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"He
was the most natural, easygoing bloke you could imagine - not the way
you imagine a big star to be like at all," said Imtiaz, boss
at the Ashoka Bearsden which is part of the renowned Harlequin
Restaurant chain. "We were delighted by the terrific success
of the Harlequin catering operation - rock fans really liked our
classic chicken curry and vegetarian aloo and chana dishes - but
getting to meet the main man the moment he 'landed' was the coriander
on the pakora!"
He added: "However
I think the person most impressed by Wayne's affable manner and real
star quality was my five-year-old son Ejaz: for him it turned what
was already a great day out into an unforgettable experience."
Rajesh of the
award-winning Ashoka at the Mill in Darnley, said: "I think
we're becoming celebrity caterers. It was only last week we provided
lunch for India and Pakistan's top cricketers at the major south side
friendly international, also attended by Prince Charles. I just hope
'Flaming Lips' isn't a comment on our curries - because really we go
for quite subtle flavours!"
Other events
Harlequin's special outdoor catering operation has attended recently
have included the multicultural Mela festival in the West End's
Kelvingrove Park, attended by 50,000 people.
"We
could understand our success at the Mela, a celebration of Asian culture,"
said Imtiaz, "but we've been slightly taken aback by just
how much people enjoy our cuisine at other major events of every sort."
He added: "But
I suppose it's no real mystery: people tell us it's great to find
there's more on offer at a premier event than the usual hamburger or
roll and sausage, and we aim to lay on very much more of the same at
similar events."
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