A Christchurch woman who bought a voucher for Bacchus Restaurant in Blenheim to give to her parents is disappointed the owners did not tell her the business had closed.
Amy Giddy, 22, and her sister bought a $60 dinner voucher for their parents, who live in Blenheim, as a Christmas gift and the family had also planned a 21st dinner at the restaurant on April 16.
However, earlier this month Miss Giddy found out the business was closed because her sister saw the business was for sale in The Marlborough Express.
She was "disappointed" the business owners Penny and Ross Heywood or staff members had not contacted her about the closure of the restaurant and said she had tried to get her money back by contacting the real estate agent.
"It's only $60, but it's the principle," she said.
"We want to try and get it back and there's probably a few people in the same situation."
The family had booked a 21st dinner for about 15 people at the restaurant, but have been forced to find another venue, she said.
A sign on the front door of the restaurant says it is closed because of "unforeseen circumstances".
Mrs Heywood said she was no longer a co-director of the business and directed calls to Mr Heywood, who would not comment, except to say he working on a relaunch.
Mr Heywood said he was not responsible for the vouchers and declined to comment on whether patrons would be able to use their vouchers after the relaunch.
He said people with vouchers wanting a refund should contact Mrs Heywood.
The restaurant and staff appeared on an episode of the New Zealand series The Kitchen Job, which aired on TV3 in November.
- The Marlborough Express SIMON WONG
Wouldnt it be good for his relaunch to get them to come for there meal when it reopens? But NO he pass the buck to his ex wife (edited)
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