We’re excited to announce a fabulously generous, fun-filled Greek night on Friday June 12 2026. Book your places now as, for night only, we turn the Sitwell Supper Club at Rooks Nest Farm into a traditional Cypriot taverna!
You’ll be joining us as we celebrate the best of Greek/Cypriot food with the legend that is George The Greek at the culinary tiller. George Panayiotides, a Greek-speaking Cypriot of Greek heritage, is a much-loved local figure, familiar to many as the face of the deli counter at Waitrose in Wellington, where he plies his craft as a qualified fishmonger and butcher.
‘This will be a night of feasting with tables overflowing with meze dishes, grilled specialities, oven-cooked traditional plates and a wonderful Cypriot dessert,’ says George, adding, ‘I’ll be cooking over fire and embers, and on a traditional Cypriot grill. I can’t wait to see all my friends and to share the great joy of my life, fabulous Cypriot fare!’
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 his converted cow shed at Rooks Nest Farm near Wiveliscombe in West Somerset off Exmoor, is a firm favourite for lovers of great food, great wine and great times!
Diners will take their seats on the outer table of the barn, famously known as ‘Somerset’s longest table’, where friendships are made and great times are had.
Order of play
Drinks are from 7pm. Speeches and dinner from 7.30pm. The event ends at 10.30pm.
Courtesy Drinks
Fishers Gin and Double Dutch tonic, Fortnum & Mason Sparkling wine
Menu
On the table
Meze
Cold appetisers
Dakos salad
Tzatziki Tahini
Garlic dip (Skordalia)
Hot appetisers
Haloumi Cypriot sausages
From the oven
Dolmades
Beef soutzoukakia
Pork youvetsiFrom the Grill
Sheftalia
Lamb ribs
Chicken souvla with roasted seasonal vegetables and lemon rosemary potatoesDesert
Kateifi tiramisu.
DRINKS
Other drinks such as local ales, wines and spirits are extra and can be purchased from the bar.
CARS
There is car parking on site.
Any queries please email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
FAQS
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY
What is the location for this dinner? Please note this dinner is at the converted cow shed at Rooks Nest Farm, TA43PT (not The White Hart)
What time does the event begin? Doors open at 6PM for the pay bar. Please note complimentary drinks are not served until 7PM.
What is the dress code? Regular guests dress smart/casual with warmth a key factor in their style. Please note this event takes place in an old cow shed. While there are blankets, please dress for the outdoors.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? There is parking at the venue. You are welcome to leave your car overnight and take a taxi home. Campervans are also very much welcomed.
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. Please ensure you inform the host of any dietaries no later than seven days prior to the event. Email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
Can you cater for any dietaries, such as gluten-free? Indeed we can, but, as above, please ensure you inform the host of any dietaries no later than seven days prior to the event. Please email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
What’s the dress code: Smart/casual, and please bear in mind the British weather
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?
Accommodation may be found at the nearby White Hart, director, one William Sitwell
There’s also Emprean, a charming 18th century cottage in the next door village of Brompton Ralph – a five minute drive, or you could walk across the fields… This exquisite accommodation can sleep four people, it’s a very rural escape, well-appointed and children and babies are welcome too!
And close to our nearest town of Wiveliscombe you can rent a beautiful cabin for two at North Down Farm. Amid a 190-acre beef cattle farm it’s a cosy place to stay with a wood burner, an Everhot stove and wonderful views.
Supper club guests can also benefit from a 10 % discount if they book into the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster. The hotel also offers free transport and special weekend deals for groups of seven or more.
Or make a cosy long weekend of it with utterly fabulous views and book a shepherd’s hut at nearby Higher Roddon Farm. Duncan and Alexis Thomas rent out two couple’s huts on their farm.
We also highly recommend a stay Steam and Stars, a luxury shepherd’s hut or chic vintage caravan in Sampford Brett, near Williton. Check out steamandstars.co.uk and let them know that you’re coming to the Sitwell Supper Club! Owners Trevor and Bee will also drive you to and from Rooks Nest!!
For larger groups we are fans of The Big House Co. They run several beautiful and unique locations in this part of Somerset and cater for groups from a minimum of ten people to more than 20. Check out where to stay and why not put Sitwell Supper Club at the heart of a fantastic party weekend!
