Chef Romy Gill is supporting independent beer brand Bunta through a new partnership at The Pem in London.
The brand’s first 330ml glass bottles are making their exclusive debut at Gill’s contemporary Indian restaurant inside the Conrad London St James hotel.
Founded by Gunikka Ahuja, Bunta produces a 0.5% ABV citrus lager brewed with orange peel and coriander seed, designed to accompany Indian food.
The partnership developed after Gill and Ahuja met at a Diwali celebration. Gill said her own experience of receiving encouragement in hospitality had shaped her wish to support smaller producers.
The launch connects a young drinks business with a prominent restaurant, building on the familiar pairing of curry and beer.
The product’s stated strength is 0.5% ABV. Its lighter carbonation is part of Bunta’s approach to matching beer with aromatic spices and richer dishes.
For the brand, the London listing adds a restaurant partnership to the move into bottles.
Story reported 6 November 2026. Source report. Photograph: Anad Singh.
