The taste of Bombay comes to East Street, Bristol
Launching the latest restaurant for Bristol's much-loved Nutmeg group, as they brought Bombil to East Street.
Bombil
When we heard whispers that restaurateur Raja Munuswamy and his team behind the celebrated hospitality group and award-winning restaurants Nutmeg, Nadu, Kal Dosa and Nutmeg Street Kitchen were opening their fifth new venue in East Street, we instantly knew it would be one of the most exciting launches of this year - so needless to say we were absolutely delighted when they approached us to help them out with their launch event.
Here at Duchess, launch events really put us in our happy place and we love nothing more than helping a new venue make its mark on a neighbourhood, connecting them with the right crowd, and watching it all come together with a buzz of excitement.
Located in the heart of East Street, Bombil’s stunning interior, complete with suspended light installations and lush greenery, provided the perfect backdrop for a grand launch. Raja and his team wanted to start with a soft launch week, offering 50% off food to test operations, followed by a high-impact launch event.
Their goal was to integrate into the new neighbourhood by inviting local business owners, tastemakers, and foodie and student influencers from across Bristol for an exclusive evening of small plates and cocktails.
We jumped on board to not only help to deliver the event and provide a solid guestlist, but also to manage the PR outreach to ensure that all of the key journalists in the city and beyond were in the know of Bombil and its offering.
We would then of course, need to run the event itself - greeting and managing the guests, and keeping the night running smoothly.
What they needed
What we did
We crafted a two-pronged strategy, beginning with comprehensive PR outreach to ensure all key journalists and media were well aware of Bombil’s exciting arrival. Simultaneously, we curated a guest list of key Bristol journalists, instagram and TikTok influencers, local businesses, and city tastemakers, ensuring the event would create a real buzz.
On the night, we managed the guest list and the smooth running of the event, creating an unforgettable launch that showcased Bombil as the next must-visit dining destination in Bristol.
*Photo credits to Bombil and Bristol Live.
Benjamin Roure - Area Manager
“Duchess made our Bombil opening night unforgettable! They tailored everything perfectly, making it a seamless, stress-free experience. We just sat back, enjoyed, and had an incredible time!”
The Nutmeg Group
The launch was a massive success. With a packed house and glowing feedback, Bombil quickly became a must-visit destination. The event generated a huge buzz on social media, with influencers sharing their experiences and locals raving about the food. Post-launch, Bombil has continued to receive glowing reviews and has firmly established itself as a favourite in Bedminster’s food scene.