Our Neighbourhood
Flat Cap
Empowering Our Local Community
Making a Positive Impact Together
Community Involvement: This lies at the heart of everything we do at Flat Cap Hotels (The Bridge, Prestbury, The Vicarage, Cranage & The Courthouse Knutsford). We strongly believe in the power of collaboration, and we actively engage with our local community to create a vibrant and thriving environment. Through various initiatives, we aim to support, uplift, and give back to the community that has welcomed us with open arms.
Supporting Local Talent: We take pride in employing local talent, recognising the wealth of skill and expertise within our community. By providing employment opportunities, we contribute to the growth and development of individuals, empowering them to build fulfilling careers within the hospitality industry.
Locally Sourced Ingredients: We believe in supporting local businesses and farmers by sourcing the finest locally sourced ingredients for our culinary creations. By doing so, we not only showcase the rich flavours and specialties of our region but also contribute to the sustainability and growth of local suppliers.
Community Events: We love bringing people together and creating memorable experiences for both residents and visitors. From family-oriented events featuring face painting, scavenger hunts, and games to ticketed events showcasing local talents such as theatre groups and pottery painting, we strive to create opportunities for connection, joy, and celebration.
Charitable Initiatives: Giving back is a fundamental principle at Flat Cap Hotels. We are passionate about supporting charities and organisations that make a difference in our community. Whether it’s through donations, sponsorships, or volunteering, we actively seek opportunities to contribute and positively impact the lives of those in need.
Business-to-Business Support: We understand the importance of a strong and connected business community. That’s why we actively participate in business-to-business support groups such as Knutsford One, Holmes Chapel One, and Prestbury One. Through these platforms, we engage in discussions, share knowledge, and collaborate on initiatives that drive traffic to local businesses, enhance community enjoyment, safety, and accessibility, and make a positive impact on our local economy.
At Flat Cap Hotels, we firmly believe that together, we can achieve greatness. By supporting local talent, engaging with the community, and giving back, we aim to foster a sense of unity and create lasting positive change. Join us in making a difference and let’s build a stronger, more vibrant community together.
The community
Suppliers & Community
As all of our properties are located in the heart of Cheshire, we are lucky to be supplied from some of the very best local suppliers from James, the lovely man at the Tea from the Manor, to the incredible team at Cheshire Gin Distillery to the amazing butchers at Altham’s providing the best quality meats for our ‘grill’ selection. We like to champion all things local which gives farmers the fairest prices for their produce, suppliers source the very best ingredients and we can see the journey very literally from farm to plate.
Integrating our hotel operations into the life of our local communities and society of our Cheshire is highly rewarding for Flat Cap and its employees. We believe that the local economic and social impact of our hotels can be managed positively and responsibly. At Flat Cap we believe our responsibility extends beyond our employees and guests but into the communities in which we operate within.
All our poultry produce is "Red Tractor Assured"
All our fish is supplied via "MSC" approved suppliers
We buy British where possible, taking into account food seasonality and quality of produce
We check suppliers are acting ethically in sourcing and production
There are no endangered fish species used on our menus
