Dinner Club

02/11/2026

Every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, something special happens down on Mowbray Street. ✨

At our Kelham Island dining room, exceptional food meets meaningful change. We’ve built a fine dining experience that enriches both your evening and the lives of the talented team in our kitchen and front of house.

For people who faced barriers in mainstream education, we provide an accessible, trauma-informed workspace where they can build practical skills, gain real-world confidence, and launch sustainable careers in hospitality.

Underpinning everything we do is a simple promise: world-class food, warm hospitality, and unforgettable service. When you pull up a chair with us, you’re not just having dinner, you’re actively shaping a fairer, more inclusive community.

Pull up a chair this weekend. 🍽️

📍 Mowbray Street, Kelham Island, Sheffield

🗓️ Friday & Saturday | 7:30 PM

🔗 Reserve your table here - https://www.dinnerclubfood.co.uk/

29/10/2026

Growing up in High Green, community wasn’t just where you lived, it was something you actively built. 🏡✨

​Our founder, Chris Hanson, watched his mum volunteer week after week to run a lunch club for older people in the local area. To a lot of people, it was just a hot meal once a week. But to the people in that room and to Chris watching her, it was connection, dignity, and a reminder that nobody should ever feel forgotten.

​Seeing her show up for people without expecting anything in return shaped Chris more than he realized at the time. It taught him that real impact doesn't start with grand gestures; it starts locally, around a shared table, with consistency and genuine care for the people in your neighborhood.

​That exact mindset is why Dinner Club exists today. Every gathering we host, every plate we pass, and every connection made traces right back to those roots in High Green.

​We put together this short film to capture the heart behind what we do and the power of bringing people together over a meal. Take a few minutes to watch, we hope it brings a bit of warmth to your day! 🎥👇

​Did someone in your life shape the way you care for your community? We’d love to hear your stories in the comments below.

27/10/2026

This Christmas, let us take the stress out of your festive hosting.

The holidays should be spent enjoying exceptional company, not tied to the oven with endless prep and kitchen chaos. Our online Christmas shop brings together chef-crafted convenience, outstanding provenance, and effortless dining delivered straight to your door.

Every single purchase makes a genuine difference locally. By choosing The Dinner Club, you are directly funding training and meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are not in education, employment, or training—helping launch rewarding careers across our kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Discover our curated festive line-up:

Artisan Cheese & British Charcuterie Hampers: Showstopping grazing boards featuring wild Dorset venison, cave-aged farmhouse cheeses, fresh sourdough, and small-batch preserves.

Christmas Day ‘Everything But The Roast’: The ultimate host’s secret. Chef-prepared trimmings, slow-simmered gravies, and seasonal sides designed to accompany your centrepiece roast without the mess or timing panic.

New Year’s Eve ‘Beef Wellington’ Box: Welcome the new year in style with prime dry-aged beef fillet wrapped in golden, crisp pastry, seasonal sides, and rich chocolate brownies for dessert—ready to finish effortlessly at home.

Handmade Liqueur Chocolate Truffles: Indulgent, hand-rolled truffles infused with Cointreau, Kahlúa, Amaretto, and Malibu—ideal for after-dinner indulgence or an elegant gifting touch.

Collection & Delivery Options:

Direct Delivery: Convenient doorstep delivery arranged across Sheffield.

Collection: Pick up directly from our kitchen in Kelham Island.

Kitchen order slots are strictly capped to ensure every box leaves us in pristine condition.

Explore the festive range, support our mission, and reserve your slot today: https://www.dinnerclubfood.co.uk/shop

26/10/2026

A year ago, we set out to build a hospitality programme for people who struggled in mainstream education, giving them practical skills, honest work, and a kitchen to call their own.

In December, seed funding came through. We found a tucked-away space in Kelham Island, fitted it out ourselves, brought in our first trainees, and opened the doors.

By April, six of our eight trainees had secured employment, and Dinner Club was born.

At first, it was erratic. Shoestring budgets, constantly shifting menus, and a pay-what-you-can model. But we found our feet. The training was recommissioned, more trainees stepped into hospitality careers, and our concept sharpened.

Today, Dinner Club is an intimate, 12-cover tasting experience. We serve a refined 7-course menu for £35 a head, honest, ambitious food backed by a purpose that matters.

The momentum is building, and the story is just getting started.

Pull up a chair and be part of the journey: www.dinnerclubfood.co.uk

06/10/2026

An intimate dining experience with purpose. ✨

Did you know Dinner Club is available for private hire? Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or simply gathering your favourite people, our space is designed for unforgettable intimate evenings for up to 10 guests.

We collaborate with you to create a bespoke menu tailored to your event — including crowd favourites like our signature Beef Wellington, cooked to perfection. 🥩🍷

Best of all, every meal served supports our mission. As a social enterprise based at Merchants Court in Kelham Island, we provide hands-on training, confidence, and opportunities for young people who struggled in mainstream education.

We’re proud to be part of a collection of ethical hospitality businesses working together to make a real difference in Sheffield.

📩 Ready to host your next special occasion with us? Send us a DM or click the link in our bio to enquire about dates and custom menus.

📍 Find us: Merchants Court, 43 Mowbray Street, Kelham Island

👥 Capacity: Up to 10 guests

✨ Vibe: Bespoke dining with heart

30/09/2026

In a quiet, overlooked corner of Mowbray Street, behind a door you might walk past without a second thought, something ambitious is taking shape.

We are breaking with convention.

It started with a £10k fund from a group of maverick funders, paired with a maverick chef and social entrepreneur—people who want to make Sheffield better and are more than prepared to shatter tradition to do it.

Fine dining usually belongs to luxury empires and rigid expectations. We’re rewriting that story with just 10 covers a night.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, our intimate dining room opens for a 7-course tasting menu guided entirely by the whims, seasonal inspirations, and nearly three decades of Sheffield kitchen experience behind our head chef. No set rules. No static menus. Just pure culinary craft.

But the real disruption lies beneath the surface.

Dinner Club is powered by a social enterprise built with a singular purpose: to provide transformational culinary training and real-world opportunities for people who struggled in mainstream education. Every dish served, every w**e poured, and every detail refined is part of a bigger mission—proving that world-class dining and deep social impact belong at the exact same table.

To celebrate our opening months, we are offering just 3 bookings each night throughout October and November to dine on a 2-for-1 basis.

Ten seats. Two nights a week. A quiet corner of Kelham Island.

Are you ready to pull up a chair?

📍 Mowbray Street, Kelham Island

🗓️ Open Friday & Saturday Evenings

🎟️ 2-for-1 places strictly limited to 3 bookings per night | Link in bio to reserve your seat

27/09/2026

✨ Dinner Club returns this October: Fine dining with a higher purpose.

We are delighted to announce the reopening of Dinner Club, located inside our brand-new home at Merchants Court on Mowbray Street in Kelham Island.

Dinner Club is just one part of a vision we are bringing to life at Merchants Court—a vibrant destination housing a collection of social-impact hospitality spaces. Alongside Dinner Club, the venue is home to Merchants House, our dynamic street food stalls, and Prep and Launch, our dedicated hospitality incubator hub.

Together, these spaces drive a mission we care deeply about. During the week, our hub serves as an academy for individuals who struggled in mainstream education—equipping them with confidence, mentoring, and real-world hospitality skills.

On weekends, Dinner Club transforms into an intimate, 10-seat tasting menu restaurant where guests can experience refined fine dining powered by that same purpose.

✨ Reopening Special: 2-for-1 Tasting Menu
To celebrate our return this October, we are offering 2-for-1 on all tasting menu bookings. Enjoy exceptional gastronomy while directly supporting local hospitality incubators and youth empowerment.

🍽️ Our 7-Course Tasting Menu
Every weekend, enjoy an artfully crafted 7-course seasonal menu. Choose between two distinct culinary journeys:

🐟 Meat & Fish: Featuring thoughtfully sourced, high-quality ingredients.

🌱 Plant-Based: Elevating vibrant, seasonal produce into sophisticated dishes.

With just 10 seats per service, space is strictly limited.

🎟️ Bookings are now open for October.
Tap the link in our bio to reserve your table at Merchants Court and claim our 2-for-1 reopening offer.

📍 Merchants Court, Mowbray Street, Kelham Island

Discover exclusive chef-led dinners with personalized menus, elegant presentation, and unforgettable experiences at Dinner Club by Chef's Counter.

26/09/2026

7 courses. 10 seats. 1 sitting per night. 🍷✨

Kelham Island, Dinner Club officially re-opens next weekend inside Merchants Court, bringing an intimate fine dining experience right to your doorstep. Every Friday and Saturday night, we’re serving an exclusive 7-course tasting menu with just one sitting at 7:30pm.

To mark our launch, we’re running a 2-for-1 offer on our tasting menu every Friday and Saturday throughout October and November.

Because we seat just 10 guests a night, everyone dines together in a relaxed, supper-club atmosphere—low lighting, seasonal plates, craft pairings, and effortless conversation. Looking for an unforgettable setting for a private celebration? The entire venue is also available for private hire.

Dinner Club is proud to be part of a growing collection of ethical hospitality venues at Merchants Court. Every meal directly supports our social impact projects—from providing hands-on hospitality training for young people who struggled in mainstream education, to running community events that reduce social isolation across Sheffield.

An extraordinary 7-course journey, an intimate vibe, and dining that gives back.

🗓 Launch: Next Weekend

📍 Where: Merchants Court, Kelham Island

🍽 Format: 7-Course Tasting Menu

⏰ Sitting: 7:30pm Sharp | 10 Seats Max per Night

🥂 The Offer: 2-for-1 Tasting Menu | Fridays & Saturdays (Oct & Nov)

🔑 Private Hire: Available upon request

With only 10 seats available per night, bookings will fill up fast—tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot or enquire about private hire. Tag who you’re taking below 👇