It is the restaurant where the ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ Bollywood team got a taste of the sub-continent while shooting in London and which has become associated with a vibrant annual Diwali celebration in a corner of south-east London.
Everest Inn, popularising fine Nepalese and Indian cuisine in the UK capital, Kent and Scotland, has just wrapped up this year’s Festival of Lights extravaganza with an array of cultural performances and a specially curated menu.
Managing Director Yadav Bhandari shared: “Back in Nepal, the villages and cities are aglow with lights, candles, and traditional diyas, transforming each home into a symbol of hope and joy.”
In keeping with Hindu tradition and the association of Diwali with good deeds, this year Yadav’s team focussed on fundraising for flood victims in Nepal.
As always, culinary excellence was a centrepiece, starting with canapés and culminating in a candle-lit three-course dinner by Executive Chef Shanker Pandey, recently showcased on Rick Stein’s ‘Food Diaries’.
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The Diwali cultural showcase featured traditional Nepali music and dance, captivating the audience with performances that showcased the region’s cultural diversity and rich heritage – from the rhythmic beats of the Terai to the soulful melodies of the Himalayas.
Brenda Dacres, Mayor of Lewisham, commended Everest Inn and brothers Pashupati and Yadav Bhandari for their enduring contributions to the community, including their support for the Mayor’s Charity and their remarkable provision of over 30,000 free meals to frontline workers during the pandemic.
“They are true community heroes,” she remarked.
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Everest Inn has been fostering enduring ties between Nepal, the Indian sub-continent and the UK for nearly two decades.
“Through its annual Diwali gathering, Everest Inn reaffirms its commitment to championing Nepali culture, community, and charity, making it more than just a restaurant — it’s a place where tradition, excellence, and community come together in celebration,” added Yadav.
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