Finalists are now revealed for the 1st Nation’s Curry Awards, established to celebrate Asian talent across the UK’s Curry Industry

The awards will be a celebration of the top Asian curry professionals and businesses with the finalist shortlist being determined by public vote.

The black-tie awards ceremony will take place on Monday 20^th February in Manchester.

The awards highlight the growth of the Asian curry sector and recognise the achievements of those who work their hardest to perfect every meal. Those rewarded, will include chefs, restaurants, managers, takeaways, teams and curry schools.

Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar has been shortlisted in the South East category. Maaay will find out if they will be crowned winners in the elegant ceremony taking place in February.

Mo Abdul said: “It’s an honour to be nominated for the first Nation’s Curry Awards, we look forward to attending the ceremony and hope to do Milton Keynes proud on the night.”

A spokesperson from event organiser, Oceanic Consulting said: “The curry campaign has been hugely successful across the UK with Scottish, English and London editions to the awards. The Nation’s Curry Awards will be a brilliant night of fun, food and celebration.

“Despite the many challenges facing the curry industry, these awards prove how much talent there is fuelling the industry, satisfying all of our curry cravings. We have an abundance of talent and fierce competition this year and we wish best of luck to all finalists.”