Indulge in your favourite dish during National Curry Week

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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Relive the highlights of this year’s awards with BBC Radio Leicester!

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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Winners revealed at our spectacular 7th awards!

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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Not long now! Do you have your outfit sorted?!

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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Meet this year’s fabulous hosts: Ady Dayman and Kevin Ncube

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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Nishan makes it a judging hat-trick!

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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Gabby makes her judging debut at this year’s awards!

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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Mike Kapur: Back in the judging hot seat for 2024!

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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R & R Dancers to ignite the stage once more!

We are excited to reveal the return of R & R Entertainment to this year’s glittering awards ceremony! This troop of colourful dancers captivated audiences at our awards back in 2022. This year they are back to add some sparkle and pizazz to proceedings. They will be igniting the stage in-between those all-important announcements – bringing the dynamic flair and unbridled joy they are famous for! With vibrant costumes and…

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Mystery judges set out on exciting culinary mission…

Our mystery judges have set out on the road, visiting those fine establishments which made it through to September’s grand final… The judges are busy visiting takeaways and restaurants around the county – sampling the best that their menus have to offer. During their stay, they will also be savouring the overall dining experience – noting the service, cleanliness and overall atmosphere at each venue to decide if it’s worthy…

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