Excellent news for curry lovers – this week is National Curry Week (as if we need an excuse to eat this delicious, spicy dish!) This welcome initiative was founded in 1998 by the late Peter Grove – a prominent journalist who had fallen in love with curry (and quite frankly who can blame him?!) Picture: Unsplash It is a chance to celebrate the nation’s favourite cuisine and to support the…
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If you were there, I think you’ll agree that our seventh annual awards were a spectacular success! But if you weren’t fear not… Our media partners BBC Radio Leicester have done a fabulous one hour broadcast which aired last night (Monday, September 30). Featuring interviews with guests and winners, plus highlights from the night, this is sure to take you right back to all the excitement and anticipation from last…
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The seventh annual Leicestershire Curry Awards were a spectacular success last night (Monday, September 23), with the county’s top restauranteurs turning out for the occasion – dressed in their best and vying to see who took home 2024’s prestigious titles… Following a lavish three course meal and some fabulous entertainment, awards were given in eight different categories at Leicester’s lavish Athena events venue. After enjoying canapes, champagne and a red…
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Can you believe it’s less than a week to go before our spectacular awards – the seventh time they have taken place at Leicester’s Athena! The countdown is official on, the final plans are being put in place and all that’s left to do is decide what we’re going to wear on the big night… Have you got your outfit sorted yet?! 🤗 The Leicestershire Curry Awards are always a highlight…
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This year’s awards are just around the corner and I hope everyone is looking forward to the glitz – excitement and anticipation ahead! If we haven’t done enough to whet your appetite so far, this next announcement certainly will… Popular BBC Radio presenter Ady Dayman – the voice of Leicester is back to host this year’s proceedings, alongside the equally fabulous Kevin Ncube. You may remember Ady from last year’s…
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This year, Gary Newby, News Editor at ITV News Central, is once again stepping into the role of Head Judge, following a rewarding experience last year. A lifelong resident of the Midlands with deep ties to Leicester, Gary began his career there as a trainee reporter for a local newspaper. He has been a passionate advocate of the Curry Awards since their beginnings in 2016 and is an enthusiast of…
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This year is the third time that Nishan Canagarajah has served as a judge at our awards, experiencing the mouth watering diversity of our county’s curry scene once more… As the University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor, Nishan has a vested interest in the success of the city. He is a big champion of its businesses and the incredible diversity we have here. He is also a fan of Leicester’s thriving curry…
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Rob Nixon is enjoying his second year in the judging hot seat -something he describes as a “fantastic culinary adventure!” Living and working in Leicestershire, Rob is quite au fait with curry. In his words he certainly ‘knows his vindaloo from his jalfrezi!’ Last year he enjoyed his experience of being a judge so much, that he is back for seconds! “It was a tremendous honour to be invited back,”…
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We are delighted to reveal our next mystery judge for this years awards; Gabby Miller – a super cool champion of all things Leicestershire! Gabby, founder of the popular site ‘Cool As Leicester,’ is among those on this year’s judging panel. With a massive social media following, @coolasleicester , Gabby’s site has championed the best of Leicestershire for over a decade. Her role as an ambassador for excellence in the county…
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We are delighted to announce that Mike Kapur, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Leicestershire is reprising his role as a judge at this year’s awards! Mr Kapur is one of five judges who are busy visiting restaurants around the city and county in their effort to crown this year’s worthy winners. A passionate curry connoisseur with a taste for exceptional quality, Mike is well placed to decide which finalists deserve to…
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