Episode Reminder
Big purple monstrosity of a building.
The Aftermath
February 2005, The Observer reports “Richard Hodgson, co-owner of Moore Place in Surrey, said even now he was getting new customers from as far as Australia and America who had seen the program. He also said he had no regrets about participating and would do so again.” More Info
July 2005, The Times reports “the once-empty restaurant is now busy serving Moore Place burgers, the recipe for which can be found in Ramsay’s latest book, Kitchen Heaven.” More Info
Early 2006, ‘Moore Place’ is sold, Restaurant is renamed ‘Esteem’. (If anyone has more information, it would be appreciated).
Status = Sold
June 2006, The Surrey Advertiser reports there has been an application to knock down Moore Place and replace it with a block of flats, although the application is getting strong backlash from the public. More Info
July 2007, The Surrey Advertiser reports that due to an outcry by the public over the proposed application the council voted against replacing Moore Place with a block of flats. Although the developers are planning to appeal. More Info
Extra
The restaurant reviews are predominantly negative, 1 2 and yes it’s still purple.
Restaurant Website