Staff at an Indian restaurant are “thrilled” after picking up a curry award.

The Raj Garden in Park Avenue, Bushey, was named as one of the winners in the National Best Category 2024 at the Curry Life Awards.

The awards, organised by Curry Life magazine, were held on October 13 at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.

Owner Siddiqur Rahman Joynal said: "I’m thrilled. A Curry Life Award adds a further endorsement.

“We have been here a long time and getting an award adds to our presence and really spreads the word among our customers.”

He added: "Maintaining consistency with the quality of food and service has been key to the restaurant’s success.

Anhar Miah from the Raj Garden. (Image: Curry Life) “We are in a neighbourhood location and our customers keep on coming back for more; we attract many, and not just from the local area but further afield.”

The awards aim to recognise the significant contribution of British curry houses, which have an annual turnover of more than £4 billion nationally.

Raj Garden staff collect the award. (Image: Curry Life) Keynote speakers at the ceremony included Wes Streeting MP, secretary of state for health and social care.

The Raj Garden is ranked as the 22nd best restaurant in Watford on TripAdvisor, where it holds a four out of five score.