The restaurant was opened by John Morris in the early eighties. Since that time it has gone on to win many prestigious awards. His son Simon Morris won Curry Chef of the Year and has a great passion for Indian cooking. He has published a book 'Cardamom and Coriander' and his Indian Food Festivals are a great success every year.

The burgeoning wedding business at Grafton means that the best time to enjoy the restaurant is mid-week. There are four food Festivals throughout the year starting with the Indian Food Festival in January and the Garden Food Festival in May and June. There is then one in the autumn and of course in November and December the Christmas Food Festival. Please telephone or e mail for details of events in the restaurant.