Prana Indian Restaurant Celebrates Outstanding Achievement at The Food Awards 2025

A Proud Win for Prana at The Food Awards England 2025

Tonight in Birmingham Prana Indian Restaurant a Best Indian restaurant Cambridge has added another glittering trophy to its collection Outstanding Achievement in the Takeaway of the Year South category at The Food Awards England 2025.

For the team at Prana this is far more than “just another award.” It is a strong recognition of years of hard work, consistency and a deep commitment to serving authentic high quality Indian cuisine to both dine in guests and takeaway customers across Cambridge and the South of England.

This latest success proudly adds to Prana’s long and growing list of accolades and reinforces its position as one of the most awarded Indian restaurants in Cambridge, a true milestone for Mill Road and for the city’s vibrant food scene.

 

About The Food Awards England 2025

The Food Awards England often called The Food Awards 2025 are organised by Oceanic Awards a specialist events company that runs around 150 award ceremonies across the UK and beyond every year.

More info can be found about The Food Awards press here!

The awards aim to celebrate the very best of England’s food and hospitality industry recognising

  • Restaurants and fine dining venues
  • Hotel restaurants and gastro pubs
  • Cafés bistros and bakeries
  • Takeaways and street food businesses
  • Specialist cuisines from Indian and Mediterranean to Mexican Oriental and more.

In 2025 the 9th edition of The Food Awards England featured 23 different categories with up to around ten finalists in some categories such as pizza and other specialities bringing together dozens of top venues from across the country

It is a platform made to honour not only great food but also the passion consistency and creativity behind its values that sit right at the heart of Prana’s philosophy and support its reputation as a Best Indian restaurant Cambridge.

 

The 2025 ceremony a Birmingham showcase of culinary excellence

This year’s Food Awards England ceremony took place on Monday 17 November 2025 at the Novotel Centre in Birmingham bringing together some of England’s top chefs restaurateurs and food entrepreneurs under one roof.

Earlier information about the event shared that over 300 guests from all over England including finalists sponsors and industry figures would attend the black tie celebration.

For Prana travelling from Mill Road Cambridge to Birmingham for this national event was not just about competing for an award it was an opportunity to

  • Stand alongside some of the country’s most respected food brands
  • Represent Cambridge and the South of England on a national stage
  • Show how a family run Indian restaurant viewed by many as a Best Indian restaurant Cambridge can offer both outstanding dine in and takeaway experiences

The atmosphere in the room was full of excitement, pride and friendly competition the perfect setting for Prana’s big moment.

 

Prana’s win Outstanding Achievement in Takeaway of the Year South 

In the highly competitive Takeaway of the Year South category Lemon Crispy Chicken & Pizza Luton was named category winner and Prana Indian Restaurant Cambridge received the Outstanding Achievement award.

The “Outstanding Achievement” title is especially meaningful. It recognises venues that have

  • Shown exceptional consistency in quality
  • Demonstrated strong customer loyalty and reputation
  • Delivered a stand out overall experience from food to service

For Prana this award reflects the way the restaurant has successfully brought its restaurant quality cuisine into takeaway form allowing guests to enjoy Prana’s flavours at home without losing quality or presentation strengthening its identity as a Best Indian restaurant Cambridge.

It also builds on Prana’s previous Food Awards successes at both regional and national level making this recognition a strong sign of its continued progress.

 

What this means for Cambridge and Mill Road

Prana has long been a familiar name on Mill Road, a street known for its independent spirit global flavours and strong community feel. This new national recognition does several important things

  • Puts Cambridge on the culinary map again: It shows that some of the best Indian food in England is not only in London or Birmingham it is right here in Cambridge
  • Shows the strength of local independents: In a landscape filled with chains and delivery only brands Prana’s award proves that independent restaurants with a clear focus and strong standards can still rise to the top including those aiming to be a Best Indian restaurant Cambridge
  • Strengthens Prana’s “most awarded” status: Each new award adds more trust and reassurance for guests looking for an excellent Indian restaurant

For loyal regulars it is a proud moment “their” local favourite is now officially recognised at a national level for Outstanding Achievement.

 

A heartfelt thank you from the Prana team

This award is not just a trophy on a shelf it is the result of many small acts of dedication every single day

  • Chefs perfecting recipes and balancing spices late into the night
  • Front of house staff greeting guests with warmth and professionalism
  • The takeaway team carefully packing each order so that it arrives hot fresh and well presented

The team at Prana would like to give a heartfelt thank you to

  • Our loyal guests for your trust reviews recommendations and support
  • Our incredible team whose passion and hard work make nights like this possible
  • Our wider community everyone in Cambridge and beyond who has supported us nominated us and helped us grow

This Outstanding Achievement at The Food Awards England 2025 truly belongs to all of us.

 

Visit Prana award winning Indian cuisine crafted with passion

If you have not visited yet or if it has been a while now is the perfect time to enjoy what this award represents especially if you are searching for a Best Indian restaurant Cambridge.

📍 Prana Indian Restaurant
97 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 2AW UK

Award winning Indian cuisine crafted with passion whether you are joining us for a relaxed dine in experience or enjoying a takeaway at home our aim is simple to give you the very best Indian dining experience every single time.

Here’s to many more milestones together and to sharing this proud moment with everyone who has been part of the Prana journey so far.