Biggest curry

SGT Andy Brown explains: “On Op Herrick 10, we faced the challenge of feeding up to 8,500 personnel daily. As if that wasn’t enough, I had the crazy idea of getting involved with the Army Benevolent Fund’s Big Curry.” From start to finish Andy only had six weeks to complete the task. While planning, SSgt Jay Bartlett – the ration SNCO – suggested he got everyone involved. Facing up to yet another challenge, Sgt Brown got to work to get all locations within Helmand, totalling more than 106 military chefs, to produce the goods and serve up Afghanistan’s biggest curry. But he managed it – the event was held on April 25, 2009 and the chefs set about creating a magnificent feast. The total amount raised was fantastic and I would like to thank everyone who served on Op Herrick 10 for their kind contributions.

Total raised: £4,190