Kay's Curries
in the spotlight
From local kitchens to national press — here's what journalists, editors, and food writers are saying about Kay's Curries.
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What the press is saying
Kalpana demonstrates how to make Pav Bhaji live on WPRI's "In the Kitchen" segment, showing just how quick and joyful authentic Indian cooking can be.
Watch segment →📖 EditorialEdible Boston spotlights Kay's Curries as a standout local food brand — celebrating the authentic flavors and clean ingredients behind every kit.
Read article →📖 EditorialEdible Rhody features Kay's Curries as the go-to for warming, nourishing Indian meals during New England winters — clean, fast, and deeply flavorful.
Read article →Bold Journey profiles Kalpana's path — from long work hours and a need for real food, to building a nationally recognized Indian meal kit brand from Warren, RI.
Read story →🎙️ InterviewCanvasRebel explores the story behind Kay's Curries, the inspiration rooted in her mother's kitchen, and what drives the brand forward.
Read feature →Entrepreneurs Forever highlights Kay's Curries' presence at Boston Public Market — a milestone in the brand's growth into the Boston food scene.
Read feature →🌟 SpotlightThe Enthuse Foundation spotlights Kay's Curries as an inspiring woman-owned business making healthy, authentic Indian food accessible to all.
Read spotlight →📰 ReviewThe Keene Sentinel reviews Kay's Curries, praising the convenience, bold authentic flavors, and clean ingredient list that sets the brand apart.
Read review →"That was my connection to home. It's how I stayed close to family, even from far away."
— Kalpana Kethineedi, Founder · Food Connects, 2025Competing on the big stage
Kay's Curries took 2nd place at Elev Asian's pitch contest, competing against finalists from across New England and recognized for innovation, impact, and growth potential.
Read more →🏆 Competition WinnerFeatured in Boston.com — Kay's Curries won a spot in the inaugural Boston Public Market Entrepreneurship Forum, earning a rent-free vendor booth at BPM for one year.
Read article →One of only 6 small food businesses selected nationwide to pitch directly to Jim Koch through Samuel Adams' Brewing the American Dream program.
See on Instagram →🏆 1st Prize WinnerKalpana wins first prize at EForAll's entrepreneurship program, recognized for building an authentic, allergen-free Indian meal kit brand bridging culture, convenience, and clean eating.
Read feature →The full story
Food Connects tells the full story — from Kalpana's phone calls home to her mother in India, to hand-crafting meal kits at Hope & Main in Warren, RI, to debuting new packaging at the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC.
Read full story →🎙️ InterviewAn in-depth interview about founding Kay's Curries, the rewards of building a food brand as a minority woman entrepreneur, and Kalpana's vision for authentic Indian food in America.
Read interview →See Kay's Curries in action
Watch Kalpana walk through a fragrant Shrimp Coconut Curry using Kay's Curries spice blend — ready in under 20 minutes, one pot.
Step-by-step — how to make both Chicken Biryani and Masala Kichadi using Kay's Curries meal kits. One pot, incredible flavor.
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