Pictured above: Asiana's management team celebrate the
opening of the Royal Oak (l-r) Sandy Lathia, Mandy Sandhu, Sam
Sangha, Saminda Sandhu, Jas Sangha
Key city business people and residents from across
Nottinghamshire descended on Beeston for the official opening of
The Royal Oak bar and Indian restaurant, which has been transformed
by local Asian food and drink supplier Asiana Ltd.
Hosted by managing director Sam Sangha and the rest of the team
at Asiana, the invite-only event saw over 200 guests enjoy a true
taste of India, with authentic Indian food prepared by head chef
Vikram Singh Negi, formerly of the five-star Taj Hotel in Mumbai,
and his brigade.
The restaurant on Villa Street is a first for the firm, who has
already positioned itself as a successful distributor and retailer
of Asian food and drink products to restaurant outlets across the
UK.
Guests were also treated to a complimentary Indian buffet, vodka
ice luge, beer bath and a selection of specially made cocktails and
canapés, including a performance by a local jazz band and
Royal Oak goody bags, featuring an exclusive membership card.
Companies that were in attendance included names, such as Robert
Ellis, Tenon, Nottingham University and Broxtowe Borough Council.
The launch was hailed a roaring success after future bookings came
flooding in on the night.
Sam Sangha commented: "We are delighted with the success of the
opening night, and have received outstanding feedback on the
quality of the food and what we have done with the interior from
those who attended.
"Big plans are set for the future of The Royal Oak, including a
complete renovation and extension of the original building, where
we intend to expand our food and drink offering with an exciting
new Vietnamese dining concept, coffee house and a large
function/meeting space.
Serving traditional Indian favourites, such as Murgh Makhni and
Lamb Madras to eat in or take away all week, the venue will also be
offering a selection of sandwiches and salads for lunch.