Unique Christmas gifts and experience days
Gift boxes of chai, spice and award-winning chutney from £20, delivered across the UK mainland. Or give a day out at Mandira's Kitchen, Silent Pool, in the Surrey Hills: afternoon tea, cookery classes and workshops.
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- 15% off your next order
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Christmas gifting
What Christmas gifts and experiences does Mandira's Kitchen offer?
Mandira's Kitchen, at Silent Pool in the Surrey Hills, sells Christmas gift boxes from £20, including chai, spices, award-winning chutneys and biryani kits, delivered across the UK mainland. It also sells experience vouchers for a day out at Silent Pool: Indian afternoon tea for two, cookery classes and workshops. Order gift boxes by 16 December for Christmas delivery. E-vouchers are emailed within minutes, up to Christmas Eve.
Find the right gift
Hosting a Christmas party instead? We cater from 10 to 200 guests, at your venue or in our barn at Silent Pool. See our catering or call 01483 940789.
The Christmas collection
Christmas gift boxes
Delivered across the UK mainland. Every box comes with a card for 15% off your next order, and delivery is free over £75.
Under £25
The Chai Lover’s Gift Box
Built around one of life's best rituals: chai, biscuits and a proper pause.
Trio of Spice Tins Gift Box
A perfect gift of three essential spices: Garam Masala, Raita Masala and Chilli Masala.
Darjeeling Earl Grey and Calcutta Masala Tea Gift Set
Darjeeling & Earl Grey Tea plus Calcutta Masala Tea blend, in a premium two-tin set.
£25 to £50
The Biryani Gift Box
Everything you need for a glorious biryani supper, beautifully packed and ready to gift.
The Indian Pantry Gift Box
Our spice experience kit, and a handmade chutney in one gift box from the Surrey Hills, with 15% off your next order tucked inside.
The Hand-Painted Chai Kettle Gift Set
A hand-painted kettle, a jar of masala chai and four classic glasses.
Give an experience
Gift vouchers
Afternoon tea at Silent Pool, workshops, cookery with Mandira, or any amount you choose. Sent by email, posted, or ready to collect.
Afternoon Tea for Two at Silent Pool
A British-Indian afternoon tea with street snacks, sweets, chai and prosecco upgrade.
From £70
Buy this voucher
Workshop and Masterclass Voucher
A voucher for any Mandira's Kitchen workshop or masterclass in the Surrey Hills. £40 for a 90 minute session, £55 for a morning.
Cookery Experience with Mandira
Hands-on Indian cookery with Mandira. Small group, 400-yr-old barn, Surrey. Cook, eat & learn. £150.
Gift Card, £25 to £100
Pick an amount (£25-£100), add a note & email instantly. Use for meals, events, spices or our café.
Like having your very own Indian Auntie fill your freezer with exquisite foods.
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Stocking fillers
Kits, Chutneys & More
Spice tins, biryani and dal kits, single-estate teas and our award-winning chutneys.
Biriyani Kit
A proper biriyani at home in twenty minutes. Just add your protein.
Trio of Spice Tins Gift Box
A perfect gift of three essential spices: Garam Masala, Raita Masala and Chilli Masala.
Garam Masala Tin
Our own garam masala. Cardamom, clove and cinnamon, stirred in at the end.
Mint & Magic Raita Mix
Mix this spice blend with yoghurt for a perfect raita to pair with our biriyani or freezer meals.
Firecracker Chilli Masala Tin
Chilli and fenugreek, hand blended. A gentle heat that builds rather than burns.
Spice Experience Kit - Complete With Authentic Spice Tin
Seven exclusive blends that we use in our kitchen to produce our award-winning meals.
Orange & Gin Chutney
A zesty, spiced Orange & Gin Chutney crafted from upcycled oranges, perfect with almost anything.
Cranberry and Rum Chutney
Spiced and sweet warmth, perfect for festive cheeseboards, Christmas menus and turkey samosas.
Darjeeling Earl Grey and Calcutta Masala Tea Gift Set
Darjeeling & Earl Grey Tea plus Calcutta Masala Tea blend, in a premium two-tin set.
Calcutta Masala Tea
Assam tea with whole spices, simmered with milk. The proper Calcutta cup.
Masala Chai Tin
Infused with crushed ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon.
The Chutney Collection
A gift set with four handcrafted chutneys of your choice.
Made by hand
Exquisite Hand-Crafted Items
Hand-painted kettles and kitchen keepsakes for the cook in your life.
The Hand-Painted Chai Kettle Gift Set
A hand-painted kettle, a jar of masala chai and four classic glasses.
Vintage Style Hand-painted Kettle
Decorative, hand-painted one at a time, and no two are the same.
For the days in between
Luxury Freezer Meals
Cooked in small batches in the Surrey Hills and frozen at their peak. Heat, serve and put your feet up.
Chicken Xacuti
Two portions of Goan chicken slowly cooked with roasted coconut and a slight kick of red chilli.
Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Two portions of boneless chicken in a slow-cooked tomato gravy, gently spiced with garam masala.
Flame Baked Tandoori Naan - 2 Pack
Handmade flatbread baked in a traditional clay tandoor oven.
Kaju Dhania Murgh (Chicken)
Two portions of Great Taste Award-winning chicken and cashew nut curry, gently spiced and homestyle.
Lamb Samosas - 6 Pieces
Six hand-rolled lamb, pea and lightly spiced samosas.
Railway Lamb Curry (Spring Lamb)
Two to three portions of tender lamb curry, on the bone in a mellow blend of spices.
Lemon Rice
Two portions of fragrant basmati rice with mustard seeds, curry leaves and lemon.
Christmas presents should be delicious, useful and preferably not destined for the back of a cupboard. Our gift boxes are filled with the things we genuinely love: proper chai, beautiful spices, handmade chutneys and clever little kits.
Good to Know
Christmas FAQs
Christmas Delivery
Do you deliver across the UK?
Yes, to any UK mainland address, and delivery is free on orders over £75.
Is it too late for a voucher after 16 December?
Not at all. E-vouchers are emailed within minutes, right up to Christmas Eve.
When do I need to order by for Christmas delivery?
By Wednesday 16 December. Christmas presents should arrive before Christmas, after all.
What's the last delivery day before Christmas?
Friday 18 December. We don't deliver at weekends, so that really is the last one.
Christmas Opening Hours
Is Mandira's Kitchen open over Christmas?
The café closes for Christmas, opens for two days in between for anyone who needs a chai and a pakora before New Year, then it's back to normal from Saturday 2 January.
- Thursday 24 December Closed
- Friday 25 December Closed
- Saturday 26 December Closed
- Sunday 27 December Closed
- Monday 28 December Closed
- Tuesday 29 December Open
- Wednesday 30 December Open
- Thursday 31 December Closed
- Friday 1 January Closed
- From Saturday 2 January Open as usual
Our office is closed from 24 December to 1 January.
Gifts & Vouchers
Can I get a physical gift voucher?
Yes. Email us at enquiries@mandiraskitchen.com with your order number and who it's for, and we'll post a voucher to whichever address you'd like.
Can I collect my voucher instead?
Of course. Just let us know and we'll have it ready and waiting for you at the café and shop.
How long is a Mandira's Kitchen gift voucher valid for?
One year from the day of purchase. Plenty of time for a cookery class, a supper club or a few trips back to the café.
Can I add a gift message?
Yes. Add a note to your voucher when you buy it. If you're sending a present, leave your message in the notes when you order on our website and we can pop a card in with it.
Christmas Parties
Can I still book a Christmas party?
Yes. You'll find our party evenings, lunches and exclusive hire on our Christmas parties page. Or email us at enquiries@mandiraskitchen.com, or call us on 01483 940789.