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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

5 days

Rib of Beef & Porthilly Oyster A mix of Hot & Cold, Raw & Cooked over a two plate dish @WoodRestaurants

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Some people are mind numbingly ignorant. After what hospitality has been through jokers like this are still savaging freebies in the name of influence Get in the bin..... scrounging insensitive fools....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Just been asked for a free meal for four in exchange for a social media post because someone has 8.9k Instagram followers.... It’s for my 10 course Vegan Menu @WoodRestaurants below Sorry but as an industry that’s barely surviving why would anyone ask for this for a post?

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Simon Wood

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6 months

Unbelievable…. Free food for celebrations, that’s why we’re here after all…. 🤯🤷🏻‍♂️

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Hands up if you think the 10pm curfew is bollocks 🙋🏻‍♂️

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Just the four no-shows @WoodRestaurants tonight.... nothing a simple phone call wouldn’t fix I turned tables away tonight for you Inconsiderate idiots

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

7 years

Today I get to realise my dream ever since entering @MasterChefUK this has been my goal. Today @Wood_MCR opens it doors for the launch night

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Thank you to @Keir_Starmer @AngelaRayner & @AndyBurnhamGM for taking the time out to listen to us and take on board just how much impact the current restrictions and financial support packages impact hospitality. A genuine concern for our situation, our employees & our industry

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Two weeks notice to wear a mask. Three hours notice before you shaft hospitality again @BorisJohnson @MattHancock you are an utter shower of shithousery

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

6 months

@UK_Democrat Restaurants aren’t here to give things away for free Pop into McDonald’s and ask for a complementary cheeseburger and see what happens People need to stop trying to scrounge off small businesses

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

6 months

@MancPictures I don’t get it….. restaurants aren’t here to give people free things

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Hands up if you like eating indoors.... 🙋🏻‍♂️

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Big thanks to the five no shows this lunchtime..... Tossers

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

2 years

Please don’t ring my restaurant and abuse my staff because you haven’t the ability to read correctly They aren’t there to be abused and we will not tolerate it.

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

5 months

Use your local restaurants folks. We need you 🖤

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Looking forward to being Grampa Chef.... 💕

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

5 years

4 Years ago tonight I became @MasterChefUK Champion! A life changing privilege! Thank you @JohnTorode1 and @GreggAWallace 👨‍🍳

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

First fake review since the enforced temporary closure of the restaurant Absolute tool.....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

London London London London Did someone say London London London London London

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

5 months

Two amazing people that have been broken for doing nothing but their best 🖤🖤

Tony Rodd

@TonyRoddUK

5 months

From us. Thank you for your support. For your kind words. Thank you to our team, our guests, our friends, our suppliers. We're heartbroken. We're sorry to anyone we have let down.

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

7 years

Good to see @PhilJones4 in @Wood_MCR tonight I hope you guys enjoyed your evening!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

9 years

Thank you so much everyone for the support you've given me it's amazing and I am really grateful for it #masterchefUk @masterchefuk

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

2 years

Big thanks to the table of six who have cancelled last minute tonight and then deactivated their card to avoid charges Sound, Nice one….. 🖕🏼

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Hands up if you like eating indoors?

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Bloody hell I’ve just become a Grandad!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

2 years

Morning all

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Hands up if you love a steak? 🙌🏻

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Do I only have to pay 67% of my bills / outgoings if hospitality gets closed.... asking for a friend....?

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

9 years

Good morning..... Does anyone have any paracetamol 😄..... #MasterChefUK #winner2015

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

First check of the year! @WoodRestaurants

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

1 year

Why do people expect restaurants to just give food away? And I mean at any point, never mind in the current economic climate…. If you order something that is or isn’t on the menu (as is the case here) it’s chargeable, I don’t think that’s unreasonable 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 months

So sad to hear of the passing of Dave Myers, a lovely gent, my thoughts are with everyone close to him. @HairyBikers

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

For fucks sake

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

6 years

I could not be prouder to announce the award of @TheAA_Lifestyle @AAHospitality 2AA Rosettes to @WoodRestaurants today! Well done and thank you to a fantastic team!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Proud have @AndyBurnhamGM fighting our corner here in Manchester.... If only the government had the same backbone and sense of right

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

5 months

10% VAT FOR HOSPITALITY NOW The Government needs to Stop sitting on its hands and letting great businesses, fantastic operators & employers (never-mind lovely people & their teams) go under while they DO NOTHING Wake Up @RishiSunak @Keir_Starmer @Sacha_Lord @UKHospKate

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

I put these nice hand sanitisers on the tables to keep people safe and virus free.... Please can people stop stealing them from @WoodRestaurants

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

6 months

Air fryers are simply bloody awful. I’ve tried different ones with different things and every time it’s just rubbish. Cook properly, pans, oven, grill. Salt pepper butter and thyme.

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

I’ve a Full on day tomorrow I’ll be on @GMB with @piersmorgan at 8:15 before heading to @WoodRestaurants to be part of a discussion about T3 hospitality with @AndyBurnhamGM , @Keir_Starmer Leader of the Labour Party, @AngelaRayner Deputy Leader.... Early night tonight I think.

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Good luck to everyone opening in outdoor hospitality today! And if you’re lucky enough to be going somewhere please be respectful and be safe. The guys working to provide you with something we have all missed so much will need time to find their feet! Enjoy everyone!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

5 years

I’m a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride, I’m wanted..... Dead or alive..... Such a great @bonjovi song.... Really enjoying my new vinyl collection Just need a guitar now.... 🎸

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

5 years

Big thanks to the 8 tables of no shows @WoodRestaurants last night Really appreciate that... Wankers

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Thank you to @Keir_Starmer @AngelaRayner & @AndyBurnhamGM for taking the time out to listen to us and take on board just how much impact the current restrictions and financial support packages impact hospitality. A genuine concern for our situation, our employees & our industry

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

I’m releasing easy recipes every day to try and help people of all skill levels in the kitchen to work with what they have got or the food boxes that they are sent.... Tomorrow, cheats Carbonara It’s not for the traditionalist but it’s TASTY & ACCESSIBLE & that’s what counts

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

So @RishiSunak is now agreeing with what @AndyBurnhamGM and people in the north of England asked for 3 weeks ago..... An argument that was So avoidable and not required

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Celebratory Grandad pint @RoseofLancs

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

I’m releasing easy recipes every day to try and help people of all skill levels in the kitchen to work with what they have got or the food boxes that they are sent.... Bombay Potato Coconut Curry

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Show time....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

To stay in Tier two was a relief however We need the Manchester public’s support now, bookings have been badly hit with all the uncertainty.... Please get out there and safely support venues in the city and beyond....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

2 years

I wanted to go out walking today and clear my head! Here’s the shot of the day!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

WOOD on the ROAD After dinner @WoodRestaurants from tomorrow we will offer take away cheese and wine We all know 10pm is the perfect time for a bit of cheese and glass of wine while safely at home..... #innovatorssurvive

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

What a Fantastic result for Manchester and @AndyBurnhamGM 👏🏻👏🏻

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Three courses for £25, delivered to your door. (Deliveries Thu-Sat) Locations TBC but will likely cover all of GM There’s a little work to do for you in the kitchen but not a lot, so you still get to be a chef for an hour Supplements apply for Fillet and Tomahawk Steaks

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

9 years

I want to say a Huge big thank you to @JohnTorode1 and @GreggAWallace for helping me achieve my dream last night! Thank you both so much!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

I’m releasing easy recipes every day to try and help people of all skill levels in the kitchen to work with what they have got or the food boxes they are sent.... is this you? What would be useful to see

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Sat here looking at bookings @WoodRestaurants trying to figure out what the f**k to do with zero support and minimal advice @Conservatives you are a disgrace

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Ahhhh look at her.....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

2 years

Breakfast of Champions! Steak, Eggs and Chimichurri What a way to start the day!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Huge thanks go to @AndyBurnhamGM @LucyMPowell @Sacha_Lord and many more, we carry on in Tier Two The team @WoodRestaurants and I appreciate all your efforts! Let’s keep going....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

9 years

Fantastic news on my future as I can announce that I have now been appointed as the Executive Chef @OfficialOAFC

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

How long before we can all stand up for ourselves in hospitality and show this shower what we are made of.....?

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Happy Birthday to @WoodRestaurants 3 today 🎂

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Cant. Stop. Eating. Roasties.

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

2 years

Taking Some time to clear the head

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

👇🏼

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4 years

'If we are the problem, evidence it factually, not to suit the agenda.' Restaurateur @SimonJWoodUK says the hospitality sector wants to help the government, but it needs the right support if they're being forced to close. He adds that Andy Burnham is 'doing what is right.'

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

It’s good to talk 📞 Samaritans 116 123 📞 Mind 0300 123 3393 📞 Calm 0800 58 58 58 📞 Women’s Aid 0808 2000 247 📞 Age UK 0800 678 1602 📞 Childline 0800 1111 📞 YoungMinds 0800 018 2138

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

7 years

Competition time! Win dinner for two from our Pre-Theatre menu with a welcome fizz next Tues evening at 6pm Like Share and RT to enter!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

I know where my X will be going on the 6th May. @TeamBurnhamGM Andy is our Voice for Greater Manchester #AndyforMayor #OurVoice #GreaterManchester @MayorofGM @AndyBurnhamGM

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Look at me, I’m ‘Influencing’ 😅

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

I’m releasing easy recipes every day to try and help people of all skill levels in the kitchen to work with what they have got or the food boxes that they are sent.... Here’s something that works any time of day. Baked Eggs & Beans Serves Four #FEEDINGFAMILIESFOR30

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Today’s staff breakfast @WoodRestaurants

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

9 years

Here is where it all starts, so many thankyous for so many people #grateful http://t.co/3opesq2AvK

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

How the fuck would he know

Manchester News MEN

@MENnewsdesk

4 years

Mr Johnson said “common sense” is our single greatest weapon against the virus.

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

6 years

It’s a Proud day today Here’s this years Michelin Guide.... If you look closely on page Page 390 you’ll find a little recommendation on @WoodRestaurants On to the next step now... 👨‍🍳🔥👨‍🍳

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

👇🏼

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Table 10 have just stolen a coffee cup from @WoodRestaurants they think I haven’t noticed 🤔

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

7 years

Two years ago today I lifted the trophy! @MasterChefUK Time flies when you're having fun!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

I just want to say a huge thank you to all my customers @WoodRestaurants who we have spoken to today if we have had to tweak your booking slightly.... you've all been lovely to my team Thank you ❤️

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 months

Big thanks to @Jeremy_Hunt the Hospitality sector for absolutely nothing in the #Budget Many ruined & broken Livelihoods & even lives now lie at yours & @RishiSunak door How do you live with yourselves? How do you think you’re doing a good job. Or don’t you care either way

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Potato and Onion Tortilla Serves four to six Recipe coming tomorrow....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

🚨 COMPETITION TIME 🚨 @MasterChefUK is back tonight & I’m back Judging So...In celebration I’m giving 1 lucky customer (and a guest the chance to #WIN dinner on me (5 course) tasting menu. 1️⃣ FOLLOW me & @woodrestaurants 2️⃣ TAG your guest in the comments. (t&c’s apply)

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Five years ago today I made my @masterchefuk debut! #champion #masterchef

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

@BritishBakeOff Louis was a great guy, I had the pleasure of working with him many times. Such a loss. My thoughts are with all his family

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Today’s the day, first service in 7 months! See you @WoodRestaurants tonight! And every other night!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

3 Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken Ingredients 1kg Diced chicken thighs or as much as you have available 220ml light soy sauce 100g brown sugar

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

2 years

Christmas decorations are up at last #diehard

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Imagine the thought process in the moronic mind that decides to host a press conference to lock the country down (with the exception of the sector causing the most cases) on the day that you rip financial support away from people and replace with something hopelessly inadequate

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Genuinely gutted about this, but, it’s important I look where I’m going and not where I’ve been. This gives be the chance to elevate WOOD Manchester to the level I want it to be at, to push forward and raise its game massively.... I’ll see you there..... @WoodRestaurants

Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Announcement in regards to the future of @WoodChesterHI at @chester_indigo .

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Who’s excited for @MasterChefUK Monday! 9pm tonight, @BBCOne with the awesome @JohnTorode1 & @GreggAWallace ❤️

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Well done @thomasfrake

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Job done! Well the first bit!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

5 years

That was for Dad 👊🏻 @griefencounter

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

When your Yorkie is on point....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

8 years

A year ago today I lifted the @MasterChefUK trophy & 7 million people watched! Life changing is an understatement!

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Whats your excuse @BorisJohnson

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Oxford Circus last night at 10.10pm. I had dinner with 2 friends in a socially distanced restaurant- everyone was obeying the rules. Without 10pm curfew we would have ordered desert & more drinks. You can see why many in hospitality say the curfew isn’t fair and isn’t working

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Wintery walk to clear the mind today Very lucky to have this on my doorstep....

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

2 years

Full house @woodrestaurants tonight, very grateful for your amazing support ❤️

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

Morning Guys I Hope you enjoyed @MasterChefUK last night! Thank you to everyone who's bought vouchers for @WoodRestaurants The small team we have are working as fast as they can you process them and get them out! Thank you for all your continued support Stay Safe, Simon ❤️

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

3 years

Leftover Cottage Pie Toastie..... It’s bloomin’ marvellous

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Simon Wood

@SimonJWoodUK

4 years

I keep my staff safe all day @WoodRestaurants wearing PPE, Sanitiser, Hand Washes, we adhere to social distance we play by the rules.... Only for their shifts to all end at 10pm and then they have to battle their way home through crowds of people. It’s not right @UKHospKate

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