Seafood chain expanding as third restaurant opens

Entrepreneur Turrloo Parrett has opened his third Hythe Bay seafood restaurant and bar.

The fresh fish restaurant in Beach Street, Deal, is the third of its kind owned by Mr Parrett, 82, joining one in Hythe and a second in Dover.

Born in Folkestone and educated at the town’s Harvey Grammar School, Mr Parrett is also the former proprietor of Eastwell Manor in Boughton Aluph near Ashford, which was taken over by Champneys several months ago.

He said: “I’ve been looking at Deal for some time.

“It is a great town with a lot of potential and it’s clearly on the up in every way, with trade, ambience and the seafront – there’s nothing to fault it.”

Including the purchase of the property, Mr Parrett has invested more than £1 million into the new business.

Its art deco interior has been designed by Paul Young from Ashford. The restaurant carries a blue theme with a feature wall of water behind the bar and infinity mirrors in the bathrooms.

Mr Parrett employs about 20 local staff, including chef Jamie Colvin, formerly of Wallett’s Court in St Margaret’s, who comes with 17 years of experience.

In time, Mr Parrett is looking to take on up to 40 full-time and part-time members of staff.

The restaurant will serve high quality locally sourced fish from the beaches in Hythe and Deal, with daily specials according to local catches and availability.

Mr Parrett said: “Everybody who comes to Deal comes to look at the pier and so there isn’t a better position for us.

“We feel we’ve been well received so far, and we’re very pleased about that.”