Supper Club: Food in Queer Literature with Kate Young

As part of the Food & Drink Studio’s "Food & The Arts" summer season, join writer Kate Young for a special evening celebrating food as it appears on the page. ​

Kate is a writer and cook who spent her childhood in Australia reading books indoors before moving to London, Her award-winning 'The Little Library' cookbooks – the first of which was shortlisted for the Fortnum & Maso debut book award in 2017 – feature recipes inspired by beloved works of literature. Think Bridget Jones's blue soup, buckets of kimchi from Min Jin Lee's Pachinko, or seed cake in The Hobbit.​

Nodding to Pride month, this event will bring that idea into focus through a queer lens. Guests will enjoy a three‑course dinner inspired by food passages from LGBTQI+ writing, with each course introduced with a reading of the relevant excerpt. ​

As the evening unfolds, Kate will reflect on how food functions within these works — whether as symbolism of pleasure, identity or memory.​

Open to anyone with a passion for food and literature.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about dietary requirements.

If you need to cancel, we can only offer you a refund if you cancel with 72 hours notice of the date of the event.

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Opened in April 2023, Fortnum's Food & Drink Studio is a space dedicated to the search for extraordinary food and drink experiences.

Enjoy unmissable masterclasses and intimate dining experiences hosted by some of the world's best chefs. Live demonstrations led by major names in food and drink. Illuminating conversations with makers and creatives who share our passion for all things delicious. The chance to grab an apron and grow your own culinary skills with a little help from the experts.

For a full list of upcoming events visit: https://www.fortnumandmason.com/events

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