Throughout 2011, Codorníu is proud to be involved with the growing supper club movement.

Supper clubs are an emerging trend in the UK. The concept originated from a long-held Cuban tradition of eating at ‘paladares’ - essentially private homes that offer food to travellers in need of some hearty sustenance. Somewhere between a restaurant and a private dinner party, they are deeply entrenched in Cuban culture and often have higher standards than some licensed establishments.

The term ‘supper club’ is enjoying a revival in the UK – and now generally refers to a small underground dinner party (sometimes with moving premises, which are only revealed to the guests when they register), where guests eat from a restricted or set menu. Unlike a restaurant, where you can a book table for two, guests often share a sociable table with other people who they may not know – we think its a great way to meet new taste-focused friends.

Supper clubs are very much an informal, social dining experience, which can offer incredibly good value and a relaxed evening of entertainment, as there is not the fear of being rushed out to accommodate a second restaurant sitting. We love them because they tend to focus on the ingredients and quality of the food.

For the host, supper clubs allow them to share their passion, knowledge & expertise, experimenting with food from the comfort of their own kitchen without having to invest in an expensive restaurant premises, and no doubt making some new foodie & drinkie friends along the way.

There are hundreds of secret supper clubs around the UK and recently we heard that the trend is just starting in our hometown – Barcelona.