Corporate suppers at High Card Kitchen
High Card Kitchen is a supper club for teams, clients and partners who value good food, unhurried conversation and a touch of card-table theatre — always symbolic, always social, never about stakes.
Corporate identity
High Card Kitchen was created for organisations who see hospitality as part of their culture. We host evenings that feel generous, relaxed and thoughtfully paced, where food, conversation and shared moments matter more than formal presentations.
Whether you are welcoming interstate clients, celebrating a project win or bringing your leadership team together offsite, our corporate suppers are designed to reinforce a sense of shared enjoyment. We balance polished restaurant service with the warmth of a private home, so your guests can unwind, connect and remember the evening for all the right reasons.
Our team works closely with people and culture leaders, marketing teams and executive assistants across Australia to craft evenings that reflect brand values without ever feeling overly branded. It is about human connection first; the cards and supper club rituals simply give everyone something charming to talk about.
Executive team
Our founders, chefs and hosts come from premium restaurant, hotel and event backgrounds across Australia, united by a love for gracious service and memorable evenings.
Elena leads the overall supper club vision, drawing on years in luxury hospitality and corporate events. She curates each evening so teams and clients feel genuinely welcomed, guided and cared for from the first arrival to the final digestif.
Marcus designs our chef-driven menus, weaving classic supper club favourites with modern Australian seasonal produce. He understands the rhythm of corporate evenings, planning dishes around key conversations, speeches and toasts.
Our table hosts are hospitality professionals with a calm, conversational style. They gently introduce card-table activities, keep the energy light and inclusive, and ensure every guest feels at ease — whether they know the basics of poker or are simply curious observers.
Our venue & atmosphere
Our dining rooms are deliberately intimate, with seating layouts that keep everyone close enough for easy conversation without feeling crowded. Candlelight, soft brass accents and tactile linen set the tone for evenings that feel considered and calm.
We host corporate suppers for groups from small leadership circles through to full-team celebrations, with:
Throughout the evening, our team manages timing, pacing and flow so you can focus on your guests. From the first welcome drinks through to closing remarks, the atmosphere remains warm, unhurried and quietly celebratory.
Corporate suppers
Our corporate suppers follow a gentle evening arc: arrivals at the bar, introductions at the table, a shared multi-course menu and, if you wish, softly guided card-table moments woven between courses.
Shared tables
We work with you to plan table groupings that encourage new connections — mixing teams, pairing clients with key hosts or keeping specific project stakeholders together. Place cards, menu design and table props are all considered so the room feels cohesive, not corporate.
Candlelit ambience
Low, flattering lighting and a gentle soundtrack create a relaxed backdrop for speeches and informal chats. Service is choreographed around your agenda, with natural pauses for toasts, acknowledgements or short presentations.
Subtle card moments
At your direction, we can introduce light-hearted card games as an after-dinner focus. These are hosted, inclusive and optional, providing a shared activity that encourages cross-table conversations without overshadowing the dining experience.
Poker-inspired evenings for teams
Our poker-inspired tables are designed purely as social entertainment. Guests handle cards and symbolic chips, enjoy a little strategy and plenty of laughter, with no monetary value attached.
We call it a ":supper & cards" format: once dessert is served and the room has settled, our table hosts invite those who are curious to take a seat. Guests can join in relaxed rounds modelled on classic poker structures, or simply watch and chat from the sidelines.
Chips are purely symbolic, used to keep the rhythm of play and give everyone a shared visual language. There are no stakes, no tallying of value, and nothing to win or lose. The focus is on light competition, playful banter and giving colleagues something new to experience together.
For groups who prefer a purely culinary focus, the card-table component can remain a quiet visual motif only. We are happy to tailor the balance of food, conversation and entertainment to suit your culture.
Private bookings & custom events
Every corporate supper at High Card Kitchen is customised. From brand-aligned welcome cocktails to bespoke menus inspired by your project or campaign, we build evenings that feel special and specific rather than off-the-shelf.
Our team can support:
You will work with a dedicated event contact who handles everything from floor plan and timing to dietary needs and transport advice. On the night, our hosts quietly manage the details so your leaders can be fully present with guests.
Explore private diningChef-driven menus
Menus at High Card Kitchen are written seasonally, with an emphasis on shared dishes that prompt conversation. Think generous platters, refined mains plated with ceremony, and desserts that arrive with a sense of occasion.
Our culinary team can accommodate a wide range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly and alcohol-free pairings. We will work with you in advance to collect guest information discreetly so no one needs to negotiate their needs at the table.
For corporate evenings, we recommend a structured multi-course format with:
How to reserve
Our reservation process is high-touch and flexible. We collaborate with you on group size, format and timing so the evening feels effortless for both organisers and guests.
Start by letting us know the purpose of your evening — client hospitality, team celebration, leadership dinner or partner event. Include a sense of desired dates, approximate numbers and whether you would like card-table entertainment.
We will talk you through suitable formats, from intimate private dining rooms to full-venue evenings. Together we will decide on timing, menu structure, beverage approach and how prominently you would like cards to feature.
Once we have agreed on the framework, we will finalise your group size minimums, seating layout and any brand or storytelling touches. We also gather dietary requirements and accessibility considerations to ensure all guests feel comfortable.
On the night, our team will welcome you at the door, guide guests to the bar or table, and quietly keep the evening on track. You can focus on the people in front of you; we will handle the rest.
Our values & social promise
Every corporate event at High Card Kitchen is guided by a simple promise: to look after your guests as if they were our own, and to offer card-table entertainment that is symbolic, social and thoughtfully hosted.
From first enquiry to final farewell, you will be supported by people who care deeply about service. We learn names, remember preferences and pay attention to the signals that show when a room needs a quieter moment or a little more energy.
Our evenings are designed so everyone can participate at their own pace. Guests are always welcome to opt out of card tables, request alcohol-free pairings or arrive a little later after other commitments. We are here to host, not to pressure.
Card-table experiences at High Card Kitchen use symbolic chips only and hold no monetary value. There is no financial component to our entertainment; the focus is purely on conversation, shared laughter and a sense of playful occasion.
We understand that every corporate evening reflects back on your organisation. Our team works discreetly to align with your values, sensitivities and internal guidelines, ensuring your guests leave feeling respected, relaxed and genuinely appreciated.
