An iconic central landmark of London's great Georgian heritage, with 5 floors of event space and endless opportunities
116 Pall Mall is an iconic central landmark of London’s great Georgian heritage located just minutes from Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. This magnificently restored Grade I listed building of... Read more
A Magical Winter Wonderland In Fulham, Offering A Variety Of Festive Experiences And Is Perfect For Corporate Events
Winterland is here! Neverland has had a winter makeover with a magical forest, a Bavarian-style beer tent, and a cozy Ski Chalet. Winterland is the perfect venue for festive events for up to 480 gu... Read more
Unique arts & event space with immersive in-house tech
Situated in a beautifully restored 2,000 st ft exposed-brick arch under Waterloo Station, the venue is a captivating mix of urban graffiti culture and futuristic technology. It is the perfect bla... Read more
A breathtakingly beautiful and unique loft in the heart of Shoreditch, the perfect space for your event!
A breathtakingly beautiful and unique loft space; and one of the most instagrammable venues in Shoreditch. With not one, but two swings. This hidden Urban Garden is withi... Read more
East London's most versatile, creative event space. All bookings support emerging artists and the creative community.
The Art House is East London’s most versatile, creative event space. All hires support emerging artists and the creative community through our grant and residency programmes, as well as providin... Read more
Warehouse with exposed brickwork, industrial windows, skylights, plants and bricks.
Interlude Studio is a versatile blank canvas space located in the heart of Hackney, East London. With a mixture of characterful features such as exposed brickwork, white walls and metal beam... Read more
Spaciously designed over 2 floors in a light-filled mews house with dramatic high ceilings, skylights, and large window
Spaciously designed over 2 floors in a light-filled mews house on Lonsdale Road in Queen’s Park, The Hearth offers a variety of spaces for venue hire. The décor is calm and relaxing while... Read more
Gorgeous, quirky location, bar & live music venue in Hoxton
Folklore is a superb live music location split into two sparkly sections- Live stage/ 100 cap dancefloor in the secret back space & chill/breakout bar (40 cap) at the front! The vib... Read more
Central London's Unique Gem: Contemporary Elegance in a Fully Customisable, Exclusive Events Space.
Icetank is a truly unique and versatile venue, blending state-of-the-art facilities with a prime Central London location and complete customisation capabilities. Its sophisticated layout allows it to ... Read more
Hidden gem venue on the River Thames
The Underglobe is a spectacular evening events space located at the iconic cultural landmark Shakespeare’s Globe, on the banks of the Thames. This award-winning corporate events venue feature... Read more
An iconic venue with private bar, rooftop and blank space
The Harvey Nichols historic flagship store in Knightsbridge has several different locations available for private hire including the iconic Fifth Floor Bar and the beautiful Fifth Floor Rooftop T... Read more
A hidden gem housed in a former Victorian Tram Depot.
Clapton Country Club is a unique urban industrial venue for hire located in Hackney, London. Location shoots, vintage style weddings, pop up events, photographic shoots, video shoots, private dinner p... Read more
A modern, bright multi use venue over three floors
In the heart of Balham for over 21 years, this venue offers something for everyone; an escape from home to make your own. Spread over three floors, the relaxed space can be used for anything from work... Read more
Westminster’s all day pub is situated conveniently in the heart of Trafalgar Square and on Whitehall.
Westminster’s all day pub is situated conveniently in the heart of Trafalgar Square and on Whitehall, with various transport links. It provides a vibrant and fresh social hub, which ble... Read more
Industrial location oozing character and natural charm. Perfect for product launches, press events and corporate events.
PLEASE NOTE:WE WILL NOT HIRE OUT THE VENUE FOR PARTIES.THIS IS A CORPORATE EVENT VENUETHIS VENUE HAS NOISE RESTRICTIONS SO NO MUSIC EVENTS OR PARTIES.MC Motors is a 6,000 sq/ft East London warehouse a... Read more
A heritage venue, with stunning modern interiors
Kindred, in the heart of Hammersmith, West London, is the perfect city venue for your next event. With a range of spaces designed for those with an eye for quality, comfort and style, our dy... Read more
Do you love to cook? Are your friends and family always trying to get a dinner invite every time they see you? If you’ve dreamed of a career in the food industry but aren’t really sure about the best way to go about it, you should consider starting your very own supper club. Supper clubs happen as regularly as you want them to, so if it’s not your full-time job, then you don’t need to stress about it. They can also be whatever size you want. They are designed to be intimate, so no one is expecting you to cook for a hundred people a night. Interested? Here’s some tips to help get you started:
Define Who You Are
It’s all very well saying that you are
going to start your own supper club. You probably have tons of ideas, recipes
you want to try, and themed events that you want to explore. Yet when starting
out, it’s best not to get ahead of yourself. In order to attract guests during
your opening weeks, you need to have a set vision of who you are, and what you
want to do. Now, this might involve a changing and varied menu each month exploring
new cuisines, or it could be settled on one theme or style. Whatever it is you decide
to go for, you need to make that decision early on and stick with it – so long
as it’s feasible of course. Without an exact vision in mind, you are going to
struggle to set up your supper club, and customers aren’t going to be
interested in trying you out.
Practice
You might have all your plans nailed down,
know exactly what you want on your menu, and how you want your supper club to
run. But don’t rush into anything. Try it out on family and friends and ask for
honest feedback of what they think. Of course, this will always be a little bit
biased, but it’s still an important thing to do. It’s easy to run head-first
into a project but by taking things slowing and working it all out in an exacting
way, you’ll end up with a supper club that runs smoothly and tastes great too. Remember
as well that you’ll be inviting paying guests eventually, so they’ll expect to
get their money’s worth.
Pick the Right Venue
Many supper clubs are held at home, which
gives them that wonderful mix of restaurant quality food and relaxed
atmosphere. Yet by hiring out a venue for a few days a month, you can give your
guests much more room, and you will have a much bigger kitchen to work with.
Hiring out a venue can also help you form the theme that you are looking for
from your supper club. Is it cool and chic, or rustic and laidback? The venue
you choose will depend on the atmosphere that you are looking to create, as
well as the food that you are preparing. Luckily, supper clubs are becoming
more and more popular in the city, and so there are loads of supper club venues
for hire in London.
Start a Mailing List
Your mailing list is going to be the
primary way that you advertise new supper clubs and get people signing up for
them. To create a list initially, you’ll have to market online through social
media, but soon the majority of your customers will find out about you through word
of mouth. If people like what you do, then they are bound to tell their friends
about it. Having a basic website where people can add their name to the mailing
list and book tickets for your next event is essential. You can put pictures up
of past events and explain to everyone how it works and what they are to
expect. Once you have a developed mailing list, you’ll soon find your tickets
sell out fast!
Reward your Loyal Customers
Those who have been with you from the start
and are regulars at your supper clubs will soon make themselves known, and it’s
only right that you reward their loyalty. You can do this in any number of ways
but the best one is probably through giving them freebies. Why not offer a free
ticket after someone has attended five of your events? Or a bottle of champagne?
Anything that you can do you make your customers feel valued is a major plus.
Even for first time customers, giving them something that they can take home
will be a wonderful memento of the night. This can be anything from a magnet to
some sweet treats that they can eat later at home and remember the wonderful
evening they’ve enjoying your supper club.
Encourage Photos
While you might not exactly like your
customers having their phones out at the table, it’s important that you
recognise the importance that social media has when it comes to creating a
following. While word of mouth is likely going to bring in many of your
customers, everyone likes being able to post pictures on their social media,
and every little bit of publicity helps. Creating a unique hashtag for each event
and having a general one that covers your whole supper club will help others to
decide if it’s something that they would like to attend as well. Using these
hashtags, you can set up a photo competition for each of your supper clubs,
with a prize to the one who captures your dish the best. Plus, if everyone is
taking pictures, then your presentation just has to be perfect!
Everyone loves good food and good company,
which is what makes a supper club such a fun event to host! It’s not as
difficult as you may think to get started, and they key is to keep things small
and take things slow while you find your feet.
Supper clubs are proving to be incredibly popular, providing the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle that comes hand in hand with everyday life. Known for their relaxed and informal atmosphere, supper clubs are essentially private dinner parties with a full restaurant service. Often elaborately themed, and sometimes top-secret affairs, there are a whole host of exciting supper clubs in London that provide the perfect setting for your club, pop up event or unique dinner plans.
Ultimately a supper club is all about good food, good company and plenty of drinks. With this in mind, you can expect to tuck into multiple courses, sip on your favourite tipple, enjoy some great music and leave feeling relaxed. As soon as you walk into a supper club, you will be directed to a designated dining area, or taken through to the bar area first. This provides the perfect opportunity for you to relax, mingle or simply enjoy the company of the people you are with. Many supper club venues even put on ice breakers and entertainment to enhance your night further.
London is home to some of the best supper clubs in the country, so if you’re looking for a supper club venue for your special event, the capital should certainly be your first port of call. And the increasing demand for supper clubs means that there are now lots of exciting and unique venues available to hire for your event. You will often be able to event pick the setting of your event, the food you want to eat, as well as the drinks you want to be served. Once your supper club comes to an end, there are plenty of sights and sounds in London that will ensure that you are your guests are kept well entertained.
Supper clubs have increased in popularity to their incredible versatility, especially when it comes to accommodating lots of different types of events in the city. Events that you can host at a supper club, include: • Private dinners • Networking events • Cooking lessons • Cocktail making • Speed dating • Themed dinners
If you’re wondering what to wear to a supper club, we have you covered! Ultimately, it’s all about feeling relaxed, smart and good about yourself. Casual jeans or trousers teamed with a shirt is a good shout for men and some dress or trousers and blouse is perfect for ladies. Think smart and you won’t go wrong!