A welcome to the 18th Annual BCA Awards at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
I am truly honoured to have been asked to serve as the Convener for this prestigious event. On behalf of the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA), it gives me immense pleasure and great delight to welcome each and every one of you to the 18th Annual BCA Awards, here at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
This auspicious event provides a valuable platform for like-minded individuals who share a common vision and mission to come together, connect, and engage in meaningful discussions. The BCA Annual Awards evening offers numerous opportunities to network with colleagues from across the country, all within a vibrant and celebratory environment.
We are absolutely delighted to have you here with us to take part in this glamorous occasion, and we thank you sincerely for your presence.
As always, the entire Awards and Dinner Committee has worked tirelessly to bring you a diverse and engaging programme — carefully curated to inform, inspire, and entertain throughout the evening.
The BCA Awards honour exceptional achievements within our industry. Two distinguished categories are awarded annually: Best Chef of the Year and Best Restaurant of the Year.
These awards celebrate those whose dedication and excellence have had a positive and lasting impact on the curry industry. In line with BCA's guiding principles, we aim to highlight contributions that not only uplift our sector but also motivate both the younger and older generations to advance and enrich the catering industry.
Each year, we are in awe of the calibre of our award winners, and this year is no exception.
I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the team behind tonight's event — our President, Secretary General, Chief Treasurer, Mr Faizul Haque, Mr Shamsul Alam Khan, Mr Naz Islam, Mr Karuzzaman Jewel, Mr Abdul Sufan, and the entire ADAC Team. Your hard work, dedication, and support have been invaluable.
A special and sincere thank you also goes to Ali Babar Chowdhury, whose unwavering commitment, countless hours of volunteer work, and willingness to sacrifice personal time away from family and business have been vital in making this event a grand success. This evening would not have been possible without the selfless contributions and dedication of all our volunteers.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for being part of this celebration and for your continued support.
Transcribed from the 2025 BCA Awards programme. Line breaks and clear scan errors have been normalised for readability.