The UK’s most northerly fine dining hotel destination has unveiled a new series of supper club events to add warmth and indulgence to autumn and winter evenings on the world-famous North Coast 500.
The five-star Links House at Royal Dornoch has created an ultimate gourmet experience for up to 12 guests per night to celebrate culinary artistry, storytelling and the very best of seasonal Highland produce from September to December.
Five uniquely themed events will form part of the sumptuous ‘Anteroom’ experience. Each month, head chef Theo Creton and Master of the House, Fraser Carruth, will host a series of supper club events inspired by the people, produce and location of Links House.
The private ‘Anteroom’ will provide the intimate setting for hotel guests and non-residents to enjoy a meticulously crafted five-course tasting menu, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients and Highland traditions. Menu highlights will include wild Ardgay venison, Portmahomack lobster, and freshly picked herbs from the hotel’s very own kitchen garden.
Each menu will be served around an original Georgian dining table dating back to when Links House was built in the early nineteenth century. The walls of the Anteroom are adorned in Douglas fir and lit by the gentle glow of candlelight and the flickering flames from a real open fire.
1. Special Guest: Rory Stone, Highland Fine Cheeses – 25th & 26th September
Rory Stone will be serving up a feast for the senses with Highland Cheeses. His award-winning creations have become a hallmark of the Highlands. Expect a culinary celebration of Scotland’s finest artisan dairy.
Cost: £80 per guest. Optional Drinks Flight: £50 per guest Limited to 12 guests
2. The Joseph Perrier Anteroom Experience – 10th & 12th October
Hosted by Jean-Claude and Marie-Caroline Fourmon, a rare opportunity to dine in the company of Champagne royalty, gaining personal insight into the heritage and artistry behind one of France’s most distinguished Champagne houses.
More Info https://www.linkshousedornoch.com/offers/joseph-perrier-anteroom-experience
3. A night of Whisky & Storytelling at the Dornoch Whisky Festival – 25th October
Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail, will be the host for a night of Whisky & Storytelling at the Dornoch Whisky Festival. A fourth-generation member of the Urquhart family and holder of both Keeper of the Quaich and Master of the Quaich honours, Stephen is among the most respected voices in Scotch whisky. Limited to 28 guests.
Cost: £100 per guest Optional Whisky Pairing: £100 per guest, Wine Pairing: £65 per guest, payable on the night. Limited to 12 guests.
4. Game for the Table with Eric Nimmons of Seafield Game – 28th & 29th November
The Anteroom Supper Club celebrates the flavours of the Highlands with an evening devoted to wild game.
Cost: £80 per guest. Optional Drinks Flight: £50 per guest. Limited to 12 guests.
5. The Great Swap – 19th & 20th December
This December tradition turns on its head, as head chef Theo Creton and Master of The House, Fraser Carruth, swap roles for one night only. Fraser returns to the kitchen, bringing his experience as an executive chef who once cooked for King Charles (then Prince of Wales), while Theo takes to the dining room with charm and elegance.
Cost: £80 per guest. Optional Drinks Flight: £50 per guest. Limited to 12 guests
The Anteroom Experience – autumn & winter supper club series 2025 is open to both hotel guests and non-residents. The Anteroom may be booked privately for groups of 6 – 12 for special occasions or events.
The five-course tasting menu can be upgraded with an optional curated drinks flight, which elevates the experience further.
Head chef Theo Creton leads the kitchen team of five at Links House. The hotel’s fine dining restaurant, MARA, is named after the Gaelic word for ‘the Sea’ and holds 2 AA rosettes for culinary excellence. MARA is also open to both hotel guests and non-residents.
You Might Also Like:
For more information on The Anteroom Experience – autumn & winter supper club series at Links House and to make a booking, go to: https://www.linkshousedornoch.com/supper-club-events
For more information about Links House at Royal Dornoch or MARA Restaurant or to make a reservation, go to www.linkshousedornoch.com
Follow Links House on social media, including Instagram www.instagram.com/linkshousedornoch and Facebook www.facebook.com/LinksHouseDornoch
