Harvester makes major U-turn after threatening to scrap fan favourite

HARVESTER has U-turned on its decision to scrap the self-service salad bar after an outcry from Sun readers.

The chain was forced to back down after we revealed the all-you-can-eat spread was being ditched, sparking a customer backlash.

A source said: “Talks are under way between customer focus groups and the heads of the company and it is looking like the salad bar will go back to self-service.

“That is the direction it is going in.

“Customers were clearly upset after the news and that is something Harvester want to rectify.”

The salad bar has long been a favourite at the chain, which has 150 restaurants in the UK.

But diners were banned from loading up themselves with a member of staff serving food instead.

Pricier favourites such as bacon bits, olives and beetroot chunks were also being phased out as the cost-of-living crisis bites.

But diners demanded the return of the tongs, with thousands taking to social media to protest.

Many said they would no longer bother going as the salad-fest was the best part of their meal.

Mitchells & Butlers. which runs Harvester, was approached for comment.