Posted on June 21st, 2024 by Ronel
The days when families gathered around the table to enjoy a home-cooked meal are fading fast, raising the need for more family friendly restaurants. Many families tend to dine on ready-made meals rather than cook. However, too many settle for the even less healthy option of fast foods like burgers and fries, which are responsible for the growing incidence of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. In some cases, these are purchased from drive-through outlets and consumed hastily in the car.
In addition to this mealtime rush, some households also fall prey to excessive screen time causing them to be more fragmented now than at any time in the past. In this respect, we have much to learn from the Greeks, Italians, and other Mediterranean peoples who believe that taking the time to eat and laugh together is the key to lasting family happiness.
The Ocean Basket restaurants were the brainchild of a Greek entrepreneur and have grown to be recognised worldwide as authentic Mediterranean family friendly restaurants. So, what has made this global seafood franchise so popular?
When, in 1995, brothers Fats and George Lazarides speculated 800 South African Rands (about £145, at the time) to open a tiny six-table seafood diner and deli in Pretoria, their key to success was a warm, friendly welcome and their mother’s tasty Greek recipes. This winning combination has since earned them success on three continents and throughout the Middle East and is synonymous with the Ocean Basket brand.
Above all, theirs was a place where families could relax and laugh in true Mediterranean style whilst feasting on prawns, calamari and succulent Cape hake. The locals loved it, even though the brothers were prohibited by their landlord from serving salads, desserts and coffee and were restricted to one variety of red and white wines. Indeed, diners enjoyed a scrumptious meal at this store but had to frequent a nearby café for their after-dinner coffee. Fortunately, along with the other 200 or so outlets, the Ocean Basket family friendly restaurants in Bromley and Kingston upon Thames are not bound by such constraints. Instead, our menu includes:
The people of the Mediterranean often eat from the same plate and sharing food adds to the warmth and hospitality of mealtimes. How you prefer to tuck in is up to you, but don’t miss out on our delicious shared platters. For a medley of prawns, mussels, calamari and white fish, choose from:
To enjoy a delectable lunch or evening meal with your family or friends at an Ocean Basket, it’s best to book your table. Follow this link to make a convenient online booking by choosing the restaurant and setting the date, time and number of people in your group.
