On an evening that saw over a thousand invited guests gather to attend this prestigious event at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane, with coverage by television and the national press, Calcutta Brasserie was the runner up from an impressive list of 3,500 entrants over nine regions.

Host, Justin Lee Collins entertained guests including all finalists from more than 3500 restaurants that started out as award hopefuls.

Mo proprietor at the Calcutta Brasserie said after the award ceremony “I am so happy. Thank you to everyone who nominated the restaurant for this award. I am dedicated to providing a complete customer experience, whereby my customers can sample authentic Indian cuisine in an atmospheric environment. I want my customers to come back time and time again.”

Calcutta Brasserie recently celebrated its second anniversary, since changing from the well-known Moghul Palace. Rebranded as Calcutta Brasserie with completely new management, chefs and a genuine dedication to bring a true Indian flavour to Milton Keynes, Mo has created a warm and friendly place in a location steeped in local history.

Mo is an excellent restaurateur and is dedicated to offering the very best of food and hospitality to his wide range of guests at his restaurant. Having already won a local award this year for Best Restaurant, it is only fitting that his restaurant on the High Street in Stony Stratford has been recognised again this year.

The Curry Awards is the biggest and the most spectacular ceremony in the British hospitality calendar and is in aid of Help a London Charity. The money raised from the awards evening will help the charity to give opportunities to thousands of London’s children and young people experiencing abuse, homelessness, disability, poverty and illness.

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, was the Chief Guest. Known to be a keen curry lover, Mr Pickles paid rich tribute to the contribution the British curry industry is making to the national economy and the local community. He said, "Curry has a huge place in our national affections. The tikka masala is more British than fish and chips.” He promised to work constructively with the industry on all the relevant issues - from skills and small business rate relief to bin collections.

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