2025 FINALISTS
businesses unveiled as finalists in a national awards programme that returns this month.
The shortlist for the Master Chef Promotions Business Hospitality & Excellence Awards 2025 was
revealed at an event in Coventry on Monday (11th August) ahead of the winners being announced
at a glitzy ceremony held in the Midlands later this month.
A team of judges have now whittled each of the categories – which include regional restaurant of the year categories, as well as fine dining, casual dining, newcomer and takeaway of the year, plus other categories recognising franchises, hotels and banqueting halls – to three finalists. The final shortlist features venues from across the UK, from London to Sunderland, Hull and Blackpool in the north, along with many from regions in between, creating a truly national awards.
Chairman and CEO of Master Chef Promotions, Professor Dr Rois Ali, himself an industry
veteran, said: “We’re delighted to announce the shortlist for the Master Chef Promotions Business Hospitality & Excellence Awards 2025. We were thrilled to see so many entries from the length
and breadth of the country, showcasing so many different hospitality businesses, and we hope to build on this in coming years.
“Despite a few years’ break, these awards are a highlight in the culinary world, providing a platform to celebrate the remarkable achievements of chefs and food industry professionals, showcasing their talent and dedication. Our mission is to elevate the food industry through innovation and recognition among chefs and professionals – especially during what is currently a challenging time for hospitality.”
Three finalists have been named for each of the awards’ 20 categories, with the winners set to be revealed at an awards event, expo and gala dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Wednesday, 27th August.
The glitzy event will bring together over 500 distinguished guests, including industry leaders and celebrities, and will feature a drinks reception, a formal five-course banquet and keynote
speeches from esteemed speakers. It will also raise funds for local community initiatives and charities.
The finalists for the Master Chef Promotions Business, Hospitality & Excellence Awards 2025
are:-
Notes to editors
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1. Restaurant of the Year Birmingham
Asha’s, Newhall Street, Birmingham
Ramadan Restaurant, Kingsbury Road, Sutton Coldfield
Monsoon Restaurant Hollywood, Hollywood Birmingham
2. Restaurant of the Year Warwickshire
Castle Balti, St John’s, Warwick
Cafe Locco, Daventry Road, Coventry
De Iaban, Dawlish Drive, Coventry
3. Restaurant of the Year Staffordshire
The Island Masala Fusion Restaurant, Lichfield Road, Stafford
Eastern Memories, North Street, Cannock
Bengal Lounge, Greengate Street, Stafford
4. Restaurant of the Year Shropshire
Cock Hotel, Holyhead Road, Wellington
Restaurant 1840, Stirchley Lane, Telford
Osteria, Mardol, Shrewsbury
5. Restaurant of the Year Casual Dining
Kinver Tandoor, Kinver, Stourbridge
Dishoom, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham
My Lahore, Bradford Street, Birmingham
6. Restaurant of the Year Sutton Coldfield
Regards, Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield
Asian Grill, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield
Streetly Balti, Chester Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield
7. Restaurant of the Year East Midlands
Fothergill, Castle Road, Nottingham
The Rickshaw, Tamworth Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
The Dining Room, Friar Gate, Derby
8. Restaurant of the Year Black Country
Major Curry Affairs, Fisher Street, Dudley Port, Tipton
Lime, High Holborn, Sedgley, Dudley
Eight Peaks Dine, Owen Street, Tipton
9. Restaurant of the Year North Region
Banarasi Indian Street Food & Grill, Princes Avenue, Hull
Aperitif, High Street West, Sunderland
Zest of India, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool
10. Restaurant of the Year, London
City Spice, Brick Lane, London
Sticky Mango Waterloo, Coin Street, London
Feast and Mishti, Whitechapel Road, London
11. Restaurant of the Year South Region
Samrat St Alban’s, London Road, St Alban’s
Maaya, Rillaton Walk, Milton Keynes
Indian Rassasy, Hotwells, Bristol
12. Restaurant of the Year Pure Vegetarian
Govinda’s London, Soho Street, London
Veggy Cravings, Foleshill Road, Coventry
Wok2Vegan, Birmingham Rd, Birmingham
13. Restaurant of the Year Fine Dining
Sexy Fish London, Berkeley Square, London
Tattu Manchester, Gartside Street, Manchester
Itihaas, Fleet Street, Birmingham
14. Pub/Bar/Grill of the Year
Furusato Bar & Grill, Maghul, Liverpool
Ferry Inn, Wilford, Nottingham
The Harrogate Inn, Ripon Road, Harrogate
15. Lounge of the Year
Jungle Shisha Lounge, Monument Road, Birmingham
Sky Lounge Coventry, Hales Street Coventry
Maison De Fumee, Beechwood Avenue, Coventry
16. Franchise of the Year
Chickaros
Mak Halal
Karaak Chaii
17. Takeaway/Fast Food of the Year
Bad Boys Burgers, Watling Street, Hinckley
Tiffins Takeaway, Trafford Drive, Nuneaton
Wallstreet Burger, Walsgrave Road, Coventry
18. Best Turkish Restaurant of the Year
Meze, Newhall Street, Cannock
Ortada, Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull
Sumac Grill, Trinity Lane, Hinckley
19. Newcomer of the Year
Mexicanos Tapas & Cocktails, Jury Street, Warwick
Rayu Pan Asian, Newhall Street, Birmingham
House Boat, St Peters Street, Derby
20. Restaurant of the Year Worcestershire
Vasaanti, High Street, Droitwich
Riley’s Redditch, Alcester Street, Redditch
Masala Lounge, Broad Street, Worcester
21. Banqueting Hall of the Year
Badshah Palace, Walsall Road, Birmingham
The Venue Walsall, Essex Street, Walsall
Amington Hall, Stockfield Road, Birmingham
22. Hotel of the Year
The Mount Hotel, Mount Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton
Coombe Abbey, Brinklow Road, Coventry
1 Hotel Mayfair, London