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The Heat is On: National Curry Week 2025 launches Cook-Off competition

The Heat is On: National Curry Week 2025 launches Cook-Off competition

Kingfisher Drinks is serving up something extra special for National Curry Week. Foodies across the nation can tune in to an exclusive new series – The National Curry Week Cook-Off – streaming daily across all National Curry Week channels.

This fiery competition sees six passionate home cooks and food creators battle it out for the coveted title of Cook-Off Champion. Armed with bold flavours, culinary creativity, and a healthy dose of competitive spirit, contestants will serve up their best dishes to impress an esteemed panel of judges:


  • Chef Ashok Kumar – Head Chef, Kanishka by Atul Kochhar
  • Chef Parminder Singh – Chef/Owner of Cho Asia Restaurant | MasterChef: The Professionals 2022 Oli Khan – President, Bangladeshi Caterers Association UK Chef
  • Atik Rahman – Senior Vice President, Bangladeshi Caterers Association UK
  • Mitu Chowdhury – Secretary General, Bangladeshi Caterers Association UK

Bringing energy, humour, and spice to the table are Kingfisher Drinks’ charismatic hosts:

  • Kingfisher Brand Ambassador Tommy Sandhu
  • Anisa Khan – Founder of Bombay Pizza and The Apprentice finalist

The stake? The Cook-Off crown and a £1,000 donation to the winner’s chosen charity. Episodes drop daily throughout National Curry Week (until 12 October), with the grand finale crowning the Cook-Off Champion and celebrating the most unforgettable dishes and moments. Founded back in 1998, National Curry Week is the UK’s premier celebration of the nation’s love affair with curry – honouring restaurants, chefs, home cooks, and communities who keep the tradition alive and thriving. This year’s Cook-Off shines as the headline campaign for the curry celebration combining industry experts and curry loving contestants in a 7-episode thriller!

Watch, Follow & Celebrate National Curry Week.

Follow @Nationalcurryweek_ on social channels to catch every episode, share your favourite moments, and join in on the curry fun.

www.nationalcurryweek.co.uk/cook-off