British-Bangladeshi chef Kaiyum Khan named UK Chef of the Year
Chef Kaiyum Dewan Khan of Surrey has been named BCA Chef of the Year 2026 at the annual gala of the Bangladesh Caterers Association in London.
Kaiyum Dewan Khan, head chef at Spice Lounge in Mytchett, Surrey, has been crowned BCA Chef of the Year 2026. The honour was presented at the 19th Annual Awards and Gala Dinner of the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) UK, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London.
The BCA is the main organisation representing the British-Bangladeshi restaurant and curry sector. For nearly two decades, its gala has celebrated culinary excellence, drawing hospitality entrepreneurs, politicians, and community leaders from across Britain.
Spice Lounge has earned strong local acclaim under Chef Khan, renowned for specialty dishes including chicken rajastani and chicken jaipuri. The restaurant previously won the Curry Expert of the Year award.
Source: BBC News
