Salt’n Pepper London is the first overseas restaurant of the Salt ‘n Pepper group, comprising 26 restaurants with headquarters in Lahore, Pakistan.
The group was established over 30 years ago and is known across the globe for its hospitality and authentic, freshly cooked cuisine. It is proud to be Pakistan’s most recognised and distinguished hospitality brand with a history of market innovation and excellence in the restaurant industry. Salt’n Pepper restaurants are owned and operated by Messrs Foodconsults (Pvt.) Ltd. based in Lahore, Pakistan. Learn more about the Salt’n Pepper story and discover our global restaurants at www.saltnpepper.com.pk
History
The first Salt’n Pepper restaurant was established in 1983 by hotelier, restaurateur and entrepreneur Mahmood Akbar, considered as the pioneer restaurateur in Pakistan.
The organisation prides itself on developing Pakistan’s first chain of restaurants - the Salt’n Pepper restaurants. For 30 years, the group’s focus has been to provide their guests with an exceptional dining experience each and every time. The group’s profile includes expertise in Pakistani, Chinese, Pan-Asian, Indian and Continental cuisine, along with fast food.
Restaurants and other projects
The organisation operates various Salt’n Pepper restaurant brands across Pakistan, each offering a unique dining experience. The group’s chronology of success is as follows:
1983: Salt’n Pepper Restaurants
Opening of the Salt’n Pepper Restaurant in Liberty Market and on The Mall Road in Lahore – the first proper family-style restaurants in the food industry of Pakistan. These restaurants pride themselves for being symbolised as an eatery with a customer loyalty spanning over three generations, and as a restaurant model these have inspired numerous other restaurants across Pakistan.
1992: Salt’n Pepper Village Restaurants
Salt’n Pepper Village restaurants are the group’s most revolutionary and innovative theme restaurants. The first Salt’n Pepper Village Restaurant was opened to international acclaim in Lahore in 1992. The sister restaurant in Sindh was successfully opened in Karachi in 1998.
The Salt’n Pepper Village restaurants are designed to embody the festive air of a Pakistani food bazaar. These restaurants are artistically decorated in traditionally Punjabi and Sindhi colours and designs, and have a unique style of presentation, which we call “Live Buffet”. Most of the food is cooked before our guests, as it would be on a resplendent food bazaar. While the quality of food and service is high class, the festive atmosphere and energy of the traditional province food eateries is maintained. These restaurants have garnered international recognition and are regularly visited by a large number of dignitaries and food lovers from both Pakistan and abroad.
The Karachi Village restaurant is situated on the D.H.A. coast and offers diners scenic views of the Arabian Sea. It is widely considered to be one of the largest and most popular restaurants in Karachi. Its fame is largely due to exceptional quality of food and warm, personalised service.
The Lahore Village restaurant has hosted both Princess Diana and Benazir Bhutto and is a traditional favourite of Ramazan Iftari and Sehri dining. Its central location in Lahore’s famously busy restaurant centre on M.M. Alam Road has made it a popular dining choice for Pakistani barbecue dishes and traditional Pakistani food lovers.
2005: Salt’n Pepper Grill
The Salt’n Pepper Grill is located in the heart of Gulberg, Lahore and has both indoor and garden seating. It is a casual restaurant specializing in grilled and BBQ items. It offers an à la carte menu along with an elaborate buffet. It is open for lunches and dinners.
2005: Sukh Cha’n Wellness Club
On September 16, 2005, the group inaugurated the country’s most advanced lifestyle club, The Sukh Cha’n Wellness Club in Lahore. Sukh Cha’n has proved and established itself as the premier human health development and positive recreation club in Pakistan.
The club has a gym facility for men and women where they can choose from a variety of light-weight or heavy-weight range of machines according to their requirement. It offers personal training program along with a full range of cardiovascular and resistance equipment, free weights and floor exercises. Sukh Cha’n also offers a variety of classes from strenuous aerobics to relaxing meditation and the option of lifetime membership.
A world-class Spa is another prominent feature of this club , with a team of experts on hand for pampering body treatments, rejuvenating facials and luxurious massages. There are also two modern salons for men and women with all the latest facilities, plus a swimming pool; squash court and sauna and steam facilities. For relaxing and entertainment, the club also has a recreation room; a movie theatre and a large and spacious event hall.
Sukh Cha’n Wellness Club is also panning more openings.
2005: Salt’n Pepper Café
Salt’n Pepper Café is located inside Pakistan’s most advanced health club, the Sukh Cha’n Wellness Club in Lahore. Salt’n Pepper Café serves Pakistani and continental cuisine. It has seating both inside and outside around the swimming pool.
2007: Salt’n Pepper Banquet Hall (Anarkali Lounge)
The Anarkali Lounge is an all seasons event hall located on the upper floor of the Sukh Cha’n Wellness club. The hall has a guest capacity of 350 and hosts events including weddings, musical evenings, fashion shows and product launches.
2010: Salt’n Pepper Faisal Town
Lahore is fast expending towards west of the city and there was an ever growing demand from residents of these locations to open a branch there. The Faisal Town restaurant is located near the bustling Akbar Chowk and offers the same classic dishes that Salt’n Pepper is famed for.
2012: Salt’n Pepper Franchise Islamabad
Another milestone by Salt’n Pepper Restaurants – the opening of its first franchised restaurant at the prime location of Blue Area, Islamabad. This restaurant has 250 plus seating, an eye-catching exterior and a-state-of-the-art interior. It also has a huge parking area. The restaurant has seating on ground floor and the first floor. It also has a rooftop garden with al fresco dining and a live B.B.Q. The restaurant offers a separate children’s menu and also has a children’s play area, making it ideal for families.
2013: Salt’n Pepper London
Salt’n Pepper opened its doors to the London restaurant crowd in September 2013. This is the first international branch for Salt’n Pepper Restaurants. It is located in the heart of West End on a quiet side street surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square, in a prime location beside The National Gallery. The decor was given the same al fresco dining makeover as is Salt’n Pepper’s staple with a fabulous deck outside to enjoy the English weather. With a fully-stocked bar and a menu that showcases the best of Salt’n Pepper’s Pan Asian and Indian dishes, this restaurant continues the legacy of Salt’n Pepper at an international level.
