Entries by Emily Elsworthy

The perfect food for the perfect day!

The outcome of the best Asian weddings always is down to the food, making it a day to remember. The most important ingredient to your special day will ironically be down to your choice of catering. The thought of unhappy and hungry guests really is a recipe for disaster, so what you need is exquisite […]

Celebrating with Itihaas

This year seems to be flying by, with Eid-al-Adha quickly approaching on 2nd September, here at Itihaas we can help you celebrate in style, surrounded by our historical and enchanting decor. Indulge in the wide range of lamb dishes we have on offer for you, whether that be for Eid-al-Adha, birthdays, wedding catering or just a […]

The rise of street food

Here at Itihaas, we’re always embracing new food trends and bringing in more of what our customers want – and the rise of street food is no different. So why is street food becoming so popular? Street food began in Asia, and has since taken over the globe with its intense flavours and a bigger […]

The Rehearsal Dinner

With wedding season well underway, we’re using our wedding expertise to give you some tips on that all important rehearsal dinner. So, what exactly is a rehearsal dinner? Traditionally in the Western world, the couple and those in their wedding party will meet for a rehearsal the night before the big day. This will involve […]

The art of food presentation

Here at Itihaas, we strive on creating a dining experience like no other, which is why the art of food presentation is so important to us. Our visual senses are what initially draws us in, which is why patterns, colours and symmetry all play a huge part in attracting us to certain dishes – we […]

What’s your bread type?

When attending an Indian restaurant, you’ll most likely see a range of breads offered to accompany your dishes. Each one is unique and brings different flavours and textures to your meal. Chapatti  – An unleavened flatbread made of whole wheat flour (known as Atta) plus salt and water. Common in South Asia, chapattis can be […]

10 facts about India

India is a huge, enigmatic part of our world, and there are a lot of interesting things to come out of the diverse South Asian country, which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 facts about India that you probably didn’t know. 1.Over 100 million years ago in the age of the dinosaurs, […]

The history of curry & Brum’s love affair

Birmingham has become known as the curry capital of the UK with a wide selection of curry houses spread across the city. People from all over the UK come to Birmingham just to sample the authentic Indian cuisine that can be experienced here, but where did this love affair between Brum and curry from? Balti […]

CURRY AND COMEDY NIGHT FEEDS HOMELESS PROJECT’S BIG AMBITIONS

Last Friday, comedy-lovers and curry-connoisseurs alike were in high spirits, at Itihaas’ Comedy Rum-Ball. Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens welcomed 270 guests, who came together for an evening of eating, drinking, and entertaining. Hosted by BBC Celebrity MasterChef finalist and famed comedian, Hardeep Singh Kohli, those in attendance not only raised the roof, but also vital funds […]

Indian spices & their many uses

Indian spices aren’t just great for adding flavour to your recipes, many of them also have other medicinal properties. We’ve outlined some of our favourite spices that have multiple uses, so you can start improving your health, and your meals, every day. Turmeric Bright and beautiful Turmeric is an antioxidant that has been said to […]

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