Modern Thai Restaurant Sponsors Skilled Worker Visas

Case Background

kin + deum is a British family business born from two generations of passion for crafting wholesome, natural, and authentic Thai flavours inspired by the warmth of everyday home cooking. “Kin” means family in English and eat in Thai, while “Deum” means drink. Together, kin + deum is a brand that reflects both heritage and hospitality.

Today, kin + deum is known for its much-loved modern Thai restaurant in London Bridge and a growing range of healthy Thai snacks. Every dish and product celebrate the art of well-being through pure herbs, spices, and fruits. The restaurant that stays true to the heart of Thai culinary tradition while embracing contemporary tastes.

In recent years, kin + deum started to expand, and the company needed to fill two pivotal roles to support its continued growth:

• A Food Development Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations and uphold the brand’s culinary standards.
• A Marketing & Business Growth Manager to shape and deliver a comprehensive marketing strategy that would elevate the brand’s presence.

The Challenges

These roles were vital to the company’s growth and to preserve its authentic culinary vision. However, sourcing candidates with the specialist skills, deep industry knowledge, and cultural expertise required was challenging in the UK market.

Therefore, kin + deum explored how they might sponsor experienced international talent quickly to support their growth.

How QC Immigration Helped

Before kin + deum could offer Skilled Worker Visas to the selected candidates, QC Immigration guided the business through every stage of the sponsorship process from initial requirement, strategy and successful approval.

Our comprehensive support included:

• Initial Compliance Guidance: Advising on internal processes during the employees’ visa transitions and ensuring clarity around permissible activities.
• Securing a Sponsor Licence: As kin + deum had not previously held a sponsor licence — a prerequisite for hiring non-UK skilled workers — we prepared and submitted a strong application, ensuring all documentation was complete and compliant.
• Navigating Home Office Scrutiny: The food and beverage sector is closely examined by the Home Office at both the Sponsor Licence and Certificate of Sponsorship stages. We provided strategic advice to assess whether the roles met the Genuine
• Vacancy Test and all compliance standards prior to submitting the applications.
• Meeting Tight Deadlines: The expansion and all the related work were time-sensitive; timing was therefore critical. We processed each step as quickly as possible to streamline the application.
• Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Once the Sponsor Licence was granted, we arranged the CoS and supported the company with all necessary administrative steps.
• Clear Communication: We maintained transparent, proactive communication with both the company and the candidates, ensuring everyone remained informed and confident throughout the process.

Why Clients Like kin+deum Choose QC Immigration

We guide both employers and sponsored employees through every step of the UK immigration process. QC Immigration helped kin + deum strengthen its London team while minimising disruption.

Our hands-on, strategic approach gave the business confidence to focus on their own growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences — all while remaining fully compliant with Home Office rules.