Rehan feels very optimistic for the summer and the year ahead, and expects to run his restaurant at maximum capacity for much of the extended summer season:
“With foreign travel still looking unlikely, and with TripAdvisor recently announcing Torquay as the top trending staycation destination, the Bay is going to be quite busy! It is down to the local businesses to ensure all the relevant measures are in place, to maximise the opportunities that come their way, and to welcome visitors safely. In fact, now may be a great chance to make Torbay a year-round visitor destination”.
When asked if he had any advice for other local businesses who were feeling nervous about re-opening,
Rehan replied: “We will be living in this new world for a while, so don’t wait for anything to change – get ready, prepare, and open up your doors! Don’t be afraid to tell customers what to do in terms of following the rules and emphasising why they are in place. Customers will appreciate knowing exactly what they are expected to do – whether it be the systems in place when dining in, or for collecting a takeaway.
You can book a table at Bombay Express through their website at
bombayexpresstorquay.com/book or by calling the restaurant on
01803 380060
Bombay Express is open from 5:30pm to 10pm, Tuesdays to Sundays.