National Curry Week

October 5th - 11th, 2026 - National Curry Week #NationalCurryWeek #NCW #CurryLovers #CurryWeek

🌶️ Judge Spotlight: Oli Khan 🌶️ When it comes to big flavours, @oli.khan doesn’t hold back and neither did his record-breaking bhaji! 🏆

🍺🌶️ Curry nights deserve the perfect pint!​ We’re proud to have Bombay Bicycle IPA as an official sponsor of National Curry Week 2025. Bursting with hoppy flavour and a refreshing finish, it’s brewed to be the ultimate curry companion. 🍛✨

Curry Quiz Time! Think you know your curry trivia? Test your knowledge and WIN with Praveen Kumar 🙌 We’ve teamed up with @pkumarreadymeal to give one lucky winner their award-winning box .packed with 11 of their very best dishes. The ultimate treat for curry lovers! 😍🔥

We all know National Curry Week is about bold flavours, shared plates, and the joy of savouring your favourite dishes from across Asia. 🍛✨ But what’s a feast without the perfect drink to go with it?

👨‍🍳 Judge Spotlight: Chef Ashok Kumar 👨‍🍳 When asked what his favourite curry is, @chefashok_sharma admits it’s a tough choice, there are just too many to love! 🍛✨

🎉🍛 Curry Quiz Time with Oiyaa! 🍛🎉 To celebrate National Curry Week, we’re teaming up with Oiyaa to give away a £50 voucher to use across their app. #NationalCurryWeek #CurryQuiz #Oiyaa #SupportLocal #CurryLovers

🌶️ Judge Spotlight: Oli Khan 🌶️ When asked why it’s important to celebrate National Curry Week, @oli.khan put it perfectly, “Because curry is part of British heritage.” 🇬🇧🍛 #NationalCurryWeek #CurryCookOff #OliKhan #BritishHeritage #CurryCulture

👨‍🍳 Judge Spotlight: Chef Oli Khan As the final two contestants prepare to cook Laal Lamb Maas, Chef Oli Khan shares what he’ll be watching closely: ✨ Structure. 🌿 Aroma. 🍽️ Presentation.

Judge Spotlight: Chef Ashok Sharma Known for his mastery of Lamb Laal Maas, Chef Ashok knows exactly what it takes to balance bold flavours and perfect spice. This final challenge won’t be easy , even the best will need to bring their A-game to impress his expert palate.

👨‍🍳 Judge Spotlight: Chef Parminder Singh 👨‍🍳 Having been through the heat of MasterChef: The Professionals, @chefparmindersingh knows exactly what it’s like to cook under pressure.

Spice, honey, cheese… oh yes. 🙌 The Curry Quiz is back and this time it’s powered by @halopenos_uk!  One lucky winner will take home: 🔥 3 x Hot Honeys 🔥 3 x Halopenos Jars 🔥 3 x Halopenos Cheeses

👨‍🍳 Judge Spotlight: Chef Ashok Sharma Tomorrow, our final two contestants take on a true classic, Laal Lamb Maas. Every element counts when the stakes are this high. Who will perfect the plate and impress Chef Ashok? 👀

👨‍🍳 Judge Spotlight: Chef Parminder Singh A man of few words but a wealth of experience. 🌟 His advice for our finalists? “Just cook and enjoy.”

👨‍🍳 Judge Spotlight: Chef Parminder Singh 👨‍🍳 @chefparmindersingh had a powerful message for all the contestants, “Just being here is already a big win.” 🙌✨ #NationalCurryWeek #CurryCookOff #ChefParminderSingh #CookWithPassion #CurryStories

💡 Did You Know?​ ​ The UK’s first ever curry house opened in 1810! 🎉 Founded by Sake Dean Mahomed, the Hindoostane Coffee House in London introduced Brits to spiced curries and dishes from India over 200 years ago. 🍛✨

🎉🍛 Curry Quiz Time! 🍛🎉​ ​ Think you know your curry trivia? Put your knowledge (and your emojis) to the test for a chance to WIN! 🙌

🌶️ Judge Spotlight: Oli Khan 🌶️ When asked by @sliceofanisa what he thought of the contestants and their dishes so far, @oli.khan had nothing but praise. 🙌

👨‍🍳 Judge Spotlight: Chef Ashok Kumar 👨‍🍳 When asked if Indian cuisine is the best in the world, @chefashok_sharma had the perfect answer “Any cuisine can be the best, as long as you cook with your heart, passion, and patience.” ❤️

🍕🍛 Curry Quiz Time! 🍛🍕​ Think you know your curry trivia? Put your knowledge to the test and you could be enjoying the ultimate feast!