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'''Suleman Raza''' is a [[British Pakistanis|British Pakistani]] food [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], [[restaurateur]], and [[Activism|activist]] living in [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Admin|date=2020-12-06|title=How will 6 muslim entrepreneurs lift the economy post Covid19|url=https://www.britishmuslim-magazine.com/2020/12/bright-british-brains-muslim-entrepreneurs-speak-about-how-they-will-lift-the-economy/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=British Muslim Magazine|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-07|title=Pakistani activist starts One Million Meals campaign with David Beckham|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/07-Sep-2020/pakistani-activist-starts-one-million-meals-campaign-with-david-beckham|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Daily Pakistan Global|language=en}}</ref> He also owns the cricket franchise [[Mirpur Royals]] in the [[Kashmir Premier League (Pakistan)|Kashmir Premier League (KPL)]] to support and promote the Mirpur talent globally.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-05|title=Suleman Raza buys Mirpur Royals to promote Mirpur globally|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/801606/suleman-raza-buys-mirpur-royals-to-promote-mirpur-globally/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-06|title=Suleman Raza pays tribute to Mirpuri culture through Mirpur Royals|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/06-Aug-2021/suleman-raza-pays-tribute-to-mirpuri-culture-through-mirpur-royals|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Daily Pakistan Global|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=Mum’s prayers credited for thriller KPL win for Mirpur Royals|url=https://en.baaghitv.com/mums-prayers-credited-for-thriller-kpl-win-for-mirpur-royals/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=BaaghiTV English|language=en-US}}</ref> He launched the One Million Meals, a charitable campaign began in March 2020 to feed [[National Health Service|NHS]] staff, keyworkers, and other vulnerable people during the lockdown imposed in the [[United Kingdom|UK]]. He kickstarted the campaign by donating 10,000 nutritious meals from his own restaurant chain, Spice Village, and event venue, Grand Sapphire Hotels.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-15|title=Businessmen took on different day jobs to help heroes tackle Covid-19|url=https://www.easterneye.biz/businessmen-took-on-different-day-jobs-to-help-heroes-tackle-covid-19/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=EasternEye|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-17|title=‘Local Community Hero’ and restaurateur recognised for ‘One Million Meals’ charity campaign|url=https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/local-community-hero-and-restaurateur-recognised-for-one-million-meals-charity-campaign-2/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=South London News|language=en-GB}}</ref> He reached out to the food industry and served hundreds of thousands of free nutritious meals by raising funds, donations and collaborations using [[GoFundMe]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-22|title=One Million Meals|url=https://www.chrisphilp.com/one-million-meals/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Chris Philp|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kindness in the Community Award {{!}} Merton Council|url=https://www.merton.gov.uk/communities-and-neighbourhoods/kindness-in-the-community-award|access-date=2021-12-11|website=www.merton.gov.uk}}</ref> Various celebrities like [[David Beckham]], [[Amir Khan (boxer)|Amir Khan]], and many mainstream media outlets supported the campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salam|first=Hamza Azhar|date=2020-09-07|title=Migrant entrepreneur Suleman Raza’s One Million Meals campaign with David Beckham wins praise in UK|url=https://migrantnews.co.uk/2020/09/07/migrant-entrepreneur-suleman-razas-one-million-meals-campaign-with-david-beckham-wins-praise-in-uk/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Migrant News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-07|title=COVID-19: David Beckham supports new ‘One Million Meals' initiative to feed our front-line NHS staff & key-workers|url=https://www.keepthefaith.co.uk/2020/04/07/covid-19-david-beckham-supports-new-one-million-meals-initiative-to-feed-our-front-line-nhs-staff-key-workers/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Keep The Faith ® The UK's Black and multi-ethnic Christian magazine|language=en-GB}}</ref> The [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|UK Prime Minister]], [[Boris Johnson]], recognized the charitable work of the One Million Meals campaign with the [[Points of Light]] award.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-12|title=One Million Meals|url=https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/one-million-meals/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Points of Light|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":13" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=PM Boris Johnson honours four Pakistanis for humanitarian service|url=https://www.globalvillagespace.com/pm-boris-johnson-honours-four-pakistanis-for-humanitarian-service/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Global Village Space|language=en-US}}</ref> Moreover, the [[House of Lords]] awarded Raza with the Local Community Hero for his humanitarian services in London.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-15|title=Spice Village owner & others recognised as ‘Local Community Heroes’ for charity work|url=https://www.feedthelion.co.uk/restaurants-charity-awards-house-lords/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Feed the Lion|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=FNB News - Local community hero recognised for one million meals charity campaign {{!}} FNB News|url=http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/local-community-hero-recognised-for-one-million-meals-charity-campaign-65144|access-date=2021-11-03|website=www.fnbnews.com}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-16|title=Croydon hotelier wins Local Community Hero award for charity work|url=https://developcroydon.com/croydon-hotelier-wins-local-community-hero-award-for-charity-work/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Develop Croydon|language=en-GB}}</ref> Raza has set a innovative trend of drive-thru in-car dining experience through his restaurants during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] year.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Bryony|date=2021-03-23|title=Curry house gets around lockdown by serving curries in cars with incredible invention|url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1413800/Croydon-restaurant-Spice-Village-eat-in-car-service-lockdown|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Daily Express|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=O'Connor|first=Tara|date=2021-03-22|title=Croydon restaurant gets round lockdown by serving curry in cars|url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/ingenious-car-tray-means-croydon-20232741|access-date=2021-11-03|website=MyLondon|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-24|title=Restaurant's Incredible Drive-Thru Curry Service Provides Mouth-Watering Feast From Your Front Seat|url=https://twistedfood.co.uk/twisted-food/restaurant-is-pioneering-a-drive-thru-curry-service-to-deal-with-the-pandemic|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Twisted Food|language=en}}</ref> He has been also working as the co-chairperson of the UK Pakistan Business Council (UKPBC) to discuss the Pakistani business community concerns with the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|British Prime minister Boris]] [[Boris Johnson|Johnson]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pakistanis furious over red listing, community members tell Boris Johnson|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/364800-pakistanis-furious-over-red-listing-community-members-tell-boris-johnson|access-date=2021-11-03|website=geo.tv|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-09|title=Co-chairman of UKPBC, Suleman Raza writes to PM Boris Johnson|url=https://www.businesscentral.pk/2021/08/09/co-chairman-of-ukpbc-suleman-raza-writes-to-pm-boris-johnson/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Business Central|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-02|title=Suleman Raza Suggestion of Vaccination For Restaurant Workers in the UK|url=https://www.businesscentral.pk/2021/05/02/suleman-raza-suggestion-of-vaccination-for-restaurant-workers-in-the-uk/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Business Central|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Suleman Raza''' is a [[British Pakistanis|British Pakistani]] food [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], [[restaurateur]], and [[Activism|activist]] living in [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Admin|date=2020-12-06|title=How will 6 muslim entrepreneurs lift the economy post Covid19|url=https://www.britishmuslim-magazine.com/2020/12/bright-british-brains-muslim-entrepreneurs-speak-about-how-they-will-lift-the-economy/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=British Muslim Magazine|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-07|title=Pakistani activist starts One Million Meals campaign with David Beckham|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/07-Sep-2020/pakistani-activist-starts-one-million-meals-campaign-with-david-beckham|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Daily Pakistan Global|language=en}}</ref> He also owns the cricket franchise [[Mirpur Royals]] in the [[Kashmir Premier League (Pakistan)|Kashmir Premier League (KPL)]] to support and promote the Mirpur talent globally.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-05|title=Suleman Raza buys Mirpur Royals to promote Mirpur globally|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/801606/suleman-raza-buys-mirpur-royals-to-promote-mirpur-globally/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-06|title=Suleman Raza pays tribute to Mirpuri culture through Mirpur Royals|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/06-Aug-2021/suleman-raza-pays-tribute-to-mirpuri-culture-through-mirpur-royals|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Daily Pakistan Global|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=Mum’s prayers credited for thriller KPL win for Mirpur Royals|url=https://en.baaghitv.com/mums-prayers-credited-for-thriller-kpl-win-for-mirpur-royals/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=BaaghiTV English|language=en-US}}</ref> He launched the One Million Meals, a charitable campaign began in March 2020 to feed [[National Health Service|NHS]] staff, keyworkers, and other vulnerable people during the lockdown imposed in the [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref name=":13" /> He kickstarted the campaign by donating 10,000 nutritious meals from his own restaurant chain, Spice Village, and event venue, Grand Sapphire Hotels.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-15|title=Businessmen took on different day jobs to help heroes tackle Covid-19|url=https://www.easterneye.biz/businessmen-took-on-different-day-jobs-to-help-heroes-tackle-covid-19/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=EasternEye|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-17|title=‘Local Community Hero’ and restaurateur recognised for ‘One Million Meals’ charity campaign|url=https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/local-community-hero-and-restaurateur-recognised-for-one-million-meals-charity-campaign-2/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=South London News|language=en-GB}}</ref> He reached out to the food industry and served hundreds of thousands of free nutritious meals by raising funds, donations and collaborations using [[GoFundMe]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-22|title=One Million Meals|url=https://www.chrisphilp.com/one-million-meals/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Chris Philp|language=en-US}}</ref> Various celebrities like [[David Beckham]], [[Amir Khan (boxer)|Amir Khan]], and many mainstream media outlets supported the campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salam|first=Hamza Azhar|date=2020-09-07|title=Migrant entrepreneur Suleman Raza’s One Million Meals campaign with David Beckham wins praise in UK|url=https://migrantnews.co.uk/2020/09/07/migrant-entrepreneur-suleman-razas-one-million-meals-campaign-with-david-beckham-wins-praise-in-uk/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Migrant News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-07|title=COVID-19: David Beckham supports new ‘One Million Meals' initiative to feed our front-line NHS staff & key-workers|url=https://www.keepthefaith.co.uk/2020/04/07/covid-19-david-beckham-supports-new-one-million-meals-initiative-to-feed-our-front-line-nhs-staff-key-workers/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Keep The Faith ® The UK's Black and multi-ethnic Christian magazine|language=en-GB}}</ref> The [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|UK Prime Minister]], [[Boris Johnson]], recognized the charitable work of the One Million Meals campaign with the [[Points of Light]] award.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-12|title=One Million Meals|url=https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/one-million-meals/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Points of Light|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=PM Boris Johnson honours four Pakistanis for humanitarian service|url=https://www.globalvillagespace.com/pm-boris-johnson-honours-four-pakistanis-for-humanitarian-service/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Global Village Space|language=en-US}}</ref> Moreover, the [[House of Lords]] awarded Raza with the Local Community Hero for his humanitarian services in London.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-15|title=Spice Village owner & others recognised as ‘Local Community Heroes’ for charity work|url=https://www.feedthelion.co.uk/restaurants-charity-awards-house-lords/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Feed the Lion|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=FNB News - Local community hero recognised for one million meals charity campaign {{!}} FNB News|url=http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/local-community-hero-recognised-for-one-million-meals-charity-campaign-65144|access-date=2021-11-03|website=www.fnbnews.com}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-16|title=Croydon hotelier wins Local Community Hero award for charity work|url=https://developcroydon.com/croydon-hotelier-wins-local-community-hero-award-for-charity-work/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Develop Croydon|language=en-GB}}</ref> Raza has set a innovative trend of drive-thru in-car dining experience through his restaurants during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] year.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Bryony|date=2021-03-23|title=Curry house gets around lockdown by serving curries in cars with incredible invention|url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1413800/Croydon-restaurant-Spice-Village-eat-in-car-service-lockdown|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Daily Express|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=O'Connor|first=Tara|date=2021-03-22|title=Croydon restaurant gets round lockdown by serving curry in cars|url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/ingenious-car-tray-means-croydon-20232741|access-date=2021-11-03|website=MyLondon|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-24|title=Restaurant's Incredible Drive-Thru Curry Service Provides Mouth-Watering Feast From Your Front Seat|url=https://twistedfood.co.uk/twisted-food/restaurant-is-pioneering-a-drive-thru-curry-service-to-deal-with-the-pandemic|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Twisted Food|language=en}}</ref> He has been also working as the co-chairperson of the UK Pakistan Business Council (UKPBC) to discuss the Pakistani business community concerns with the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|British Prime minister Boris]] [[Boris Johnson|Johnson]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pakistanis furious over red listing, community members tell Boris Johnson|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/364800-pakistanis-furious-over-red-listing-community-members-tell-boris-johnson|access-date=2021-11-03|website=geo.tv|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-09|title=Co-chairman of UKPBC, Suleman Raza writes to PM Boris Johnson|url=https://www.businesscentral.pk/2021/08/09/co-chairman-of-ukpbc-suleman-raza-writes-to-pm-boris-johnson/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Business Central|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-02|title=Suleman Raza Suggestion of Vaccination For Restaurant Workers in the UK|url=https://www.businesscentral.pk/2021/05/02/suleman-raza-suggestion-of-vaccination-for-restaurant-workers-in-the-uk/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Business Central|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==
In 2000, Raza began his career as a [[chef]] in a [[Brixton]] restaurant in London.<ref name=":3" /> Four years later, he started a restaurant called Spice Village in Tooting, [[South London]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-09|title=Pakistani UK Restaurant Chain Owner Urges Others To Sell Pakistani Cuisine With Pride!|url=https://zipit.pk/pakistani-uk-restaurant-chain-owner-urges-others-to-sell-pakistani-cuisine-with-pride/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=ZIPit|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Spice Village London - Reviews, Location, Photos|url=https://www.hungryfoody.com/uk/spice-village-london/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=HungryFoody|language=en}}</ref> By 2021, Raza has been running multiple branches of his restaurants while serving [[Pakistani cuisine]] in South and [[West London]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-16|title=Croydon hotelier wins Local Community Hero award for charity work|url=https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/croydon-hotelier-wins-local-community-hero-award-for-charity-work/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=InYourArea.co.uk}}</ref> He had also entered into the event business and owned a banquet, Grand Sapphire Hotels.<ref>{{Citation|title=𝟯𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 Spice Village - Mayor of Croydon opens restaurant with Covid-19 setup|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFEhjhlwv0A|publisher=Feed the Lion|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Owner speaks out after popular venue is forced to cancel more than 160 weddings|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/18564021.grand-sapphire-hotel-croydon-owner-talks-virus-uncertainty/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Your Local Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
In 2000, Raza began his career as a [[chef]] in a [[Brixton]] restaurant in London.<ref name=":3" /> Four years later, he started a restaurant called Spice Village in [[Tooting]], [[South London]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-09|title=Pakistani UK Restaurant Chain Owner Urges Others To Sell Pakistani Cuisine With Pride!|url=https://zipit.pk/pakistani-uk-restaurant-chain-owner-urges-others-to-sell-pakistani-cuisine-with-pride/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=ZIPit|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Spice Village London - Reviews, Location, Photos|url=https://www.hungryfoody.com/uk/spice-village-london/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=HungryFoody|language=en}}</ref> By 2021, Raza has been running multiple branches of his restaurants while serving [[Pakistani cuisine]] in South and [[West London]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-16|title=Croydon hotelier wins Local Community Hero award for charity work|url=https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/croydon-hotelier-wins-local-community-hero-award-for-charity-work/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=InYourArea.co.uk}}</ref> He had also entered into the event business and owned a banquet, Grand Sapphire Hotels.<ref>{{Citation|title=𝟯𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 Spice Village - Mayor of Croydon opens restaurant with Covid-19 setup|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFEhjhlwv0A|publisher=Feed the Lion|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Owner speaks out after popular venue is forced to cancel more than 160 weddings|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/18564021.grand-sapphire-hotel-croydon-owner-talks-virus-uncertainty/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Your Local Guardian|language=en}}</ref>


Due to COVID-19 and lockdown across the country, the food business suffered.<ref>{{Cite web|last=O'Connor|first=Tara|date=2020-07-03|title=How coronavirus is 'killing' one of Croydon's most popular wedding venues|url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/how-coronavirus-killing-grand-sapphire-18537232|access-date=2021-11-03|website=MyLondon|language=en}}</ref> So in March 2021, Raza initiated a drive-thru in-car dining trend to revive the restaurant and venue business.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-03-25|title=Businessman gives diners the full restaurant experience from their cars|url=https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/businessman-gives-diners-the-full-restaurant-experience-from-their-cars-2/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=South London News|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-21|title=Meeting Suleman Raza, the trendsetter in Car Dine-In in the UK.|url=https://www.businesscentral.pk/2021/04/21/meeting-suleman-raza-the-trendsetter-in-car-dine-in-in-the-uk/|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Business Central|language=en-US}}</ref> This trend received praise from his customers and got media coverage in many media outlets.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Young|first=Iona|date=2021-05-17|title=UK's first "drive-thru, eat-in car" restaurant - Food and Drink News UK|url=https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2021/05/17/dancer-films-visit-to-uks-first-ever-drive-thru-eat-in-car-restaurant-food-and-drink-news-uk/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Deadline News|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":12" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-24|title=Halal restaurants intro new dining-out-2-dine-in concept: drive-in/ drive-thru service|url=https://www.feedthelion.co.uk/drive-in-thru-dining-halal-food-trend/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Feed the Lion|language=en-GB}}</ref>
Due to COVID-19 and lockdown across the country, the food business suffered.<ref>{{Cite web|last=O'Connor|first=Tara|date=2020-07-03|title=How coronavirus is 'killing' one of Croydon's most popular wedding venues|url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/how-coronavirus-killing-grand-sapphire-18537232|access-date=2021-11-03|website=MyLondon|language=en}}</ref> So in March 2021, Raza initiated a drive-thru in-car dining trend to revive the restaurant and venue business.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-03-25|title=Businessman gives diners the full restaurant experience from their cars|url=https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/businessman-gives-diners-the-full-restaurant-experience-from-their-cars-2/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=South London News|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-21|title=Meeting Suleman Raza, the trendsetter in Car Dine-In in the UK.|url=https://www.businesscentral.pk/2021/04/21/meeting-suleman-raza-the-trendsetter-in-car-dine-in-in-the-uk/|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Business Central|language=en-US}}</ref> This trend received praise from his customers and got media coverage in many media outlets.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Young|first=Iona|date=2021-05-17|title=UK's first "drive-thru, eat-in car" restaurant - Food and Drink News UK|url=https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2021/05/17/dancer-films-visit-to-uks-first-ever-drive-thru-eat-in-car-restaurant-food-and-drink-news-uk/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Deadline News|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":12" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-24|title=Halal restaurants intro new dining-out-2-dine-in concept: drive-in/ drive-thru service|url=https://www.feedthelion.co.uk/drive-in-thru-dining-halal-food-trend/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Feed the Lion|language=en-GB}}</ref>
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== Philanthropy ==
== Philanthropy ==
Raza has been working for charitable programs, helping the poor communities, and other philanthropy projects. The prominent projects are following:
Raza has been working for charitable programs, helping the poor communities, and other philanthropy projects. The prominent projects are following:
*On 23 November 2019, Raza signed an agreement with the [[Armed Forces Covenant]] with [[Michael Bath|Rear Admiral Mike Bath]] from the [[Royal Navy]] to support the British armed forces community through his restaurant business.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":4" />
*On 23rd November 2019, Raza signed an agreement with the [[Armed Forces Covenant]] with [[Michael Bath|Rear Admiral Mike Bath]] from the [[Royal Navy]] to support the British armed forces community through his restaurant business.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":4" />
*In December 2019, he launched the campaign 'Chai That Makes A Difference' through Spice Village restaurant to support the [[British Asian Trust]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=How multi-award winning Spice Village in Croydon is making a difference|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/18499929.multi-award-winning-spice-village-croydon-making-difference/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Your Local Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
*In December 2019, he launched the campaign 'Chai That Makes A Difference' through Spice Village restaurant to support the [[British Asian Trust]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=How multi-award winning Spice Village in Croydon is making a difference|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/18499929.multi-award-winning-spice-village-croydon-making-difference/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Your Local Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
*On 25 December 2019, he ran the campaign 'No One Eats Alone on the Christmas Day' along with gifts at the Spice Village restaurants to serve homeless people in [[Croydon]], South London.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=2020-09-09|title=Fend it like Beckham: Footballer's support puts spotlight on British-Pakistani's 'One Million Meals' drive|url=https://arab.news/y3enu|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Arab News PK|language=en}}</ref>
*On 25th December 2019, he ran the campaign 'No One Eats Alone on the Christmas Day' along with gifts at the Spice Village restaurants to serve homeless people in [[Croydon]], South London.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=2020-09-09|title=Fend it like Beckham: Footballer's support puts spotlight on British-Pakistani's 'One Million Meals' drive|url=https://arab.news/y3enu|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Arab News PK|language=en}}</ref>
*On 1 April 2020, the One Million Meals campaign was launched to serve [[National Health Service|National Health Services (NHS)]] key workers and other vulnerable people in London.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The brothers providing one million meals for frontline workers|url=https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-kings-alumni-providing-one-million-meals-for-frontline-workers|access-date=2021-11-03|publisher=King's College London|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Citation|title=BBC NEWS Coverage about One Million Meals for the NHS staff, Homeless & Vulnerable People|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tZcH22-2jI|language=en|access-date=2021-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Shahid|first=Syeda Sadia|date=2021-05-22|title=PM Boris Johnson honours four Pakistanis for 'One Million Meals' campaign|url=https://www.aboutpakistan.com/news/pm-boris-johnson-honours-four-pakistanis-for-one-million-meals-campaign/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Latest Breaking News {{!}} Top Stories {{!}}Sports {{!}}Politics {{!}}Weather|language=en-US}}</ref> Famous public figures like [[David Beckham]], [[Amir Khan (boxer)|Amir Khan]], Bilal Bin Saqib, and Muhammad Arif Anis supported this campaign on their social media platforms.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=Meet Suleman Raza whose One Million Meals campaign got support from David Beckham, 'The Proclaimers'|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/710046-british|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The News International|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=David Beckham helps Pak businessman for One Million Meals campaign|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/710647-david-beckham-helps-pak-businessman-for-one-million-meals-campaign|access-date=2021-11-05|website=The News International|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=School of Business and Management alumnus’ charitable work celebrated by Prime Minister|url=https://www.qmul.ac.uk/busman/newsandevents/general/items/school-of-business-and-management-alumnus-charitable-work-celebrated-by-prime-minister.html|access-date=2021-11-04|publisher=Queen Mary University of London|language=en}}</ref> While [[The Proclaimers]] donated their famous song, [[I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)|I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)]], and changed into a new version, with the help of TLC Marketing team, to support the campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-18|title=From 500 Miles to 1,000,000 Meals|url=http://cubmagazine.co.uk/2020/05/from-500-miles-to-1000000-meals/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=CUB Magazine|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Proclaimers having given support to new campaign to feed frontline and NHS workers|url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/coronavirus/proclaimers-back-campaign-feed-frontline-and-nhs-workers-2853717|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Scotsman|language=en}}</ref>
*On 1st April 2020, the One Million Meals campaign was launched to serve [[National Health Service|National Health Services (NHS)]] key workers and other vulnerable people in London.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The brothers providing one million meals for frontline workers|url=https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-kings-alumni-providing-one-million-meals-for-frontline-workers|access-date=2021-11-03|publisher=King's College London|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Citation|title=BBC NEWS Coverage about One Million Meals for the NHS staff, Homeless & Vulnerable People|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tZcH22-2jI|language=en|access-date=2021-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Shahid|first=Syeda Sadia|date=2021-05-22|title=PM Boris Johnson honours four Pakistanis for 'One Million Meals' campaign|url=https://www.aboutpakistan.com/news/pm-boris-johnson-honours-four-pakistanis-for-one-million-meals-campaign/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Latest Breaking News {{!}} Top Stories {{!}}Sports {{!}}Politics {{!}}Weather|language=en-US}}</ref> Famous public figures like [[David Beckham]], [[Amir Khan (boxer)|Amir Khan]], Bilal Bin Saqib, and Muhammad Arif Anis supported this campaign on their social media platforms.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=Meet Suleman Raza whose One Million Meals campaign got support from David Beckham, 'The Proclaimers'|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/710046-british|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The News International|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=David Beckham helps Pak businessman for One Million Meals campaign|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/710647-david-beckham-helps-pak-businessman-for-one-million-meals-campaign|access-date=2021-11-05|website=The News International|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=School of Business and Management alumnus’ charitable work celebrated by Prime Minister|url=https://www.qmul.ac.uk/busman/newsandevents/general/items/school-of-business-and-management-alumnus-charitable-work-celebrated-by-prime-minister.html|access-date=2021-11-04|publisher=Queen Mary University of London|language=en}}</ref> While [[The Proclaimers]] donated their famous song, [[I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)|I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)]], and changed into a new version, with the help of TLC Marketing team, to support the campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-18|title=From 500 Miles to 1,000,000 Meals|url=http://cubmagazine.co.uk/2020/05/from-500-miles-to-1000000-meals/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=CUB Magazine|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Proclaimers having given support to new campaign to feed frontline and NHS workers|url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/coronavirus/proclaimers-back-campaign-feed-frontline-and-nhs-workers-2853717|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Scotsman|language=en}}</ref>
*Since the beginning of the One Million Meal campaign, Raza continuously put in efforts to get support for the campaign from others and successfully it got backed by organizations like [[Yakult]], Biotiful, and many others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Our Media Hub|url=https://www.yakult.co.uk/media-hub/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Yakult|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Support One Million Meals #WellbeingWithYakult|url=https://www.facebook.com/YakultUKIE/videos/877476549387146/|language=en|access-date=2021-12-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-03|title=Biotiful Supports NHS and Local Communities during COVID-19|url=https://biotifuldairy.com/biotiful-supports-nhs-and-local-communities-during-covid-19/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Biotiful Dairy|language=en-GB}}</ref> Also, the [[Santander Bank]], Amersi Foundation, [[London School of Economics|London School of Economics (LSE)]], and King's College supported this campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prime Minister awards King's alumnus for COVID-19 initiative providing meals to key workers {{!}} Feature from King's College London|url=https://www.kcl.ac.uk/prime-minister-awards-kings-alumnus-for-covid-19-initiative-providing-meals-to-key-workers|access-date=2021-11-07|publisher=King's College London|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Science|first=London School of Economics and Political|title=Management alum recognised for outstanding volunteer work during the pandemic|url=https://www.lse.ac.uk/management/news/management-alum-recognised-for-outstanding-volunteer-work-during-the-pandemic.aspx|access-date=2021-11-07|publisher=London School of Economics|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kothari|first=Bhavin|date=2020-05-12|title=The Foundation supports One Million Meals|url=https://amersifoundation.org/the-foundation-supports-one-million-meals/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=The Amersi Foundation|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=MENAFN|title=South London Hotelier-Restaurateur Honoured at House of Lord...|url=https://menafn.com/1102800312/South-London-Hotelier-Restaurateur-Honoured-at-House-of-Lords|access-date=2021-11-08|website=menafn.com}}</ref> Further, the High Commissioner, Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, appreciated this charity campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|title=High Commission for Pakistan, London|url=https://www.phclondon.org/infodiv/pressreleases/20200611_high_commissioner_visits_open_kitchen_set_up_by_muslim_hands_announces_food_for_300_people.aspx|access-date=2021-11-08|website=phclondon.org}}</ref> By May 2021, One Million Meals managed to serve more than 200 locations and around 47 hospitals across [[United Kingdom|UK]] .<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-13|title=PM Boris Johnson honours Four Pakistanis on Eid|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2299820/pm-boris-johnson-honours-four-pakistanis-on-eid-for-their-humanitarian-services-in-uk|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref>
*Since the beginning of the One Million Meal campaign, Raza continuously put in efforts to get support for the campaign from others and successfully it got backed by organizations like [[Yakult]], Biotiful, and many others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Our Media Hub|url=https://www.yakult.co.uk/media-hub/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Yakult|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Support One Million Meals #WellbeingWithYakult|url=https://www.facebook.com/YakultUKIE/videos/877476549387146/|language=en|access-date=2021-12-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-03|title=Biotiful Supports NHS and Local Communities during COVID-19|url=https://biotifuldairy.com/biotiful-supports-nhs-and-local-communities-during-covid-19/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Biotiful Dairy|language=en-GB}}</ref> Also, the [[Santander Bank]], Amersi Foundation, [[London School of Economics|London School of Economics (LSE)]], and King's College supported this campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prime Minister awards King's alumnus for COVID-19 initiative providing meals to key workers {{!}} Feature from King's College London|url=https://www.kcl.ac.uk/prime-minister-awards-kings-alumnus-for-covid-19-initiative-providing-meals-to-key-workers|access-date=2021-11-07|publisher=King's College London|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Science|first=London School of Economics and Political|title=Management alum recognised for outstanding volunteer work during the pandemic|url=https://www.lse.ac.uk/management/news/management-alum-recognised-for-outstanding-volunteer-work-during-the-pandemic.aspx|access-date=2021-11-07|publisher=London School of Economics|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kothari|first=Bhavin|date=2020-05-12|title=The Foundation supports One Million Meals|url=https://amersifoundation.org/the-foundation-supports-one-million-meals/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=The Amersi Foundation|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=MENAFN|title=South London Hotelier-Restaurateur Honoured at House of Lord...|url=https://menafn.com/1102800312/South-London-Hotelier-Restaurateur-Honoured-at-House-of-Lords|access-date=2021-11-08|website=menafn.com}}</ref> Further, the High Commissioner, Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, appreciated this charity campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|title=High Commission for Pakistan, London|url=https://www.phclondon.org/infodiv/pressreleases/20200611_high_commissioner_visits_open_kitchen_set_up_by_muslim_hands_announces_food_for_300_people.aspx|access-date=2021-11-08|website=phclondon.org}}</ref> By May 2021, One Million Meals managed to serve more than 200 locations and around 47 hospitals across [[United Kingdom|UK]] .<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-13|title=PM Boris Johnson honours Four Pakistanis on Eid|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2299820/pm-boris-johnson-honours-four-pakistanis-on-eid-for-their-humanitarian-services-in-uk|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref>


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*In October 2014, Raza's restaurant got featured in ''[[The Guardian]]'' and recommended by the mayor of London, [[Sadiq Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-10-23|title=Sadiq Khan’s Tooting: a food and drink street tour|url=http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/oct/23/sadiq-khan-tooting-london-asian-restaurant-tour|access-date=2021-11-03|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
*In October 2014, Raza's restaurant got featured in ''[[The Guardian]]'' and recommended by the mayor of London, [[Sadiq Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-10-23|title=Sadiq Khan’s Tooting: a food and drink street tour|url=http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/oct/23/sadiq-khan-tooting-london-asian-restaurant-tour|access-date=2021-11-03|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
*On 7 April 2020, [[David Beckham]] supported Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign, featured in various leading media outlets. Some of those are [[Sky News]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Coronavirus: David Beckham backs meals campaign for key workers|url=https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-david-beckham-backs-meals-campaign-for-key-workers-11970075|access-date=2021-11-07|publisher=Sky News|language=en}}</ref> [[Arab News]],<ref name=":9" /> [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-07|title=David Beckham backs campaign to provide hot meals to key workers|url=https://www.itv.com/news/london/2020-04-07/david-beckham-backs-campaign-to-provide-hot-meals-to-key-workers|access-date=2021-11-07|website=ITV News|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Express Tribune]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-07|title=Beckham endorses British Pakistanis’ initiative to feed workers fighting COVID-19|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2192967/beckham-endorses-british-pakistanis-initiative-feed-workers-fighting-covid-19|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Watford Observer]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Beckham backs campaign to deliver free meals to key workers|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/18364182.coronavirus-david-beckham-backs-campaign-delivers-meals-nhs-staff/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Watford Observer|language=en}}</ref> and ''Independent''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Beckham backs campaign to provide hot meals to key workers|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/david-beckham-backs-campaign-to-provide-hot-meals-to-key-workers-39109707.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=independent|language=en}}</ref>
*On 7th April 2020, [[David Beckham]] supported Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign, featured in various leading media outlets. Some of those are [[Sky News]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Coronavirus: David Beckham backs meals campaign for key workers|url=https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-david-beckham-backs-meals-campaign-for-key-workers-11970075|access-date=2021-11-07|publisher=Sky News|language=en}}</ref> [[Arab News]],<ref name=":9" /> [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-07|title=David Beckham backs campaign to provide hot meals to key workers|url=https://www.itv.com/news/london/2020-04-07/david-beckham-backs-campaign-to-provide-hot-meals-to-key-workers|access-date=2021-11-07|website=ITV News|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Express Tribune]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-07|title=Beckham endorses British Pakistanis’ initiative to feed workers fighting COVID-19|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2192967/beckham-endorses-british-pakistanis-initiative-feed-workers-fighting-covid-19|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Watford Observer]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Beckham backs campaign to deliver free meals to key workers|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/18364182.coronavirus-david-beckham-backs-campaign-delivers-meals-nhs-staff/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Watford Observer|language=en}}</ref> and ''Independent''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Beckham backs campaign to provide hot meals to key workers|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/david-beckham-backs-campaign-to-provide-hot-meals-to-key-workers-39109707.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=independent|language=en}}</ref>
*On 14 May 2020, [[The Proclaimers]] supported and donated their iconic song for Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign, published in the ''[[Edinburgh Evening News]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Proclaimers having given support to new campaign to feed frontline and NHS workers|url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/coronavirus/proclaimers-back-campaign-feed-frontline-and-nhs-workers-2853717|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Scotsman|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=One Million Meals, Friends of Gavin & TLC Marketing (cover of The Proclaimers 500 Miles)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3EKe9AE9x8|publisher=TLC Marketing Worldwide|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*On 14th May 2020, [[The Proclaimers]] supported and donated their iconic song for Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign, published in the ''[[Edinburgh Evening News]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Proclaimers having given support to new campaign to feed frontline and NHS workers|url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/coronavirus/proclaimers-back-campaign-feed-frontline-and-nhs-workers-2853717|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Scotsman|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=One Million Meals, Friends of Gavin & TLC Marketing (cover of The Proclaimers 500 Miles)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3EKe9AE9x8|publisher=TLC Marketing Worldwide|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*On 30 July 2020, ''[[BBC Good Food]]'' wrote about Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign and its contribution to the [[National Health Service|NHS staff]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=One Million Meals|url=https://www.pressreader.com/australia/bbc-good-food/20200730/284709094134443|access-date=2021-11-08|work=[[BBC Good Food]]|date=2020-07-30|via=[[PressReader]]}}</ref>
*On 30th July 2020, ''[[BBC Good Food]]'' wrote about Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign and its contribution to the [[National Health Service|NHS staff]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=One Million Meals|url=https://www.pressreader.com/australia/bbc-good-food/20200730/284709094134443|access-date=2021-11-08|work=[[BBC Good Food]]|date=2020-07-30|via=[[PressReader]]}}</ref>
*On 29 August 2020, Murtaza Ali Shah, an anchorperson, interviewed Raza about his charity work in London. He discussed 'No One Eats Along On Christmas' and the One Million Meals charity campaign. Raza thanked the mainstream media, businesses, and various celebrities, especially [[BBC]] and [[David Beckham]], for supporting his charity campaign. He also discussed recycling the waste food effectively. He shared how his team managed to deliver the halal food based on the demand of the [[National Health Service|NHS staff]] using a form across London.<ref>{{Citation|title=Footballer David Beckham helps businessman Suleman Raza to distribute One Million Meals to the needy|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f03V9SmUA1M|publisher=Murtaza Ali Shah|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-08}}</ref>
*On 29th August 2020, Murtaza Ali Shah, an anchorperson, interviewed Raza about his charity work in London. He discussed 'No One Eats Along On Christmas' and the One Million Meals charity campaign. Raza thanked the mainstream media, businesses, and various celebrities, especially [[BBC]] and [[David Beckham]], for supporting his charity campaign. He also discussed recycling the waste food effectively. He shared how his team managed to deliver the halal food based on the demand of the [[National Health Service|NHS staff]] using a form across London.<ref>{{Citation|title=Footballer David Beckham helps businessman Suleman Raza to distribute One Million Meals to the needy|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f03V9SmUA1M|publisher=Murtaza Ali Shah|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-08}}</ref>
*On 4 September 2020, Raza was featured as the [[British Pakistanis|British Pakistani]] food [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] in [[The News International|''The News International'']] for serving halal [[Pakistani cuisine]] through his restaurants to [[National Health Service|NHS staff]] during the COVID-19 pandemic across London.<ref name=":11" />
*On 4th September 2020, Raza was featured as the [[British Pakistanis|British Pakistani]] food [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] in [[The News International|''The News International'']] for serving halal [[Pakistani cuisine]] through his restaurants to [[National Health Service|NHS staff]] during the COVID-19 pandemic across London.<ref name=":11" />
*On 9 September 2020, he shared the success and struggles for raising funds for the One Million Meals campaign in a news report published in the [[Daily Times (Pakistan)|''Daily Times'']].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-09|title=Pakistani Suleman Raza’s One Million Meals campaign with David Beckham wins praise in UK|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/664685/pakistani-suleman-razas-one-million-meals-campaign-with-david-beckham-wins-praise-in-uk/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
*On 9th September 2020, he shared the success and struggles for raising funds for the One Million Meals campaign in a news report published in the [[Daily Times (Pakistan)|''Daily Times'']].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-09|title=Pakistani Suleman Raza’s One Million Meals campaign with David Beckham wins praise in UK|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/664685/pakistani-suleman-razas-one-million-meals-campaign-with-david-beckham-wins-praise-in-uk/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
*In 2020, [[The Daily Telegraph|''The Telegraph'']] and [[BBC News]] highlighted Raza's One Million Meals charity efforts for the [[National Health Service|NHS staff]] and service-based business concerns, specifically for the food business crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Citation|title=BBC NEWS Coverage about One Million Meals for the NHS staff, Homeless & Vulnerable People|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tZcH22-2jI|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref><ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Citation|title=One million meals for NHS frontline workers {{!}} Covid-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXcUJkZyXAY|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Video|first=Telegraph|date=2020-04-30|title=Watch: Campaign to deliver one million meals to NHS heroes|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/30/watch-campaign-deliver-one-million-meals-nhs-heroes/|access-date=2021-11-07|issn=0307-1235}}</ref>
*In 2020, [[The Daily Telegraph|''The Telegraph'']] and [[BBC News]] highlighted Raza's One Million Meals charity efforts for the [[National Health Service|NHS staff]] and service-based business concerns, specifically for the food business crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Citation|title=BBC NEWS Coverage about One Million Meals for the NHS staff, Homeless & Vulnerable People|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tZcH22-2jI|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref><ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Citation|title=One million meals for NHS frontline workers {{!}} Covid-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXcUJkZyXAY|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Video|first=Telegraph|date=2020-04-30|title=Watch: Campaign to deliver one million meals to NHS heroes|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/30/watch-campaign-deliver-one-million-meals-nhs-heroes/|access-date=2021-11-07|issn=0307-1235}}</ref>
*In February 2021, he made an appearance in the anthem song, Kehlo Aazadi Se, of the KPL.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-04|title=Kashmir Premier League: Mirpur Royals Squad, Place, Owner, Captain, Time Table, Complete Players list, Social Media Account, Anthem Song|url=https://www.sportsunfold.com/kpl-mirpur-royals-squad/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=SportsUnfold|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=The Aazadi Anthem {{!}} Kashmir Premier League {{!}} KPL21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pds9_Zhmw9c|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*In February 2021, he made an appearance in the anthem song, Kehlo Aazadi Se, of the KPL.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-04|title=Kashmir Premier League: Mirpur Royals Squad, Place, Owner, Captain, Time Table, Complete Players list, Social Media Account, Anthem Song|url=https://www.sportsunfold.com/kpl-mirpur-royals-squad/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=SportsUnfold|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=The Aazadi Anthem {{!}} Kashmir Premier League {{!}} KPL21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pds9_Zhmw9c|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*On 9 March 2021, Iram Mehmood at KPL event interviewed Raza about finalizing the team members for the Mirpur Royals.<ref>{{Citation|title=KPL League has begun {{!}} Suleman Raza Mirpur Royals Owner Reveal playing XI {{!}} Kpl Official|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_EI6r-f-ac|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-08}}</ref>
*On 9th March 2021, Iram Mehmood at KPL event interviewed Raza about finalizing the team members for the Mirpur Royals.<ref>{{Citation|title=KPL League has begun {{!}} Suleman Raza Mirpur Royals Owner Reveal playing XI {{!}} Kpl Official|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_EI6r-f-ac|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-08}}</ref>
*On 23 March 2021, [[Sutton & Croydon Guardian|''Sutton & Croydon Guardian'']] featured the 'car dining' service introduced by Raza at his restaurant, Spice Village.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Amazing' response to Croydon businessman's 'car dining' innovation|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/19179446.croydon-businessman-launches-car-dining-service/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Your Local Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
*On 23rd March 2021, [[Sutton & Croydon Guardian|''Sutton & Croydon Guardian'']] featured the 'car dining' service introduced by Raza at his restaurant, Spice Village.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Amazing' response to Croydon businessman's 'car dining' innovation|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/19179446.croydon-businessman-launches-car-dining-service/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Your Local Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
*In April 2021, Ather Abbasi at [[UrduPoint]] interviewed Raza for his innovative idea to adopt the way of drive-thru in-car dining experience. He discussed how he came up with the concept of adjustable trays inside the car while strictly following the SOPs during the pandemic.<ref>{{Citation|title=Pakistani Restaurant in London - Spice Village - Eat the Yummy Food inside your Car|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceoVqv26vC0|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-06}}</ref>
*In April 2021, Ather Abbasi at [[UrduPoint]] interviewed Raza for his innovative idea to adopt the way of drive-thru in-car dining experience. He discussed how he came up with the concept of adjustable trays inside the car while strictly following the SOPs during the pandemic.<ref>{{Citation|title=Pakistani Restaurant in London - Spice Village - Eat the Yummy Food inside your Car|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceoVqv26vC0|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-06}}</ref>
*In May 2021, a [[YouTube]] channel, The Halimah Show, interviewed Raza for his career in the restaurant industry, event venue business, One Million Meals charity campaign, and drive-thru in-car dining concept introduced during the pandemic.<ref>{{Citation|title=Episode 10 : The Halimah Show : Interview With CEO of Spice village Suleman Raza|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRY6PrO_IMQ|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*In May 2021, a [[YouTube]] channel, The Halimah Show, interviewed Raza for his career in the restaurant industry, event venue business, One Million Meals charity campaign, and drive-thru in-car dining concept introduced during the pandemic.<ref>{{Citation|title=Episode 10 : The Halimah Show : Interview With CEO of Spice village Suleman Raza|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRY6PrO_IMQ|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*On 11 August 2021, the [[UrduPoint]]'s host interviewed Raza about the Mirpur Royals. They discussed the challenges of the KPL series and how it can promote the [[Kashmir]] region and its talent globally.<ref>{{Citation|title=UrduPoint Videos - KPL Ki Mengi Team Mirpur Royals Me Aisi Kya Khas Baat Hai Jo Doosri Team Me Nahi? - Team Owner Raja Salman Se Janiye|via=Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/UrduPointVideos/videos/kpl-ki-mengi-team-mirpur-royals-me-aisi-kya-khas-baat-hai-jo-doosri-team-me-nahi/347244586954230/|language=en|access-date=2021-11-08}}{{Primary source inline}}</ref>
*On 11th August 2021, the [[UrduPoint]]'s host interviewed Raza about the Mirpur Royals. They discussed the challenges of the KPL series and how it can promote the [[Kashmir]] region and its talent globally.<ref>{{Citation|title=UrduPoint Videos - KPL Ki Mengi Team Mirpur Royals Me Aisi Kya Khas Baat Hai Jo Doosri Team Me Nahi? - Team Owner Raja Salman Se Janiye|via=Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/UrduPointVideos/videos/kpl-ki-mengi-team-mirpur-royals-me-aisi-kya-khas-baat-hai-jo-doosri-team-me-nahi/347244586954230/|language=en|access-date=2021-11-08}}{{Primary source inline}}</ref>
*In August 2021, Raza was invited as a guest by Sidra Iqbal on the Aaj Pakistan TV program from the [[Aaj News]] official channel. He discussed the cricket team Mirpur Royals' performance in the KPL. The other day, he spoke to Shehryar Sajid about the winning combination of his team in the Aaj News segment.<ref>{{Citation|title=KPL 2021 {{!}} MirPur Royals Ki team 4th Match Main Kotli Lions Kay Mad-e-Muqabil {{!}} Aaj News|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc9nNNkwCd8|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*In August 2021, Raza was invited as a guest by Sidra Iqbal on the Aaj Pakistan TV program from the [[Aaj News]] official channel. He discussed the cricket team Mirpur Royals' performance in the KPL. The other day, he spoke to Shehryar Sajid about the winning combination of his team in the Aaj News segment.<ref>{{Citation|title=KPL 2021 {{!}} MirPur Royals Ki team 4th Match Main Kotli Lions Kay Mad-e-Muqabil {{!}} Aaj News|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc9nNNkwCd8|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*On 24 August 2021, KPL interviewed Raza for the Mirpur Royals in the Kehlo Aazadi Se (episode 36) program on their official [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{Citation|title=Khelo Aazadi Se {{!}} Episode 36 {{!}} Raja Suleman Raza|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msO4zeaGLHc|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*On 24th August 2021, KPL interviewed Raza for the Mirpur Royals in the Kehlo Aazadi Se (episode 36) program on their official [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{Citation|title=Khelo Aazadi Se {{!}} Episode 36 {{!}} Raja Suleman Raza|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msO4zeaGLHc|publisher=|via=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-11-07}}</ref>
*In 2021, the [[Islam Channel]] interviewed Raza as the owner of the Mirpur Royals squad in the Living The Life show. He discussed his team performance and his charity campaign, One Million Meals. The host also noted that Raza is ranked among the 100 most influential people in the food and hospitality industry by Society magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Living the Life - Mamadou Ndiaye, Abda Khan and Suleman Raza|url=https://watch.islamchannel.tv/watch/38089474|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Islam Channel|language=en}}</ref>
*In 2021, the [[Islam Channel]] interviewed Raza as the owner of the Mirpur Royals squad in the Living The Life show. He discussed his team performance and his charity campaign, One Million Meals. The host also noted that Raza is ranked among the 100 most influential people in the food and hospitality industry by Society magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Living the Life - Mamadou Ndiaye, Abda Khan and Suleman Raza|url=https://watch.islamchannel.tv/watch/38089474|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Islam Channel|language=en}}</ref>


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*In 2019, he received the award of excellence in catering, venue, and food industry from Pakistan Achievement Awards International (PAA) and [[Society (magazine)|Society magazine]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anwar|first=Sundus|title=Bigger & Better 10th Edition of Pakistan Achievement Awards International 2019 Graced London|url=https://www.trendinginsocial.com/10th-edition-of-pakistan-achievement-awards-international-2019/|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business, Travel & Sports News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-11|title=Winners of Society Global Indian Icon Awards 2019|url=https://filmeshilmy.com/2019/07/11/winners-of-society-global-indian-icon-awards-2019/|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Filme Shilmy|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*In 2019, he received the award of excellence in catering, venue, and food industry from Pakistan Achievement Awards International (PAA) and [[Society (magazine)|Society magazine]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anwar|first=Sundus|title=Bigger & Better 10th Edition of Pakistan Achievement Awards International 2019 Graced London|url=https://www.trendinginsocial.com/10th-edition-of-pakistan-achievement-awards-international-2019/|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business, Travel & Sports News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-11|title=Winners of Society Global Indian Icon Awards 2019|url=https://filmeshilmy.com/2019/07/11/winners-of-society-global-indian-icon-awards-2019/|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Filme Shilmy|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*In 2021, he was honored with the [[Points of Light]] award by [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|British Prime Minister]] [[Boris Johnson]] and the GG2 Spirit in the Community Award by the [[Royal Navy]] for running 'One Million Meals' campaign through his restaurant.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Group|first=Asian Media|title=GG2 Leadership & Diversity Awards 2021 - Winners 2020|url=https://gg2leadershipawards.co.uk/2021/en/page/winners2020|access-date=2021-11-04|website=gg2leadershipawards.co.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=UK PM honours four Pakistanis for humanitarian services|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/836382-uk-pm-honours-four-pakistanis-for-humanitarian-services|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The News International|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web|title=Armed Forces Covenant|url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/852212/Spice_Village_Armed_Forces_Covenant_20191123.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
*In 2021, he was honored with the [[Points of Light]] award by [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|British Prime Minister]] [[Boris Johnson]] and the GG2 Spirit in the Community Award by the [[Royal Navy]] for running 'One Million Meals' campaign through his restaurant.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Group|first=Asian Media|title=GG2 Leadership & Diversity Awards 2021 - Winners 2020|url=https://gg2leadershipawards.co.uk/2021/en/page/winners2020|access-date=2021-11-04|website=gg2leadershipawards.co.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=UK PM honours four Pakistanis for humanitarian services|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/836382-uk-pm-honours-four-pakistanis-for-humanitarian-services|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The News International|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web|title=Armed Forces Covenant|url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/852212/Spice_Village_Armed_Forces_Covenant_20191123.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
*On 7 September 2021, he was recognized as the Local Community Hero by the [[House of Lords]] for his charity work in London.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Asian Curry Awards Launched at House of Lords|url=https://food4media.com/showPRPreview/100083649|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Food4Media}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=‘Local Community Hero’ And Restaurateur Recognised For ‘One Million Meals’ Charity Campaign - Todayuknews|url=https://todayuknews.com/entertainment/local-community-hero-and-restaurateur-recognised-for-one-million-meals-charity-campaign/|access-date=2021-11-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
*On 7th September 2021, he was recognized as the Local Community Hero by the [[House of Lords]] for his charity work in London.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Asian Curry Awards Launched at House of Lords|url=https://food4media.com/showPRPreview/100083649|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Food4Media}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=‘Local Community Hero’ And Restaurateur Recognised For ‘One Million Meals’ Charity Campaign - Todayuknews|url=https://todayuknews.com/entertainment/local-community-hero-and-restaurateur-recognised-for-one-million-meals-charity-campaign/|access-date=2021-11-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
*On 1st December 2021, he received the Kindness in the Community Award in the Merton Best Business Awards event held at [[All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club|All England Lawn Tennis Club]] in [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kindness in the Community Award {{!}} Merton Council|url=https://www.merton.gov.uk/communities-and-neighbourhoods/kindness-in-the-community-award|access-date=2021-12-12|website=www.merton.gov.uk}}</ref>


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Suleman Raza
File:Suleman Raza British Food Entrepreneur and Restaurateurs.jpg
Born
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
NationalityBritish Pakistani
Occupation(s)Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, Chef and Activist for vulnerable people living in London, UK
Known forMuslim British Pakistani founder of One Million Meals campaign which was honored with the Points of Light award by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London, UK
StylePakistani cuisine
HonoursPoints of Light, Local Community Hero, GG2 Spirit in the Community Award, 14th British Curry Awards, 11th Asian Curry Awards, Award of Excellence in Catering Industry and Curry King 2019
WebsiteSuleman Raza at Spice Village

Suleman Raza is a British Pakistani food entrepreneur, restaurateur, and activist living in London, UK.[1][2] He also owns the cricket franchise Mirpur Royals in the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) to support and promote the Mirpur talent globally.[3][4][5] He launched the One Million Meals, a charitable campaign began in March 2020 to feed NHS staff, keyworkers, and other vulnerable people during the lockdown imposed in the UK.[6] He kickstarted the campaign by donating 10,000 nutritious meals from his own restaurant chain, Spice Village, and event venue, Grand Sapphire Hotels.[7][8] He reached out to the food industry and served hundreds of thousands of free nutritious meals by raising funds, donations and collaborations using GoFundMe.[9] Various celebrities like David Beckham, Amir Khan, and many mainstream media outlets supported the campaign.[10][11] The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, recognized the charitable work of the One Million Meals campaign with the Points of Light award.[12][13] Moreover, the House of Lords awarded Raza with the Local Community Hero for his humanitarian services in London.[14][15][16] Raza has set a innovative trend of drive-thru in-car dining experience through his restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic year.[17][18][19] He has been also working as the co-chairperson of the UK Pakistan Business Council (UKPBC) to discuss the Pakistani business community concerns with the British Prime minister Boris Johnson.[20][21][22]

Early life

Raza was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.[23] He moved to London with his family during the year 2000.[24] Since 2004, Raza has been living in London, running his family business in the restaurant industry and helping the vulnerable communities in London.[25][26] He is married and has five children.[27]

Career

In 2000, Raza began his career as a chef in a Brixton restaurant in London.[26] Four years later, he started a restaurant called Spice Village in Tooting, South London.[28][29] By 2021, Raza has been running multiple branches of his restaurants while serving Pakistani cuisine in South and West London.[30] He had also entered into the event business and owned a banquet, Grand Sapphire Hotels.[31][32]

Due to COVID-19 and lockdown across the country, the food business suffered.[33] So in March 2021, Raza initiated a drive-thru in-car dining trend to revive the restaurant and venue business.[18][27][34] This trend received praise from his customers and got media coverage in many media outlets.[35][17][36]

In August 2021, he entered into Pakistani sports as a owner of the Mirpur Royals squad for the KPL.[37][38][39] At the end of the series, Raza celebrated the success with his team and congratulated the Kashmiris.[40]

Philanthropy

Raza has been working for charitable programs, helping the poor communities, and other philanthropy projects. The prominent projects are following:

  • On 23rd November 2019, Raza signed an agreement with the Armed Forces Covenant with Rear Admiral Mike Bath from the Royal Navy to support the British armed forces community through his restaurant business.[41][42]
  • In December 2019, he launched the campaign 'Chai That Makes A Difference' through Spice Village restaurant to support the British Asian Trust.[42]
  • On 25th December 2019, he ran the campaign 'No One Eats Alone on the Christmas Day' along with gifts at the Spice Village restaurants to serve homeless people in Croydon, South London.[43]
  • On 1st April 2020, the One Million Meals campaign was launched to serve National Health Services (NHS) key workers and other vulnerable people in London.[44][6][45] Famous public figures like David Beckham, Amir Khan, Bilal Bin Saqib, and Muhammad Arif Anis supported this campaign on their social media platforms.[46][47][48] While The Proclaimers donated their famous song, I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), and changed into a new version, with the help of TLC Marketing team, to support the campaign.[49][50]
  • Since the beginning of the One Million Meal campaign, Raza continuously put in efforts to get support for the campaign from others and successfully it got backed by organizations like Yakult, Biotiful, and many others.[51][52][53] Also, the Santander Bank, Amersi Foundation, London School of Economics (LSE), and King's College supported this campaign.[54][55][56][57] Further, the High Commissioner, Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, appreciated this charity campaign.[58] By May 2021, One Million Meals managed to serve more than 200 locations and around 47 hospitals across UK .[59]

Media coverage

The leading media outlets have invited Raza on multiple occasions to discuss the challenges faced by the restaurant workers and speak about his cricket team, Mirpur Royals. The following are the prominent media coverage:

  • In October 2014, Raza's restaurant got featured in The Guardian and recommended by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.[60]
  • On 7th April 2020, David Beckham supported Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign, featured in various leading media outlets. Some of those are Sky News,[61] Arab News,[43] ITV,[62] The Express Tribune,[63] Watford Observer,[64] and Independent.[65]
  • On 14th May 2020, The Proclaimers supported and donated their iconic song for Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign, published in the Edinburgh Evening News.[66][67]
  • On 30th July 2020, BBC Good Food wrote about Raza's One Million Meals charity campaign and its contribution to the NHS staff.[68]
  • On 29th August 2020, Murtaza Ali Shah, an anchorperson, interviewed Raza about his charity work in London. He discussed 'No One Eats Along On Christmas' and the One Million Meals charity campaign. Raza thanked the mainstream media, businesses, and various celebrities, especially BBC and David Beckham, for supporting his charity campaign. He also discussed recycling the waste food effectively. He shared how his team managed to deliver the halal food based on the demand of the NHS staff using a form across London.[69]
  • On 4th September 2020, Raza was featured as the British Pakistani food entrepreneur in The News International for serving halal Pakistani cuisine through his restaurants to NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic across London.[46]
  • On 9th September 2020, he shared the success and struggles for raising funds for the One Million Meals campaign in a news report published in the Daily Times.[70]
  • In 2020, The Telegraph and BBC News highlighted Raza's One Million Meals charity efforts for the NHS staff and service-based business concerns, specifically for the food business crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[71][72][73][74]
  • In February 2021, he made an appearance in the anthem song, Kehlo Aazadi Se, of the KPL.[75][76]
  • On 9th March 2021, Iram Mehmood at KPL event interviewed Raza about finalizing the team members for the Mirpur Royals.[77]
  • On 23rd March 2021, Sutton & Croydon Guardian featured the 'car dining' service introduced by Raza at his restaurant, Spice Village.[78]
  • In April 2021, Ather Abbasi at UrduPoint interviewed Raza for his innovative idea to adopt the way of drive-thru in-car dining experience. He discussed how he came up with the concept of adjustable trays inside the car while strictly following the SOPs during the pandemic.[79]
  • In May 2021, a YouTube channel, The Halimah Show, interviewed Raza for his career in the restaurant industry, event venue business, One Million Meals charity campaign, and drive-thru in-car dining concept introduced during the pandemic.[80]
  • On 11th August 2021, the UrduPoint's host interviewed Raza about the Mirpur Royals. They discussed the challenges of the KPL series and how it can promote the Kashmir region and its talent globally.[81]
  • In August 2021, Raza was invited as a guest by Sidra Iqbal on the Aaj Pakistan TV program from the Aaj News official channel. He discussed the cricket team Mirpur Royals' performance in the KPL. The other day, he spoke to Shehryar Sajid about the winning combination of his team in the Aaj News segment.[82]
  • On 24th August 2021, KPL interviewed Raza for the Mirpur Royals in the Kehlo Aazadi Se (episode 36) program on their official YouTube channel.[83]
  • In 2021, the Islam Channel interviewed Raza as the owner of the Mirpur Royals squad in the Living The Life show. He discussed his team performance and his charity campaign, One Million Meals. The host also noted that Raza is ranked among the 100 most influential people in the food and hospitality industry by Society magazine.[84]

Honors and awards

Raza received the following honors and awards throughout his career:

  • In 2019, he was honored with the 11th Asian Curry Awards for his restaurant business.[85][86][87]
  • In 2019, he received the Best Wedding Venue award for his banquet, Grand Sapphire Hotels, in London Venue & Catering Awards event held at the Hurlingham Club.[88][89]
  • In 2019, he was awarded the Curry King title by the Asian Food And Restaurant Awards (AFRA).[72][90]
  • In 2019, he received the award of excellence in catering, venue, and food industry from Pakistan Achievement Awards International (PAA) and Society magazine.[91][92]
  • In 2021, he was honored with the Points of Light award by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the GG2 Spirit in the Community Award by the Royal Navy for running 'One Million Meals' campaign through his restaurant.[12][93][94][41]
  • On 7th September 2021, he was recognized as the Local Community Hero by the House of Lords for his charity work in London.[16][95][96]
  • On 1st December 2021, he received the Kindness in the Community Award in the Merton Best Business Awards event held at All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon.[97]

See also

References

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