Asian Curry Awards 2022

The longlist for this year’s Asian Curry Awards has been revealed, along with the announcement of the creation of an inaugural Pat Chapman Memorial Award, to honour its long-time chairman of judges, who died in July. A record number of nominees will now be whittled down by online public vote – before visiting judges determine the eventual…

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Sweet Chillies Holmfirth

It’s actually in Netherthong before anyone complains, but anyway here’s what our editor thought when he visited recently… Sweet Chillies is a great little restaurant that shares it’s home with the local pub (The Clothier Arms) in the picturesque village of Netherthong above Holmfirth. There’s nothing fancy about it and it is very much in…

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Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala launch Zest Quest Asia 2023

Students who believe they have the talent and ambition to prove their mettle in the world of Asian cuisine can now submit their entries to Zest Quest Asia 2023. Founders Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala have announced the official launch of their annual ground-breaking competition, first created in 2013 with the support of the Master Chefs…

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Save the date – Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo returns

Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo makes its much-anticipated return to London’s ExCeL on 19th & 20th October, forming THE ultimate event to help you boost your profits, build your brand and grow your business. The demand for takeaway has never been so huge, and the value of foodservice delivery is worth over £8 billion and…

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KBE Drinks announces new recipe for Bombay Bicycle IPA

I have tasted Bombay Bicycle and have to say I rather liked it so I’m thinking I will like the new version when it comes along. I’ve not received the taster sample yet as it won’t be out for a few more weeks, but when I do I will let you know how it compares.…

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Celebrity Chef Tony Singh Brews up a Range of Beers

It’s always exciting to hear about a new range of beers and we’ll be tasting this new range from the collab between Tony and Fierce Beer in the near future. A beer infused with cardamom has got to be investigated to see how that works! We will let you know how we get on. In…

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Chef Awards Call for Entries

Asian & Oriental Chef Awards –      Live cook off 21st February –      Winners’ presentation House of Lords, 2nd March Nominations have opened for this year’s Asian & Oriental Chef Awards.  Finalists will be invited to a live cook-off event, being held at Pillars Kitchen at the University of West London on Monday 21st February.  Winners will be presented at a special…

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Panasonic Autumn Challenge Champion!

Cyrus Todiwala, chef owner of Café Spice Namaste in Royal Albert Wharf and co-founder of Zest Quest Asia, the student culinary competition, is delighted to announce Emily Simkins as the overall winner of the Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge.  Emily, a Level 2 catering and hospitality student at North Hertfordshire College, emerged the…

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