Nominations closed for Curry Life Awards 2025
Nominations for The Curry Life Awards 2025, which celebrate the achievements of restaurants, takeaways, entrepreneurs and chefs from across the curry industry, have now closed, but there’s still time to secure your place at the event.
Thousands of customers across the UK have voted for their favourite restaurants, chefs and takeaways, with nominations spanning the whole of the UK, from Exeter to Edinburgh and from Brighton to Bolton.
This year’s Awards, the 16th edition of the event, will be taking place on Sunday 12th October at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP. Organised by Curry Life Media, the awards ceremony is one of the most-eagerly anticipated events in the curry industry calendar, attracting an audience of more than 500, including restaurateurs, politicians and entrepreneurs from across the UK. Guests can look forward to an evening of entertainment and a gala dinner.
Awards are given in a range of categories, including Editor’s Choice, Best Restaurant, Best Takeaway, Best Chef, Recommended Restaurant, Best Supplier, Best of the Best, Lifetime Achievement, International Honour and Curry Legend. Last year’s awards was the biggest ever in the history of the event, with 51 gongs handed out on the night.
This year’s Curry Life Awards will be attended by members of parliament from various constituencies, all of whom are eager to support their favourite restaurants in the awards, reflecting the curry industry’s value and importance. Last year’s awards also featured a number of stellar guests and speakers, including Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer and former President of the CBI, Charlotte Nichols MP, Jade Botterill MP and Imran Hussain MP.
Sir Keir Starmer, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Home Secretary Priti Patel also attended previous Curry Life Awards, further highlighting the industry’s significance. Curry Life Media is looking forward to continuous support from politicians for the awards and the industry.
Curry Life Media Group editor, Syed Belal Ahmed, said: “We’re thrilled to be hosting the 16th edition of our Awards. One of its main aims has always been to highlight best practice across the country. With the hospitality sector facing ongoing pressures, our Awards are shining a light on some of the industry’s biggest and brightest achievements, providing inspiration and showcasing innovation and creativity.”
Syed Nahas Pasha, editor-in-chief of Curry Life magazine added: “We’ve had thousands of nominations for the 16th edition of the Awards. These are the most sought-after awards in the industry, delivered by the UK’s only curry magazine, with a rigorous selection process. We can’t wait to recognise everyone’s efforts on the Awards night.”
As in previous years, the Curry Life Awards 2025 will be hosted by a celebrity TV personality and will be attended by politicians, industry leaders, talented chefs and entrepreneurs from across the country. Previous awards were hosted by Jon Snow, Adam Boulton, Cathy Newman and Angela Rippon.
While nominations have now closed for the Awards, there’s still time to buy tickets for the event and enjoy a gala dinner and entertainment.
To ensure your place at the most sought-after event in the curry industry calendar, visit the awards website: www.currylifeawards.com or contact the awards team on 07956 588 777, 07956 439 458 or info@currylife.uk
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