Sherlock themed supper club launching

The Literary Hour is hosting its latest “chapter” in honour of the Standard’s month-long celebration of food
Culinary clues: The Literary Hour’s Jude Skipwith
Nigel Howard

Diners can turn detective during London Food Month, at a supper club inspired by Sherlock Holmes.

The Literary Hour is hosting its latest “chapter” in honour of the Standard’s month-long celebration of food.

Guests at the immersive supper club will try to crack a murder mystery over dinner, which will feature dishes inspired by food mentioned in the novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The Literary Hour, now in its second year, is run by housemates Jude Skipwith, 28, Helen Oakley, 31, and Simon Lindsell, 30. They host the events in the sitting room of their home in Manor House — which on this occasion will be transformed into 221b Baker Street, home of the great detective.

After a welcome drink, the scene will be set and guests will learn about the crime as they sit down for the first of five courses inspired by, or taken directly from, the Sherlock Holmes tales.

There will be a reading between each course, allowing the mystery to develop. Clues will be hidden on and around the dining table and even in the food — with other surprises also set up along the way.

Some of the dishes will give away details of the plot, so the team are keeping most a secret. But Ms Skipwith, a graduate from Leeds University who works in the development team for Somerset House, did reveal that the menu will be full of Victorian specialities, ranging from steak and oysters to grouse and foie gras.

She said the supper club “strives to recreate not just the food, but the worlds from within our favourite books.” She added: “We’re delighted to bring to life a new Sherlock Holmes-inspired case in all its edible glory. There’s no better way to nourish the mind and body after cracking a big case.”

The trio launched their supper clubs in September 2015. The first was inspired by Roald Dahl’s novels and featured dishes including the pea green soup from The Witches — a Thai green curry soup served with lemongrass scones — and the bird pie from The Twits. Others have included Dr Hannibal’s Dinner, inspired by the character in Thomas Harris’s books and featuring “blood soup” and bone marrow on toast.

The Sherlock Holmes event will cost £45 including a cocktail. There will be three supper clubs, taking place from June 28 to 30.

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