Mike's Supper Club in East Dorset

Adecuada inicio - grub formulada en su mejor. Era un servicio realmente bueno, una persona de nuestro grupo es alérgica al gluten. Después de mencionar a Mike todos estábamos completamente atendidos y muy feliz! La alternativa verdadera ventaja sobre la opción libre de gluten. Seguro que volveremos, delicioso

Supper Club de Mike me fue recomendado como algo un poco diferente para la cena de cumpleaños sorpresa de mi marido para 27 personas. Y no me decepcionó. Gran atención a los detalles. La comida era impresionante. Los vegetarianos atendidos con alternativas creativas - comidas también para los niños. Nada era demasiado problema. El servicio y el ambiente era ejemplar. Usted puede tomar todas sus propias bebidas alcohólicas que mantiene el costo global. Todos los ingredientes locales y frescos. Lo recomiendo muchísimo!

Asistimos supper club por primera vez la noche, y nos pareció increíble comida y ambiente agradable, nos encantó tanto, sin duda, volveremos y lo recomendaría a cualquiera que le guste la buena comida.

La comida era increíble, soy vegetariana y nada era demasiada molestia. Mike y yo hablaba, Él organizó un menú alternativo para mí, que era delicioso. Le he dicho un montón de mis amigos sobre nuestra gran noche, el servicio era excelente, la comida increíble, pronto olvidó que estábamos en el hall de pueblo. Nos reservaremos de nuevo pronto.

Qué fabulosa comida una experiencia increíble por un increíble chef Mike también el ambiente es genial.

Esta fue nuestra primera visita a supper club de Mike y han dicho, sin duda volveremos. La comida era excelente y estaba acompañado por el servicio. Hablé a Mike como el plato principal en su siguiente supper club es pescado que no me gusta - Mike dijo que mientras yo le dije a la reserva estará dispuesto a hacer yo algo. . . Qué servicio!

Nuestra segunda visita a esta supper club y quedé muy impresionado.Un montón de comida muy agradable casa adecuada hizo fresco con ingredientes locales.El ambiente era perfecto para un especial de navidad!En ambas visitas la comida, el servicio y el ambiente no podría ser mejor.Se lo recomendaría a cualquiera sin temor de ser decepción :)Bonita Mike!

No puedo decir lo mucho que disfruté de un chef cocina de calidad una comida de calidad. Caseros es la palabra para recordar. . El pan, tartar de salsa de arándano salsa y todo lo demás en oferta. . . Conté 32 de nosotros y todo el mundo era obviamente tener un tiempo estupendo. . . Mike siempre ofrece una gran experiencia culinaria y recomendaría. . . Vienen con hambre! ! ! ! ! !

Nuestra primera visita a Mike's Supper Club, y sin duda no será la última, de hecho nos hemos reservado para enero.Una velada con comida deliciosa y conocimos a una gente encantadora.El cóctel de vodka al llegar fue un gesto muy bonito.No nos podemos quejar de la noche.Una velada encantadora en todos los sentidos.

Nuestra primera visita a Mike's Supper Club y sin duda no será la última. La comida de Navidad era preciosa y tenía que frescura casera que a menudo falta en restaurantes y para remate la empresa fue muy bueno. ¿Qué más se puede pedir!Gracias Mike.

You're going on a journey.. a journey to Ferndown Village Hall! Yes I know it sounds bonkers, but honestly this is one of the best, surprising and fun Fine Dining experiences.Locally sourced produce is superbly executed by Mike into a sumptuous 5 course repas. A menu that will give you a thrill and leave you contentedThis is all served alongside your other foodies diners, whom have also found out about this 'almost' secrete club, giving it fantastic atmosphere, a real buzz of corroborative food pleasure, joy and hospitality.This is certainly my type of 'monthly meeting' and £35 for fine food is fab value for money. We shall return and hope that we manage to book a place, now the secrete is out!

Thank you Mikey for catering our wedding 18 sept'16!The feast you created was absolutely fantastic and the number of great comments we received from our guests definitely reflected this. The whole food aspect of the day was flawless and completely stress free. Your staff are a real boon to your company; nothing was too much trouble and their attitude was so friendly. Your attention to detail, eager personality and willingness to accommodate every single dietary whim, was a breath of fresh air.Wish you all the best for the future and can't wait to pay another visit to Mike's Supper Club!Simon & Mandy

Visited Mikes supper club again on 23rd July with 3 friends. Yet again, the food was superb, my friend is pescetarian so Mike adjusted the menu slightly to her requirements. Venison scotch egg, lovely, cod lovely, potatoes lovely, homemade bread lovely, tempura battered veg lovely and a Chocolate Tart to die for. What more can you say. Over and over again Mike gets this right. Menu for next month is even more gorgeous if there can be an even more gorgeous.

This is a monthly occasion when about two dozen people get together for a very convivial evening. Mike's food is excellent and his menu imaginative. Will do this again.

I know, I know I keep reviewing Mikes Supper Club with top marks every time but then again, it deserves it. Visited with friends at the end of April and food was amazing as ever. Beautiful squash and wild mushroom tart with wonderfully crisp pastry. I was never a big fan of Hake in the past but Mike manages to lift it to a new level and I'm now a fan. And well..............................the banana and Hazelnut parfait left everybody at the table totally speechless, it was just so beautifully creamy and bananary (not sure that is a word) finished with caramelised banana and caramel sauce. Perfectly full of wonderful food and a lovely evening went home happy as usual. Thank you Mike and team.

The food here really is fantastic, great ingredients and very well executed.Had loin of lamb and is probably the tastiest bit of lamb I have EVER had.To top off the evenings dinner, below is a list of good points:Easy, free parkingPolite and friendly staffGood warm atmosphereEverything was cleanAll round presentation spot-onDidn't raid the cupboards when I got home lolWell worth the money, else where have paid much more for much less in quality and quantity. Five stars+Well done to Mike and his staff.

It was our first visit last night to Mike's Supper Club. Fantastic food especially the loin of lamb. Great to meet Mike and the team. Already booked for next month!

Oh, how it was good to back after I missed last months supper club. Now, I know definitely myself and at least one other person had a dislike of aubergines, probably down to experiencing soggy oil soaked ones in the past, BUT as I always want to have whatever Mike puts on the table, I gave it a go. It was beautiful. Light crispy tempura batter fried aubergine sticks with a lovely homemade paprika mayonnaise. The OTHER person had a few so that says it all. Lovely moist confit chicken, leek and whole grain mustard terrine. Yum! Fish lovely and moist and flakey and gorgeous fried potatoes. By this time I was feeling a bit full but had made sure I made way for the dessert of blood orange posset with marinated blood oranges. Perfectly sweet and refreshing as it should be. Everything down to the fruit and nut truffles and even a Valentine's goody bag to take home. Wel, at least if I have nobody's heart at least I did get to take a chocolate one home :-)

Was feeling a tad jaded and rang Mike on the off chance that there was a spare seat at his Supper club .. He was able to squeeze me in and yet again I can only heap praise on the quality of everything that was on offer. The trick that I have learnt is not to eat too much of the homemade bread served with on this occasion aubergine fritters and smoked paprika mayonnaise Save room for a delightful confit chicken and leek terrain and a huge flakey herb encrusted cod loin fillet with shallot puree.. Desert was an orange posset which beautifully balanced the richness of the cod !! Homemade truffles and coffee followed ... At £35 all in this is the very best deal around... Fight to get a place !!!

This was our sixth visit to Mike's Supper Club and the standard has been consistently high. As always, we were warmly greeted on arrival with a complimentary cocktail. Mike is a fantastic chef. The menu is well balanced with attention to every detail. Flavours and textures work beautifully and every mouthful was delicious. Mike takes time to chat with everyone individually so you feel like a friend rather than just another customer. The pricing is more than fair for the quality of food and the bring your own drink policy makes it an affordable night out. For my money its the best place to eat in town and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Looking forward to the March menu!

Everything about the evening was amazing from the welcome cocktails, to the homemade biscuits with our tea/coffee. Every mouthful of food made you want to go back for more and more, you definately wont go away from one of these evenings hungry. Its really nice to sit with friends but also talk to everyone else sat near you. I cant wait until the next one.

Yet another great night of food and company.We can not fault mikes great food we yet another fantastic nightThanks mike

This was our second visit and the food was as good as last time, the atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly, we would recommend the whole experience to anybody.

Fantastic high quality food in a great friendly relaxed environment. I love the set up of Mikes supper club. you get to meet new people and get to enjoy and share the highest quality food I have ever tasted. You are greeted with a cocktail complimentary drink. Mike comes out and introduces himself and explains the menu and where the produce is from. you are served by really friendly staff , the food is sublime. You take your own drink with you and water is provided on the table. at the end of the meal Mike comes out of the kitchen and mixes with the diners. This is the highest quality food I have ever had and is so worth the money. I have been on a number of times and cant wait until the next visit. I always look at the months menu and chose the month I like best

We attended Mike's supper club last night and what a great night out it was. It really was a great meal from start to finish and all the food was home made including the bread which was very tasty. Even the atmosphere worked very well it was laid out on long tables so that it really was a sociable evening meeting new people in a relaxed setting. I have known Mike a long time and seen his real passion for food and fine dining and he really has excelled with his supper club. Would recommend giving it a try you will not be disappointed.

Come March 2016 I will have been attending Mike's supper club every month for a year and intend entirely to do just that. His food and the whole ambience of his restaurant is second to none and this month held on 5th December was no exception. Every dish perfectly cooked. The Christmas pudding cheese cake was so rich and indulgent that we all struggled to finish it but it is one of those dishes you cannot leave alone. All topped off with coffee and home made buttery mince pies. Even a little goody bag on leaving with home made shortbread. Beautiful little touch. I did not get around to reviewing last months which I attended on my own but was in no way alone, such is this place that the enthusiasm of the chef and all of his team spreads amongst everybody. Hats off yet again to you all. Have a lovely Christmas and new year and will see you again on the 23rd January. Jackie

We attended Mike's supper club on the 29th August and had a totally enjoyable evening. The food was first class (there was not a scrap left on any of the plates) whether it was the bread, the fish, the duck or the desert... even the biscuits with coffee were amazing. The set up in the village hall actually makes it so much more interesting than going to a restaurant. Thoroughly recommend this, we will be back

I have been going to Mikes supper club since March I think and have enjoyed every visit which says a lot about the consistency and the amazing food. I have not had much of an appetite of late but I have my appetite back and managed every course including the hand made bread. Cauliflower fritters and curry mayonnaise were beautiful. Something I never would have thought to do myself. Starters of Lamb Kofte amazing and with yoghurt and pomegranate. Flavours really came through. Mullet well cooked, lovely and crushed potatoes and green beans. I couldn't quite manage the chocolate brownie in a 'puddle' of chocolate and ice cream. I don't think I can visit this month and am gutted as I am already drooling over the menu. Thank you Mikey.

This was our second visit to Mikes supper club and the whole experience was absolutely fab again. We were greeted with a cocktail and nibbles and then sat down for the homemade bread, battered cauliflower and curry mayonnaise. Oh my! The mayonnaise was so good even just on the bread! The starter was lamb kofta which had a kick but was light and not heavy at all. The main was mullet which was cooked to perfection and the lemon of the dressing really came through. Extra bowls of crushed potatoes and French beans were placed on the table but you get so much food I don't think anyone touched them. We had to really pace ourselves to finish with the brownie dessert and homemade ice cream but we managed it!What we really enjoyed this time was chatting to the other diners. Everyone is so friendly and we had such a laugh. Once again the whole experience takes the anxiety out dining - you've already paid so there aren't any nasty surprises, you bring your own drink and you are guaranteed very good food. All the little details have been thought of including the bottled water and you only realise you're in a village hall when you leave. Can't wait to go again.

I have visited Mikes supper club on several occasions and have never been disappointed... In fact as the business matures the offerings get better and better. Held on the last Saturday of the month the venue is transformed into a fun filled pop up restaurant. After a welcoming cocktail find your place and prepare to meet new friends with a passion for food. Homemade breads and dips a delightful tarragon scented Poole place,perfectly cooked duck and pungent ratatouille rounded off with a light as air vanilla panacotta were the delights on offer this month. Mike is an affable host who introduces the food at the start and comes round at the end and will spend time with you answering any queries your may have. Another delightful addition to my favourite places to go !!

Bit late in sending this review for the July supper club. Needless to say Mike and his teams food is consistently fabulous and you can't say that about many places.I went this time with two colleagues from work and a friend who had a special birthday and he had no problem with accommodating her pescatarian/vegetarian choice and initiated a menu for her. She thought it was wonderful too and I believe my two work colleagues booked the day after for August and are also bringing along 2 or 3 family members/friends.Thank you Mike and team once again.Jackie

This was our fourth visit to mikes supper club - the atmosphere is very relaxing, lots of people with a love for great food - what could be better ! , the service is first class , which makes the experience complete, the four courses were nothing but superb - as for the ginger beer battered broccoli- sublime........ First rate well done to Mikey and the crew .

It appears I am becoming a bit of a regular here. I have visited 3 times now and every time the food and service has been second to none with substantial portions. Service impeccable and lovely staff. I have already booked for next month and will be taking a friend along for her Birthday. She is a pescatarian and it's great to know that Mike will adapt a special menu for her. It's lovely too that Mike comes out of the kitchen to chat to people which is a lovely personal touch. It is consistory good on every level.

We had our first visit to Mike's Supper Club on 27th June. The food had been highly recommended and we liked the menu but I was a bit concerned about the venue and atmosphere. I needn't have worried, with the curtains drawn, soft lighting, unobtrusive background music and crisp white linen on the tables the ambience was inviting. We received a warm welcome and a cocktail on arrival. Mike and his team created a relaxed evening, and we couldn't have been better looked after. The food was perfect, with delicious fresh ingredients skillfully prepared. We shall be returning next month.

I visited Mikes Supper club again on 30th May 2015. This man is an amazing chef. On the table was pork and onion fritters that looked like little lollipops on sticks, home made bread, Tarragon mayonnaise. Beautiful! I was trying to pace myself for what was to come but difficult to resist. Starter of wild mushroom, asparagus and bacon tart to die for. Main of stuffed cod with spinach, fried Cornish potatoes and a beautiful brown shrimp cream sauce and then the 'piece de resistence' a perfect choux bun stuffed with Chantilly cream, strawberries and crushed hazelnuts in a POOL of chocolate sauce, what more can you say. Portions ample, Michelen Starred quality, definitely. Atmosphere in this village hall fantastic. Lovely to meet new people. Waiting staff extremely friendly. Everything about this is amazing. I take my hat off to you Mike. Your passion for food and making people happy shines through.

From the moment we arrived the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. There's wasn't any doubt we were in a village hall but the venue only added to the whole experience. The food was in excess not that anyone was complaining nobody could get enough of the homemade breads and pork and onion fritters The mushroom and asparagus tart was a delight on the tastebuds, and I've never seen such a succulent piece of cod with crispy fried Cornish new potatoes! I was pretty full by the time it was dessert but I finished every swallow of the choux buns with strawberrys and choc sauce. I also couldn't resist a homemade biscuit (or 2). Meeting Mike as he went round and socialised with everyone! You could tell his personality was firmly stamped on the whole evening from the food, to the background music and the extremely personable waiters and waitresses!! The company also was fabulous and I met a lovely group of people x Couldn't fault the whole experience see you in June Mike and gang!!

Took part in mike's supper club on 25th April as part of a group of 8 and every single one of us had a fantastic evening, waited on hand and foot by Mike and his team.Didn't really know what to expect but we were met on arrival with a courtesy drink of cocktail or local beer that even I hadn't heard of before (good work). They also whipped up a non-alcoholic version for our designated drivers which was much appreciated. As well as the wonderful three courses we had paid for, we were treated to a variety of home made breads, dips and nibbles which I though was a great touch and really kept the evening flowing.The bring your own wine idea works perfectly for this event with everyone sharing and trying different things. The atmosphere was brilliant, far more relaxing than any restaurant I've been to and a great level of service with Mike coming out and making the effort to chat with every group during the evening.All in all this is one of the best meals out I've ever had and all of the other members of my party were in agreement. I don't know of any restaurant where you can spend £35 per head and get 4 hours of glorious food and socialising! Great value for money and can't wait to go again!

I am not one for writing reviews, but was incensed by the comments made by one dinner after last supper club. We attended that night with our friends and found the whole experience absolutely fantastic.... We love Mike as the host and chef, who welcomes us and engages throughout.His team are also very welcoming and accommodating. We all felt very special and enjoyed meeting new people that a supper club brings. The welcome cocktail and local beers are great also (included in price ). We also like bringing or own drinks ( so not getting stitched for the usual over priced drinks at other restaurant ). We are enjoyed it so much that we are looking forward to the next one on 30th May and have booked already. Mike told us that he limits the numbers to keep his excellent quality and service. Good on him and his team. I could write another page on how fantastic the experience is, but just try it for yourself, you wont be disappointed...

Once again Mike delivered, Saturday night was our 6th visit to Mikes Supper Club, a monthly treat for us! We go as a couple and every time we meet new foodies who enjoy talking about and eating Mikeys food, to be fair it's a supper club with a pre set menu that's advertised before you book, not every course will be your favourite but you will come away having tasted a gem or two! This is not a total restaurant experience its a supper club mixing it up with other diners on large tables, great fun, great service, and I like the music. A honest review. And to answer the last reviewer I'm sure the village hall covers it's PRS licence for music.

Goodness knows how others have rated this. The food was to say the least mediocre. The best bit was the bread from there on it went downhill. To add to the dreadful culinary experience e was the shocking piped music, not only the choice of music but the terrible acoustics, do they pay for a music licence?All in all for £35 a head one must assume that a lack of licence for the supply of expensive booze is reflected in the silly price for three courses of not very exiting food. In particular the pork was swimming in gravy, not served separately, there was no be discernible vegetable, the roti resembled stuffing.finally the promised welcoming drink never arrived for one of my party.Fine dining In Ferndown? I don't think so nor do the other three members of my party.Written at 23.42 having left the Hall at 10.45 on Saturday 25th April and still sober!

I visited Mikes supper club on Saturday 25th April. Haven't been back home long but already can't wait to tell people about this. I was apprehensive at first as the venue is a village hall and thought it would be a bit soul less and cold. I was also attending on my own which made me a bit nervous. However, from the minute of arriving I was put at my ease. A complimentary drink and nibbles was at hand. An absolutely stunning menu and food to follow provided by Mike and his team, completely flawless, from the home made bread, fish, meat and a to do die for chocolate tart that I have never had so good before. I take my hat off to you Mike. Hope you start to do a twice monthly event. Because I will be there. Perfect food. Perfect service. See you next time. Dot 48 a/k/a Jackie

Great evening friendly service, lovely food, well put on supper club in Ferndown Village hall. See Facebook or his website for details of his next evening

I highly recommend this super club. Mike is a great host and the food is second to none.This will our monthly treat

We're so glad a friend recommended Mike's Supper Club. To be honest we really weren't sure what to expect - a draughty and cold village hall, uncomfortable seats and a meal that may feel like a function. What we got was the complete opposite. It was a miserable night outside but as soon as we walked through the doors we were greeted with complimentary drinks, nibbles and warmth, not only in the welcome. The hall was extremely cozy and a brilliant ambience was created using low lighting and music.After Mike introduced himself, we had homemade bread, tomato salsa and corn fritters. We then had a starter of monkfish with a cauliflower purée and the main was shoulder of lamb served with cabbage, bacon and carrots with a celeriac dauphinois and to finish, polenta cake.Mike sources local produce and this meal was one of the best meals we have ever eaten out and we eat out a lot! Everything was outstanding.The great thing about a dining concept like this is that it takes all the stress out of the night. You know exactly how much it's going to cost, you know your fellow diner isn't going to have chosen a better meal and you put your trust in a very competent chef to deliver food that you may not have necessarily chosen off a menu. We will definitely be returning to Mikes Supper Club and I urge anyone else to do the same. This really is a gem of a dining experience with so much thought going into the whole thing - from the table layout and presentation, to the complimentary water and the comfy seats. Not forgetting the attentive serving team. Good Work!

Would highly recommend - 7 ladies enjoying beautiful food and company - the food is excellent and relaxed environment,and lovely staff x

4 of us went to Mikes Supper Club to experience his Christmas menu which was outstanding. Greeted with a delicious cocktail on arrival with welcoming and friendly serving staff. Then Mike welcomed us to the evening and explained the menu we were about to enjoy.Delicious, high quality food served in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 2 of the party had dietary needs, 1 gluten free and 1 vegetarian, this was delt with ease and both were very impressed with their alternative dishes. I only have praise for Mike and his new inventive way of sharing his skills in producing the highest of food and fine dining at such a reasonable price.

I've been lucky enough to attend a few of this chefs supper clubs. If your looking for a special dining experience this is it, and at a great price. The food is incredible. you dine in a comfortable relaxed environment, greated with a nice cocktail you sit down to great nibbles like home made bread, marinated olives and fennel crackling, try it you won't be disappointed

I never cease to be amazed at the inventiveness of some people. Mike has brought quality fine dining to a village hall with seeming effortless ease! I have attended three now and found every single dish to be of outstanding quality ... I am a chef myself and appreciate the care, thought and skill that goes into these beautifully crafted menus. He has a great website that introduces both himself and the ethos of his cooking as well as advertising the next supper club and menu. All in all I would thoroughly

We have recently shared the experience of Mikes supper club. The atmosphere was fantastic, relaxed and really friendly. Mike introduced himself as we sat down and explained where all the local ingredients came from. We were then treated to 5star food with really friendly serving staff and met and chatted to other like minded diners. Providing your own wine/drink with dinner was to me genius, and there was water available on the table. At the end of the meal Mike came out of the kitchen and chatted with everyone. Nice background music added to a lovely atmosphere. Food 5 star, service 5 star, atmosphere 5 star, and we didn't have to be posh or regimented. I cant think of a better way to taste top class food.... brilliant evening and will definitely be repeated. Fine dining came to Ferndown Village Hall.

Ferndown's best kept secret, odd at first to go to the local village hall for a dinning experience, but as a pop up restaurant it really works and works well.We have eaten at Mikes Supper club 3 times now and have enjoyed every one!Atmosphere is created straight away with an informal drink(included in price) offered on arrival, and nice to be greeted by the Chef himself who are usually hidden away in most kitchens unseen.Mikeys Supper club menus are great and really interesting the food is fantastic if you are a foody and enjoy eating the quality is top draw, made fun by being sat on large tables with other dinners enjoying the same experience. The service is very friendly you very quickly forget you are sat in the village hall as the atmosphere takes over and makes for a really good evening out, nice to be able to take your own wine as well, in all its a fun evening out with a personal touch.