Spices of the Himalayas: How Nepalese & Indian Flavours Found a Home in Fleet

The journey of Himalayan spices to Fleet begins in the hills of Nepal, carried by soldiers who fiercely defended Britain and later made Hampshire their home. Their settlement in Aldershot ignited cultural bridges that forever changed local tastebuds  .

Today, Aldershot is home to the UK’s largest Nepalese community, complete with temples—like the Buddhist centre opened by the Dalai Lama in 2015—and restaurants such as Johnny Gurkha’s, which has proudly served Himalayan dishes since 1979  .

At Guru Ji, we honor this legacy with bespoke wedding menus inspired by those early recipes:

• Thakali-Style Lamb marrying Nepalese mustard and coriander with Indian slow-cook techniques.

• Tandoori Tiger Prawns infused with Nepali ginger and lime, roasted in a classic Indian clay oven.

• Vegetable Sichuan–Chili Pot offering a bold Indo-Chinese twist with spring onions and garlic.

Our catering services don’t simply serve food—they tell a story: of Gurkha valor, cultural fusion, and the enduring power of spices to connect communities. Host your wedding with Guru Ji, and bring the rich legacy of Hampshire’s Nepalese & Indian heritage to your table.