Flaver’s Indian Restaurant in Warrington has been named on the shortlist for the 10th International Asian Restaurant Awards, organisers have confirmed. The accolade recognises excellence across the Asian dining sector and will culminate in a ceremony in Manchester on 7 September.
Local restaurants included among Cheshire nominees
Flaver’s is one of five venues from Cheshire to make the shortlist. The county’s other nominees are Sariska in Alderley Edge, Panda Mami in Chester, Sigiriya in Knutsford and K2H Creative Indian Kitchen in Sandbach. The awards cover a broad range of Asian cuisines, including Bangladeshi, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Nepalese, Korean, Malaysian, Thai and Middle Eastern.
| Cheshire nominee | Location |
|---|---|
| Flaver’s Indian Restaurant | Warrington |
| Sariska | Alderley Edge |
| Panda Mami | Chester |
| Sigiriya | Knutsford |
| K2H Creative Indian Kitchen | Sandbach |
How winners are chosen
The shortlist is drawn from public voting and final winners are selected by a panel of industry judges. The judging line-up this year includes chefs and hospitality figures such as Tony Khan, Binod Baral, Thomas Chan and others. Entrants to the awards come from across the UK and internationally, with entries listed from cities including Manchester, London and overseas locations.
“I am delighted to announce this year’s shortlist at a time when we welcome Andy Burnham to No.10. Manchester is a city that welcomes international cuisine and is host to some of the very best Asian restaurants and takeaways in the UK,”
Yawar Khan, chair of the Asian Catering Federation, who also urged support for small businesses facing pressures such as business rates, food costs and immigration rules, made the comment announcing the shortlist.
What this means locally
For Warrington the nomination represents positive recognition of its dining scene. The awards feature numerous categories, from national prizes such as Restaurant Group of the Year and Business Person of the Year to regionally focused titles like Best Regional Newcomer and King of Curry. The presence of 13 Manchester nominees and 17 from Greater Manchester underlines the strength of the regional restaurant industry.
For diners and supporters of local hospitality, the awards ceremony on 7 September will be the point at which winners are revealed. In the meantime, being shortlisted offers Flaver’s and the other Cheshire venues increased profile and the potential to attract more custom and media attention.
- Awards night: 7 September, Manchester
- Organiser: Asian Catering Federation
- Cheshire shortlisted venues: Flaver’s (Warrington), Sariska (Alderley Edge), Panda Mami (Chester), Sigiriya (Knutsford), K2H (Sandbach)
Readers who wish to back Flaver’s or any local nominee can look out for the public voting processes run by the awards and follow announcements from the Asian Catering Federation as the ceremony approaches.
