A WEST Reading Indian takeaway is officially one of the best in the country after winning a national award.
Heat and Eat, on Oxford Road at its junction with Norcot Road, received the Best Takeaway gong at the Curry Life awards earlier this month, in recognition for its unique offering.
Customers can buy pre-cooked Indian meals that they can take home and heat at their convenience.
Owner Mohammad Nunu received the award at a gala ceremony in London’s West End, attended by special guests including MPs Paul Scully MP and Steve Double.
He said he was prompted to launch the service to offer customers a choice.
“It’s fantastic to have our concept of quality pre-made meals recognised in this way. We’re so thankful to have won this award,” he said.
Meals are delivered in special boxes and come with heating instructions. Meals can be cooked in the microwave, in the oven, or on the hob.
They are created by the company’s head chef Noan Shikdar, who uses fresh ingredients, including spices he grinds himself.
The Curry Life Awards 2023 took place on October 15 and featured 44 awards across five categories: Editor’s Choice, Best Restaurant, Best Takeaway, Best Chef and Best Recommended Restaurant.
The awards attracted an audience of more than 500, including beer magnate Lord Karan Bilimoria, who founded Cobra Beer and is a current House of Lords member, and representatives from headline sponsor Just Eat.
The Awards were created by brothers Syed Pasha and Syed Ahmed.
Mr Pasha said: “From our humble beginnings, here we are today, the voice of a billion-pound, entrepreneurial and innovative industry, and one which contributes significantly to the UK economy. We travelled thousands of miles this year visiting restaurants up and down the country, and it made me realise precisely why the curry industry will not only survive, but also thrive.
“It is the sheer determination, hard work, and a positive attitude from employees and employers alike and their sheer commitment to what they do.”
