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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular Blackheath Indian takeaway wins prestigious Good Curry Guide award
An award-winning Blackheath restaurant has marked 20 years of culinary excellence and the return of a prestigious national honour, with a week of celebrations. Everest Inn, in Blackheath, opened its doors in 2005, and over the years, it has made a name for itself as a community favourite and a champion of authentic Nepali cuisine. To mark two decades of serving food, the restaurant, which has also won the Good Curry Guide award, hosted a week of events and a party on the Heath for more than 150 guests. More than 150 guests enjoy canapés, wine, and dancing on the Heath (Image: Please Credit - Kushal Shrestha @ & Media) The celebrations were not just about the food, as the restaurant was also presented with the Good Curry Guide award. This award is seen as a testament to their "two decades of culinary excellence, consistency, and community commitment". The celebrations featured a custom birthday cake made by British Bake Off star Narayan Shrestha. This was not just a sweet treat, but also a nod to the restaurant's strong ties with the local and Nepali communities. A spokesperson for Everest Inn said: "The event hosted on Monday 21st July was more than just a party — it was a celebration of the loyal community that has grown with Everest Inn over the past 20 years. "Guests were welcomed with 20 specially created canapés, each one crafted by Executive Chef Shanker Pandey and his dedicated team to showcase the diversity, elegance, and boldness of Nepali cuisine. "From delicate flavour pairings, beautifully presented with meticulous attention to detail, each mouthful offered a true taste of Nepal and highlighted some of the restaurant's favourite dishes from the past 20 years." The canapés were complemented by a carefully chosen wine pairing from their long-standing supplier, Hallgarten Wines. The spokesperson added: "Everest prides itself on the long-lasting relationships it has built with its suppliers over the past two decades — partnerships that reflect its commitment to quality, trust, and consistency." The event was not just about food and drink as it also served as an opportunity for guests to share their fond memories of the restaurant. Read more BT customers told to check accounts today as £18 million refunded Nominations are now open for the Dartford Business Awards 2025 'Disaster' for family-run Bromley chicken shop forced to close 'without warning' A friend of the restaurant said: "They catered for my son's 18th and 21st birthdays — and sometimes I just pop in for auntie's delicious egg curry." Councillor Luke Warner, Labour and Co-operative Party, said: "Every time we come here, it's like being part of an extended family — but in the best possible way. "Everest Inn is such a special place… amazing dancing, music, amazing people, but best of all, amazing food." Owner and manager of Everest Inn, Yadav Bhandari, said: "Receiving the Good Curry Guide Award was an incredibly proud moment for our whole team — a true reflection of our dedication over the years. "Celebrating 20 years of Everest Inn Blackheath alongside our loyal customers and community means everything to us. "From sharing authentic Nepalese flavours, to seeing couples get engaged, celebrating thousands of birthdays, and even catering at 10 Downing Street and welcoming special guests like the Prime Minister of Nepal — every moment has been part of our family story. "We're so grateful for the memories we've created together and look forward to many more."
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Blackheath restaurant celebrates 20th anniversary by reflecting on charitable work
A restaurant has celebrated its 20th anniversary by reflecting on the charitable work it has done over the years. 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.
