When Immigration Enforcement Came to the Surrey Hills
A candid briefing for Surrey employers · open to members and non-members alike
This is not a scene from a film. It happened here, in a quiet corner of the Surrey Hills.
When I started Mandira's Kitchen, I dreamt of recipes, whole spices and a table everyone could gather round. I never imagined standing in my own business watching immigration officers and police move through my team, all sparked by an anonymous tip off.
What followed was swift, and it was harsh. A spotlight landed on a business built entirely on trust and reputation. Our community was shaken overnight, and I learned something I want every employer in Surrey to hear: however compliant you think you are, the unexpected can land on your doorstep in an instant.
This isn't a dry HR seminar. Think of it as a survival guide.
I've been invited to speak alongside Dan Caruso, my HR manager at Beagle HR, at this breakfast briefing and Q&A, organised by Surrey Chambers of Commerce and held at The County Club in Guildford. Together we're pulling back the curtain on what genuinely happens when enforcement arrives, how to be ready before it does, and what to do once the dust settles.
Why this matters to you
The reality of a raid
We'll walk through the footage and break down exactly what happens. Who turns up, what powers they hold, and what you must do the moment they walk through your door.
A still from our own CCTV, 17 September 2025 · the actual footage we'll be showing on the day.
Compliance is your protection
Believing you're compliant isn't enough. We'll get into the detail of staff files, right to work checks, and the new rules landing this October that every Surrey employer needs to know.
Protecting your reputation
When the rumours start, the press keep calling and social media lights up, how do you hold onto your staff's morale, your customers' trust and your business's future?
Hospitality · Construction · Retail · Care · Gig economy - if you employ people in Surrey, this one's for you.
Come and learn how to keep your business, your team and your reputation safe.
Open to Surrey Chambers members and non-members alike · The County Club, 158 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3HJ