The Hive can be found in Chelmsford Museum's stunning Victorian House, situated in Oakland's Park. The caf has been built into the house's original drawing room where the sunshine streams in through floor to ceiling windows throughout the day, allowing for breath-taking views of the surrounding park and Rose Gardens. The Hive offers an extensive menu with a home-made feel and prides itself on serving fresh, tasty and locally sourced food.
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Barry Mcintyre
Dec 19, 2021
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Wow. Brilliant staff. Fantastic surroundings and more important, outstanding food. I go in once a week for breakfast and I have never had anything but praise for everything at the Hive.
It’s made even better by the staff, with their service and always polite and happy. Well done to all.
Barry McIntyre. ( perfect satisfied customer ).
It’s made even better by the staff, with their service and always polite and happy. Well done to all.
Barry McIntyre. ( perfect satisfied customer ).
Gillian Lee
Dec 16, 2021
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Jane Parkington
Nov 29, 2021
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The Hive is 'our local' and we are regulars, sometimes once or twice a week.
The food is amazing and the atmosphere at week ends is incredable. The younger staff are always friendly and the senior ladies (I am so sorry I haven't any names) 'bend over backwards' to go the extra mile.
Unfortunately Monday to Friday The Manageress really let's the team down by her sullen attitude to customers and at times very rude attitude. It's such a shame because at week ends when she isn't present the place is completely different.
I love The Hive and have waited many years for such a place. I hate to complain
The food is amazing and the atmosphere at week ends is incredable. The younger staff are always friendly and the senior ladies (I am so sorry I haven't any names) 'bend over backwards' to go the extra mile.
Unfortunately Monday to Friday The Manageress really let's the team down by her sullen attitude to customers and at times very rude attitude. It's such a shame because at week ends when she isn't present the place is completely different.
I love The Hive and have waited many years for such a place. I hate to complain
Tony King
Nov 19, 2021
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Sarah Wareham
Oct 03, 2021
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Allsort C. H.
Sep 09, 2021
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Graham Robson
Sep 06, 2021
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Andrew Wallace
Jul 28, 2021
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The Hive provided catering for our daughter's christening. We were very impressed with the service we received and the food was excellent. We especially liked that the lunches were packaged into individual boxes for everyone which made it extra special. Everyone said how delicious the food was, especially the cakes and scones.
Steve Wood
Jul 22, 2021
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Jemma Willsher
May 11, 2021
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Clare Everitt
Feb 24, 2021
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Maxine Oxlade
Jan 21, 2021
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The Hive delivered the most amazing Afternoon Tea to my parents in Sandon today. They needed cheering up after months of Covid shielding. They were absolutely delighted. Sandwiches, scones, cream cakes 🧁!! Highly recommend this service. The Hive were super efficient & brilliant value. Treat your friends and family!
Lynne Charles
Oct 04, 2020
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Nadine Foley
Sep 25, 2020
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Becs Page
Sep 09, 2020
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Stella Yip
Dec 05, 2019
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