Independent coffee shop with five-star hygiene rating launches new summer menu
An independent Bolton coffee shop in the train station is celebrating its top hygiene rating as it launches its new tantalising new summer menu.
Le Feast, which is located in Bolton train station, opened its doors to customers - and commuters - six months ago offering an array of artisan treats and Italian-roasted coffee.
Courtney and Brenden. (Image: Leah Collins) The coffee shop is the fourth location to be opened in the North West, adding to venues at Poulton-Le-Fylde Train Station, Rochdale Train Station and Blackpool North Train Station, which was opened 13 years ago.
Although it is still fairly new, Le Feast has already seen massive success and has now launched its summer menu featuring iced strawberry and vanilla premium-grade matcha, iced lemon tea and iced chai lattes.
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The new food menu items include a mouth-watering chicken fillet brioche, the 'famous feast roll' which includes bacon, sausage, eggs, hash brown and cheese as well as the all-day breakfast barm.
Matcha is on the menu this summer at Le Feast. (Image: Leah Collins)
Speaking to The Bolton News Le Feast manager Courtney Sixsmith said: 'We have perfected our summer menu this year by using feedback from our Bolton customers.
'We use high-grade quality Japanese matcha for the drinks and have worked to perfect the recipe. We've found the right flavour pairings to compliment the taste. The matcha and chai are available hot or iced.
"We've really invested time into training the team, so every drink is made to perfection.
"Managing Le Feast Bolton since we first opened has been and continues to be such a special journey.
"Getting to know our amazing regular customers, the daily chats, laughter, and seeing customers leave happy and satisfied always brightens my day.
"I'm passionate about delivering the best service and meeting our customers' needs. It's also lovely welcoming new faces every day and feeling the ongoing support from everyone.
"I couldn't be prouder of my team. Their hard work, dedication, and positivity never go unnoticed, and I feel so lucky to work alongside them.
"A huge thank you to Jeremy Clark, Jason Cotillard, and Brenden Wilkinson. Their support, guidance, encouragement, and the time they've invested in me have been a huge part of my journey so far.
"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities they've given me and everything they continue to do. I feel so lucky to be part of the Le Feast family."
Le Feast Operations Manager Brenden Wilkinson added: 'Of course, we'll still be selling our usual favourites including sandwiches and toasties from local suppliers. Right down to the butter we use for the bread.
The new summer menu features delicious premium grade matcha, chai latte's in strawberry or vanilla flavours. (Image: Leah Collins)
'We use butter on all our sandwiches, it just creates a better, richer flavour. We don't like to cut corners, it's the little things – people are able to tell the difference.
'We're looking forward to the future, we are so grateful for how much the business has taken off and are hoping to introduce new menu items, such as flatbreads, looking forward.
'Customers have come on that journey with us, so it's a two-way relationship. We also recently received our five-star hygiene rating, which is a testament to the brand's attention to detail and high-quality products. "We've really interacted with our Bolton customers to get their feedback and find out what they want to see from us."
Jason Cottilard (owner), Courtney Sixsmith (manager of Bolton branch) and Jeremy Clark (owner). (Image: Leah Collins)
Owner Jason Cottilard said: 'This is a very exciting time for us, we're enjoying pleasing our customers and seeing how excited they are at us being here.
'It's great that we are able to feed off of their enthusiasm and we have many more exciting ideas planned for the future.'
As well as being available to order online, La Feast also accepts pre-orders so those expecting to visit the station at a certain time can collect their sandwiches quickly and never miss the train.
The new summer menu at Le Feast (Image: Le Feast)
The coffee shop also offers a member's club, called the 1825 club after the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public railway.
Members have access to exclusive discounts, personalised offers and early access to new product launches.
The opening hours for Le Feast are:
Monday - Thursday 5.30am to 7pm.
Friday and Saturday 5.30am - 7pm.
Sunday 8am to 3pm.
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