Blackheath restaurant celebrates 20th anniversary by reflecting on charitable work
Everest Inn Blackheath, which serves Nepali and Indian fusion cuisine, has been involved in various charitable causes since it opened.
The restaurant, which has an ethos of giving back, has supported both local and international initiatives.
A charity event at the Everest Inn. (Image: Everest Inn/Sideways Media) During the Covid-19 pandemic, the restaurant provided 30,000 meals to NHS staff, frontline workers, care homes, a vaccination centre, and hospitals, including Blackheath and Queen Elizabeth hospitals.
The restaurant also gave free meals to anyone with an NHS card every Thursday.
The restaurant also organised "Clean the Heath" events during the pandemic to help maintain the local community space.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the restaurant provided 30,000 meals to NHS staff, frontline workers, care homes, a vaccination centre, and hospitals, including Blackheath and Queen Elizabeth hospitals. (Image: Everest Inn/Sideways Media) The restaurant supports charity initiatives through Everest Inn Helping Hands, which was established to raise funds.
Everest Inn has been a key partner in Project Hospice Nepal, a Rotary-led effort to build a 20–24-bed hospice in Kathmandu, providing essential palliative care services.
The team has also supported the Mizen Foundation, hosting two events in support of Jimmy's Story to raise money and awareness.
Everest Inn has been a key partner in Project Hospice Nepal, a Rotary-led effort to build a 20–24-bed hospice in Kathmandu, providing essential palliative care services. (Image: Everest Inn/Sideways Media) Other efforts include contributing more than £10,000, with the help of Dame Joanna Lumley, towards the Gurkha Statue project in Kent, and regular fundraising for the Special League for Disabled Children.
Additionally, the women of Everest Inn take part in the Race for Life every year.
Over the years, Everest Inn has also partnered with numerous organisations to host fundraising events, including SARAID (Search and Rescue Assistance in Disasters), and has collaborated with Lewisham Council and their chosen charities, such as Urban Synergy—a youth empowerment initiative.
Staff taking part in a charity event linked to the Project Hospice Nepal. (Image: Everest Inn/Sideways Media)
Joanna Lumley at the revealing of the Gurkha Statue Project. (Image: Everest Inn/Sideways Media) The team continues to support local schools, community events, and traditions like the Blackheath Christmas Lights.
Yadav Bhandari, owner and manager of Everest Inn, said: "Being part of any charity and community work is a true blessing—it's about creating awareness, supporting others, and making people smile.
"As a family-run business, it means even more because it comes directly from the team.
"We're especially proud to support Project Hospice Nepal; it's about dignity in care for people in their most vulnerable moments.
"Being part of something so meaningful, with global support including Dame Joanna Lumley as UK ambassador, is truly humbling.
"Over the years, people have personally thanked me, even hugged or kissed me—it means more than anything.
"One of my proudest moments was going door-to-door during Covid, just to bring people a little hope, that means more than anything."
As Everest Inn looks to the future, they remain open to new partnerships and causes.
With a stunning event space available for hire and a heart for making a difference, the team invites other organisations and charities to reach out and join hands.
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