Key Points
- Operators of Royal Nawaab are planning to unveil their latest creation Hukum that would offer unique private dining and events at Stockport Pyramid in November.
- The Hukum would feature three signature menus starting from £200, £300 and £350 per head that are designed in five- or six-course dining menus.
- The experience will be comprised of private indoor and outdoor areas including a lounge with booths, a dining area accommodating 26 people, a bar, a DJ booth, a heated terrace, an outdoor shisha lounge and a live BBQ.
- The guests will enter the premises through a private entrance along with 30+ dedicated parking spaces.
- According to the Marketing Director of Hukum, Bilal Jogi, the concept allows the guests to customize the guest list, ambiance, food and even the event itself.
- The launch will start with two weeks of events beginning 23 November.
- Royal Nawaab opened its doors at Stockport Pyramid on 5 April 2025 after the reported £15 million makeover of the former Co-operative Bank building.
- The existing Royal Nawaab Pyramid includes three dining and banqueting floors that can accommodate more than 1,000 guests, according to Manchester Evening News report.
Stockport (Manchester Mirror) October 29, 2026 – A new private hospitality concept called Hukum is set to open at Stockport Pyramid, adding a high-end, invitation-led alternative to the venue’s established large-scale Indian and Pakistani dining and banqueting operation. As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Hukum will launch with a two-week programme of events beginning on 23 November.
The name Hukum translates as “command”, according to the company’s marketing director, Bilal Jogi. The concept is built around giving guests exclusive use of booked spaces, with control over catering, atmosphere, entertainment and privacy.
Hukum will occupy dedicated private areas within the Pyramid. Indoors, it will include a lounge with booth seating, a dining room for up to 26 guests, a bar and a DJ booth. Outdoors, guests will have access to a heated terrace, an outdoor shisha lounge and a live BBQ station.
How much will the Hukum menus cost?
Hukum will offer three signature dining collections: Cul at £200 per person, The Gastronomy at £300 per person and The Table Gold at £350 per person. The Manchester Evening News reports that these are five- and six-course menus, combining Indian and Pakistani influences, international dishes and bespoke options tailored to individual events.
The £200 Cul menu includes a Special Chicken Tikka Tower, tandoori scallops with mango salsa, and coconut shrimp served with sweet chilli sauce and caramelised pineapple, according to the report. It also features a Tandoori Roast with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
The £300 Gastronomy menu is described as a six-course experience. Dishes listed include smoked paneer with leaves and yoghurt dressing, roasted fillet with pea purée and sun-dried coriander oil, tandoori roulade with butternut purée and butter chicken sauce, and slow-cooked lamb shank with masala mashed potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and Nihari sauce.
The top-priced £350 Table Gold collection includes smoked rosette with caviar, pan-seared cod scallops with a scallop curry cream, and a modern beef Wellington with root vegetables and chilli. Other dishes include tandoori-marinated lamb chop with masala fondant potatoes and pea purée, followed by a saffron and cardamom crème brûlée.
What private facilities will guests receive?
The development is designed to separate Hukum from the main Royal Nawaab buffet restaurant. Guests will enter through a private entrance and will have access to more than 30 dedicated parking spaces on site.
The private indoor areas include booth seating in a lounge, a dining space for up to 26 guests, a bar and a DJ booth. The outdoor section adds a heated terrace, shisha lounge and live BBQ station, which the operator says can be used for socialising and entertainment throughout the year.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Bilal Jogi said: “Hukum is centered around a straightforward concept: when you book the space, it is entirely yours. You control the guest list, the ambiance, the cuisine, and the event, free from the disruptions or exposure typical of a standard restaurant or event space.”
He added that the name Hukum signifies “command” and reflects the company’s aim to let guests manage every aspect of their event, from menu selection to the overall experience.
Why is privacy central to the concept?
Privacy is presented as a core part of Hukum’s offer. The company says the private entrance, dedicated parking and controlled departure arrangements are intended to allow guests to hold events with confidentiality.
“Privacy is equally crucial as personalization,” Jogi said, according to the Manchester Evening News. “From a private entrance and dedicated parking to the time you depart, Hukum is crafted to provide guests with the assurance to unwind and relish their event in total confidentiality.”
He further stated that the company believes the concept has the potential to transform private dining “not only in the UK but on a global scale”.
When will Hukum open?
Hukum is scheduled to begin with a two-week series of launch events on 23 November. The Manchester Evening News did not report a general public booking date beyond the launch programme.
The new experience sits within the broader Royal Nawaab Pyramid site, which opened on 5 April 2025 following a £15 million renovation of the former Co-operative Bank headquarters. The existing venue has three main dining and banqueting levels and can host more than 1,000 diners.
Royal Nawaab’s own website describes the Pyramid venue as offering Indian and Pakistani cuisine, banqueting suites and event catering. It lists three suites with capacities of up to 100, 350 or 800 guests, while its standard unlimited dining menu is priced at £32.99 per adult, excluding drinks.
Background of the development
Stockport Pyramid was formerly the headquarters of the Co-operative Bank and is one of the town’s most recognisable buildings. Royal Nawaab submitted plans to Stockport Council in 2023 to convert it into a restaurant and three banqueting halls, as reported by The Business Desk.
ITV News reported in November 2024 that approval had been given for the Pyramid to become a restaurant, with Royal Nawaab expected to open in the first quarter of 2025. Those plans included a 350-cover restaurant and three banqueting facilities, with capacities ranging from 150 to 700 covers.
The venue subsequently opened in April 2025 as Royal Nawaab Pyramid, specialising in Indian and Pakistani cuisine, banqueting and events. Local outlet Stockport Nub News reported that the site includes a 400-capacity banqueting hall and multiple floors with their own kitchens.
The launch of Hukum represents a further development of that site: rather than expanding capacity for large public dining or weddings, it introduces smaller, private, higher-priced spaces aimed at bespoke events.
Prediction: What it could mean for diners and event organisers
For Stockport diners and event organisers, Hukum is likely to create a new option between a standard restaurant booking and a large wedding or banquet hall. Its £200 to £350 per-person menus and capacity for up to 26 guests position it for smaller celebrations, corporate gatherings, family events and private parties seeking exclusivity.
For Royal Nawaab, the concept could broaden the Pyramid’s customer base beyond its established buffet and large-scale banqueting trade. If demand matches the operator’s expectations, it may encourage further investment in private dining, outdoor hospitality and bespoke event services at the landmark site.
For local hospitality businesses, the launch adds another premium private-event venue to Greater Manchester’s market. Its success will depend on whether customers consider the private entrance, dedicated parking, shisha lounge, terrace and tailored menus sufficient value at the stated price points.
