Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2024 (ARTA) were announced at the awards ceremony at Royal Lancaster, London on 6th October.
Guests included actress/singer Patsy Kensit, boxer Julius Francis, singer/songwriter Leila Russack, model Jackie St Clair and CEO of NTV Europe Subrina Hussain .
The ceremony was hosted by BBC News anchor Samantha Simmonds and TV magician and Richard Jones.
ARTA Founder Mohammed Munim described the winning pan Asian restaurants, takeaways, and chefs who continue to stand as, “Pillars of excellence in the UK’s hospitality industry… which conntinue to bring unparalleled flavours and experiences to diners across the nation, even in the face of adversity.”
Munin also said, “This industry is not just about food; it represents the beauty and strength of multiculturalism in the UK.”
Author: George Shaw
Former BBC journalist and founder and CEO of an award-winning London advertising and PR company for 20 years, providing restaurant consultancy services. Spent a decade as the director of communications of the Asian Catering Federation in the UK and lead judge for its various restaurant and chef awards programmes. Now returned to journalism, specialising in food and travel and currently the Editor-in-Chief for Taste London, Taste Asia, the Good Curry Guide and CEO of International Culinary Guides.