DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Hi Neil

I'm so glad that you are organizing this! It used to be one of Chris's little missions he had to complete and from beginning of November it was spread sheets of who was coming and who was eating what! Always a lovely event and it would be great to attend albeit in different circumstances - I will bring Chris in spirit! (Don't worry, I won't bring his ashes that would be too weird!)

Thank you

Suzanne

Well done Suzanne, we’ll look forward to toasting Chris’ memory.

Count me in, Neil. Thanks for initiating.

I noticed when reading the menu that a 12.5% service charge will be added to an group of 8 or more so I have rounded up the payment for my three courses from £27.95 to £31.50 (or slightly more when sent to a friend).

In the past our good friend Chris must have absorbed this charge along with the other charges for wine etc. Thinking about it Paul probably did last year too.

I think, given the usual size of the DDK ensemble, (& the amount spent over the bar), a 'deal' could possibly be struck with the Orange Tree to waive the extra service charge ...

Thanks for organising this Neil, I'd love to come along.
Kindly add me to the list. I'll send through funds and menu choice by PayPal.

jb wrote:In the past our good friend Chris must have absorbed this charge along with the other charges for wine etc.

Yes, we certainly all were well looked after with Chris's hospitality for many years. He'll be missed. Thanks Chris (and Suzanne) for establishing this wonderful yearly DDK get together.

jb wrote:Thinking about it Paul probably did last year too.

The final bill is tricky to guess, certainly there is the service charge and the bar bill but also those extras can be reduced a little if anyone should pre-pay and not attend.
Last year the venue was good enough to only charge for the number of meals consumed (not the booking).

Neil thks for organising ,can't see an email address for u for menu choices ?
also i don't have pay pal acct,would be pleased to pay direct to an account of ur choice if send me details
thks

.... and me too, please Neil - will be good to put more names to avatars
Thx
Peter

Menu choice and payment sent by PayPal
Thx Neil

Ferry Man wrote:

jb wrote:In the past our good friend Chris must have absorbed this charge along with the other charges for wine etc.

Yes, we certainly all were well looked after with Chris's hospitality for many years. He'll be missed. Thanks Chris (and Suzanne) for establishing this wonderful yearly DDK get together.

jb wrote:Thinking about it Paul probably did last year too.

The final bill is tricky to guess, certainly there is the service charge and the bar bill but also those extras can be reduced a little if anyone should pre-pay and not attend.
Last year the venue was good enough to only charge for the number of meals consumed (not the booking).

Ouch! I hadn't considered a service charge on top of the bill. I will ask about that head of time so we have an idea but I certainly we not be covering it

Thanks again Neil for taking over the mantle.

Paypalled ya

Sanjay

Paid and choices sent. Thanks again for organising.

but u HAVE to sit next to me !

Paid and choices sent too. Thanks Neil.