Leighton Buzzard chef crowned best in Bedfordshire at curry awards
A Leighton Buzzard chef has been honoured at an awards celebrating the nation's finest curries.
Ataur Rahman from New Spice Lounge in Lake Road won Chef of the Year in Bedfordshire at this year’s Euro Asia Curry Awards.
The annual event – now in its eighth year - honours the very best curry eateries in the UK and the hardworking and talented people behind them.Hundreds of businesses and individuals were nominated for the awards, which include categories such as Best Restaurant, Best Takeaway and Best Chef.
Around 50 regional and national winners were chosen and received their accolades at a ceremony at Mayfair in Romford, London on November 26.
The Euro Asia Awards were founded by Bangladeshi chef, Shorif Khan.
He said: ‘We’re very excited to once again be celebrating the incredible people, restaurants and takeaways that make the UK curry industry as loved as it is.
‘Annually, the industry contributes more than £5 million to the country’s economy and 2024 has been a particularly strong year.’
Among those presenting accolades was five-time British heavyweight boxing champion Julius Frances.