Murder on the Menu: Murder mystery night with dinner

Fri 27th Jun 2025 - 7pm

The Norfolk Gastronomy Awards 2025 are coming to The Assembly House, and you’re invited to attend the most exclusive—and possibly most perilous—dinner of the year.

This immersive murder mystery evening will transport you to a world of high stakes and haute cuisine, where famed food critic Montgomery Gasht is dishing out more than harsh words. With accusations of recipe theft, cheating, and corruption flying, tensions boil over in the kitchen. Will it be knives out for the critic or for one of the chefs?

Arrive at 7pm for a cocktail and canapés on arrival, dinner will be served at 7.30pm and the finale takes place at 9.30pm.

Indulge in a three-course dinner after being greeted with a summer-inspired cocktail and canapés before immersing yourself in a thrilling interactive performance by Dreamstone Productions.

Full menu below. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. We are not able to cater for multiple dietary requirements with this menu.

Tickets: £67.50 per person, includes:

Reception drink and canapés

Three-course meal

Immersive murder mystery performance

Seating will be at communal tables of up to 10 people. Black tie is encouraged but not required.

Book Now: Avoid booking fees and discuss dietary requirements by calling 01603 626402 or emailing admin@assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk.

Please note, as of January 1 2025 there is no longer a Norfolk Passport discount offered on any events at The Assembly House.

Reception

The Red Herring cocktail: vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and a dash of elderflower cordial

Canapés:

Smoked Salmon toasts – Bite-sized toasted treacle loaf topped with smoked salmon, dill crème fraîche, and a touch of lemon zest (DFa).

Heritage Beetroot and Whipped Feta – A vibrant plate of roasted heritage beetroot, creamy whipped feta, and candied walnuts, drizzled with honey (V GF VGa DFa).

Starters:

Chilled Pea and Mint Soup – A vibrant and refreshing soup with a hint of lemon, served with a parmesan crisp (VG GF VGa DFa).

Classic Prawn Cocktail – Succulent prawns with a tangy Marie Rose sauce, crisp lettuce, and lemon, served with granary bread (GFa DFa).

Mains:

Glazed Pork Belly with Apple and Sage - Slow-cooked pork belly with a caramelised apple glaze, accompanied by new potatoes, seasonal greens and a cider reduction.

The Stolen Recipe Tart – Wild mushroom, shallot, and Gruyere tart, with a side of herbed roasted potatoes and seasonal greens V VGa

Desserts:

Poisoned Pen Pavlova – Crisp meringue with strawberries, whipped cream, and a tangy lemon and elderflower curd V GF

Murderous Chocolate Tart – Dark chocolate and orange tart, blood orange compote, and crème fraîche V

To finish: Coffee and macarons

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