Food & Drink

  1. 24 Sep 2024
    Leicestershire Curry Awards 2024 stage and presenation screens

    Leicestershire Curry Awards 2024 winners

    Last night some of the top names in the Indian restaurant industry gathered in Leicester’s Athena for the Leicestershire Curry Awards. This annual event, impartially judged by a team of experts, is one of the highlights of the year for the Indian and South Asian Community in Leicester. In a…
  2. 18 Jun 2024
    Romail Golzar - pint of beer in right hand and onion bargees on a plate in left hand

    Leicester crowned ‘England curry capital’ 2024

    Leicester has been named England’s Curry Capital after winning the public vote and judging process as the competition returns for first time since 2016!  Leicester representatives received the award on 18 June at a ceremony at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester, hosted by Pukaar Group. The city…
  3. 23 Jan 2024
    Group of people at chocolate truffle making workshop

    Valentine’s Day experiences

    Looking for something a bit different this Valentine’s Day? Treat the special person in your life with a unique experience or fantastic meal to celebrate the day of love! Have an out of this world Valentine’s Day The Space Centre never disappoint when it comes to Valentine’s Day, and this…
  4. 14 Dec 2023
    An artistic interpretation of leicester city centre

    2022 in review (Part one)

    How on earth is it nearly 2023 already? It only seems like yesterday that we were ringing in the New Year and looking forward to what 2022 had to offer and now here we are. It has been a crazy year, with so much happening in our city and county…
  5. 12 Dec 2023
    Download Festival stage with full fireworks shooting off behind and large crowd

    2023: This was the year that was (Part…

    How is it nearly 2024 already? This year seems to have absolutely whizzed by, and with the amount of things happening this year, it’s no surprise. We’ve had festivals, massive gigs, new campaigns and so much more, so in time honoured tradition we’re going to run down the ‘greatest hits’…
  6. 12 Dec 2023
    Giant green light up fingers on top of city centre building

    2023: This was the year that was (Part…

    So, it’s time for the second part of our countdown of 2023’s bester Leicester moments (sorry… so sorry). As if the first half of the year wasn’t busy enough, things kicked into overdrive for the second half of the year, with even more anniversaries and celebrations, more great food events,…
  7. 26 Sep 2023
    awards ceremony in leicester

    The Leicestershire Curry Awards winners

    Last night the crème de la crème of Leicester and Leicestershire’s Indian food scene gathered in Leicester’s Athena for the annual Leicestershire Curry Awards. This is the first year that the awards, set up by local businessman and journalist Romail Gulzaar, have expanded to include restaurants from across our county…
  8. 18 Aug 2023
    Statue in a field

    A luxury getaway in Leicestershire

    Visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire can escape the ordinary in one of the country’s most luxurious destinations – whether it’s unique entertainment, a high-class overnight stay or elegant food and drink, the city and county offer indulgent accommodation and extravagant experiences for the ultimate luxury getaway. Opera in the countryside…
  9. 14 Aug 2023
    Cheese sandwiches on display

    Afternoon tea Week influencer takeover

    Last week the UK celebrated Afternoon Tea Week! But what exactly is Afternoon tea? Well, it is one of the most British traditions that you can possibly find. It usually includes delicate pastries, little sandwiches, scones and cakes. And of course, the very best tea served in bone china. We…