The prose can be delightful. “He was the sort of boy teenage girls vandalise their desks for,” we are told at one point. In one office scene, Roberta notes: “Everyone had an Apple Mac with two monitors, their eyes darting from one screen to the other. I sometimes wondered about the space between the screens. Did they ever look into that, and if so, what did they see?” If you thought curries were all about sloppy servings, think again. At ETT Hem by The Curry Bureau, it’s all white tablecloths and perfect presentation. The Indian inspired menu, which specialises in dishes from Bombay, has previously included a fish curry, coconut clams and prawn masala. “The Konkan coast is one of the biggest inspirations for food for us,” says the chef. The organiser has previously hosted a pop-up at Alserkal Avenue, but for the full experience, book yourself a spot on the supper club. Most evenings host eight diners, and include two starters, two mains and a dessert. Ginger Jar– There’s no cuisine that Ginger Jar hasn’t worked with yet, hosting night after night of different themed evenings of dining every month. Cooked and served inside they’re own professional kitchen, you literally dine as they prepare the next course beside you, with the room filled with the smells of your next dish! Om Nom Nom - A supperclub run by two friends from a flat in London Fields, celebrating their love for food and entertaining. Monograph - A Japanese supper club near Old Street, serving contemporary Japanese cuisine in tasting portions. Be ready for an informal and relaxed evening!

Gumbo Galley - A vegetarian supperclub inspired by the South of the US, run by a chef originally from New Orleans, and held in a mews house located near to Great Portland Street tube, for 14 people at a time. Don’t you think that’s ridiculous, Roberta?”. [Stevie] turned to me. “To put an emphasis on one arbitrary stretch of time that’s you know a total construct? I mean, we are all just these giant accumulations of stuff and experience and talking and things happening to us. You can’t break a human life down into years and say that one really means something” What actually is a supper club, we hear you ask! Well, it's a good question - where does a supper club become a restaurant, or stop being a pop-up? Supper clubs are places for people to enjoy fine, high-quality food, without formalities.Many supper clubs are hosted by people in their own houses, so it feels as though you're visiting them for dinner, but you're paying them for the privilege. Another day goes by, another banker leaves the city to make the leap into the world of food. Not familiar with this phenomenon? Take at look at our Escapists, an entire column dedicated to people doing just that. But what's this got to do with supper clubs? Well, Guan Leong Chua – a former Finance Analyst turned Le Cordon Bleu trained chef – is cut from the same cloth. Chua is the host of the popular Malaysian-Nyonya Supper Club. He also made it to the final six on The Taste, a Channel 4 culinary competition which aired in 2014 and boasted a stellar line up of judges, including Nigella Lawson, chef Ludo Lefebvre and the late Anthony Bourdain. That's pretty impressive, but what's more impressive is how good Chua's supper clubs are. Held at pop-up venues or in Chua's house near Aldgate East, they're BYOB and all the food is inspired his Chinese and Malay heritage with twists influenced by his classical training at Le Cordon Bleu. For a taste of sublime richness, the 8hr Braised Ox Cheek will not disappoint. Accompanied by autumn truffle creamed potatoes, beef fat carrot, and ‘Bourguignon’ juices, this course is a celebration of hearty flavours and slow-cooked perfection.Sometimes – just a few times a year – you find yourself wanting to go out for dinner without going 'out out' for dinner. You know that feeling, right? You're craving some good food, doing the washing up after a massive dinner is a strong pass, but so is dressing to impress for a meal at your favourite restaurant. We've all been there. And we've all been there and not known what to do about it. Until now, that is… Enter: London supper clubs. Ning London Supper Club - A Malaysian supper club held in East London, with Norman Musa, the Young Asian & Oriental Chef of 2012. Ning run restaurants in the North, and these monthly nights let people in London experience the cooking. The kitchen area is clearly visible to the diners, like a 'chef's table' in a restaurant. Stevie put on “Cut Your Hair” and turned the volume right up. Stevie, Emmeline and I sang the lyric “Darling, don’t you go and cut your hair” DO YOU THINK IT’S GONNA MAKE HIM CHANGE? extra- loud, and Andre looked confused, because of course he didn’t understand. A Little Lusciousness - A Little Lusciousness supper clubs in Westbourne Park, W9, are fun, friendly, casual evenings. Think perfect pub food, served in a beautiful house, surrounded by people who love and appreciate good food. The temporary nature of these spots make it a popular way for aspiring chefs or restaurant-owners to try out their offering before committing to the rent of a plum postcode, a sort of test-run before the main event. As such, you usually can get some pretty amazing food for a fraction of its normal price.

And there were the one-of-a-kind club owners, like Paul "Frenchy" La Pointe of Frenchy's on the east side. "He was kind of a Runyonesque character," Faiola said. Slap Ya Papa– A New Orleans inspired feast situated in various amazing venues all over east London. Often featuring live music, Slap Ya Papa’s events are like no other, with an upbeat vibe brimming from everything they do. Every night the chefs deliver a menu comprised often of delicious Southern style soul food, or dangerously good dinner as they call it!The Disappearing Dining Club- This supper club takes place on the first Saturday of every month. The format is a dinner, then dancing, usually at a secret venue. DJs play before and after dinner, and the fun goes on until the early hours. Scratch Secret Suppers - Ex-pat Australian chef Michelle Francis and Jane Kelson offer a Seven Course Seasonal Tasting Menu 2-3 times a month from their lovely looking apartment just off Marylebone High Street. 14-16 diners make this a very social supperclub and great for mingling.