You regain consciousness as music crackles from a gramophone in the corner, a sweet scent in the air.

‘Now then’, a voice purrs from the head of the table, ‘Who’s hungry?’

What would you like to do?

A murder mystery dinner party like no other, The Black Meal is a 4-hour Dungeons & Dragons game, played alongside a 4-course meal.

  • Designed for parties of up to 8 characters at Level 1, this game is perfect both for beginners and experienced players. With few resources and fewer hit points, who can hope to survive until dessert?

  • Led by professional DM Will Huddy, experience immersive storytelling and ingenious encounters.

  • All dice and game materials are provided, so you need only bring your appetite and your imagination.

THE BLACK MEAL

Sample Menu

All ingredients are sourced seasonally and sustainably, where possible. Due to market shifts, final dishes may differ from those shown here.

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FAQs

  • The Black Meal is a horror-based Dungeons & Dragons (Fifth Edition) game. For the evening, up to 8 players will each inhabit the character of a Level 1 adventurer, and attempt to survive. As the game progresses and the dark dinner is unveiled, a real 4-course meal will be served to the players!

  • No! Roleplaying games are like a collaborative story, you only need your imagination and the rest is easy to pick up. Will also runs an excellent rules intro before the main game, for anyone that needs a crash course in the rules. We aim to curate sessions that provide interesting challenges and engaging stories for all experience levels.

  • Any party size can book. Got 8 people to fill out one evening? Wonderful! Just 2 of you? Come along and make some new allies.

  • We’ve worked hard to create a suite of intriguing, ready-to-play characters that will suit all play styles. If you were interested in something specific, or want to know more about our daring victims, feel free to get in touch via the ‘contact us’ page.

  • We’re keen to cater to everyone. We’ll be getting in touch with all of our players before the game begins to make sure that our menus work for you.