For 17 years, the Army Benevolent Fund has hosted The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch in the Guildhall, London. This year, the Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch once again brings the Army’s favourite dish back to God’s Own Country*. Look at this event as our culinary contribution to ‘levelling-up’!

After the phenomenal success over the last three years, the Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch (YBCL) returns in 2026!

With the same look and feel of our flagship London event, we are giving the opportunity to eat curry and be merry in the iconic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on Fossgate whilst rubbing shoulders with VIPs and civic dignitaries, senior officers from the British Army, and corporate influencers from across Yorkshire.

We are extremely privileged to have the use of this historic 14th century building, and are hugely grateful to the Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York for their support in running this event.

Unlimited curry from MyLahore, beer, wine, and soft drinks, are on offer to lubricate the networking opportunities, and raise money for the Army’s national charity. For an additional tipple, we also have a cash bar serving Champagne (with free prize draw) and more exotic drinks.

There will be a chance to gather prior to lunch in the Undercroft with a Prosecco Reception, where the space will be organised to maximise networking opportunities. Lunch will be served banquet style in the Great Hall, with no formal seating plans – guests may be surprised by who they are sat next to!

The networking opportunities will continue after lunch, to enable discussions to continue and, of course, more money to be raised for the Charity! Throughout the afternoon there will be an opportunity to bid on a live auction, and take part in an extra-special raffle draw.

High Quality British Army Entertainment

The event will feature musical accompaniment from our talented Army musicians, including pianist, Sergeant Mike McSharry (150 Regiment RLC), an ensemble from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, and pipers from the Royal Dragoon Guards.