The boss of an award-winning Nottingham Indian restaurant says it's 'inevitable' the price of a curry will go up as businesses battle rising costs. The cost of living crisis is taking its toll on the hospitality sector and community leaders representing restaurant owners have said soaring energy and ingredient prices have left the industry in a 'dark place'.
Shale Ahmed, who represents restaurant owners in Birmingham, also went on record to say weekly shopping bills have increased by by 40 percent. He added if customers were charged accordingly with the increased overheads faced by businesses a curry would cost between £25 to £30.
John Dhaliwal, the managing director of the Calcutta Club in Maid Marian Way, said it was 'inevitable' prices at restaurants would rise if operational costs don't begin to fall in the new year. He said: "It's inevitable at the end of the day as the cost of labour and utilities continues to grow or sustain itself at this level.
