Candidates Dastaan Night

On Thursday 12th March, Sanjay and Kamal, are again letting us take over their entire Dastaan restaurant to enjoy a great night of top class Indian cuisine. This evening will be dedicated to meeting our East Surrey Unitary Candidates.

Even if you haven’t yet visited, you’ve probably heard of this outstanding venue in our constituency. It’s earned the Michelin BIB Gourmand 2024, is rated top in the UK by Square Meal, consistently rated 4.7 in Google reviews and has won the Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Award in the Food & Hospitality category. We will enjoy the following fantastic ‘Party’ menu:

STARTERS

Chicken Lollipop - Spicy chicken wings pulled away from the bone, served with our Spicy Chilli Garlic Chutney.

Mix Veg Bhajiya (V) - Combination of seasonal Veg (Currently Kale, Potato and Spinach) bided with gram flour and spices with Mint Tamarind Chutney. 

Chicken Tikka - Succulent Chicken breast marinated in a Classic combination of spices served with a Cucumber and Tomato Kuchumber.

MAINS

Butter Chicken - A firm classic in all Indian restaurants; made with Tandoori Chicken chef uses a Tomato and Cashew gravy finished with Khoya, fresh ginger, green chillies and coriander 

Aubergine Masala - Baby Aubergines served with a tomato and onion base gravy with Pickling Spices; leaving a spicy, sweet, sour and rich dish. 

Dal Tadka - Mixed Lentils with chilli and garlic ‘Tadka’. 

Rice & Naan

DESSERT

Gulab Jamun - A very classic Indian sweet, best described like Indian Doughnuts or dumplings soaked in ‘Sugar syrup’. Made using milk solids and wheat flour, fried and then soaked in sugar syrup.

AND, IF THIS ISN’T ENOUGH, the menu will be topped off by a GUEST SPEAKER, Luke Taylor, the Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton & Cheam.

Luke lives in Sutton with his wife and two young sons. Before being elected Luke worked as a project manager and analyst for a consultancy, managing complex transport planning projects worldwide. Until May 2026 Luke also serves as a councillor in Sutton West and East Cheam, tirelessly working for residents and local groups. Luke is the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for London, and also chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Future of Aviation, Aerospace and Travel.

ALL are welcome, not just Lib Dem members, so please feel free to invite friends and family. Book quickly as capacity is limited to 50 lucky people!