LU BAN LAUNCH
Dignitaries from across the city and beyond
gathered at the city’s newest dining destination,
Lu Ban to take part in a special event to mark
the restaurant and Chinese culinary art cooking
school’s official launch.
Guests including Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside,
Mr Mark Blundell, the High Sheriff of Merseyside,
Mr David Steer QC DL, The Lord Mayor, Councillor
Anna Rothery, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and
Chief Constable Andy Cooke, met with an official
delegation from Tianjin who were visiting the city
specially to mark the launch of the collaborative
venture.
Directors of the Tianjin Trade and Economic School
(Tianjin School of Cuisine) mingled with over
forty specially invited VIP guests who represented
the city’s most high-profile businesses and local
government agencies.
Lu Ban Chief Executive Dr Xiaoli Dutton and
Tianjin Trade and Economic School (Tianjin School
of Cuisine) principal, Mrs Enli Liu cut the ribbon to
mark the official launch of the centre and guests were
welcomed with an performance from the Liverpool
Chinese Martial Arts dragon dancers before being
treated to an evening of exquisite Tianjin cuisine.
Lu Ban, which is situated in the heart of the Baltic
Triangle in the former Cains Brewery site is the first
venture of its kind in the UK. The project has seen
an investment of over £2m into the exclusive new
restaurant and cooking academy.
David Hughes, Lu Ban’s Commercial Director has
over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry
and says this is the most exciting project he has been
involved with.
Mike Mounfield, Lu Ban’s Managing Director has
many years of experience in education and the
restaurant industry and is proud to bring Lu Ban to
Liverpool.
The restaurant, which has a host of exciting private
dining options, is open to the public from Thursday
to Sunday and you can find out more by visiting:
www.lubanrestaurant.co.uk
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