The Sitwell Supper Club returns with a bang for Burns Night 2026 on Friday January 23. It will be a feast for the senses grounded in the finest traditions of Scottish poet Robbie Burns. And while the chilly airs of West Somerset blows amok guests will enjoy drinks, dinner and festivities in the new Sitwell Supper Club home of The White Hart, Wiveliscombe.
Dinner will be a fabulously generous feast of multiple courses, of canapés, broth shots, blinis, sorbet, mains and a wickedly divine pud. At the stove for the night is local game chef, the award-winning Jaimie Haselock who has 20 years’ experience as a private chef cooking for Hollywood actors and film directors, rocks stars and shooting parties. ‘I specialise in British seasonal ingredients paired with the timeless flavours of Italy, France and Spain,’ he says.
With the help of our fabulously kilted regular duo of piper and ode deliver you’ll arrive to the sound of pipes and later experience a truly authentic piping in of the haggis and the famous ode, the loyal address and, of course, various toasts, to the lads and the lassies.
Your host, as ever, is William Sitwell, one of Britain’s foremost food writers. Restaurant critic for The Telegraph he has been a regular judge on the BBC hit show MasterChef for almost 20 years. His supper club in Somerset is a firm favourite for lovers of great food, great wine and great times! And he’s now the co-direct of the beautiful, historic coaching inn, The White Hart. The restaurant, which serves an Italian menu, will have a Caledonian flavour for the night. And, with a rooms available, guests can sup and sip ‘til they’re hiccupping and bag a room, sleeping soundly in the knowledge that a restorative and hearty breakfast awaits in the morning.
Drinks are from 7pm. Speeches and dinner at 7.30pm. The event ends at 10.30pm.
Courtesy Drinks
Fishers gin and Double Dutch tonic
Fortnum & Mason sparkling wine
Wines
We offer a fabulous selection of wines which can be purchased on the night.
Menu
Canapés
Mini Scotch broth shots
KFP (Kentucky Fried Pheasant) with wild garlic mayo and Highland heather
Venison tartar blinis
Smoked Scottish Trout Blinis
Starters
Hand-Dived Isle of Skye scallop, pan-fried and charred, on smoked Haddock kedgeree with a three-day Langoustine-spiced reduction
Main
Heather-Barbecued Loin of Venison on Elgin haggis, neeps and tatties with Whisky and veal us.
Refresher
Buckfast and Irn-Bru sorbet
Pudding
Traditional Cranachan with butterscotch sauce and deep-fried mini Mars Bar
Drinks
In addition to welcome drinks, waters are included in the ticket price; refreshing Acqua Panna and sparkling San Pellegrino.
Wines, selected by William Sitwell, and other drinks such as, on draft, local Black Bear and Exmoor Ale, Guinness and Peroni are extra and can be purchased from the bar.
The Sitwell Supper Club is also proud to be associated with Richard Brendon glassware. Designer Richard’s wine glasses were created with the assistance of Jancis Robinson OBE MW and his collection of cocktail glasses are beautiful mouth-blown glassware inspired by a mix of turn-of- the 20th century and modern cocktail culture.
CARS
There is car parking in Wiveliscombe at North Street and Croft Way
Taxis: Richard Hardy, 07790013935
Any queries please email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
FAQS
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY
PLEASE NOTE ALL DIETARIES MUST BE CONFIRMED SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE DINNER
What time does the event begin? Complimentary drinks are at 7PM, but the White Hart bar is open from 4PM so feel free to knock yourself out all afternoon if it so pleases.
What is the dress code? Regular guests dress smart/casual and please feel free to add a dash of tartan
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
I’m a vegetarian, can you cater for me and show me some love? At The Sitwell Supper Club we always welcome vegetarians and vegans. See above, in the menu section, alternatives for veggies, vegans and those with nut allergies. crafting menus for you every bit as delicious as the above. Email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
I have a nut allergy, is your menu safe? We can provide a nut-free menu on request. Simply email the host to request.
I’m gluten-intolerant and prefer to avoid dairy. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Look, as above, we’re only too delighted to adhere to dietary requests. Please simply email us and then identify yourself clearly on arrival on the night so we can ensure you get the correct food. Please alert us of dietary requirements at least seven days prior to an event. We are unable to cater for dietaries after that deadline.
If the event is showing as sold out, is there hope for me and my pals? You can email the host requesting seats in the event of dropouts.
What are the seating arrangements? Seating is allocated by the host and seating will have place cards. If you have friends coming under a separate booking please email the host if you would like to sit with them. Email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
What’s the refund policy? There are NO refunds. Please read FAQs carefully so that you are happy with everything before you book.
Where can I stay?
Please book a room at our hotel and the venue for this feast The White Hart Hotel
