It’s time to nominate your favourite Indian restaurants and takeaways, as preparations get underway for this year’s glittering awards! Nominations for the 7th annual event opened earlier today (Wednesday, May 1), and people are now being urged to put forward the names of their favourite Indian eateries. The awards, which take place this year on September 23, are a celebration of the county’s spicy culinary scene. Nominations have opened in…
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If you’re familiar with the Leicestershire Curry Awards, you’ll know that one of the most coveted awards on offer is ‘Best Fine Dining’. When it comes to eating out, more often than not the atmosphere, aesthetic and general vibe of a restaurant is just as important as the cuisine. The two go hand in hand. Nobody wants to go out and eat delicious food in a bland, soulless environment. It…
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The hotly anticipated spectacle took place last night (Monday, September 25), at the city’s Athena Events Venue. This year, hundreds of restaurants and takeaways entered the event, which was formally known as the Leicester Curry Awards. However, this year the event was rebranded to include delicious eateries from across the county. Just 42 made it to the final across eight different categories; The first worthy winner, in the ‘Best Catering’…
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Now that this years’ finalists have been revealed, our mystery judges will be out and about visiting each restaurant and takeaway over the next few weeks, sampling what’s on offer, and helping to decide who’s the best of the best… But it’s not all about the food. In fact the ‘taste test’ is only half the job of being a judge… When they arrive, judges will also be looking at…
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Earlier this week, dozens of restaurant and take-away owners gathered to find out who made the shortlist for this years’ fifth annual awards! The exciting red carpet event was held at Mattioli Woods impressive Sky Lounge, and guests arrived eager to find out whether they’d made the shortlist. Following drinks and canapés, a total of 35 finalists were revealed – five in seven separate categories. To make things even more…
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In the four years since it was established, the Leicester Curry Awards has grown from a modest, hometown celebration to a night that will be televised across the world. The event which was founded by Pukaar Group was recently picked up by PTC Punjabi, the most popular television network in Punjab, India and the upcoming 2021 awards show will be showcased to audiences across the globe. The network broadcasts to…
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For our fourth mystery judge, this is a fourth appearance on our panel so it’s safe to say he has a penchant for Leicester’s curry. But wait, there’s more… This year, he will also be hosting Leicester Curry Awards 2020/21! We’re excited to announce that the mystery judge and host is none other than ITV reporter, Rajiv Popat! Welcome back Rajiv, we’re happy to have you onboard again and we’re…
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As of today, 17th May, pubs and restaurants around the country are reopening their doors to the public as part of the UK government’s continued easing of restrictions. Hospitality venues, along with many other businesses are now allowed to welcome customers inside their premises to eat and drink. We are incredibly excited by this news, as this could be a turning point for many of the phenomenal curry houses and…
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The city of Leicester is well known for many things, from the discovery of long-dead royalty, to unexpected football league wins. Leicester is also synonymous with curry. Home to some of the best curry houses and takeaways in the UK, our city is known far and wide as the UK’s curry capital. One particular curry house, Paddy’s Marten Inn, has developed into one of Leicester’s most popular destinations for these…
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Great food, great company, and great entertainment. Tonight would have been the night for the Leicester Curry Awards 2020. An event that has become an incredibly popular one for all involved, filled with merriment and networking. Unfortunately, sometimes things happen that are so unpredictable, that events such as this must be put on hold. The disaster that is Covid-19, or Coronavirus as it is better known, has forced our hand…
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