Bradford Hosts UK's First Ever Bombay Mix Eating Competition

 

 

Bradford - based Regal Foods is calling upon local spice junkies to push their taste buds to the limit by taking part in a spicy Bombay Mix eating competition during this year's National Curry Week (October 21st - 27th) to celebrate Indian food and culture in the UK. All proceedings raised will be donated to the Oxfam South Asia Earthquake appeal.

The competition is set to kick off on Saturday 27th October at Café Regal on White Abbey Road. Brave volunteers will be signing themselves up to see who can eat the most Bombay Mix in 60 seconds. The winner will be crowned King or Queen of Spice 2007 and will walk away with the ultimate prize of a year's supply of the fiery snack, as well as cash prize and a slap-up VIP meal for six at Café Regal.

Younis Chaudhry, Chief Executive of Regal Foods said: "National Curry Week is a great event that highlights the unique array of traditional Indian foods, both sweet and savoury, that can be enjoyed by all. Anyone who thinks they are up to the Bombay Mix challenge can be assured that there will be plenty of glasses of water on hand throughout so get in touch and register your place today."

Younis added: "We ask those wishing to enter to donate £5 and, combined with other activities during National Curry Week, we hope to raise a substantial amount of money for to the Oxfam South Asia appeal which aids underprivileged families hit worst by the floods by providing clean water and sanitation".

Those wishing to take part in the Bombay Mix eating competition on Saturday 27th October need to register their place by 17th October to avoid disappointment. To obtain an entry form email: Imhotstuff@golleyslater.co.uk or call 0161 832 7178.