Sweet Chillies Holmfirth

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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 the tradition of older style Indian / Bangladeshi restaurants that we all know and have locally with a fairly familiar menu. So we are very much in the arena of comfort food, rather than street food or any other of the more recent trends we’ve seen sweep the country. And having sat there on a…

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Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala launch Zest Quest Asia 2023

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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…

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Save the date – Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo returns

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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…

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KBE Drinks announces new recipe for Bombay Bicycle IPA

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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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Tickets go on sale for Zest Quest Asia 2022 Gala Dinner and Awards Night

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Tickets have gone on sale for the 8th Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Night to be held on Friday, 8th April 2022 at the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (Hilton T5).  Food and drink broadcaster Nigel Barden will emcee the evening. The event will cap a 5-month search for the new Zest…

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Celebrity Chef Tony Singh Brews up a Range of Beers

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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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Panasonic Autumn Challenge Champion!

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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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Panasonic Autumn Challenge Finalists

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Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala announce Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge Finalists Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala are proud to announce the three finalists who will go forward to the cook-offs of the Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge, the latest on-line spinoff of their popular student culinary competition,…

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Asian Curry Awards Finalists Announced

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Marking the end of National Curry Week (4th – 10th October), the longlist for this year’s Asian Curry Awards, being held at London’s Grosvenor House on 21st November, has been revealed.  A record number of nominees will now be whittled down by online public vote, before visiting judges determine the eventual winners. The event, organised by…

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East at Home Review

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East at Home were kind enough to send me a sample “meal at home box for 2” to try last week, so although this is not a paid promotion, the…

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Asian Restaurant Awards – The Winners

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Winners of the prestigious Asian Restaurant Awards were revealed at a glittering awards ceremony at the Manchester Mercure Piccadilly, on Tuesday 31st August, hosted by BBC news anchor Samantha Simmonds. Top accolades went to: Asma Khan’s whose female-only kitchen of former home cooks at London’s Darjeeling Express, won Best Casual Dining Restaurant Rajesh Suri,…

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Asian Restaurant Awards Shortlist Announced

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The shortlist for this year’s Asian Restaurant Awards, being held in Manchester at the end of August, has been announced.  These national awards are open to restaurants of all Asian and Oriental cuisines.  Over 100,000 online votes from members of the spice loving community determined the finalists. Judges from the Asian Catering Federation…

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