How to Get Involved
Ideas for Participation
For Individuals:
Host a British Curry Day-themed dinner party. Invite friends and family to cook or bring different curry dishes, celebrating the diversity of curry in Britain.
Plan a ‘Curry Crawl’ where you visit several local curry restaurants, experiencing and comparing their unique dishes.
Create a curry recipe blog or vlog, sharing your cooking experiences and recipes inspired by British Curry Day.
For Communities:
Organise a community curry festival with food stalls, live cooking demonstrations, and cultural performances.
Collaborate with local schools and libraries to host educational events about the history and cultural impact of curry in the UK.
Arrange a charity fundraiser with local curry restaurants where a portion of the day's earnings goes to a chosen charity.
For Restaurants:
Offer a special British Curry Day menu featuring regional curry specialties from across the UK.
Conduct cooking classes or workshops teaching traditional and contemporary curry recipes.
Host a 'Meet the Chef' evening where customers can learn about the inspirations behind your dishes.
2. Event Organising Toolkit
Planning Guide:
Step-by-step guide to organising a British Curry Day event, including setting objectives, budgeting, and scheduling.
Advice on choosing the right venue and understanding necessary permits or licenses.
Checklists:
Detailed checklists for pre-event planning, day-of-event tasks, and post-event follow-up.
Vendor and supplier list templates for tracking and coordination.
Promotional Material:
Customisable templates for posters, flyers, and online adverts.
Sample press release and invitation letters for media and special guests.
Social media plan template, including post ideas and scheduling.
Safety Protocols:
Comprehensive health and safety guidelines, including food handling and hygiene practices.
Emergency plan template, including contacts for local emergency services.
Feedback and Evaluation Forms:
Post-event survey templates for participants and vendors to gather feedback.
Guidelines on how to use feedback to improve future events.
(Send us an email for the full toolkit: info@britishcurryday.org)
3. Educational Material
For Schools and Youth Groups:
Interactive lesson plans about the history of curry in Britain and its cultural significance.
Fun and educational activities, such as curry-themed art projects or spice exploration workshops.
'Curry Around the World' presentation, exploring different types of curry globally.
For Community Groups:
Discussion guides for community meetings, focusing on topics like culinary diversity and the role of food in cultural exchange.
Booklets and pamphlets detailing the journey of curry in Britain, suitable for distribution at community centres and local events.
Recipe booklets with easy-to-make British curry recipes, encouraging community members to try cooking at home.