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“We feel that this milestone 50^th anniversary provides us with an excellent opportunity to celebrate the past,”comments Bajloor Rashid, President of BCA, “namely to highlight over five decades of hard work, personal sacrifice, and significant success in creating and protecting this national treasure of ours, now part of British heritage as well. We are excited to welcome entries for the best of Asian cuisine and restaurants and look forward to unveiling new unfound jewels of our catering industry. ”

Celebrating 50 glorious years since its inception, also the 200^th year since the first ever curry restaurant opened its doors to the UK public, BCA looks forwards to celebrate both, milestones in style and grandeur. Britain’s best caterer is to be honoured by the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA), UK’s only governing body for the burgeoning curry industry, at the prestigious BCA Awards 2010.

This year BCA will welcome an array of high profile celebrities, dignitaries, MP’s, and VIP’s to celebrate the announcement of the esteemed Best Caterer of the Year Award.

Nominations for this year have been shortlisted by a select panel of judges comprising industry leaders and stalwarts. Not only will the winners be recognised for their outstanding achievements, but curry and culinary expert, Pat Chapman, has taken the lead role of advising this year’s Awards Advisory Committee. 

The evening, to be hosted by Eastenders actor Nitin Ganatra (‘Masood Ahmed’) and‘Daybreak’ presenter Tasmin Lucia Khan, will honour the achievements of the most formidable Asian restaurants and restaurateurs spanning the UK

Guests will be entertained with a sumptuous three-course banquet, interspersed with a line-up of world class entertainment acts including stage-stealing Bollywood dance company and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ semi-finalists

The event will provide the perfect opportunity for BCA to celebrate its heritage, highlighting over five decades of unfettered commitment, extensive government lobbying and phenomenal achievement in creating and protecting what has gone on to become the nation’s favourite dish. At the same time, the anniversary celebration at this year’s award ceremony will serve to highlight the challenges the curry industry and its dependent communities currently face, as they collectively look forward to the next 50 years of business in UK and servicing the majority of UK diners.

Date: 10 October, 2010

Venue: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London SE1.

Website: http://www.bca1960.com/