THE JOURNAL
SUZIE MC ADAM, FOUNDER OF SUZIE MC ADAM DESIGN
Who’s coming? Chappell Roan, Sofia Coppola, Pierre Bergé, Karl Lagerfeld, Lee Radziwill, and Graham Norton, because every dinner party needs someone who knows how to get the most unexpected stories out of people.
How’s the table laid? I love the moody elegance of 17th-century Dutch still life paintings, so the flowers would echo that: poppies, tulips and hollyhocks, arranged in a way that feels abundant and slightly wild. Silver bowls scattered across the table, filled with dark cherries and pomegranates – it’s all about texture and richness. I love a table that feels layered, collected and a little theatrical. I’ve chosen ‘Blue Onion’ plates by Meissen, as well as ‘Tulipmania’ water tumblers from Lombeyr to reflect the theme.
What’s on the menu? We’d kick things off with cocktails and Irish ham arancini with smoked paprika aioli. Since I live by the sea, fresh fish is always central to my menus. The starter would be lobster tail tostadas with BBQ pineapple, topped with a bright mango and coriander salsa. Next, a trio of homemade sorbets: Sicilian blood orange, Persian saffron and cardamom and Lebanese rosewater as a refreshing palate cleanser. I’d follow that with Persian saffron and rosewater poached seabass, served over jewelled couscous with pomegranate and pistachios. And finally, chocolate and Irish cream mousse with honeycomb and Achill Island sea salt.
What’s on the playlist? A little something to stir the senses: Hans Zimmer, Leon Bridges, Jon Batiste and ‘C’est Si Bon’ to keep things effortlessly chic.
What else will set the mood – lighting, fragrance, after-dinner games? Lighting is everything. Candles are lovely, but I prefer essential oils diffused throughout the space – you can blend different notes to create a layered scent experience. And there’s nothing like an open fire, with that unmistakable smell of peat or turf – it instantly makes everything feel warm and
inviting.That’s the real magic of a great dinner party, when everything clicks, and the night carries you somewhere unexpected.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: ‘Staccato’ wine glasses, amber and black, Cristallerie de Montbronn, ‘Tulipmania’ water tumbler, Lobeyr. ‘Nantucket Summer’ placemat, Gayle Warwick. ‘Brantôme’ knife, Ercuis. ‘Blue Onion’ dessert plate, Meissen. ‘Italian Views’ dinner plate, Laboratorio Paravicini. ‘Blue Onion’ charger plate, Meissen. ‘Brantôme’ fork, Ercuis. ‘Nantucket Summer’ napkin, sky blue and peach, Gayle Warwick. ‘Crab’ place card holder, Objet Luxe. Candy dish, Lobmeyr
JAY GRIERSON, MARTIN HULBERT DESIGN
Who’s coming? Dame Maggie Smith, Yotam Ottolenghi, Andrée Putman and my husband Christopher.
What’s on the menu? Slow-cooked lamb with harissa, goat’s cheese and spices, with butter beans and a tapenade dressing, and some roasted courgettes. For pudding, I like to do a relaxed combination so people can choose – little cakes, cheesecakes or biscuits.
What about the flowers? As the supper would be in the garden, I would have plant pots on the table, just with flowers that are growing in the garden.
How’s the table laid? I would use my long wooden garden table, and it would all be very relaxed. I’ve chosen simple white ‘Hémisphère" plates from J.L Coquet and ‘Minéral Irisé Céladon’ plates from Raynaud which have a textured surface. It's so detailed and there’s finesse to them. I like that mix; really fine porcelain next to a terracotta plant pot on a wooden table that has still got a bit of muscle.
What’s on the playlist? I’m a big music fan and I love the 60s and 70s. It comes from my dad who was a music producer at a BBC, and we always had music playing in the background. So, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, without question.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: ‘Aura’ red wine glass and white wine glass, Rogaška. Glass tumbler, Aria. ‘Brantôme’ knife, Ercuis. ‘Hémisphère" charger plate, satin white, JL Coquet. ‘Hémisphère" dessert plate, bakelite black, JL Coquet. ‘Minéral Irisé Céladon’ plate, Raynaud. ‘Brantôme’ fork, Ercuis. ‘Small Flow’ serving platter, vellum, DB Ceramic. ‘Small Flow’ bowl, vellum, DB Ceramic. ‘Song’ sake jug, almond, JL Coquet
What else will set the mood and stir the senses – lighting, fragrance, dinner party games? Just soft candle lights in the garden. Twice a year, we get an evening when it’s warm enough to sit outside until late.
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