Owner

Zia Choudhury

Born in Bangladesh. Watching his father manage several restaurants successfully across the UK, the 29-year-old was inspired to develop his first- hand experience and launch his own establishment. Married to Shejina Begum with son Zakiyah and young daughter.

Career : Opened Green Bengal in Bromley Cross, near Bolton in 2006 supported by Chef Jamal Ahmed in the kitchen. Hailing from Sylhet in Bangladesh, Ahmed has been a chef for 35 years and has worked at some of Bangladesh's leading restaurants, including the renowned Sunergaw in Dhaka and Purbaney in Dhaka.

The glittering opening of the restaurant was enjoyed by over 200 people including football's Sam Allerdyce and two female tigers (see right).

www.greenbengal.co.uk