Chinese Buffet on the menu in Preston

NORTH West restaurant chain The Chinese Buffet is to open in Preston next month, creating 40 jobs. 

The Chinese Buffet group, which includes restaurants in Bolton, Wigan, Wakefield and St Helens, has signed a deal to open its fifth venue at Preston’s St George’s Shopping Centre.

Renovation work has started on the 9,200 sq ft unit, which is set over three floors and will feature an open plan ‘theatre-kitchen’ when it opens in July.

Peter Wu, managing director of The Chinese Buffet, said: “We’re excited to bring The Chinese Buffet brand to the city of Preston. St George’s Shopping Centre was a natural choice for us due to its diverse retail offering and prime location in the heart of Preston’s retail district.”

Ken Williams, St George’s Shopping Centre general manager, said: “It’s been a bumper period for new tenants at the St George’s Shopping Centre with three new brands added to our lineup in as many months.”