DJ H cuts the ribbon at the first Spice 2 Go store launch

Bhangra and Bollywood music were brought to life when Spice 2 Go launched its first store in Swansea on Wednesday 20th of February. As the UK’s first Indian fast food chain, Spice 2 Go spares no detail when it comes to creating those delicious curries – or the launch day entertainment for that matter!

Celebrating all that is Indian, Spice 2 Go lit up the streets of Swansea with foot-tapping bhangra music, authentic Indian drum playing and the moves to match with Bollywood dancers brought in exclusively from London for the event. The colourful costumes of the entertainers coupled with the vibrant decor of the Spice 2 Go store itself was an attractive sight that brought in passers-by who were curious to find out more about the brand. The Spice 2 Go staff were stationed outside the store, busy handing free tasters and discount vouchers to Swansea residents who walked past the store.

Swansea University student Yushi was one of the many who sampled the Spice 2 Go range of curries. He said: “The food is really good. I’m glad I was walking this way! I’m a really big curry fan as well and the branding of the store stood out. It caught my eye, that’s for sure.”

Another satisfied customer was Cal who is a negotiator for an estate agency: “I order Indian a lot, and nothing ever tastes the same. With Spice 2 Go, I think the food is brilliant. Better than I expected to be honest.”

And the entertainment for the launch event was no less attractive. With an Indian musical and dance show bringing Swansea’s Dillwyn Street to life, the Spice 2 Go launch day festivities brought in customers from across the city who were keen to be part of the curry revolution. Guests also had the opportunity to have their photo taken in an exclusive Spice 2 Go photo booth – complete with quirky costumes and accessories to create memorable photos!

The store was inaugurated by popular Brit-Asian music producer/dj DJ H who was the star of the event. Known for such hits like ‘Aaja Aaja’, ‘Mar Javan’, ‘Jawani’ and ‘Char Panj’, the presence of DJ H was another feather to Spice 2 Go’s already expanding cap. Having tasted the curries himself, the DJ was full of praises: “This is an Indian takeaway with a difference! With this launch, Spice 2 Go has managed to bring the essence of Indian culture to the forefront – not just with the Bollywood dancing and the dhol (Indian drums) playing but also with the colours and the excitement that it has created is a true reflection of our culture and festivities. Even the Spice 2 Go logo with its reds, oranges and greens is what Indian food and culture is all about. It’s very colourful.”

Interested bystanders were caught up in the Spice 2 Go launch day extravaganza as many took to the dance floors themselves in tune with the bhangra music. It was a different day in the life of Swansea as never before had an Indian takeaway created such media hype before it even opened its doors!

Before long, the orders were pouring in as the fully-trained Spice 2 Go staff worked in unison to serve orders and deliveries in record time and truly living up to its reputation as an Indian fast food chain. While the entertainment ended by 5pm, Swansea’s appetite for Spice 2 Go was only getting started as the orders continued into the night until the store closed business for the first day at 11pm.

Despite the fact that the launch day activities are over, the Spice 2 Go journey has only just begun. As the UK’s first Indian fast food chain, Spice 2 Go is on a mission to redefine the Indian takeaway experience with sleek stores, trained staff, vibrant branding, exciting uniforms and exclusive Spice 2 Go delivery vehicles to make sure that orders reach customers in a quick and efficient manner. The company is also the first to have introduced a dedicated Online Ordering System that allows customers to track their previous orders and take advantage of special online deals. Similarly, Spice 2 Go can also access customers’ previous order histories linked to their phones when they call the store to place their orders, thus allowing for a more customised service.

Having done away with plastic carrier bags and introduced paper carrier boxes for their curries, the Spice 2 Go curry revolution has only just begun. With another store in Swansea’s Neath Road to open soon and a third planned for Cardiff in the next few months, expect to find a Spice 2 Go near you very soon!

Spice 2 Go is located at 11 Dillwyn Street, Swansea SA1 4AQ and is open from 11am – 11pm.

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 7.2/10 (11 votes cast)

Talking Bunty releases on iTunes to rave reviews

The world’s first Indian talking phone app, Talking Bunty, has launched amid much frenzy as fans rush to download the app and try out its features for themselves. Talking Bunty is a revolutionary product in that it is the industry’s biggest Asian app and provides users with a quirky and fun service that promises to be entertaining for all.

Available on the iOS App store, Talking Bunty is an interactive app that allows users to generate speech in an Indian accent along with the ability to make Bunty, the character of the app, perform a variety of comical stunts. This new mobile application has been praised by users from the Asian community across the world for being the first app that is directly complimentary to their culture and roots.

Talking Bunty has been produced in partnership with The Sound Pipe Media and Midnight Apps and is available on the iOS platform to iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 users. The makers of this app have targeted markets in the UK, USA, Canada and India although they strongly believe that the app will find popularity amongst markets across the world.

Talking Bunty will soon be available to download from Android app stores.

The developers behind Talking Bunty have a string of successful apps to their name including Tumbi Nut and Dhol Nut both of which featured prominently in the paid-for music app charts in the UK and in India.

It is only a matter of time before Talking Bunty finds its place in the top ten paid-for music applications charts but in the meantime you can download and enjoy all that Talking Bunty has to offer from the iTunes store.

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 10.0/10 (5 votes cast)

New wedding car comparison website caters to Asian weddings

Asian weddings are gearing up for a year of celebration and festivities as the season of weddings kick off in 2013. Colourful sarees and lehengas, impressive wedding venues ranging from mandaps to gurdwaras, catching up with distant relatives and friends in an event that sprawls a few days – an Asian wedding is more than just tying the knot. Famous across the world for its attention to glamour, delicious food and opulence, Asian weddings require minute planning to achieve the successful day.

A big part of Asian weddings is the entrance in a grand wedding car adorned with fragrant flowers and colourful ribbons. Finding the wedding car may be a stressful process with the many choices for models, colours and deals available on the market today. However, there is  hope in sight with the launch of a website dedicated to finding the best deals on wedding cars!

Compareweddingcars.co.uk does exactly what it says on the tin; offering couples across the country access to a comprehensive wedding comparison service that allows them to fine-tune their wedding car choices and find the best fit for their big day.

With Compareweddingcars.co.uk, couples can choose from chauffeur-driven and self-drive wedding car hire to fit their budget and their wedding theme. The website has a specialised Asian wedding car hire service that factors in the details exclusive to Indian, Pakistani and other Asian weddings to find wedding cars that will complement and enhance the big day.

A recent customer of Compareweddingcars.co.uk said: “This service has been absolutely fabulous! We didn’t spend ages trying to find a wedding car thanks to Compare Wedding Cars. It’s a simple online process – we just typed in our preferences and had a list of suitable wedding cars to choose from displayed in front of us. The team are very friendly and aware of the nuances of Asian weddings which made the journey and the whole day more comfortable and enjoyable for both us and our guests.”

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 8.0/10 (2 votes cast)

Offlicence release ‘Style’ ft Panjabi MC and Trilla

A brand new single is doing the rounds of the bhangra music industry in the UK and it’s none other than the Offlicence release ‘Style’ ft Panjabi MC and Trilla! The British urban trio, comprising Punjabi singer Sunny J and rappers Lexeye and Projay, have captured the British Asian and British urban music scene with ‘Style’ which has witnessed phenomenal success among fans and critics alike.

Coming together on this single are some of music’s hottest names. From MOBO and MTV award winning DJ and producer Panjabi MC to grime star Trilla Jermaine Trilloski of 0121, Etap and G Star fame, ‘Style’ has captured the attention of music lovers for its catchy lyrics, punchy chorus and sleek music video. Adding to its credentials, international music artist Jazzy B has also co-signed ‘Style’.

The music video for ‘Style’ has been directed by Carly Cussen who has previously directed videos for international music stars like Tinie Tempah, Ed Sheeran and Sunday Girl. The video reflects the robust personality of the track and boasts martial arts tricks from the Shaolin Temple Academy alongside magicians, freestyle dancers and a range of high-end luxury cars.

Sunny J from Offlicence says: “The song is about expressing yourself through what you do best. Whether that’s sports, partying or how you dress, it’s whatever you enjoy or do. Style is limitless and has no boundaries.”

The trio rose to fame in 2010 with their chartbuster ‘Maar Glassi’ supported by the globally recognised Christian Audigier Wines. Following this, Offlicence released their 2011 single ‘Ghaint Patola’. ‘Ghaint Patola’ captured top spot on the World Music iTunes store (UK) chart and featured on second spot on the ‘Official Asian Download Chart’.

Buy ‘Style’ today from iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and all other major online music stores.

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 10.0/10 (5 votes cast)

First Indian talking phone app, Talking Bunty, ready for launch

The app world is in for an exotic treat! Talking Bunty, the industry’s biggest Asian app, is ready to make its big debut on the iOS App store amid excitement amongst fans and the media alike. Talking Bunty is a one-of-a-kind innovative and interactive mobile phone application that is already creating waves for being the world’s first Indian talking application on the App store.

Talking Bunty, in partnership with The Sound Pipe Media and Midnight Apps, will soon be available on the iOS platform to iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5. Android models of this highly interactive and engaging app will soon be available for download on Android app stores.

With the Talking Bunty app, its developers and producers want to target the markets in the UK, USA, Canada and India. However, the makers of Talking Bunty are aware of the keen attention received by the app even before its release and expect Talking Bunty to fare well in other markets across the world. This latest viral application is another offering from the expert developers who have previously designed some of the app store’s biggest hits including Tumbi Nut and Dhol Nut. While Tumbi Nut raced to fourth position on the UK paid-for music applications, Dhol Nut featured in the top 3 list in India making the creators of Talking Bunty talented developers whose experience is bound to impact the viral nature of their new Indian speaking app.

The media attention received by Talking Bunty has been incredible with the app even being featured in a music video, ‘Bappu Ve’ by TajE & Bee2, that received over 500,000 views in the first two weeks of its launch. The app has also been publicised on several media outlets and is already creating hype amongst adults and teenagers alike.

For more details on Talking Bunty, follow it on Facebook and Twitter. You can also log on to its website, http://talkingbunty.com/, for more details.

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 10.0/10 (7 votes cast)

RDB ‘We Doin’ It Big’ crosses 2 million YouTube views

The latest offering by international bhangra group RDB, ‘We Doin’ It Big’, has been a roaring success with the music video recording over two million views on YouTube since its release earlier in November. The track debuted on top spot on the official Asian Download Charts and been recognised by fans and critics alike for its energetic beats and soulful lyrics.

‘We Doin’ It Big’ brings together some of the industry’s biggest names in a collaboration that can only be termed as massive. Featuring 34 artists representing the Asian music scene, ‘We Doin’ It Big’ features Juggy D, Apache Indian, Jazzy B, Punjabi MC and many more. The track also brings together Smooth and Raftar and has been conceptualised as a tribute for RDB member Kuly Ral who succumbed to cancer earlier this year.

Fellow RDB member Surj says: “The video was shot is in memory of my brother Kuly, who died of brain tumour this year. All the artistes involved very readily stepped up to perform as a tribute act to him.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1OPOGA03Fo&feature=share&list=UUTXzemD6vFHKqkGshIey_Fg

Talking about Kuly, Surj reminisces: “He was my big brother, always emitting a positive vibe wherever he went. But Manj and I have decided to look at RDB future as a positive chapter, and taking the legacy that Kuly had created into a bigger dream.

“I wouldn’t wish this dreaded disease on anyone, and I won’t deny that we haven’t been personally affected, not hearing his voice, not seeing him in the recording studio. But we are motivated to keep his name alive with our fans and RDB is working hard to live up to Kuly.”

Here’s to the track that’s getting bigger each day! RDB’s ‘We Doin’ It Big’ can be downloaded from the iTunes store.

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 10.0/10 (6 votes cast)

Meet The Chaudhry’s – Britain’s first animated sitcom based on an Indian family

The Indian society in the UK is eagerly awaiting its latest addition! Get ready to meet a quirky Indian family unlike any other – and grab a peek at ‘The Chaudhry’s’ coming soon to your TV screens. Randeva Productions have launched their trailer for the highly-anticipated British animated sitcom ‘The Chaudhry’s’ that brings to life a unique multicultural family in the heart of London in one hilarious rollercoaster of a ride!

‘The Chaudhry’s’ is a home-grown British animated situational comedy that draws on the elements of everyday British life, antics and humour to create an explosive package of rib-tickling gags and laughs. The show chronicles the antics of the Chaudhury family – some of whom are still trying to get to grips with the British culture, some are trying to relive their youth in the different culture, while there are yet some who are so distant from Indian culture that it creates a host of awkward situations. The family includes a drunken parrot who is mostly cheeky, wholly offensive and usually up to mischief.

‘The Chaudhury’s’ is an amusing reflection on multicultural Britain. Randeva Productions have deftly incorporated all elements of British life encountered by immigrant families such as the integration into British life, and the acceptance of British culture vis-à-vis traditional and conservative Indian values.

Randeva Productions have drawn on classic TV animated sitcoms for inspiration when creating ‘The Chaudhry’s’ such as ‘The Simpsons’, ‘American Dad’, ‘South Park’, ‘Family Guy’ and British offerings like ‘The Inbetweeners’, ‘Only Fools and Horses’, ‘Goodness Gracious Me’, ‘Father Ted’, ‘Black Adder’ and ‘Monkey Dust’.

‘The Chaudhry’s’ have already created a buzz among fans of animated adult comedies and the industry  in general who are looking forward to the unique show that is one-of-a-kind not just for being a British home-grown animated TV show but also because it focuses on the antics of an Indian family for the very first time.

Watch this space for more information on ‘The Chaudhry’s’!  You can also follow ‘The Chaudhry’s’ on Facebook and Twitter.

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 10.0/10 (5 votes cast)

Kudos Music launches stylish new website

Leading wedding entertainment and event services company Kudos Music have launched their brand new website, www.kudosmusic.co.uk. Kudos Music, who are a leading name in the wedding planning, entertainment hire and event management industry, have been recognised as one of the country’s finest suppliers of high quality products and services.

The new Kudos Music website reflects a strong black theme and sports a contemporary design. It has integrated a chic and fresh approach boasting a clean, modern feel based on contrast and minimalism. The new website is easier to navigate and efficiently categorised in order to help the user reach the required information in the quickest and most visual manner possible.

The website has now been categorised into eight key sections and includes News, Services, Our Team, Galleries, Entertainment, Packages, Venues and Contact. With its sleek and stylish design, the new Kudos Music website is bigger and better than ever before!

Kudos Music is one of the UK’s leading event and wedding organisers proving parties and corporate events access to theme and event management services at some of the country’s most competitive prices. The company is well-known for its exceptional services and attention to detail that adds a touch of class to any event.

As a wedding supplier, Kudos Music has been recognised for their creativity and bespoke packages that help couples stand out on their big day. With years of experience in the event industry, Kudos Music have established themselves as the leading designer brand in Indian and Asian wedding themes while also maintaining a strong reputation in corporate event management.

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 7.7/10 (6 votes cast)

British Curry Awards 2012 winners announced

The UK’s “Curry Oscars” have crowned this year’s curry kings and queens as the British Curry Awards celebrated the best of Indian cuisine talent in a glittering ceremony at the Battersea Evolution last evening. The prestigious event, that awards top honours to all those who have made the curry industry proud, was co-hosted by BBC presenter Jenny Bond and celebrity impersonator Rory Bremner.

The winners were judged on several aspects including menu choice, wine list, exterior and interior decor and plate presentation. With over 270,000 nominations from diners around the country, the 2012 British Curry Awards was hotly anticipated and culminated in a glamorous finale to the countdown of the year!

The event was attended by Prime Minister David Cameron who said: “It’s often said that curry is Britain’s national dish and it’s easy to see why. It’s not just the flavour served up in the thousands of the curry restaurants across the country, it is the welcome too. Those who work in the curry industry enliven Britain’s high streets, boost local economies and contribute to local communities.”

 

The Winners

§  Best Delivery Restaurant/Take-away by Justeat.com – MUSHTAQS (Hamilton, Lanarkshire)

§  Best Restaurant Scotland - TAJ INDIAN (Prestwick)

§  Best Restaurant North East - AAGRAH (Leeds)

§  Best Spice Restaurant North West - INDIAN OCEAN (Ashton-u-Lyne)

§  Best Spice Restaurant Midlands – ITIHAAS (Birmingham)

§  Best Newcomer Restaurant Midlands - FIVE RIVERS A LA CARTE (Walsall)

§  Best Restaurant Wales - RASOI INDIAN KITCHEN (Swansea)

§  Best Restaurant South East - HAWELI INDIAN RESTAURANT (Twyford, Berkshire)

§  Best Newcomer Restaurant South East - SHAMPAN 4 – THE SPINNING WHEEL (Westerham, Kent)

§  Best Restaurant South West - SPICE LODGE (Cheltenham)

§  Best Restaurant South West - THE MINT ROOM (Yeovil, Somerset)

§  Best Restaurant Central London & City - BOMBAY PALACE (Paddington)

§  Best Newcomer Restaurant Central London & City – CHAKRA (Notting Hill)

§  Best Restaurant London Suburbs - CHAK 89 (Surrey)

§  Best in Casual Dining  - THE CHILLI PICKLE (Brighton, East Sussex)

§  Special Inspiration Award - Dipna Anand of Brilliant Restaurant - Female Chef

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 8.9/10 (8 votes cast)

Spice 2 Go prepares for Swansea launch

The UK’s first Indian fast food chain, Spice 2 Go, is in the final stages of preparation ahead of its big launch in Swansea Bay early next year and curry enthusiasts and media alike are eagerly looking forward to the brand new Indian takeaway experience.

With a mission to revolutionise the Indian takeaway industry in the UK, Spice 2 Go has created a storm with its fresh concept, exciting menus, professional processes and great offers for customers. The Spice 2 Go stores will be part of a nationwide fast food franchise serving consistently mouth-watering dishes across all UK locations without compromising on quality, staff service or fine ingredients.

The flagship Spice 2 Go store in Swansea Bay will be located in 11 Dillwyn Street and will allow Swansea customers to redefine their curry experience with a high standard menu, sleek stores, strong brand appeal and a professional service unlike any other Indian takeaway service.

Brand Spice 2 Go is committed to creating a unique and user-friendly customer experience that goes beyond the taste of the many curries on the menu. The team have devised an innovative online ordering system that will let customers place their curry orders in a simple and comprehensive manner while making the most of online discounts and special deals.

Living up to its reputation for reinventing the curry experience, Spice 2 Go in Swansea Bay will provide an equally exciting home delivery system. Uniformed staff in branded vehicles will deliver Spice 2 Go orders to the customer’s door and ensure that they receive a piping hot Indian dinner ready and without any hassle!

As Swansea gears up for Spice 2 Go, this is only the beginning as the brand plans to roll out more franchise stores across the UK that will provide customers will a curry experience unlike any other!

Spice 2 Go Swansea Bay is located at:

11 Dillwyn Street

Swansea

W Glam

SA1 4AQ

VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 9.7/10 (3 votes cast)