A POPULAR Workington restaurant has undergone a major revamp and now has a new look, new name and new menu.

Hooked and Plucked on Derwent Drive is proving popular.

The family-run business was previously known as Caspian Flame Grill and was opened in 1983 by Sohrab and Valerie Padidar.

Daughters Yasmin and Nadia have since joined the team.

The takeaway service which has been open throughout the pandemic still operates under the name Caspian.

"The restaurant closed during lockdown, it was the perfect opportunity to reinvest in a complete revamp of the restaurant dining area," said operations manger Yasmin, who works alongside sister Nadia, a cordon bleu trained chef. Their parents, Sohrab and Valerie Padidar, also cook.

"We have created an open plan kitchen inside the dining area. We feel we've brought a bit of city life to Cumbria with Hooked and Plucked.

"We wanted to offer something new to Workington, which often gets left behind in terms of investment.

"My sister and I wanted to create something for the next generation."

The restaurant looks completely different.

"It's very modern, light and airy. We have a pink, white and teal colour scheme, we wanted to make a proper brand," said Yasmin.

"We came up with the idea as a family and discussed everything we wanted to do with a designer. They put a drawing together and we used lots of local tradesmen.

"I project managed with my dad.

"We love it. People come in and say 'wow, it's completely different'."

The restaurant seats 70 people and the business employs over 40 people.

Caspian takeaways are produced in the existing kitchen.

"Caspian takeaway is staying the same, it's a bit of an institution around here and has remained open throughout the pandemic," said Yasmin.

The restaurant menu has completely changed.

"Like our name suggests, we serve fish and chicken dishes. We also have much more on the menu so there is lots of choice," said Yasmin.

"We focus on delicious, wholesome and sustainable food for all.

"We’re passionate about sourcing the highest quality ingredients from local suppliers to ensure our food is fresh, tasty and honest."

They are open seven days a week and have gone for a self service approach.

The family is loving their latest creation and enjoying working as a team.

"We all have different strengths," said Yasmin.