Lanarkshire takeaway owner invited to meet the Queen

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A Lanarkshire takeaway owner has been invited to meet the Queen at one of her annual Garden Parties.The Original Mr Chef boss Wasim Arshad said it's an "absolute honour" and can't wait for the event in June.During the summer, the monarch traditionally hosts a number of Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace, and one is held in Scotland at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android They see over 30,000 lucky guests attend as the Queen gets the chance to speak to a broad range of people, all of whom have been chosen for making a positive impact in their community.Wasim, who runs award-winning takeaways in Hamilton and Uddingston, has seen his business nominated for several top gongs in recent years including the British Takeaway Awards and the Scottish Curry Awards.He has also led charitable missions through the course of the pandemic, delivering free food and supplies to those struggling in the community.And last year, the food joint created 35 local jobs in Hamilton after the food joint branched out with another Lanarkshire premises.Wasim also organised an international charity project last year where he was able to help 50 deprived families in South Sudan by providing chickens and hens, used for eggs and breeding - providing vital income for those in poverty.The Original Mr Chef