Todmorden curry house owner delighted to be given national award

Abdul Moshahid, owner of The Vedas, and his team have expressed delight after being announced as one of the country’s top-ten curry houses in the Editor's Choice Category at this year's Curry Life Awards - staged by curry magazine, Curry Life.

Speaking after the ceremony, Abdul said: "What a great tribute it is for us to be recognised in this way.

"There is so much competition that we are constantly trying to improve the quality of our food and service to customers - and it’s great to know that we’re up there amongst the best.

“Our success is very much a team effort – and is all about giving our customers the quality of service that they demand and deserve. I'd like to thank everyone who has played a part in achieving this top honour."

Speaking after the 15th annual Curry Life awards ceremony, Curry Life Media Group Editor, Syed Belal Ahmed, said: "A major aim of the awards has always been to highlight best practice going on across the country – so that everyone has the opportunity to learn from the best - something that has always been a driving principle behind Curry Life itself.

“Over the many years we have been staging the awards, we have seen major improvements in standards and quality being offered to customers, to the point where several restaurants are now in a position to challenge for accolades such as Michelin stars.”

The awards event is an annual celebration of British curry houses, which have an annual turnover of over £4 billion.

A key speaker at the event was Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer and former President of the CBI, who added: "The curry industry continues to play a crucial role in British society, contributing over £4 billion in annual sales and employing thousands of hardworking individuals, a vital contribution to the British economy and hospitality sector.

"While we’ve faced significant challenges in recent years—from rising costs to labour shortages—the industry’s strength and determination remain unwavering.

" Together, we look ahead with optimism, knowing that our shared commitment will help us thrive in the face of any challenge."