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FoBC Future Events
Thursday, 12th May 9.30pm -
Networking Dinner in East Sussex at Eastern Promise
The FoBC is pleased to announce a networking event in Herstmonceux in Hailsham, East
Sussex, when a complimentary dinner will be hosted by Amin Nurul of the Eastern Promise at
London House in Gardner Street.
The dinner is to take place on 12th May 2011 at 9.30pm when restaurateurs and related
business owners of East Sussex are invited to spend an enjoyable and informative evening in
the company of like-minded individuals and invited guest speakers. Don't miss this opportunity
to network, share information and discuss important topics related to the restaurant sector
and your business.
Venue Information: Eastern Promise, London House, Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, Hailsham,
East Sussex BN27 4LB.
For further information and to reserve a place please ring: 07939936786 or email
info@fobc2008.com or zoe@fobc2008.com
www.easternpromiserestaurant.co.uk
Sunday, 22nd May 9.30pm -
Networking Dinner in Edinburgh at Ignite Bengali and Indian Dining Restaurant
If you are a restaurateur or business owner within the curry industry, we would like to invite
you to join us for a complimentary dinner on Sunday, 22nd May at 9.30pm, to discuss a wide
range of issues ranging from government policy on VAT to the provision of more training in the
curry sector.
The dinner is to be held at 9.30pm at Ignite Bengali and Indian Dining restaurant in the city
centre area of Haymarket and is kindly hosted by restaurant owner and businessman, Mr Yahya
Khan.
As restaurateurs are very well aware, at the moment there are a number of vitally important
issues affecting the profitability and viability of the curry industry. This event offers a unique
opportunity for you to make your voice heard and make a difference to the success of your
industry. We hope you can come and join us!
For further information and to book a place, please ring: 07850947119 or 07768297116.
Venue information: Ignite Restaurant, Bengali and Indian Dining, 272-274 Morrison Street,
Haymarket, Edinburgh EH3 9DT.
Ignite is located at the end of Morrison Street near Haymarket
train station. www.igniterestaurant.co.uk
Monday, 23rd May 12.30pm -
Networking Dinner with the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce at the
Nawaabs Tandoori
A networking lunch in Scotland will take place on Monday, 24th May at 12.30pm at the Nawaabs
Tandoori in Aberdeen. The evening will be hosted by restaurant owner Gulam Kibria Owes and
will also be attended by the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.
A complimentary lunch will be followed by speeches and a discussion on the present situation
of the South Asian catering sector in the UK, including staffing issues and how to encourage
the younger generation to connect with and work in the restaurant industry. We are also
pleased to welcome Seona Shand, Head of Membership for the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber
of Commerce who will be speaking about B2B networking and the work of the Chamber.
Venue information: The Nawaabs Tandoori, 33, Summer Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SB. (Tel:
01224 621800).
For further information and to reserve a place please ring: 07939 936 786 or
0782 684 8650 or
contact info@fobc2008.com or zoe@fobc2008.com
Sunday, 26th June - 7pm for 7.30pm
Networking Dinner in Marlow, Essex at Tiger Garden
Join us for a complimentary, award-winning cuisine and networking at Abdul Rob's Tiger Garden.
Invited guests include local dignitaries with a chance for participation and discussion.
Venue information: 41 West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2LS www.tigergarden.co.uk
For further information and to reserve a place please ring: 07939 936 786 or 0782 684 8650 or
contact info@fobc2008.com or zoe@fobc2008.com
FoBC & Parliamentary Outreach Free Training Sessions
Throughout May and June, the FoBC is running a series of in-depth training sessions in
partnership with Parliamentary Outreach, in major cities across the UK to help SMEs in the
South Asian catering sector and individuals become more connected with the parliamentary
process.
Tuesday, 24th May 12.30-4pm
Edinburgh -
FoBC & Parliamentary Outreach Free Training Session -
How to Get Involved with the Parliamentary Process
Thistle Lounge, Meadowbank Stadium (registration and networking buffet lunch from 12.30pm)
Join us in Edinburgh for an exciting free training session on 'How to contact your MP' and get
involved with government at local and national level, plus how to encourage young people to pursue
a career in the restaurant industry, B2B networking and issues affecting the curry industry with
presentations and speeches by parliamentary experts. The event includes a light buffet lunch.
Response for this event will be high and delegates are limited to 50. If you would like to attend
to learn how to become more involved with government and make a difference, please reserve
your place as soon as possible by ringing 07939 936 786 or by emailing info@fobc2008.com or zoe@fobc2008.com
Venue Information: Thistle Lounge, Meadowbank Stadium, 139 London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
Tel: 0131 661 5351 (www.edinburghleisure.co.uk)
Monday, 6th June 2011 1.30-4pm
London -
FoBC and Parliamentary Outreach Free Training Session
How to Get Involved with the Parliamentary Process
Toynbee Hall (registration and networking buffet lunch from 1.30pm)
The training day is part of a series of sessions organised by the FoBC and Parliamentary
Outreach for SMEs in the South Asian catering sector.
Any caterer or businessperson in the South Asian restaurant sector is invited to attend. The
theme of the workshop is 'How to Contact Your MP' and focuses on the best ways for small
business owners and restaurateurs to understand the legislative process and get their voice
heard at parliamentary level.
The event will feature presentations and speeches by leading MPs - MP for Wallington and
Carshalton, Tom Brake and experts on parliamentary procedure and there will be plenty
of opportunity for discussion about what the government could be doing to support small
businesses associated with the catering sector.
The second part of the session focuses on the young generation and includes a discussion on
how to encourage new people to enter the South Asian restaurant trade.
Response for this event will be high and delegates are limited to 100. If you would like
to attend to learn how to become engaged with the parliamentary process and make a
difference, please reserve your place as soon as possible by ringing: Rokib Ali, FoBC Organising
Secretary on 07850947119 or by emailing info@fobc2008.com or zoe@fobc2008.com
Venue Information: Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS
(close to Aldgate East
Station in London's East End www.toynbeehall.org.uk)
Monday, 20th June 2011 1.30-4pm
Birmingham
FoBC and Parliamentary Outreach Free Training Session
How to Get Involved with the Parliamentary Process
BVSC (registration and networking buffet lunch from 1.30pm)
The free training sessions will focus on the best ways for small business owners and
restaurateurs to understand the legislative and Parliamentary process and get their voice
heard from something as simple as 'How to contact your MP' to how to become involved with
the processes of Parliament at a national level.
The second part of the session focuses on the young generation and how to encourage people
of ages 16-25 to enter the South Asian restaurant trade. All young people are welcome and we
would like to hear from any who want to participate or contribute. If you would like to attend
to learn how to become more involved with government and make a difference, please reserve
your place as soon as possible by ringing 07939 936 786 or by emailing info@fobc2008.com or zoe@fobc2008.com
Venue information: BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR (www.bvsc.org ) Tel: 0121 6434343
Cardiff
FoBC and Parliamentary Outreach Free Training Session
How to Get Involved with the Parliamentary Process
Date to be announced shortly
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Thursday, 7th July from 6.30pm
House of Commons Networking Dinner & Launch of Asian Curry Awards
The FoBC is holding a networking dinner at the House of Commons on 7th July, 2011 to discuss
issues facing the Asian restaurant sector and to launch the brand new Asian Curry Awards, organised
by the FoBC.
Hosted by Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, the guest list includes prominent
restaurateurs, business owners, politicians, VIPs and distinguished figures from Asian embassies and
consulates.
The Asian Curry Awards are designed to celebrate the achievement of the South Asian
restaurants across the UK. They will recognise restaurants serving exceptional quality curry cuisine,
demonstrating the innovation, commitment and success that have turned Britain into the diverse,
multicultural gastronomic centre of today.
The Federation is currently working with major restaurant to unite curry cuisines of all countries and
awards will be presented at the 2nd FoBC Gala Dinner and 1st Asian Curry Awards Ceremony on
Sunday, 16th October.
Restaurants specialising in curry cuisine will be nominated by the general public across the whole of
the UK and shortlisted for first, second and third prize in ten separate regions with awards going to
restaurants exhibiting exceptional quality, outstanding achievement, innovation and success. There
will also be a first, second and third award for the Young Restaurateur of the Year 2011 in the South
Asian restaurant sector.
Further information about these groundbreaking awards, nomination forms and details on how
to enter the Asian Curry Awards, email info@fobc2008.com or zoe@fobc2008.com
or visit www.asiancurryawards.com
Sunday, 16th October 2011 from 5pm
2nd FoBC Gala Dinner and 1st Asian Curry Awards Ceremony 2011
Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, W2 2TY (Near Hyde Park)
Our landmark event attracts guests of the highest calibre with spectacular entertainment, high
profile speakers and epicurean dining in the luxurious setting of the Lancaster London Hotel. Last
year our guest list included no less than three cabinet ministers. This year, our Gala Dinner promises
to be even bigger and better leading up to the announcement of winners of the first ever Asian Curry
Awards.
Join us under the spotlight of national and international TV to help launch this historical event which
unites South Asian caterers, business and government. We anticipate a keen demand for tables
which will be filled by hundreds of restaurateurs and business owners from across the UK, so there'll
be plenty of opportunity to meet peers, network and share information or just sit back and enjoy.
Tickets - £110 per person. Table of 10 - £1000
If you would like to reserve tickets for this or any of these events, please ring 07939 936
786 or
contact info@fobc2008.com or zoe@fobc2008.com
For further information visit www.fobc2008.com or www.asiancurryawards.com
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