The Secret Supper Club

Watch The Secret Supper Club

  • 2011
  • 1 Season

The Secret Supper Club is a reality series on Channel 4 that follows a group of food enthusiasts who gather in secret locations for underground dining experiences. The show is hosted by chef and socialite Frederique Harrel, who brings together a diverse group of people from all walks of life to share their love of food and new culinary experiences.

Each episode, Frederique invites a group of strangers to a secret location, such as a warehouse or abandoned building, where she creates a unique dining experience using only locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The guests are given a password to enter the venue, and are greeted with a welcoming drink before sitting down to enjoy a multi-course meal.

Throughout the episode, viewers get to know the guests through their conversations and interactions, which range from light-hearted banter to deep philosophical discussions. Frederique encourages everyone to share their opinions and experiences, creating a comfortable and inclusive atmosphere where people can connect over their love of food.

The dishes that Frederique creates are often inspired by her travels and her multicultural background, combining flavors and ingredients from around the world. She invites guests to participate in the cooking process, showing them how to prepare and plate each dish. This creates a more intimate experience for the guests, who not only get to taste the food but also have a hand in creating it.

In addition to the culinary experience, The Secret Supper Club also offers a glimpse into the lives of the guests. Viewers are introduced to people from all walks of life, including artists, musicians, activists, and entrepreneurs. Each guest has a unique story to tell, and their shared experience at the dinner table allows them to connect and learn from one another.

The show also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the planning and execution of each secret supper. Viewers see Frederique and her team sourcing ingredients, setting up the venue, and preparing the meal. This adds a sense of anticipation and excitement to the show, as viewers wonder where the next secret supper will take place and what kind of meal Frederique will create.

Overall, The Secret Supper Club is a unique and engaging reality show that celebrates the power of food to bring people together. It is a must-watch for foodies, socialites, and anyone who enjoys a good conversation over a delicious meal.

Filter by Source
No sources available
Seasons
Series 1 Episode 8
8. Series 1 Episode 8
 
Olly Smith visits the Gower peninsula's dramatic landscape to serve an impromptu banquet inside a ruined castle.
Train
7. Train
May 16, 2011
Olly commandeers a steam train in which to serve a nostalgic meal aboard the Brecon Mountain Railway. It's a menu that features Welsh rarebit, venison Wellington and a Black Forest gateau…
Lifeboat
6. Lifeboat
May 17, 2011
Olly Smith lays on an Indian banquet inside the lifeboat station at Dungeness in Kent, building a fish smoker and a tandoori oven to make kedgeree and chicken tikka.
Vineyard
5. Vineyard
 
Olly Smith sets a homecoming in the South Downs at a small vineyard, with local speciality banoffee pie on the menu.
Brewery
4. Brewery
 
Wine expert Olly Smith switches to beer as he takes the Secret Supper Club to a brewery in the Peak District.
Castle
3. Castle
 
Olly Smith visits the Gower peninsula's dramatic landscape to serve an impromptu banquet inside a ruined castle.
Forest
2. Forest
February 12, 2011
Olly heads for a wintry Forest of Dean and a secret supper in the woods.
Windmill
1. Windmill
February 5, 2011
In the first episode of this brand new series, Olly Smith invites ten unsuspecting guests to supper inside a 19th-century windmill.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    February 5, 2011