A great curry night is won before the food arrives: the right quantities, dishes that travel well, and a plan for keeping everything hot while you serve.
We have delivered takeaway across Richmond, Ham, Kingston, Twickenham and Teddington for over 18 years. This is everything we have learned about making it feel like a restaurant meal at home.
How much to order
Allow one main per person plus one extra main per three guests. Order pilau rice for everyone, one naan shared between two, and poppadoms with chutneys to open.
For a mixed group, follow the two-by-two rule: two mild and creamy dishes (korma, tikka masala) and two medium or hot ones (rogan josh, bhuna or jalfrezi). Everyone finds a favourite.
Dishes that travel best
Thick, reduced sauces — bhuna, rogan josh, dopiaza — hold their heat and texture superbly. Creamy dishes travel well too but are best eaten within 30 minutes.
Tandoori grills arrive hottest when collected. If you are close to our Richmond kitchen, collection keeps chicken tikka and seekh kebab at their smoky best.
Collection versus delivery
We deliver across Richmond, Ham, Petersham, Kingston, Twickenham, Teddington, Whitton, Hampton and Sheen. Collection from 16 Ashburnham Road is ready in around 25–35 minutes at busy times.
Order ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings — our tandoor runs at full capacity from 18:30, so a 17:30 slot lands the food before the rush.
Serving like a restaurant
Warm your serving bowls in a low oven while the order is on its way. Decant each curry into a warm bowl, cover with foil, and serve everything together.
Finish naan under a hot grill for 60 seconds with a brush of butter, and put the chutneys in small dishes. Small touches turn a takeaway into an occasion.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas do you deliver to?
We deliver across Richmond, Ham, Petersham, Kingston, Twickenham, Teddington, Whitton, Hampton, Hampton Wick, St Margarets and Sheen.
How long does a takeaway take?
Typically 25–35 minutes for collection and 40–55 minutes for delivery at busy times. Ordering before 18:30 on weekends is the surest way to beat the rush.
Which curries travel best for delivery?
Thick, tomato-based dishes such as bhuna, rogan josh and dopiaza hold heat and texture best. Creamy dishes are best eaten within half an hour of arrival.
How do I keep everything hot while serving?
Warm serving bowls in a low oven, decant each curry, cover with foil, and refresh naan under a hot grill for 60–90 seconds just before serving.
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