Worthing curry restaurant owner recognised for supporting community during pandemic

The owner of a Worthing curry restaurant has been recognised for coming to the aid of people in need during the pandemic.
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Preparing the takeaway boxes

Syed Shamim Ahmed and his team from Shaan Restaurant in Tarring Road, Worthing, made food deliveries to vulnerable people, offering discounts to NHS staff and care workers during the Covid 19 Pandemic from last year up until now.

The restaurant has now been honoured with special recognition by national Curry trade magazine Curry Life.

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Mr Ahmed said: “Our NHS and social care sector have worked tirelessly this year to provide support to the many people who need it across the UK, often in exceptionally difficult circumstances.

Mr Ahmed with Tim Loughton MPMr Ahmed with Tim Loughton MP
Mr Ahmed with Tim Loughton MP

“Offering them discounts on meals is our way of thanking them for all that they have done and continue to do for us all.

“We are grateful for the appreciation and support we have received for our generosity for NHS and vulnerable from our loyal customers and our local MP, Tim Loughton. This means a lot to us.”

Explaining the Local Covid Curry Hero initiative, the Editor in Chief of Curry Life – Syed Nahas Pasha – said: “Despite the unprecedented problems posed by the present pandemic, these curry houses have gone out of their way to be almost a fourth emergency service to vulnerable people.

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“Their businesses and livelihoods have been severely impacted, but this has not stopped them offering a helping hand to the most needy in our society at a time of crisis.

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Shaan in Worthing

“During Covid 19, many Curry Houses have just managed to keep their heads above the water – absorbing the costs of closures, reduced capacity and Covid-19 compliance – many often putting their own lives at risk, as they themselves come largely from vulnerable BAME communities.

“Their efforts really deserve to be recognised as truly heroic-and we are delighted to be able to mark their magnificent contributions in this way.”

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