Phoenix FM was at the opening of the beautiful new Nando’s at Mayflower Shopping Park today.

The new store occupies the former Pizza Hut site but has been completely transformed and modernised.

Basildon’s third Nando’s has created 20 new jobs for locals and will seat 125 people at a time.

The brand new restaurant will bring the Nando’s experience to locals with authentic Portuguse hand made fabrics for the fixed seating, as well as beautiful cortex steel planters for the front seating area.

Regional MD, Stephen Geach said: “We are thrilled to open the doors to our brand new Nando’s in the Mayflower Shopping Park, which will give locals and fans alike the chance to experience our authentic Peri Peri flavours.

“This fantastic location is our third restaurant in Basildon and we’re delighted to be growing in this thriving area.”