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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.
Reviews (16)
Barry Mcintyre
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 ).
Gillian Lee
Gillian Lee
Dec 16, 2021
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I love this restaurant! The staff are lovely. The food is always prepared fresh and presented in an appetising way.
Jane Parkington
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
Tony King
Tony King
Nov 19, 2021
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We had hot drinks and cake excellent!Staff were so polite and attentive very enjoyable time.
Sarah Wareham
Sarah Wareham
Oct 03, 2021
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We had booked an afternoon tea and a family 'girlie' catchup.....afternoon teas were fabulous, staff friendly and welcoming, venue set in a lovely location.....would definitely recommend and will definitely be going back....thank you "the Hive"....
Allsort C. H.
Allsort C. H.
Sep 09, 2021
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Good menu, service ok not brilliant, food good but if there busy expect it to arrive warm not hot, seems they can't handle a full house, but would go again just to see if it's improved.
Graham Robson
Graham Robson
Sep 06, 2021
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We visited The Hive for the first time had a great breakfast. Very good ingredients and served piping hot. A little suggestion for The Hive maybe you could offer a smaller breakfast on your menu!!
Andrew Wallace
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
Steve Wood
Jul 22, 2021
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The food was excellent, also the staff were friendly & helpful, there was a very good choice of food and drinks on the menu, the hive was situated in lovely grounds, I would highly recommend a visit.
Jemma Willsher
Jemma Willsher
May 11, 2021
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Despite our order not being processed when we went to collect, They were able to put together an amazing afternoon tea for 3 adults and a child and deliver to our home address, it was here within the hour and tasted delicious, would highly recommend and will be ordering again.
Clare Everitt
Clare Everitt
Feb 24, 2021
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Had The Hive provide and deliver a surprise Birthday afternoon tea for my Mum today. Great value and delivered free on time - thank you so much helping to make the day special for us. Highly recommended.
Maxine Oxlade
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
Lynne Charles
Oct 04, 2020
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Fabulous service & delicious afternoon tea made our Mum feel very special on her 90th Birthday. Thank You.
Nadine Foley
Nadine Foley
Sep 25, 2020
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Not been before but would definitely go back reasonably priced and good food
Becs Page
Becs Page
Sep 09, 2020
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Had a lovely social distanced outdoors breakfast. My mum and I can’t go inside anywhere due to existing illness and this was god send. Lovely food and people. Very helpful indeed. Definitely recommend x
Stella Yip
Stella Yip
Dec 05, 2019
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What a hidden gem! Wide selection on the menu and lovely atmosphere. Staff are polite and friendly too. Can’t wait to sit outside in the summer overlooking the beautiful gardens!