Chilled Curry Company Born from the Balti Mile
In the 1980s, Lye’s High Street was something special. On a Saturday night, queues would spill out onto the pavement, the air filled with spice and anticipation. People travelled from across the Midlands for one thing—proper curry, cooked right. Food writers later called it a Balti Mile. For us, it was simply home.
We grew up around those kitchens—watching, learning, tasting. Understanding that what made those dishes stand out wasn’t just the recipes, but the care, the consistency, and the pride behind every pan. That influence still runs through everything we do today.
Crafted Right
At Chilled Curry Company, every dish is slow-prepared to build real depth—not rushed, not bulked out, and never artificial. We use carefully sourced spices, real ingredients, and traditional methods that respect the dish rather than cut corners for convenience.
• No artificial flavours.
• No unnecessary fillers.
• No compromise.
• Restaurant Quality
• Better than supermarkets
• Cheaper than Takeaways
Just honest, properly made food—chilled to lock in freshness so it tastes exactly how it should when it reaches you.
A Legacy, Carried Forward
Lye was built on hard work and doing things properly. Birmingham brought bold flavour, culture, and a food scene that doesn’t cut corners.
We sit right in the middle of that.
Chilled Curry Company is about carrying that legacy forward—taking what made those kitchens great and making it work for today. The same standards, the same pride, just delivered in a way that fits modern life.
Whether it’s a quick midweek meal or something you genuinely look forward to at the weekend, it should still feel like proper food.
What We Believe
“We learned from local kitchens, tasted our way through the classics, and saw first-hand how good food brings people together.”
Good curry isn’t just about flavour—it’s about connection.
Family. Friends. Routine. Ritual.
That’s what we’re here to keep alive.