Ingredients of a secret

Didn't get invited to a cool supper club? Start one of your own. Experts offer tips on planning, plating and profits

- Christalle Fernandes

It has all the elements of a stylish indie movie. The setting: Someone's living room. The characters: Cool strangers gathering for dinner. The food: Exotic, multi-course, served over a leisurely two-three hours. Conversations crackle and pop around a candlelit table. There's an air of exclusivity that makes both the host and the diners feel like they're partaking in a special secret.

Only, it's not so secret. Supper clubs have been popping up in every city. But before you quit your job and add chef to your bio, see how clubs in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi did it.