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What started as a fiery dare became a powerful act of giving.
On Tuesday 27 May, Raval Indian Brasserie hosted the UK’s hottest curry challenge. Five brave guests faced The Inferno—a handcrafted dish made with ghost peppers, naga jolokia and scorpion chillies, reaching over 1 million Scoville units.
Only one man finished it: the now-legendary Curry Hell Carl.
But this wasn’t just a challenge. It was a fundraiser for the Great North Children’s Hospital.
Now, the official competition is over, but the cause continues. And you can still get involved.
For the Next 10 Days: Eat It. Fund It. Pass It On.
Eat It
You can now order the Raval Inferno Curry for a limited time.
- If you finish it? It’s free.
- Can’t handle the heat? We kindly ask for a £100 donation to the Great North Children’s Hospital via our JustGiving page.
Important: This is no longer a competition and no prizes are awarded. It is a charity fundraising dish only.
Fund It
Not into spice? No problem.
You can still help.
Donate directly here — any amount is welcome.
Pass It On
Tag a friend, sponsor a colleague, or simply share our story.
Together, we can do something lasting.
Safety First: This Is Not For Everyone
Due to the extreme nature of the dish, participation is strictly regulated:
- You must pre-book online and mention the Inferno Curry Challenge.
- You must sign a legally binding disclaimer in person at the restaurant.
- You must confirm via email that you’ve read the full terms: info@ravalrestaurant.com
- Our staff may refuse service at their discretion. This decision is final.
Read Full Disclaimer and Terms & Conditions
We do not recommend this dish for anyone with health concerns.
If in doubt, please support the campaign another way.
Why We’re Doing This
The Raval Inferno Curry Challenge is about more than spice.
It’s about community, courage, and compassion.
All proceeds go to the Great North Children’s Hospital through Newcastle Hospitals Charity, supporting young patients and their families across the region.
As one guest put it:
“It was never about the prize — it was about pride, purpose, and giving back. I’m proud to help turn the heat into hope.” — Curry Hell Carl
Recent Media Coverage
Raval has been featured in:
- ChronicleLive
- The Northern Echo
- NewcastleWorld
- Greatest Hits Radio
Read our full press release → www.ravaluk.com/ravalinferno
Let’s Do Something Good. Together.
We invite you to join us in supporting the Great North Children’s Hospital. Through food, friendship, and fiery courage, we believe in turning small moments into lasting change.
Donate here
Book your table online now and mention “Inferno Challenge”
