EATING AROUND SUPPER clubs saw strangers sharing tables for love of discovering new foods. The one we attended at Perch had Kochi-based Steve Sebastian, a self-taught chef, dish out a four-course barbeque menu. From smoked pastrami, bacon, to the brisket, pork lovers bonded at the second edition of Swiggy DineOut’s Supper Clubs of India dinner series hosted by Mumbai Foodie.
“I started in my backyard in Kochi. This year was the first time I got the chance to host supper clubs. Supper clubs are a great way to discover new cooks and their foods; here, people come by to enjoy it like a piece of art.
I like the concept of people getting together for food, and a group that appreciates food,” the 26-year-old tells us. The year witnessed restaurants host curated dinners in the form of pop-ups, where visiting chefs and mixologists took over menus and bar takeovers for select seating. Did we hear an early wrap up? “It depends on the age group,” laughs Bhakti Mehta, chef and founder of Little Food Co.
“Sundowners were a huge hit this year, and I did notice parties wrapping up by 1 am or 2 am, as compared to 4 am closings that we witnessed a few years ago. I feel most parties are not alcohol and DJ-focused, but see the space for live acts and mentalists to entertain the guests. Many patrons have included sports in their lifestyle, be it running, pickleball or padel.
With morning routines, they have become conscious of ending early,” she summarises. HERE TO STAY Some trends.
