Chef from Northampton in line for honours at national curry awards in London
A chef from a multi award-winning Northampton restaurant will represent the town next week at one of the curry industry’s biggest events. Abdul Hye, a chef at Saffron in Castilian Street, Northampton, is aiming to be named the East Midlands region’s ‘King of Spice’ at the Bangladesh Caterers Association Curry Chef of the Year competition. Abdul, who has worked at Saffron for the past decade, said: “It is a real honour to be representing Northampton and I hope I can do the town proud. I will be up against some of the finest chefs in our industry but I’m confident I have..
Food & DrinkJeyes of Earls Barton: 35 Years of Passionate Retail and Family Legacy
Nestled in the heart of the charming village of Earls Barton, Jeyes of Earls Barton stands as a testament to family heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep-rooted love for retail. This year marks a double celebration for the Jeyes family. Not only does Georgina Jeyes celebrate her 75th birthday, but she also commemorates 35 years of running the iconic Keepsake Gift Shop – a true family affair that has flourished into a local landmark. Georgina’s journey into retail began in 1989 when she transformed the old NatWest Bank into The Keepsake Gift Shop. Over the years, the shop has evolved..
Live music in Northampton this October
We did mention it last month, but here’s your timely reminder that The Subways visit The Black Prince (Oct 1) for SBD Promotions. They’ve spent two decades touring internationally, and accumulated a right load of nice moments; supporting AC/DC, Foo Fighters and Oasis, appearing on Live at Abbey Road, TOTPs, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and the Late Show with David Letterman. They’ve commanded at more than 100 festivals, including on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, main stage performances at Reading & Leeds, Rock Im Park, Rock Am Ring, Hurricane, Southside, Lollapalooza and Rock En Seine. So, erm yeah, they know how..