they operated in the summer season. They imported Greek
food and Wine to the region for the first time, and
other high class dishes which they had learnt while
working in the restaurants of Soho; such as the Trocadero in Piccadilly Circus,
London.
There were four partners; Mr. Loukas, Mr. Kikis and two
other Cypriots from other villages. In 1947, they bought
two shops in Great Yarmouth, The Savoy Restaurant and
The New Regent. The business grew to the point where
they were buying houses, renovating them, renting them
out or providing accommodation for their staff. Then, in
the 1950's they bought the Metropole in Marine Parade
and in the 1960's and the 1970's they bought more, such
as The Black Angus Steak House the cafe at the Bus
Station as well as the Suffolk Punch near the town of
Newmarket, two in Lowestoff, The Crown Public House and
the Lucas Grill Renamed The Top of The Town; in total
there were fourteen Restaurants and Cafes in and around
the area of Great Yarmouth. A Supermarket called Savoy
Catering Supplies was also opened in order to supply
their restaurants with food and drink.
The supermarket gradually grew into a Cash & Carry which
also supplied other shops and restaurants with food and
drink. The company offices were based there and these
soon became an advisory service which helped fellow
villagers arriving in Great Yarmouth and provided a
workforce for their restaurants.
When Mr. Loukas went to Eptakomi in 1949, he sponsored
15 Eptakomites who wanted to come to England.
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