We had a lovely evening last Saturday for the first supper club since I finished chef school, and I’m pleased to say it was a great success. The weather cleared up just in time for an Elderflower Bellini in the garden, before sitting down for dinner. We had a great bunch of people – some new to supper club, and some returning guests. Thankfully I passed the before and after (chef school) test with flying colours, according to the regulars!

I am now planning the next supper club on Saturday 23rd August, and here is the menu.  Some spaces have already gone, so please contact me soon to reserve your seat.

As usual we will start the evening with a complimentary drink and canapés. I came across a recipe from one of my favourite food writers Diana Henry for vin de pêches, a peach-based aperitif made with wine and vodka – how could I resist? I enjoy making these fruit-based drinks, and the pavlova will contain my own elderflower cordial. I made the cordial while still living in Devon, where I was delighted to discover elderflower in the back garden – can’t get much more local than your own house!

I seem to have gone rather Italian with the starter and main – inspired by my forthcoming honeymoon to Italy I think. Less than two months to go until we can stuff ourselves silly with pizza and pasta on the Amalfi coast. My mum bought me a pasta maker for my birthday this year, so I will be making homemade ravioli for its first supper club outing.

The evening costs £27.50 per person, and we will finish off with coffee and homemade petit fours.  Don’t forget to bring a bottle!