Kanika's Supper Club

Today, I'm best known for my intimate supper clubs—evenings where food lovers, professionals, and creatives gather around Indian-inspired menus, storytelling, and shared tables.

Hosted in both private restaurants and unique venues across Melbourne, these experiences are designed to foster genuine connection—nights where strangers meet, conversations flow, and community forms naturally over food.

But the supper club didn't start as a business idea. It started because I desperately needed a safe space where I could meet new people and have conversations that felt real.

Eleven years ago, I moved to Shanghai with a two-month-old baby. I didn't know a soul. I didn't speak the language. And I had no idea how to find my people.

The isolation was overwhelming. I was navigating new motherhood in a foreign city, craving connection, community, and conversation that went deeper than small talk.

So I did the thing that brings me utmost joy-I cooked

I hosted my first cooking class and lunch in my  Shanghai apartment. Twenty expat women showed up. We didn't know each other, but by the end of the afternoon, we'd shared stories, laughter, and lots of recipes.

When I moved to Manila, I brought the supper clubs with me. And when I moved to Melbourne, I knew I wanted to do something different.

This time, I wanted to get out of my house. I wanted to create supper clubs in beautiful spaces where more people could be part of the experience

What I've loved most is how these evenings have resonated with so many people. Most people come alone. They want to meet amazing people outside their usual circles. And it takes courage to do that.

I'm so happy that new connections are being made over my food. That's always been the heart of it.

A supper club isn't just dinner. It's an experience.

The night has no rules. I always tell my guests: dress up if you want,. Talk to everyone or find one person and have a deep conversation. Either way, you'll leave feeling good about it.

Because that's what these nights are about—feeling seen, feeling connected, and remembering that food has the power to bring us together in the most beautiful ways.