In 2014, when the first Glasgow Real Ale Festival – G-RAF – was conceived, Hector was brought on board as – Curry Coordinator. Unfortunately, in this and subsequent Festivals, it has been deemed that there is not enough space to have a Curry Stand.
The Curry Stand at GBBF was one of the first things I noticed on arrival yesterday.
Under the banner of India Gate, this is reportedly the tenth year that Taste of India Catering have been present at the Great British Beer Festival. When I studied the simple Menu and spotted – Punjabi Lamb Curry, I was gripped. Never mind that there was Lunchtime Curry at the India Club this very day, this evening’s break from duties at the German-Czech Bar was best kept to a minimum. India Gate would be Indian Fast Food.
Whilst The Chaps were serving up the Punjabi Lamb Curry with Rice, I asked if they had a shop, or if this was it. No shop, this is their business. £7.00 was the normal fee, there was a 50p discount for Staff at the Festival. A quick Photo Opperchancity was not passed up. With Curry, Rice, Polystyrene Container and Plastic Spoon, I walked half the length of Olympia and went upstairs to the Volunteers Bar. Being a Beer Festival there had to be an Ale to accompany.
Dr. Stan joined me with his Steak Pie and Chips just in time to record the moment. People eat that? They call it – Food? Actually, I love Steak Pie, but not with Chips.
The Seasoning and the Spice grabbed immediately, this – One Size Fits all – Lamb Curry was served Piping Hot. Actually, the Rice was even Hotter than the Curry. Impressive, and given how Tepid the India Club had served their Fayre, welcomed.
The Meat content was seven Decent Sized pieces of well-cooked Tender Lamb. If this was indeed Punjabi, then it must have been inspired by the Eastern end of the Province well within India. The Curry was full of Flavour, I could have eaten more, every mouthful was a Pleasure. Very enjoyable indeed.
On returning to the German-Czech Bar I stopped by to give the thumbs up. This was acknowledged.
Update
On Friday morning before opening, I again stopped by at India Gate and managed to secure a photo of The Chefs. I also met Mick from Bradford who assured me their Chickpea Curry is also enjoyable.
