Behind The Scenes: Suzanne James Supper Club

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Last night I was lucky enough to get a behind the scenes sneak preview as the gorgeous Suzanne James, and her amazing team, set up for their monthly Supper Club.

The theme of this month's evening of culinary discovery was the Dulwich Festival and all ingredients had been sourced from within a 22 miles radius of Sue's Old Bakery premises on Barry Road (SE22).

Besides the elegant table settings, dressed in beautiful contrast to the sleek stainless steel surrounds, the smells were amazing. A total food experience immersion.

Needless to say uber-capable Sue was as cool as a cucumber and eager to greet her guests.

The inspired menu follows the pictures.









East Dulwich (Festival) Supper Club 
Industrial Dining 
Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th May 2016 

“Shipping is a terrible thing to do to vegetables. 
They probably get jet-lagged, just like people” 
~ Elizabeth Berry 

Chef: Colin Davis 

On Arrival 
Pre-dinner Drinks Served with Cold Canapés

Char Grilled Courgette wrapped around English Asparagus & Cream Cheese,
with Roasted Onion Seeds & Basil Oil, Garden Radish, Pullet Scotch Eggs

Starter 
“A South London Salad”
Blackwoods Cheese, Dulwich Pears & East Dulwich Honey 

Artisan Breads Made with Flour Milled at the Brixton Windmill 

Fish Course 
Greenwich Applewood Smoked Mackerel with a Beetroot Carpaccio, Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Dill, Capers & Red Onions

Vegetarian
Beetroot Carpaccio, Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Dill, Capers & Red Onions 

Main Course 
Kent Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb with Wild Garlic and Spinach & Crushed Baby Potatoes 

Vegetarian
Courgette Linguini with Local Heritage Tomatoes 

Dessert
Meopham Valley Sparkling Brut Jelly with Summer Berries 

To Finish 
Volcano Single Origin, Hand Roasted, Fair-trade Guatemalan Coffee,
Served in Cafetieres with Macaroons

Discover more about Suzanne James Supper Clubs here

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