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Advice wanted ref restarant wins..

Hi Guys

I won a meal at Aldo Zillis restaurant in Feb, its a voucher for a meal to the value of £100. Its expires next month and i want to take OH for his bday.

Question is, when i phone to book should i mention being a competition winner or not, i dont want to get inferior service because im not a paying customer??

Any advice gratefully received :beer:
2008 WINS £5150.00
2009 WINS £900+ so far
THIS WILL BE MINE IN 2009: ITV Cash Win, Gas Barbeque, Spa Break:beer:

Comments

  • Splodz
    Splodz Posts: 7,073 Forumite
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    When I won a night at The Berkeley Hotel I mentioned it was a competition win when I booked it and the staff were really nice and excited for me! When I got there they had made a note of it and they were full of congratulations... might work for you too?
    Life is all about the journey.
  • cathyj
    cathyj Posts: 16,473 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    Congratulations on the win, I would mention it after you are seated, just to be on the safe side that there is not a problem with the voucher, most waiters/ waitresses arenice regardless as they want a tip.
    2009 WINS £4404.06 2010 Wins £8812.56 2011 £11444.75
    Year challenge 2011 - 485/365
  • ginjim
    ginjim Posts: 10,078 Forumite
    i would definately mention it

    it is courteous to do so
  • bhafc810
    bhafc810 Posts: 11,285 Forumite
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    definately mention it - you never know you may get some champers too!
    Back comping Nov 2021

    Wins
    3 pens
    £10 Odeon Cinema Voucher
  • NOSONDDU
    NOSONDDU Posts: 13,714 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    :j well done on winning and yes, I would tell them I've won and how you are so excited, etc
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • redbull08
    redbull08 Posts: 3,211 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic
    Yes mention it, I do
    they are usually very nice & some may offer free wine
    anyhoo.................... ENJOY
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