Hello again and happy (belated) new year! I'm back and ready to blog, so lucky you! So what have I been up to recently? Well, I've been a little bit boring (revision) but don't worry, I've still managed to venture out of the norm and try something new out. Sit back and relax while I tell you all about it...
Secret Supper Club
A what? A secret supper club in one school of thought is having dinner with people you don't know, in a secret location, eating food from a mystery menu. When put like that, it sounds terrifying. However, let me assure it was quite the opposite, it was a delight.
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| Wendy's House Logo, if you didn't guess. |
Booking
There are several supper clubs spread around Manchester and spread around the country. The one I went to was "Wendy's House Supper Club". I found this particular one through the utilisation of tools such as Google and Twitter, you just have to search for "Manchester supper club" and enough results should appear. Anyway, Wendy's House is a vegetarian supper club, run by a lovely chef called Wendy (funnily enough). The event I went to was titled "Mexico Monday" and, being very true to its name, was on a Monday and consisted of a lot of delicious Mexican food.
Food!
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| Tortillas with dips, image from here. |
Yes, food! Upon arrival I was treated to a tequila based cocktail named Paloma, which was dangerously drinkable. The dinner began promptly as soon as all the guests had arrived, with 5 courses being served in total. Even better, it was all home-made. It began with tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa and sour cream, all very tasty. We were then treated to a black-bean soup, with hints of chilli, which was one of the best things I've tasted. The main course was served up, consisting of rice, corn on the cob (cooked in chilli and lime), baked Mexican cheese, refried beans, a delicious salad with avocado and almonds. There were other items, but my brain was being subjected to such a pleasure overload from the food, it couldn't take in all the information. The pudding was served up soon after, which was mango cooked in tequila and chilli, served with ice cream and a Mexican sauce (once again, I apologise for the lack of information). It was all topped off with a hot chocolate. It was all luscious and I would not hesitate to eat any of it again, if the chance emerged.
People
Yes, a big part of the experience is dining with other people who you have never met. It may sound worrisome, but I found it to be a great way to meet a lot of people who you normally would never come across. For a student, it was a brilliant way to escape the "student bubble" for a little bit. The great bit is that you probably won't meet the same people twice, so it will be a different experience each time. If you are worried about who you might meet, then get a friend to go with you!
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| Somewhere in there. |
Where?
That's another part of the experience, you won't know until you book the ticket! Rest assured however, it will be in Manchester. Wendy's House took place in, surprise surprise, Wendy's House. I'm not telling you where it is though, you'll have to find out by booking a ticket!
How Much?
The ticket for Mexico Monday was £25.00. Now this may seem expensive, but let's put it this way. You are being served top quality food cooked by a chef, in their house. You are paying for the company and for a experience which is out of the norm. You can take your own drinks, which was a nice touch.
Again?
Are you kidding me? Of course I will! As I mentioned earlier, secret supper clubs are spread all over Manchester and all over the country. They cater for several tastes and styles, so all you need to do is find out which one works for you. Good luck!
