Every dish has a tale

Every great meal has a story, and this is where we share ours. Behind every canapé, starter, and dessert lies a spark; sometimes it’s a place we’ve travelled to, sometimes it’s a memory from our childhoods, and sometimes it’s simply an idea that took hold on a quiet evening at home. These stories are the heart of the Grub Club, the reason we cook the way we do, and the connection that turns recipes into experiences.

Here you’ll find the full background to each menu, written in the same spirit as our cookbook. We’ll take you through the inspirations that shaped the dishes, whether that’s a New Year’s Eve tradition, a honeymoon dinner, or a nostalgic nod to retro dinner parties. It’s about more than the food on the plate, it’s about the meaning it carries, the people it’s shared with, and the memories it creates.

Each story leads naturally into the menu it inspired. You’ll see the dishes set out in order, with links to every recipe. It’s the full experience in one place: a narrative to draw you in, a menu to inspire you, and recipes to guide you into the kitchen.

Think of this section as an invitation to linger. You can read, imagine, and relive the memories that sparked our cooking, and then recreate them at your own table.