Near Bath & Frome Five courses + canapés Rescued & seasonal
A supper club with a conscience

Good food that nearly went to waste.

Bathelona is a little supper club run from our kitchen near Bath. Five courses plus canapés, built mostly from lovely ingredients that would otherwise have been thrown away. Pull up a chair, and maybe stay the night.

Book a seat at the table How it works
The long table set for supper with candles and bouclé chairs beside the wood-burner
One long table 8–10 guests, once a month, in our home
The idea

We cook what would have been binned.

Morgan and I kept looking at how much good food gets thrown away, and it never sat right with us. So we started rescuing it, mostly through Too Good To Go, and turning it into something worth sitting down for.

The menu changes every time, because we cook with whatever we can save that week. That's the fun of it. You never quite know what's coming, only that it'll be seasonal, generous, and made with proper care.

It isn't a vegetarian supper club, though there's always a proper veg option, not an afterthought. Just honest food, a full table, and the quiet satisfaction of a good meal that didn't cost the earth.

Fresh herb pasta hung to dry on a wooden rack Crisp fritters in a chilled herb soup, crowned with nasturtium flowers and micro herbs Crisp-skinned fish resting on tomatoey white beans, with a glass of white wine
Who we are

A transatlantic couple who cook.

We're Ben and Morgan, from Bristol and LA respectively, brought together by a shared love of incredible food and restaurants, great wine, art and music.

We love Italy especially, but very much enjoy the rest of Europe and much of Asia and Africa too. Those travels are what inspire much of the cooking at Bathelona. While Bathelona is a terrible pun, it tries to reflect lots of influences, you'll often find Thai, Indian, Spanish or Greek creeping in, among many others.

Our other great love is our Tibetan Terrier, Stanley Pucci, recent winner of Most Handsome Male at the Richmond Dog Show. He normally goes everywhere with us. Don't worry, he's hypoallergenic.

Ben and Morgan at home on the sofa with Stanley Pucci, their Tibetan Terrier
Ben and Morgan by the harbour, Morgan holding Stanley Pucci
Stanley Pucci Most Handsome Male, Richmond Dog Show. Hypoallergenic, and never far from the table.
A simple evening

How a Bathelona night runs

No stiffness, no fuss. Just a warm welcome, a long table, and food that keeps coming.

1

Arrive & unwind

Canapés and a drink in the courtyard or by the fire. Bring your own wine, we'll pour it and keep your glass full.

2

Sit down together

One long communal table for 8 to 10. Five courses, paced gently, with the story behind each dish as it lands.

3

Stay, or roll home

Four bedrooms upstairs if you'd rather not drive. Wake up to a proper breakfast and countryside views.

Stay over

Four bedrooms, so nobody drives home.

Our house sits on the edge of Beckington, near Frome, with the countryside running down to the river. After dinner you can simply climb the stairs.

Four characterful rooms, made up with proper linen, and a slow breakfast the next morning. It turns a good evening into a proper little escape.

Country-house rooms Full breakfast Countryside & river views 20 minutes from Bath Dog-friendly on request
A guest bedroom with an antique brass bed, white linen and a leaded window onto greenery
Prices

Fair prices for a proper night out.

Bring your own wine, there's no corkage. Everything below is per person unless it says otherwise.

Seat at the table

The full evening, just the dinner.

£50per person
  • Canapés on arrival
  • Five-course tasting menu
  • Vegetarian option always
  • Bring your own wine, no corkage
Book a seat
Most popular

Dinner, bed & breakfast

Dinner for two and a room for the night.

£230for two, incl. one room
  • Two seats at the table
  • One bedroom for the night
  • Slow breakfast in the morning
  • No drive home
Book for two

The whole table

Take over the evening for your group.

£500exclusive use, up to 10
  • The full five-course menu
  • The table to yourselves
  • Rooms added at £130 each
  • Birthdays, celebrations, plots
Enquire

Rooms can be added to any booking at £130 per room, B&B. Solo stay-over (dinner + room + breakfast) is £180.

Kind words

What people say after dinner

From the people who've already sat at our table. Real words from real guests.

★★★★★

“Having been gifted this experience for my 65th birthday, it was just magic. Ben and Morgan greet you like long lost friends, and I laughed out loud when I met Stanley Pucci, the most adorable, friendly pooch. If animals take after their owners, then that's definitely true here. The food was a serious treat, a pair of well travelled foodies who know how to cook delighted our taste buds. This is absolutely something I will be doing again with a bunch of mates. It was an absolute pleasure to be welcomed into your home.”

J
John McBainLondon
★★★★★

“We had the most fantastic meal at Bathelona. The food was as good as any fancy restaurant I've been to and was beautifully presented. A huge amount of care and thought went in to the menu, which was like you'd expect in a top class restaurant. We started with a tomato tartare topped with a quails egg, which was beautiful. One of the highlights for me was a chilled cucumber and tahini soup, which was simply delicious while my husband loved the homemade pasta in an amazing sauce. The meal ended with a fantastic marmalade ice cream. We couldn't believe that food of this quality was created from ingredients going to waste. I'd absolutely recommend it as a unique and different night out. The hosts are great fun and the atmosphere is very relaxed.”

H
Helen GrovesRudge, Somerset
★★★★★

“Loved the mission from the moment we booked. Discovering we were in for perfectly prepared tomahawk steaks was a highlight, especially paired with a beautiful bottle of Château de Beaucastel and an exceptional scallop ceviche to start. Ben and Morgan are truly wonderful hosts, warm, engaging, and effortlessly charming. Their stories from travels around the world add an extra layer of richness to an already memorable evening. Every detail felt thoughtful, every moment enjoyable. We loved every minute and are already looking forward to coming back.”

S
Shayan SanyalParis

More kind words on the way as our guests write them. Been to a supper and fancy adding yours? Drop us a line at Hello@bathelona.com.

Good to know

The practical bits.

Please do, and there's no corkage. We're a BYO supper club for now, so bring whatever you fancy and we'll take care of the glasses and the pouring.

There's always a full vegetarian menu, cooked with the same care as everything else. Tell us about any allergies or things you can't eat when you book, and we'll build your evening around them.

£50 per person for canapés and the five-course menu. Add a room for £130 B&B, or take the whole table for up to 10 at £500. All the details are in the prices section above.

We're on the edge of Beckington, near Frome, about 20 minutes from Bath. There are four bedrooms if you'd rather not drive home, and we'd honestly recommend it.

Once a month to start, with 8 to 10 seats each time. Fill in the form below with your preferred date and we'll come back to you to confirm and take a deposit.

Book a seat

Come and eat with us.

Tell us a little about you and when you'd like to come. We'll reply personally to confirm a date, sort any dietary bits, and take a deposit to hold your seats.

Seats are limited to 8–10 a month, so the earlier you ask, the better.

We'll only use your details to arrange your evening. No spam, ever.

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