Mattioli Woods proud to support Leicester Curry Awards 2019

We are delighted to announce we have landed a fantastic new sponsor for the 2019 Leicester Curry Awards in the shape of Mattioli Woods. One of the UK’s leading providers of wealth management and employee benefits, the nationwide business is the fifth sponsor of our prestigious awards. Founded in Leicester in 1991 by Ian Mattioli and Bob Woods, Mattioli Woods has grown rapidly and successfully ever since thanks to a strong network of…

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Nominate the best of the best in the Leicester Curry Awards 2019

Glory awaits the best local curry houses as award nominations for next year’s glittering event will open on 1 December. Now in its third year, the Leicester Curry Awards are undoubtedly one of the most exciting competitions to have landed on our shores. The awards are the only accolades which celebrate the diversity of the foodie scene in the city and county by focusing on the thriving Indian restaurant and takeaway scene.…

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LEICESTER CURRY AWARDS 2018: MYSTERY JUDGES REVEALED

The Leicester Curry Awards 2018 is right around the corner, and although it’s been a tremendous amount of hard work, it’s been an exciting few months in the run-up to this point. With over 5,000 public votes and around 300 curry houses nominated across the city and county, only 30 eateries made it into the top 5 across the following six categories; Best Takeaway, Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Best Pub Restaurant,…

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Our event director Priti Raichura on planning the 2018 awards

“In just over a month the city will be bringing together the best curry establishments all under one roof. Yes that’s right, the Leicester Curry Awards are fast approaching and I’ve been busy working behind the scenes to put together an unforgettable evening for all our finalists and guests to enjoy. Last year was our first event and this year, as with any event being organised on such a large scale, I…

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The first ever National Samosa Week launches in the city

As well as the arrival of Spring we’re also looking forward to the first ever National Samosa Week. That’s right, a whole week dedicated to the triangle-shaped savoury snack from April 9-13, 2018. Founded by the Leicester Curry Awards, the aim of the week-long event is to draw attention to the rich culture and food heritage of South Asia. Romail Gulzar, Founder of the awards says: “There’s a national food…

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FIRST LEICESTER CURRY AWARDS JUDGES REVEALED

The Leicester Curry Awards team of six mystery judges has visited all 30 eateries that made it to the shortlist of finalists.  The judges were each allocated a list of candidates to visit anonymously, using a set of strict judging criteria, including the restaurant surroundings, the welcome received, facilities, the value – and of course, evaluating the flavour, freshness and quality of the food itself.   COUNCILLOR TED CASSIDY  Councillor Ted…

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Meet the Category Sponsors: Anand International

Happy February and welcome back to the Leicester Curry Awards blog! In this week’s Meet the Sponsors post we introduce Anand International, who have chosen to support us by backing the category of Best Vegetarian Restaurant. Established in 1981, Anand International Ltd are leading wholesale trade distributors of brand named batteries, blank recordable media, consumer electronics, computer peripherals, smoking sundries and associated products Operating across the UK and Europe, they…

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Meet the Category Sponsors: #DMUlocal

In our third instalment of Meet the Sponsors, we’re taking a closer look at the work of #DMUlocal, a community initiative launched by De Montfort University, and sponsors of Best Fine Dining Restaurant at this year’s Leicester Curry Awards. Introduced in November 2015 as a new branch of the DMU Square Mile project, #DMUlocal works to make a significant contribution to the social and economic development of Leicester and to…

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Meet the Category Sponsors: Bond Adams Solicitors

Welcome back to our Meet the Sponsors post! This week we’re pleased to welcome Bond Adams Solicitors, sponsors of the Leicester Curry Awards Best Takeaway category. Leicester based Bond Adams are one of the leading law firms in the Midlands. They provide tailor made legal services to individuals, corporate and not for profit organisations in a range of specialist areas, from commercial property to education. Experts in their field, their lawyers have spoken…

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Meet the Category Sponsors: Hayles Accountants

With the Leicester Curry Awards racing towards us at phenomenal speed, we thought it was high time to introduce you to some of the people who have made it all possible – our category sponsors. In our first introduction, we’re getting to know Hayles Accountants, who have come on board as sponsors of the Best New Restaurant Category. Established in 1971 as Hayles and Partners, the Leicester based accountants have…

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