How a High Card Kitchen night gently unfolds

Arrival & Welcome

A warm beginning

Guests are greeted at the door by our host and team, then guided to their table with time to settle in. A signature house cocktail or refreshing mocktail is offered on arrival, setting an easy, unhurried pace for the night ahead.

If you're joining friends or meeting new faces, our hosts are on hand to help with introductions and ensure everyone feels at home from the very first glass.

Table Setting & Ambience

Candlelight and conversation pieces

Each table is dressed with crisp linens, artisan dinnerware and gentle candlelight. Select playing cards are placed as small conversation pieces—never overwhelming the setting, always in service of a relaxed, sophisticated mood.

Soft music, low lighting and the glow of the open dining room create a supper-club feel that invites guests to linger.

Introduction & House Etiquette

Gentle guidance, never a lecture

Once guests are comfortably seated, our event host offers a short introduction to the evening. They explain the supper format, the role of our table hosts and how the symbolic chips are used purely for playful structure at the card tables.

There is no monetary value attached to chips, no stakes and no pressure. We emphasise relaxed participation, light-hearted table etiquette and conversation that includes everyone.

Gourmet Supper Service

Chef-curated, seasonal and generous

Our kitchen team serves a chef-curated multi-course menu, drawing on Australian produce and warm, restaurant-style plating. Dishes are served at a shared, leisurely pace so guests can savour each course and enjoy the rhythm of conversation.

Menus can be tailored for private groups and corporate suppers. For a closer look at the style of dishes, visit our menu overview.

Supper + Poker Table Moments

Relaxed, hosted card tables

Between courses, small groups are invited to join the card tables. Our attentive table hosts explain simple, easy-to-follow rules and guide each hand so everyone can participate—seasoned players and curious first-timers alike.

The chips in play are purely symbolic, used only to keep the flow of the session moving and to add a little theatre to the table. There is no monetary value, no scores carried beyond the evening and no expectation to stay at the table longer than feels comfortable.

To learn more about how our offline, social poker-inspired evenings are structured, visit our dedicated Poker Evenings page.

Conversation & Connection

The heart of the evening

Between hands, between courses and between seats, we make room for genuine conversation. Our hosts keep table sizes intimate and pacing relaxed so guests can connect with friends, colleagues or new acquaintances without feeling rushed.

Whether you're here for a date night, a team supper or a private celebration, the focus remains on shared stories and easy laughter.

Signature Pairings

Matches for every palate

Each course is thoughtfully paired with a complementary drink: considered wines, crafted cocktails and a full selection of non-alcoholic pairings so every guest can enjoy the experience in their own way.

Our team is happy to discuss preferences at the table. For corporate suppers and private bookings, pairings can be adjusted to align with your occasion and audience.

Private & Hosted Tables

Tailored evenings for every group

Some guests join our open supper nights, sitting alongside fellow diners. Others prefer hosted or completely private tables, with a dedicated host curating both the dining and card-table elements to suit the mood of the group.

Hosted tables are ideal for date nights or small groups, while private dining and corporate suppers allow you to shape the format—timing, menu emphasis and level of card-table focus—to your needs.

Evening Conclusion

A gentle closing note

The card tables wind down, conversation eases back to the supper table, and a light dessert is served. We close the evening with a final toast—often a nightcap, a tea or a zero-alcohol digestif—before guests drift out into the night.

Our team remains available to help with transport, future bookings and private event enquiries as you depart.