ChefOnline Blog ChefOnline 0330 380 1000
ARTA Blog – Latest News & Insights on Asian Cuisine
img
  • Home
  • About Arta
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards Curry Oscars
Restaurant Awards

Prestigious Food Awards: ARTA’s Must-Know Facts

Byartablog
on September 18, 2025
236
0

If you’ve ever worked a Friday night shift in a busy curry house, you know what real graft looks like. Orders piling in, the kitchen like a sauna, customers waiting, and you’re trying to keep the team from falling apart. It’s chaos, but when that last table leaves smiling, it feels worth it.

Now imagine someone actually noticing all that effort. Not just your regulars, not just the odd good review online, but a proper stage, lights on you, your name being called out at one of the prestigious food awards. That’s what the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) do. They take your extended hours, family sacrifices, and passion for curry and give them the recognition you deserve. It’s why people call them the curry oscars, or the Oscars of the curry industry.

Why Prestigious Food Awards Feel Different

We all know the pride that comes from having regulars who come back week after week. But when your restaurant gets listed among the top curry restaurants in Europe, that’s a different buzz. It’s not just about making good food anymore; it’s about being judged against the best and emerging victorious.

And let’s be honest, in this business, credibility matters. A certificate from ARTA on your wall makes people stop and think: these guys aren’t just decent, they’re award-worthy. That can be the thing that tips a new customer through your door.

For chefs, it’s even more personal. Being named one of the best curry chefs in Europe isn’t just a title; it’s proof that the years of sweat, burns, and 16-hour days mean something.

ARTA: More Than Just a Fancy Do

Yeah, the ceremony looks glamorous. Suits, cameras, speeches. But if you’ve been around, you know ARTA isn’t about the glitz. It’s about lifting up the places that keep curry at the heart of British food culture.

The beauty of ARTA is that it doesn’t just celebrate the big names. Small family-run takeaways, the ones that have been part of their community for decades, get just as much of a shot. That’s what makes it one of the most prestigious food awards out there.

When you win, you’re not just winning for yourself. You’re part of a list of Euro Asia ARTA curry winners, restaurants and chefs that are carrying the torch for curry across Europe.

European Curry Champions: Raising the Game

Here’s the thing about the European curry champions: they’re not just making food, they’re pushing the whole industry forward. They try new ideas, experiment with flavour, and present dishes in ways that make people think differently about curry.

You don’t need to copy them, but it’s inspiring. It makes you ask yourself: how can I take what I already do well and give it that extra spark? Maybe it’s about offering a regional dish that’s not on every menu. Maybe it’s a healthier twist. Maybe it’s just making your regulars feel like VIPs. That’s the spirit behind the Euro Asia Food Awards, celebrating those who raise the bar for all of us.

What Winning Actually Does for You

Let’s cut the fluff. Here’s what happens when your restaurant gets shortlisted or wins:

The local paper calls you. Bloggers want to write about you. Suddenly, customers who’ve never set foot in your place are booking tables because you’ve been named award-worthy. Your regulars start bragging about “their” restaurant winning the curry Oscars. And your staff? They feel proud because someone out there sees how hard they work.

You could spend thousands on ads and still not get the kind of attention that comes from being in the running for restaurant awards. That’s the real value.

ARTA’s Place in the Bigger Picture

Here’s why ARTA matters: for too long, awards were all about fine dining with white tablecloths and wine lists as long as novels. ARTA changed that. It said, “what about the curry houses, the takeaways, the family kitchens that keep Britain fed every night?”

That’s why so many call it the Oscars of the curry industry. Because it doesn’t just hand out trophies, it shines a light on the graft, the culture, and the flavour that’s shaped British life for decades.

Wrapping Up

Awards don’t cook your food or pay your bills, but they can change how people see your restaurant. Being part of the prestigious food awards like ARTA isn’t about showing off; it’s about standing tall in an industry that’s often taken for granted.

So, whether you dream of being listed among the Euro Asia ARTA curry winners or just want to measure yourself against the best curry chefs Europe has to offer, think of it this way: awards are proof that the sweat, the stress, and the long nights mean something more.

And maybe, just maybe, when your name is called at ARTA, you’ll look around at your team and think, yeah, this was worth it.’

FAQ: Prestigious Food Awards & ARTA

  1. Why are the ARTA called the curry oscars?
    Because they celebrate curry and Asian cuisine with the same weight as the Oscars have in film.
  2. Do small takeaways have a real shot at winning?
    Absolutely. ARTA often celebrates family-run takeaways alongside bigger restaurants.
  3. Does winning really bring in more customers?
    Yes. Awards boost visibility, media coverage, and customer trust.
  4. What makes Euro Asia ARTA curry winners special?
    They represent both tradition and fresh ideas, shaping the future of curry in Europe.
  5. How do nominations work?
    Usually, restaurants are put forward online by customers or by the owners themselves.
Previous Post

Restaurant Industry Awards: ARTA’s Guide to the Best Asian Takeaways and Restaurants

Next Post

Asian Food Restaurant Awards: ARTA's Best Places to Dine

Leave a Comment

Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.

You may also like

post-image
Restaurant Awards

Curry Awards for Indian Restaurants: ARTA’s Best Indian Curry and Top Indian Dishes

Byartablog
on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025
379
0
post-image
Restaurant Awards

Asian Food Excellence Awards: ARTA’s Guide to the Best Curry Restaurants and Chefs

Byartablog
on September 29, 2025
145
0
post-image
Restaurant Awards

ARTA Awards: Celebrating Culinary Excellence with ARTA’s Top Restaurant and Food Awards

Byartablog
on August 20, 2025
336
0
post-image
Restaurant Awards

The Role of Online Reviews in Restaurant Award Contenders: Do They Matter?

Byartablog
on March 7, 2025
708
0

CATEGORIES

  • Awards News
  • British Curry Award
  • Curry Oscars
  • Restaurant Awards
  • UK Restaurant
  • Uncategorized

RECENT POST

  • British Food Awards: ARTA’s Best Curry Chefs and Award-Winning Curry Dishes
  • Asian Restaurant And Takeaway Awards 2025: A Grand Celebration of Culinary Excellence at the London Hilton Park Lane
  • Best Curry Restaurant UK: ARTA’s Guide to the Top Curry Dishes and Restaurants
  • Asian Food Excellence Awards: ARTA’s Guide to the Best Curry Restaurants and Chefs
  • Chef of the Year Awards: Choosing ARTA’s Top Culinary Champions in the UK

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

Copyright © 2025 ARTA . All rights reserved.