The Dining Club is a unique new project that encourages community and connection, where guests gather together in an intimate, convivial atmosphere to share in specially-curated culinary experiences.
Traversing past and present and deeply rooted in a sense of place, The Dining Club sees chefs Kelly Keogh (Whitestown House Estate) and James Gabriel Martin (Leviathan) hosting pop-up events that focus on seasonality, heritage and story-telling. Each one is unique, designed around a theme, with changing menus, entertainment and table settings.
Whitestown House Estate, nestled near The Naul in North County Dublin, is set on 130 acres of farm and parkland. The historic demesne has remained intact since 1722 and has a long a storied history of hospitality, marking it as the perfect venue for the events.
The house was made for entertaining. Guests are welcomed into the drawing room for pre-dinner cocktails and canapés. The legendary long table in the dining room accommodates up to 16 guests, and by its very design encourages conversation.
In the winter months, candlelight and a crackling open fires bathe all of the rooms in a warm, orange glow. In the spring and summer months we host woodland gatherings beneath an ancient fern-leaved beech tree on the property and have picnics on the lawn. All events are ticketed.
The Dining Club Presents: The Darker Half – Samhain 2023
The festival of Samhain has roots dating back to the time of the ancient Celts. Not only does it celebrate the bounty of the harvest, it is also an important transition that marks the beginning of the winter months and the “darker half” of the year in Ireland.
At Samhain it is said that the division between this world and the otherworld is at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through.
Join us at the historic Whitestown House to gather by candlelight for a Samhain-inspired autumn feast that pays homage to the heritage and folklore of the Irish Celtic tradition. There will be seasonal Irish produce charred and roasted with fire, with ingredients and dishes that hold ancient meaning and tell tales.
Let us celebrate what nature has given us, slow down, unwind and welcome in The Darker Half.
*Important Information*
- The Dining Club is run by a team of two chefs, working closely on a small scale. Due to the nature of this project, we are unable to cater for specific allergies.
- A vegetarian option is available upon request. Please be sure to specify this in the booking form.
- We offer an ever-changing multi-course tasting menu featuring an array of products.
- A wine pairing option is also available, showcasing some interesting new and old world wines to compliment your courses.
