Love Island star Kem Cetinay’s glamorous Essex restaurant Array shuts its doors after noise complaints and stabbing
Kem Cetinay‘s luxurious Essex restaurant has closed its doors following an ongoing controversy with local residents over noise, fighting and general disturbance.
Array Essex, based in Shepherds Hill, Romford, announced to its 76,000 followers on Instagram that it had ‘listened’ to the local community and would be closing, but was looking to rebrand and reopen in the future.
Co-owed by Love Island star Cetinay and Nadir Gul and boasting a British & Mediterranean fusion, the restaurant has been embroiled in a long-running dispute with local residents.
Tensions came to a head last December when the restaurant had its opening hours cut following a string of complaints claiming there was noise into the early hours of the morning and fighting on the premises.
One month prior, a 33-year-old man was also stabbed outside of the establishment but his wounds were not life threatening.
Love Island star Kem Cetinay’s glamorous Essex restaurant Array has shut its doors after an ongoing controversy with local residents over noise and fighting
Array Essex, based in Shepherds Hill, Romford, broke the news to its 76,000 followers on Instagram on Friday
Littering and other types of disturbance have also been linked to the restaurant, which expanded in February after taking over a neighbouring bar which it turned into the shisha lounge Bayou.
While Array’s doors have been closed for now, in a social media statement issued on Friday the restaurant said it would soon have a new management team and was looking to rebrand.
it added that it would ‘soon’ be able to welcome guests back, although there was no indication of a time frame.
Array’s team said: ‘Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey. After much thought and reflection, our beloved restaurant Array will be sunsetting, Sunday 9th July.
‘We have listened to our local community and actioned a plan. However, we’re not saying goodbye forever!
‘Our new management team have been hard at work and are excited to announce that we’ll be undergoing a transformation and rebranding for an exciting new concept!
‘Stay tuned for updates and get ready to embark on a whole new culinary adventure with us.
‘Your continued support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!’
Cetinay opened the glamorous restaurant boasting British & Mediterranean cuisine in 2021 alongside Nadir Gul
A 33-year-old man was stabbed outside of the restaurant in November last year
Littering and other types of disturbance have also been linked to the restaurant
While Array’s doors have been closed for now, in a social media statement issued on Friday the restaurant said it would soon have a new management team and was looking to rebrand
Kem reached the dizzying heights of fame was after appearing on ITV2’s Love Island, and taking the crown as the winner of the hit reality TV show
