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  1. SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY’S TOP THE CHARTS AT ABDUL’S

    This year we are pleased to say we have seen a notable increase in early evening orders; a trend that we believe is thanks to shows such as The XFactor and Strictly Come Dancing.

    Due to the ever increasing popularity of reality TV shows, along with more people preferring to stay at home during the run up to Christmas, we have seen an average rise of around 50% in early evening orders.

    We noticed a significant increase in the number of customers who were choosing to place early orders. When we asked them why, many explained that it’s so they can be home and settled in time to watch the XFactor and other similar shows.

    People have being queuing from around 4.45pm before we open just so they can get their meals and get home. It’s been great for business and it’s good to see more families spending time together over the weekends.

    Although both XFactor and Strictly Come Dancing will end over the coming weeks, we believe that the trend for eating in, as opposed to dining out, will continue during the New Year with a selection of new shows coming out for families to enjoy.

    There’s nothing like an evening in front of the TV with your favourite delicious dish from Abdul’s.

    The Abdul’s Team

  2. ABDULS NOMINATED FOR TWO OLIVER AWARDS

    We are pleased to announce to all of our customers that thanks to your loyal support Abdul’s has been nominated for two Oliver Award’s; Best Chef and Best Indian categories.

    The awards acknowledge and pay recognition to some of the best eateries throughout the West Yorkshire region. As well as the diner being nominated for Best Indian, I myself have been nominated within the Best Chef category; an award that looks at the skill, imagination and creativity used by those serving a range of foods to consumers throughout the area.

    Using fresh ingredients and ensure each dish is of the finest quality, I first found that I had a passion for food when cooking authentic Indian foods with my late mother. From this moment on I built on the skills that I had been taught when cooking at home and took a course to train as a chef before launching the first Abdul’s takeaway and diner in Wakefield more than 15 years ago.

    Slightly overwhelmed with these great nominations the team and I are really pleased that we have been nominated; it’s great to be recognised for the hard work and effort that we put in to serving delicious dishes for our diners. We are all really excited and we can’t wait to see if we make it to the finals.

    Abdul Ghafoor

    Owner and Head Chef

  3. ABDULS TASTY TWIST TO LEFTOVER TURKEY IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

    Here at Abdul’s we are giving families a quick and easy way to spice up the leftovers this Christmas, with the return of our perfect curry sauce that will guarantee to add a tasty twist to any festive turkey trimmings.

    Abdul developed the simple sauce himself, using just the right combination of authentic Indian ingredients and spices, that will turn that left over Boxing Day turkey into a delicious dish for the whole family to enjoy.

    Curry is a traditional way for many families to use up leftovers on Boxing Day, while also providing the perfect excuse to eat more delicious food. The specially developed recipe, which has just the right amount of spice to ensure it will appeal to young and old, couldn’t be simpler to enjoy.

    All customers have to do is add the sauce to leftover trimmings (turkey, chicken, veg – it tastes great with almost all Christmas leftovers), simmer and serve with your choice of side dish; perfectly quick and simple.

    The sauce, which is making a comeback after being a huge hit with customers last year, is made using a selection of fresh ingredients and comes in a handy carton with just enough to serve two people.

    It is available to purchase on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day in both the Pontefract and Wakefield sites.

    The Abdul’s Team