The Tiffin Cup is awarded annually to the best South Asian restaurant in the country, with each Member of Parliament entitled to make a nomination. This year, Graham asked local residents for their help in making the nomination for his Weaver Vale constituency.
Dawn Georgeson, of Hartford, said: “The food is amazing but the service is what takes us back every time. Nothing is to much effort to the staff. The manager makes you feel welcome the moment you walk through the door until the moment you leave”.
Another local resident, Trevor Meech, said: “Shiraz the owner and his staff are always very friendly and helpful and Shiraz often sponsors a barrel of beer at the Northwich Beer Festival which is organised by the local Rotary Clubs.”
The Indian will now go through to the next round when they will be visited by a mystery diner. The competition concludes with the national finalists attending a Grand Final ‘cook-off’ at Bellamy's Restaurant in the Houses of Parliament. This high profile event attracts a large number of visitors and not only celebrates the diversity of South Asian food in the UK, but also raises money for the Tiffin Cup’s chosen charity. This year’s charity is 'World Vision' which works globally to speak out for children affected by injustice and poverty.
Graham said: “I’m delighted to nominate a successful local business to go forward to the next round of the Tiffin Cup, and I wish The Indian every success for the next stage.