More than 800 VIP guests attended the Asian hospitality sector’s most prestigious event, the Asian Curry Awards in association with Just Eat.
Held at the Grosvenor House in London’s Mayfair on Sunday, November 22, the evening was hosted by the BBC’s Kate Silverton.
Addressing an audience of ambassadors, high commissioners, senior politicians, embassy officials, journalists and business owners, Yawar Khan, Chairman of the Asian Catering Federation, which organises the Awards, acknowledged the generosity of Federation members, who donated thousands of takeaways to frontline NHS staff, key workers, the elderly and the vulnerable.
The team from The Purple Olive in Ashton were elated when it was announced Asian Chef Of The Year winner was Atik Sheikh from the Ashton restaurant.
The restaurant has already built a great reputation for quality food and service since it opened in August.
Their sister restaurant in Liverpool also joined awards success by winning Asian Restaurant of The Year - North West of England.
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