Leamington Spa restaurant named best in the country at prestigious awards

A Leamington Spa restaurant has been officially named the Best Restaurant of the Year 2026 by the Bangladesh Caterers Association UK.

Paprika Club, in Regent Street, was crowned national winner in the biggest category of the night at the 19th annual awards at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London, on Sunday (1st November.)

A spokesman for the restaurant said: “Paprika Club is beyond honoured to receive this year’s Bangladesh Caterers Association UK “Best Restaurant of the Year 2026” Award for Outstanding Service and Cuisine. To be recognised among the restaurants shaping this industry is an achievement we’ll treasure.

“Since opening in Leamington in 1994, we’ve built Paprika Club around generous hospitality, memorable food and the people who return to our tables year after year. This award joins a proud history of recognition, including three consecutive Asian Curry Awards wins from 2023 to 2025.

“To our team, whose care and hard work make every service special, and to our customers: your loyalty, encouragement and recognition have helped bring us to this moment. Every visit, celebration shared with us and kind word has mattered. This award belongs to you too. Thank you for renowned support and love which has allowed us to be recognised by this outstanding award.”

Tipu Rahman, Secretary General, said: “The BCA Awards recognise the restaurants whose commitment to quality, service and consistency keeps our industry moving forward. By celebrating outstanding businesses, we set a benchmark for excellence and encourage the next generation to build careers in hospitality.”

The BCA Awards Committee Convener is celebrity chef Atik Rahman BEM.

The Bangladesh Caterers Association was set up in 1960 and represents 12,000 restaurateurs across the UK. Its Restaurant of the Year awards recognise excellence across food, service, hospitality, presentation, consistency and the overall customer experience.

For more details on the competition and the association visit www.bca1960.com

Visit Paprika Club at: https://paprikaclub.co.uk/