A curry house in Cheshire has been recognised as the UK’s top takeaway at the National Curry Awards 2024.
Chutney Masala, based in Wilmslow, won the Takeaway of the Year category and saw off competition from all over the country to take the title.
Owner Syed Ahmed attended an award ceremony held in the House of Lords on Monday to collect the honour.
“I am so proud to be the winner of the Best Takeaway and represent Cheshire,” he said.
“I am passionate about what I do and want to deliver the best food possible.
“Credit must also go to my head chef Kamran and all my other staff, who are so loyal and committed to the business, along with a big thank you to loyal customers in Wilmslow and surrounding areas.”
He added: “I had a great time celebrating after the awards ceremony too, it was a fantastic occasion in a very prestigious venue.”
The National Curry Awards is an annual event to celebrate and highlight the success of the UK’s curry industry.
It promotes the Asian catering industry as well as highlighting creative and talented chefs.
Mr Ahmed said he came from a family of restauranteurs.
“My father started in the 1960s in Tameside and I have been in the industry for 30 years ever since I left school. I love what I do and most of my family are involved in the business too,” he said.
Wilmslow’s MP Esther McVey attended the ceremony and handed out the award.
She said: “I am delighted that Chutney Massala won. I know the food is delicious and now the whole country knows it too.”
Ms McVey added: “Syed is so passionate about the business and it was obvious from chatting with him that his love for curries, flavours and aromas helped secure this award.”
Mr Ahmed said he wanted to thank the organisers for putting on such a lovely event and to Ms McVey for attending.
