Takeaways

Asian Catering Federation welcomes ‘takeaway tax.’

Announces Tiffin Club with reusable containers Yawar Khan, the Chairman of the Asian Catering Federation (ACF), which represent the interests of 35,000 restaurants and takeaways in the UK, has given a guarded welcome to Chancellor Phillip Hammond’s proposal to introduce a levy on single use plastic packaging.  On Wednesday, the Chancellor is expected initiate a debate into the issue which Greenpeace has deemed “a global emergency”. However, Khan is...

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...

British Takeaway Campaign responds to the Budget

The British Takeaway Campaign, an umbrella group representing those involved in the supply and preparation of the nation’s favourite foods, commented on the Budget. Ibrahim Dogus, Chair of the British Takeaway Campaign, said: “It is good to see the Chancellor has heeded the BTC’s calls to reduce the burden of business rates on the mainly small firms that make up the UK’s diverse takeaway sector. We welcome the decision to...

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...