There's an old cowshed on the Albury Estate, right by the Silent Pool, next to the Gin Distillery and the vineyard, and a short walk from the North Downs Way. That's us. Mandira's Kitchen. We're an Indian café in the Surrey Hills. People usually find us after a walk, or wine or gin tasting or getting slightly lost in the countryside. We also have our shop in the barn selling our fabulous ready meals, chutneys, spice blends, biriyani kits and gifts. So many people come for lunch and leave with dinner.
11 Great Taste Awards ● Customer Service Award, Dynamic Awards 2026 ● Surrey Businessperson of the Year 2022 ● Endorsed by Nigella Lawson ● Featured: The Times, Telegraph, BBC, Channel 4, Surrey Life
“Like having your very own Indian Auntie fill
your freezer with exquisite foods.” - Nigella Lawson
The proper British afternoon tea ran away to my tea plantation in Assam. It wandered past railway stations, bazaars and my dad’s old jeep rattling down a dusty track, came back into the Surrey Hills and learned a few tricks along the way.
This is that afternoon tea. My table for you at Mandira’s Kitchen in the Surrey Hills.
SAVOURIES
Bombay bhel, cocktail samosas, and a selection of sandwiches from our kitchen.
SWEET FANCIES
Chocolate-dipped laddus with freeze-dried raspberries, Gajar halwa triangles, Mini gulab jamun tartlets with cardamom cream and chopped pistachios
MASALA & CARDAMOM SCONES
Served with rose jam, clotted cream and tomato & date chutney
TO DRINK
Mango lassi shots and bottomless masala chai or Darjeeling tea. Prosecco upgrade at £7.50 per person.
£35.00 per person. Served everyday - pre-booking recommended, as during busy periods there may be a wait of up to 30 minutes.
Dietary Note: Currently we are not able to offer a vegan or gluten-free version of the afternoon tea.
Afternoon tea menu → | Kids tea menu →
Indian-inspired afternoon tea for two at Mandira’s Kitchen by Silent Pool in the Surrey Hills - click for a Voucher
Mandira’s Kitchen is not just a café. We run Cookery Classes, Spice Masterclasses, Indian afternoon tea, Beer & Curry nights, Supper Clubs and seasonal food events in our barn overlooking Silent Pool in the Surrey Hills. Some happen during the day, some in the evening, but they all involve good food, good company and usually staying longer than you planned.
Some people come for the samosas, some because we are in a barn overlooking Silent Pool in the Surrey Hills, some after walking the Pilgrims Way or after a gin or wine tour, and some because they heard the pool is haunted and thought they should probably investigate. Some come for lunch and end up booking a cookery class or a Beer & Curry night. Most people come once and then keep coming back. Over the years we’ve won quite a few customer service awards, which probably says more about our team than anything else, and Nigella Lawson once said it was “like having your very own Indian Auntie fill your freezer,” which we thought was a very good description.
But here’s what people actually say when they leave:
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Mandira's Kitchen
Silent Pool, Shere Road, Albury, Guildford, Surrey. GU5 9BW
Mon - Fri : 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday : 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday : 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Opening hours during public holidays may vary. Please contact us for more information
Free parking | Wheelchair accessible | Dogs welcome
Contact Us:
Call: 01483 940789
Email: enquiries@mandiraskitchen.com
Our venue is available for private hire and corporate events. All hire includes catering and full service from our kitchen. The space works for groups from 10 to 120. The Spice Masterclass, Biryani Workshop and Cookery Experiences can all be run as corporate or private experiences.
Call 01483 940789 or email enquiries@mandiraskitchen.com and we will sort the rest.
Check our Full venue and catering detailsInside Seated
Outside - covered patio
Outside - without cover
We are at Silent Pool, Shere Road, Albury, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9BW - on the A25 between Guildford and Dorking, next to Silent Pool Distillers and Albury Organic Vineyard.
Mandira's Kitchen is open seven days a week. Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Saturday 10am to 6pm. Sunday 10am to 5pm. Hours may vary on public holidays. Call 01483 940789 to confirm.
Yes, parking is free for our customers. Enter your car registration at the machine in the car park on arrival, then let us know at the café and we will validate it.
Yes. Indian Afternoon Tea is served every day from 12pm to 4pm (5pm on Saturdays). £35 per person, £70 for two. Bottomless masala chai and mango lassi included. Prosecco at £7.50 extra. Pre-booking recommended. Not available in vegan or gluten-free. Book at mandiraskitchen.com or call 01483 940789.
Yes - at weekends we push the menu further. Our Premium Thalis change every week and run Friday to Sunday only. Check our Facebook or Instagram to see what's fresh this week. We also occasionally run themed supper clubs and evening events on Fridays - see the events page for what's coming up.
Silent Pool is right next to us - it's a two-minute walk from the café. The lake is stunning and free to visit. Many people combine a walk around the pool with lunch or chai at the barn. The Silent Pool Gin Distillery is also on the same site and runs tours. Check out the Five Centuries of Mystery at Silent Pool
No - we take walk-ins every day. We recommend booking if you are visiting at the weekend or with a larger group. For six or more people and for private hire, please contact us directly.
Yes. Dogs are very welcome.
Yes. We have high chairs and baby changing facilities, and a children's meal option on the menu.
Yes
Indian street food at Silent Pool. Samosas, biryani bowls, kathi rolls, pav bhaji, keema pav, thalis, naanza and a changing seasonal menu. Indian Afternoon Tea served daily. Full bar including Silent Pool gin, Albury Estate wines and cocktails. Download the current menu from Here.
Yes. There is a good range of
vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu every day, clearly marked. Please let
us know about any allergies or dietary requirements when you order and we will
do our best to help. Our kitchen handles allergens and we cannot guarantee any
dish will be allergen-free.
We have gluten-friendly options. Our kitchen handles allergens and we cannot guarantee dishes will be allergen-free. Please speak to our team and we will do our best to help.
Yes. Download the current menu from the link on this page. The menu changes seasonally so check back for updates.
Beer, curry and quiz nights on the last Friday of every month, spice masterclasses, biryani workshops, an easy Indian cookery experience, Bollywood evenings, and seasonal celebrations. See all upcoming events and book at mandiraskitchen.com/pages/events.
Yes. The patio seats up to 40 and the barn works for standing receptions and supper clubs of up to 80. We cater for birthday lunches, hen parties, team away days, client entertaining, celebration dinners and more. Call 01483 940789 or email enquiries@mandiraskitchen.com.
Yes. The Spice Masterclass, Biryani Workshop and Easy Indian Cookery Experience all run as private sessions for corporate groups. Cooking together shifts conversation in ways a boardroom rarely does.
Yes. The same kitchen, same recipes, delivered UK-wide. Free delivery over £100. Shop at mandiraskitchen.com.
Download the allergen PDF from the link on this page. Our kitchen handles allergens and we cannot guarantee any dish will be allergen-free. Please tell us about any allergies or requirements when you order.
We are open every day at Silent Pool in the Surrey Hills. Come for a walk, stay for lunch. Book a table at mandiraskitchen.com or call 01483 940789. GU5 9BW.
