Kokova Magazine

Imagine heading to Manchester's Curry Mile, London's Brick Lane, or even just to your local curry house and seeing boarded-up windows and empty streets; finding the wafts of tempting turmeric and coriander have vanished, along with a £3.5bn industry. Could Britain’s curry crisis be so serious? Bradford, 2012’s Curry Capital of Britain thinks so. In the curry crisis climate, Britain's 2012 Curry Capital winner brings education and buzz to an industry soaked deep in tradition.

A host of celebrities from the worlds of food, sport and entertainment will gather on the red carpet at the Lancaster London Hotel on Friday 2nd November for the 4th Annual World Food Awards. Hosted by comedy legend Lenny Henry, the Awards, now in their fourth year were created by the World Foods Association and recognise not only the incredible growth within the ethnic and world food sector, but also the diversity of cultures and communities that the industry is inspired by.

Get set for the festive season and spoil yourself with an indulgent day at Taste of Christmas, in partnership with Electrolux, the UK's biggest Christmas food festival. Taking place from 7th - 9th December at ExCeL London, Taste of Christmas is perfect for Christmas lovers and shoppers looking to add a little sparkle to their festive celebrations.

Wallace & Gromit are calling on people across the UK join The Great British Tea Party across the month of December to raise thousands of pounds for sick children in hospitals and hospices by enjoying a cuppa tea and a slice of cake. People from all walks of life are being invited to put the kettle on and get baking to take part in 'Wallace & Gromit's Great British Tea Party'.

Marriot Europe is set to host five spectacular parties in five European cities, to say 'One Big Thank You' to its most valued customers. A first for Marriott, 'One Big Thank You' is a spin on its annual Global Customer Appreciation Week (GCAW). GCAW is held in October to allow Marriott Sales Associates across the globe say 'thank you' through bespoke customer activities, appointments, lunches, office visits and events.

Relentless Energy Drink Freeze, the UK's biggest winter sports festival returns to Battersea Power Station for the 26th - 27th October 2012. The UK’s Winter Sports Festival and Apres Ski Party is returning to London for the fifth year, with over 20,000 expected to enjoy world class winter sports action on the slope during the day and electric performances by Public Enemy, DJ Shadow and Zane Lowe v Mark Ronson A-YO! by night.