The proper British afternoon tea ran away to India. It came back more interesting.
Mandira's Kitchen is the only place in the Surrey Hills serving an Indian afternoon tea - daily at Silent Pool, near Guildford. Savouries, scones with rose gulkand jam and clotted cream, Indian sweet fancies and mango lassi and bottomless masala chai or Darjeeling tea. From £35 per person. 11 Great Taste Awards.
Book: 01483 940789.
Best Customer Service, 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
Come and sit down. The chai is always on.
Everything you would find at a proper Indian tea. The sweets and savouries change with the seasons — the menu below has what is on right now.
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.
Indian-inspired afternoon tea for two at Mandira’s Kitchen by Silent Pool in the Surrey Hills. Gift vouchers available online or by calling 01483 940789. Valid for 12 months. E-voucher sent direct to recipient.
People come for all sorts of reasons. Baby showers. Hen days. Birthdays where someone has said they don't want a fuss. Henna evenings. Diwali and Eid. Mother's Day. Corporate team days. Sometimes just because it is Tuesday and they need a decent cup of chai.
Whatever the occasion, this is a table worth making time for.
Bringing a group? For six or more, private sittings are available at Mandira's Kitchen at Silent Pool. Call and we will arrange everything. Please contact us directly on 01483 940789 or at enquiries@mandiraskitchen.com.
Pre-booking is recommended. Walk-ins are always welcome and we will do our best to seat you, though during busy periods there can be a wait of up to 30 minutes.
Finding Us
Mandira's Kitchen
The barn is at Silent Pool, on the A25 between Guildford and Dorking, on the Albury Estate in the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Next to Silent Pool Gin Distillery. Free parking. Dogs welcome.
Silent Pool, Shere Road, Albury, Surrey GU5 9BW | 01483 940789
Afternoon tea starts at 12pm. If you are arriving earlier, or want something different, the café is open from 10am every day. Indian street food, chai, coffee and a full bar. Biryani bowls, samosas, kathi rolls and more. Dogs welcome. Free parking.
£35 per person, including savouries, scones with rose gulkand jam and clotted cream, sweet fancies, mango lassi and bottomless masala chai or Darjeeling tea. Add Prosecco for £7.50 per person. Children's pricing: call 01483 940789.
Booking ahead is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows. To guarantee your table, book online or call 01483 940789. Served daily 12.00 to 4.00.
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Select at time of booking. Please also mention any allergies. Call 01483 940789 or book online.
Yes. Perfect for hen days, baby showers, birthdays, henna evenings and corporate team days. For groups of 8+, call 01483 940789 or email catering@mandiraskitchen.com for a private barn sitting.
SAVOURIES
Bhel puri, signature sliders, cocktail samosas, dhokla and Indian bites from our kitchen.
SWEET FANCIES
Milk cake, halwas, cheesecakes and festival sweets. Changes regularly.
SCONES
Warm scones with rose gulkand jam and clotted cream.
TO DRINK
Mango lassi and bottomless masala chai or Darjeeling tea. Prosecco available 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.
Yes. Smaller portions, milder flavours. Pricing and details: call 01483 940789 when booking. High chairs available. Families welcome.
Silent Pool, Shere Road, Albury, Surrey Hills GU5 9BW. Free parking on site. Ten minutes by car from Guildford on the A248. Short walk from Newlands Corner. Dogs welcome outside.
No sandwiches. No Victoria sponge. Think bhel puri, signature sliders, dhokla, samosas - whatever’s coming out of the kitchen that day. Warm scones with rose gulkand jam and clotted cream. Mango lassi and Bottomless masala chai included. Nothing else like it in Surrey.
Free parking at Silent Pool car park directly outside. Postcode: GU5 9BW. On the A248 between Guildford and Dorking, next to Silent Pool Gin Distillery.
Yes. Gift vouchers at mandiraskitchen.com or call 01483 940789. Valid 12 months. E-voucher can be emailed with a personal message. Ideal for birthdays, Mother's Day and anniversaries.
Open every day at Silent Pool in the Surrey Hills.
01483 940789 ● MANDIRASKITCHEN.COM ● GU59BW
Feed him, gift him, or bring him to the barbecue. Three ways, one page.
