Tiffin Cup 2007

Barrett launches nationwide curry competition

John Barrett, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, has launched the annual nationwide search for the best South Asian restaurant in Britain as the Tiffin Cup 2007 gets underway.

The Tiffin Cup is an annual curry competition organised by MPs from all parties to applaud the quality of South Asian food, and raise money for charity. This year the competition is raising funds for the charity Paths to Success.

MPs from across the country have been asked to nominate their favourite curry house in their constituency. Last year, Queens Spice in South Queensferry was among the short listed restaurants who travelled to London for a special cook-in where the Taj Mahal in Pembrokeshire landed the top prize.

Mr Barrett invited constituents to send in their nominations for their favourite Indian, Bangladeshi or Pakistani restaurant in Edinburgh West.

John Barrett said:

“We are lucky to have some excellent South Asian restaurants in Edinburgh West. With such a prestigious award at stake, competition across the country is sure to be as hot as the curry.

“Curry connoisseurs will be able to enjoy outstanding cuisine and support a good cause at the same time. I would encourage as many constituents as possible to nominate their favourite restaurant before the deadline closes on December 3rd.”

The Tiffin Cup is awarded every year by the Tiffin Club of MPs, formed in 2006 by John Barrett MP, Michael Fabricant MP and Keith Vaz MP. Nominations closed on the 3rd December. The winner will be announced some time in 2007.

The voting is now closed.

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