The Best London Supper Clubs

Supper clubs offer an alternative to traditional dining, giving guests the chance to sample innovative and varied menus while being immersed into the intimate yet sociable setting. These are becoming some of the most sought-after events for both foodies and casual diners alike.

Their roots date back to 1930’s Beverly Hills where the concept first emerged. Lawrence Frank opened the doors to the first legendary supper club to celebrate the end of prohibition, marking the start of a popular dining tradition.

Eleven98

For the environmentally minded, this supper club offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Fruit, vegetables and herbs are sourced exclusively from within East London, while modest amounts of ethically and sustainably reared meat and fish come from local suppliers. Chef Aidan Brooks launched Eleven98 in 2018 with the aim of creating a space that encompasses both fine dining elegance with a convivial atmosphere. 

This is ideal for vegetarians as the menu spotlights the unique plants which inspire much of their cooking. The menu evolves throughout the year reflecting the seasons and local landscape, with some dishes only appearing once or twice due to finite yields of produce. 

Guests are greeted with a cocktail before beginning a culinary journey with Eleven98 through the Eastend. It is a bring your own drink event, and guests are recommended to leave 3.5 hours for the experience. Tickets are priced at £78 per seat. 

Tickets can be booked at  https://www.eleven98.com/reservations

The Candid Club

Fine dining meets the runway at the Candid club. This supper club is designed to fill the gap in London’s evening scene by fusing fine food with up-and-coming music, new art, and high fashion. The night carries on into the early hours marking it as a somewhat elusive evening in the capital. These stylish soirees are created by Jack Redmayne and Kit Paterson an online chef and ex model. The pair work together to scout out exciting designers to showcase at their events alongside specially created menus for the guests to enjoy.  

In the past the Candid club has brought in collaborators such as guest chef and influencer Jacob White as well as clothing brands like John Smedley, elevating this private event and its exclusivity. 

More information can be found at https://www.candidclub.co.uk

Kitchen Theory

This supper clubs offers a multi-sensory and immersive dining experience. Kitchen theory is a gastronomy design studio known for creating experimental food and drink experiences. Eating is one of the most multisensory activities people can engage in. Judgement, enjoyment, and expectations of food and its flavours are formulated based on sensory inputs, and according to research, flavour itself is a multi-sensory construct. 

Kitchen theory is driven by a mission to improve global wellbeing through innovations in gastronomy. Founder and chef, Jozef Youssef, is the creative mind behind the studio, specialising in multi-sensory dining with a background in Michelin-starred restaurants. 

They offer a supper club once a month, where guests have the opportunity to join the kitchen theory team at the chefs table for an 8-course tasting menu. The evening showcases their culinary creativity which is inspired by art, nature and science.

Tickets are published 6-8 weeks in advanced and cost £240 per seat. 

Tickets can be booked at https://kitchen-theory.com/book-experience/

Smoke and Lime

Family style food is at the heart of this supper club, offering Bangali style cooking. Sohini highlights the dishes passed down from the houses of matriarchs in Kolkata. Every dish come with a story, whether rooted in the ingredients themselves and their past colonial influences, adaptions born during times of struggle, or home meals from Sohini’s childhood growing up in the North of the UK.  

Ingredients from all corners of the world are included in the dishes, taking inspiration for Sohini’s travels and favourite foods. The menu introduces guests to an array of new aromas and flavours, while the experience focuses on zero waste cooking and shared, conscious eating. Every ingredient is used in its entirety. The peels, seeds and ends will all be incorporated into condiments and garnishes in order to reduce the carbon footprint. 

More information can be found at https://sohinibanerjee.com

The Bridge Club

Chef and baker Jack Ponting founded The Bridge Club with the mission to reignite a love for British food culture. With a background in culinary traditions of the Lake District, Jack brings time-honoured British classics to London in fresh and indulgent dishes. The menu delves into traditions of the past elevating them with European influences. 

Guests are greeted with a themed cocktail and, once seated, will be presented with platters featuring an amuse bouche, starter, main, and desert followed by petits fours. This supper club is known for its abundant portions and sociable atmosphere. Each event menu is different and reflects the changing of the seasons. While there are no more events on in 2025, more supper club evenings are lined up for the new year. 

More information can be found at https://www.thebridgeclub.co.uk

Khao Suppers

Another family focused supper club, Khao suppers was born out of the idea of sharing dishes enjoyed in childhood but rarely found on offer in London’s dining scene. The roots of this supper club lie in the story of its founder Punam Vaja who grew up in a home with strong Gujarati influences. Khao suppers celebrates this heritage though a rich array of traditional Gujarati cooking, with ingredients from Uganda and East Africa. 

This experience offers traditional dinners with a new flair. Khao suppers hosts its events across various locations around London, each one creating a completely unique evening. Tickets are priced at £65.

More information can be found at https://www.khaosuppers.com