Award-winning Derby TV chef Sat Bains is to be named on a Nottingham Tram after his ‘culinary efforts’ to put the city on the map.
The 44-year-old, who won the BBC’s Great British Menu competition, was nominated by members of the public and will today unveil his name on the side of one of the new trams.
Owner of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant ‘Sat Bains with Rooms’, he has been recognised for his innovative style of cuisine and the use of fresh local produce.
Sat said: “To have one of the trams named after me is not only an honour but a huge privileged too. I’m humbled to have even been nominated.”
Picture: TV Chef Sat Bain’s unveils his name on the Tram
The chef, who sometimes appears on TV’s Saturday Kitchen will join famous names like Robin Hood, Brian Clough and Carl Froch, who have all had trams named after them.
As part of the tram expansion project, 22 brand new trams will be named after locals over the coming months.
Jamie Swift, NET Marketing Manager said: “Some [trams] have already been given names suggested by members of the community, and we are delighted that one of the fleet will be named after Sat who has done so much to promote Nottingham during his exceptional culinary career.”
Councillor Jane Urquhart from Nottingham City Council added: “Sat Bains is a great ambassador for the city. Not only has he shown what hard work and dedication can achieve, he has helped enhance Nottingham’s reputation as a great food and drink destination.
“The tram naming is the city’s way of celebrating his achievements and thanking him for the important contribution he has made.”
