jun2012 Bulletin - Biggleswade Rugby Club

16 BULLETIN JUNE 2012 TEL: 01234 834700 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.ukDo you have the finest spice restaurant in the County?THE man known affectionately in the trade asBedfordshire’s ‘Mr Curry’ has launched his latest personalculinary quest – to find the finest spice restaurant in thecounty!Raj Mandal, who is GeneralManager of The Mansion House,is hoping that the competition –the search for the ‘BedfordshireSpice Restaurant of the Year2012/13’ - will encourage somehealthy rivalry among the finestlocal curry houses, as well offersome well-deserved recognition tothose who work so hard within thesector.“I’ve recently been involved asjudge in a similar competition inone of our neighbouring counties,”explained Raj, “and decidedit was high time that we shouldcelebrate the excellence of ourspice chefs here in Bedfordshire!“I think such projects are agreat way of helping to developcooking skills as well as self-disciplineand organisational skills inthe kitchen and I’m hoping thatour local restaurants, be theyBangladeshi, Indian or even Thai,will be keen to get involved.”For a man who is so used toYour local cleaningcompanyHOMEBRIGHTFully vetted andinsured cleaners ataffordable rates■ Weekly house cleans■ One off spring cleans■ Ironing serviceCall Angela for aFREE quoteOffice 01767 222141Mob 07807 452974picking up his own awards,whether it be ‘European currychef of the Year’ or ‘Educationchef of the Year’, and who regularlyhelps students at Bedfordcollege to success - as wasenjoyed at the recent British opencookery championships - Raj ishoping that this competition willserve to acknowledge how the sectorhas changed of late.“I’ve seen the standard ofcooking improve dramatically inour curry restaurants over the lastdecade and in the variety of dishesand flavours they offer and I hopethis competition will offer theopportunity for some of the verybest to enjoy a much-deservedpublic pat on the back for theirefforts.” he added.That enthusiasm is beingshared by Booker, the uK’s largestcash and carry operator, who aresponsoring the competition.Simon King, Booker’s Regionalcatering controller who looksHOMEBRIGHTCARPET &UPHOLSTERYCLEANINGPrompt Reliable &Courteous ServiceWe use the very latestProfessional Equipment givingyou Cleaner Healthier FresherCarpets & UpholsteryAt home or at work● Carpet Cleaning● Upholstery Cleaning● Leather Cleaning● Specialist Spot & StainRemoval● Fully InsuredCall Jim for a FREE quoteOffice 01767 222141Mob 07807 45297425 year’s experienceof reptile rescue– distance no objectBirds and MammalssourcedAll UK bredafter the branches at both Bedfordand Luton, explained why the firmwanted to get involved: “Booker isat the heart of supplying localbusiness in Bedfordshire, with awide range of customers includingrestaurants, pubs, event caterersand cafes who enjoy our increasingchoice, lower prices andimproved service both in branchand through our deliveries. We aretherefore delighted to be supportingthe ‘Bedfordshire SpiceRestaurant of the Year’ award,which will reward those restaurantswho provide exceptionalfood and outstanding service.”The competition, which welcomesentries from venues acrossthe Bedford Borough and centralBedfordshire, will see chefs askedto devise a four-dish menu consistingof a starter, main course, sidedish and a pudding. a select panelof judges will then ‘mystery shop’the chosen venues before a finaleight are chosen to take part in acook-off in the award-winningkitchens of Bedford college. Theresults will then be announced at aglittering awards Dinner at TheMansion House at old WardenPark in September, at which thefood will be cooked by a veryspecial group of chefs, as Rajrevealed: “With the equivalent ofthe World Food olympics takingplace in october, I’m delighted tosay that I shall be bringing myteam of student chefs who’ll berepresenting India to The MansionHouse. It will be a perfect way notonly for them to prepare for theirown culinary battle the followingmonth but also to give our finalistsin this competition the chance tohave a night away from their tandoorovens and frying pans andenjoy someone else’s hard work!It’s going to be a very specialnight!”To find out more about takingpart in the ‘Bedfordshire SpiceRestaurant of the Year 2012/13’ orto download an entry form, pleasevisit www.themansionhouse.org/spice alternatively, for furtherinformation please call Rajon 01767 626200 or emailrmandal@themansionhouse.orgBEDFORD’S EXOTIC PET CENTREAWARDEDBUSINESS OFTHE YEAR ANDCOMMITMENTTO EXCELLENCEOctober 2011–October 2012PetzotiX139 Castle RoadBedford MK40 3RS07787 190919