National Curry Week (UK)

National Curry Week celebrates curry and its place in UK food culture during the first full week of October. The week encourages appreciation for the variety of curry dishes, supports the Indian restaurant industry, and raises money for poverty-focused charities. These aims continue the vision of journalist and curry enthusiast Peter Grove, who founded the first National Curry Week in October 1998. The event’s organizers describe its history and objectives.

Curry has a long history in Britain, with recipes appearing in British cookbooks by the 18th century. Over time, curry in the UK has developed into a broad culinary category, including dishes influenced by Indian and South Asian cooking as well as styles associated with Thailand, Japan, and the Caribbean. National Curry Week invites people to enjoy this diversity while recognizing the restaurants, chefs, and communities that have helped shape Britain’s curry culture.

How to Observe National Curry Week (UK)

Celebrate by enjoying a curry at home or visiting a local curry restaurant or takeaway. Try a style or level of heat you have not had before, or learn more about the culinary traditions behind a favorite dish. You can also cook for friends, share a curry-themed meal, and donate food or money to a charity focused on hunger or poverty.

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