Hi Caterham-ites. I am trying to find any photos of the old Roundabout Cafe. My grandparents, Anselmo and Aida CORSINI, used to own it in the 1960's and 1970s. I wanted...
Caterham replied:
There is a picture of it on this page posted by Alan Edwards. You can find it here https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=3992037372282&set=o.163564683672984&type=1&theater
Caterham replied:
As it is today https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499692463393536&set=a.166499230046196.41131.163564683672984&type=1&theater
What's the best place to Eat in & around Caterham on a night out. I'm not on about pub grub but a decent meal. Personally, I think Caterham has no decent places to Eat,...
Caterham replied:
I like all caterham restaurants but none really stand out above the rest for me. Going further afield, Prima Donnas in West Wickham, Chapter One Bromley, Buenos Airies Purley or Reigate, La Barbe Reigate and The Bakery Tatsfield are all good
Julie P. replied:
ID Chinese
Will B. replied:
Caterham Chinese by Wapses Splodge is vey nice. Personally prefer it to ID. Anyone tried the Persian restaurant down the valley? Haven't heard a thing since its opened.
Ian F. replied:
Jade House is best takeaway in Caterham. Crispy duck / Singapore Noodles / Prawns in Garlic / Crispy Shredded Beef... Damn I'm hungry.
Naomi L. replied:
Agree with Rajduth in the Valley - much better value and food than Bollywood but I love The Fox - so much more than pub grub.
RP for Peter Kelly
Hi everyone can you help.I am looking into the history of the Rose and Young site.Have been told it was used in the 2nd world war as a government...
Melody W. replied:
I would suggest asking for Norman Skinner at the East Surrey museum, as he lived in Caterham throughout WW2. The team down there are indeed a font of local knowledge.
Anne G. replied:
Or, contact The Bourne Society, another font of local knowledge.
Andrew J. replied:
I believe the British restaurant was in part of what is now William Hills furniture shop. I am sure I have read an account of a bomb dropping opposite what was to become Rose and Young and was at the time another garage, possibly Layhams, I'll look into it and come back to you.
Doreen D. replied:
My Mum told me the British Restaurant was the Rose and Young building it was upstairs. Unfortunately she died in1999 so I am unable to ask her any more but if you look at the frontage it is Art Deco with a flag pole so it would make sense of it being there
Can anyone help please? do you know where the roundabout cafe in Caterham Valley was?
Alan E. replied:
I have a colour slide of The Roundabout Cafe taken in pre digital camera days in December 1991. I shall post it on this Caterham Facebook page in a momemt or two!!
Caterham replied:
Ian Wilson, Bob Wilson, Pauline Harrison, Alan has kindly loaded a picture onto this page. See my comment on there, I believe the building is still there, lying empty now and looking very different due the the cladding that was put over the building.
I've just been informed that Henry's House in the old Modellers Loft shop has opened. It's a cafe with a children's soft play area I believe. Anyone checked it out yet?
Sarah V. replied:
We are not Henry's House...... We are Henry's Play Cafe. The decorating hasn't been finished yet but I wanted to open.
RP for Sally Burchett
Hi haven't been to Caterham for years ! Can you give me any suggestions of a coffee shop/cafe which would be suitable to take a group of 8/9 year...
Jonnie G. replied:
I do recommend Eight Cafe in church walk. Good food/drinks and friendly service and enough space. Enjoy.
Does anyone know the kind of restaurant that is planned for the change of use from a shop (previously Tiny Tots) in Raglan Precinct in Chaldon Road? I couldn't find...
Thought I would post a recommendation on here for the Thai restaurant in Caterham (opposite the road to the Waitrose car park). Just got back from a meal there tonight....
I think the restaurant Casa Lola in Caterham has changed ownership a while ago. I haven't been since..does anyone know whether it's a any good now? Thanks!
RP for Biny Biwo
Does anyone know anything about the Eight cafe opening where wimpy used to be? What kind of cafe is it? Ie greasy spoon or more up market? And when is...