A NEW item has been placed on the menu of a Wokingham restaurant – but it’s not what you’d expect.
While the kitchen team at the Sultan are used to tailoring dishes to suit individual tastes, it’s not used to actual tailoring. Until now.
Earlier this year, the Market Place restaurant opened a cafe in its ground floor, run by Sunil Chopra. And in addition to being a whizz in the kitchen, it turns out he’s also a master tailor, overseeing operations for companies in Savile Row, Mayfair, and Pall Mall.
During this time he has measured suits for a diverse range of clients, including dignitaries, politicians and diplomats from across the globe.
He is now holding regular tailor’s trunk shows at the venue.
So when people pop in for a bite to eat, they can also get measured up for a tailor-made suit, shirt or T-shirt.
“It’s a chance to come along and meet your tailor and have a fitting while enjoying a drink on us,” Mr Chopra said.
“I’m offering free consultations to help you discover what we offer and the thousands of different fabrics we have available.
“You can even bring along your old suit or other item for us to replicate. Perhaps it’s the perfect fit but has become worn – we can make you a brand new version using the fabric of your choice.”
Mr Chopra recently fitted a suit for bodybuilder Martyn Ford which he described as “a challenge”.
“Martyn was a great guy, but it was a challenge measuring him because of his size,” he said.
“I’m really hoping to bring something different to Wokingham. There are not many places outside of London where you can get measured for a suit and have access to such a vast range of luxury fabrics and makers around the world.”
The fittings need to be pre-booked, with service running from Wednesday to Sunday. Drop-ins can be accommodated during quieter times.
