphere and the good vibes that we bring.”
The new venue features artwork by the restaurant’s airbrush artist David Earl, which will be unveiled on Saturday.
Mr Smith said they had bought new tables and chairs to modernize the space and also wanted to add “football-themed arcade machines”.
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He added that the company had spent £5,000 so far preparing the venue for the weekend and believes this will benefit the community.
He said the menu was tailored to ensure it was as affordable as possible.
Mr. Smith added that they plan to host a “Smokin Joe’s Fest” in 2024 and hope to make the most of the space.
