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Inaugural Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) To Pay homage to the UK’s finest Curry Houses

The inaugural Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), the most prestigious celebration of South Asian cuisine in the UK, will be taking place on 30 th September 2018 at InterContinental London – The O2. ARTA 2018 will welcome a guest list of the nation’s most respected curry restaurateurs alongside MP’s, dignitaries and celebrities as they collectively honour the achievements of the industry. The ceremony will be hosted by television chef Ainsley Harriott and...

BCA Best Chef & Restaurant of the Year 2017 Announced at Its 12th Annual Award: Regional Winners

On the 19 November 2017, Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) announced winners of its Chef of the Year Awards; recognising eleven outstanding and talented Chefs. Alongside its Restaurant of the Year Awards; where eleven mighty UK regional winners, were chosen from hundreds of out-standing entrants. This prestigious Awards event was held at the Park Plaza Hotel Westminster and this year’s theme is – BCA: Sourcing Britain’s Love for Curry Since...

THE IRISH CURRY AWARDS CROWNS IRELAND’S

TOP INDIAN RESTAURANTS, CHEFS AND TAKEAWAYS The Irish Curry Awards, in association with Cobra Beer, UTIS Holdings and BJ Productions, took place this year at the Crowne Plaza, Shaw’s Bridge, on Tuesday 24 October 2017, and celebrated the best restaurants and curries on the island of Ireland, for a second year. An estimated 700 curry houses operate successfully between Ballyferriter in Kerry and Ballycastle in Antrim. These awards were...

Asian Curry Awards 2017 winners

Restaurant Owners and their families, Industry Stakeholders and  VIP guests attended a glittering gala dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Sunday 12th November, to honour the winners of the 7th Asian Curry Awards, organised by the Asian Catering Federation. The awards were co presented by BBC Master Chef’s Greg Wallace and BBC and former Sky TV news anchor Samantha Simmons. Michelin-starred Benares’ Atul Kochhar was named Chef of the Year.  Another Michelin-starred establishment, Quilon scooped the...

Greg Wallace and Samantha Simmonds to host Asian Curry Awards 2017

The Asian Catering Federation has announced that BBC MasterChef presenter Greg Wallace and TV news anchor Samantha Simmonds will co host its Asian Curry Curry Awards 2017, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair on Sunday 12th November. Samantha has been a popular guest at the awards over the years.  This will be Greg’s first appearance. A former greengrocer, Wallace built up a business with a £7.5 million turnover,...

ALL IRELAND CURRY AWARDS SET

TO INCREASE THE HEAT FOR A SECOND YEAR Following the huge success of last year’s Irish Curry Awards, the hottest and most exciting food competition on the island, is set to return this October. Taking place on Tuesday 24th October, the Irish Curry Awards will gather with a panel of expert judges to find the best of the curry houses across the island. Belfast-based restaurateur Ali Askir introduced the...

Legacy of Taste awards now in its 9th year announced its award winning restaurants for 2016

Yu Alderley Edge in Cheshire was voted one of 2016’s best Chinese restaurants by The Legacy of Taste, the world-class grading system for Chinese cuisine. Yu scooped the ultimate three-tier Pagoda trophy, bestowed to those restaurants demonstrating a groundbreaking Chinese dining experience, comparable on a global scale. Restaurant A.Wong in London’s Victoria also picked up a three-tier award for the first time. Yu is the only restaurant outside of...