A RESTAURANT has raised more than £500 for charity as part of its anniversary celebrations.
Chennai Express, in Basingstoke, raised £506 for St Michael's Hospice as part of its seventh-anniversary celebration event.
The restaurant offered a special four-course anniversary menu on November 2, with £7 from each meal donated straight to the hospice.
Vamsi Madireddy, chef patron of the restaurant, said: "We are delighted to support our local charity, St Michael’s Hospice, who continue to do amazing work for our community.
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"We are equally thrilled to celebrate seven years of trading in Basingstoke, and we couldn’t think of a better way to mark the occasion than raising funds for such a worthy cause while offering a specially crafted menu for our guests."
Maxine Heart, from St Michael’s Hospice, said: "That is an amazing amount, thank you Chennai Express! £506 could pay for 24 hours of nursing care, or eight Hospice at Home visits. Your generosity really will make a difference to people’s lives."
Chennai Express has become a popular spot in Basingstoke, winning numerous culinary awards and receiving excellent feedback on social media.
The Basingstoke restaurant is ranked the top Indian restaurant in Hampshire on TripAdvisor, a position it has held since 2024.
Along with its charity work, Chennai Express is committed to supporting the community.
The restaurant has chosen St Michael’s Hospice as its ongoing charity partner and plans to continue fundraising in the future.
It also regularly supports other local charities, schools, and community groups through gift vouchers for fundraising purposes.
Chennai Express’s sister restaurant in Fleet similarly celebrated its second anniversary in September and raised £650 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice through a special dining event.
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