about us

Dinner Party Club is a pop-up restaurant created by Ben Walls and friends, capturing the convivial spirit of a dinner party. Taking over a beautiful restaurant in Auckland, this special event offers a 5-course set menu that blends different European cuisines with a hint of kiwi nostalgia. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that reflect the season, Dinner Party Club encourages guests to enjoy a generous meal with friends and family, promoting connection and conversation over simple well-prepared dishes. The experience focuses on the joy of sharing good food with good company.

Two people wearing black aprons with 'Dinner Party Club' logo, standing next to each other in a kitchen.

Ben Walls is a self-taught cook with almost two decades’ experience in the Auckland hospitality industry. You may know Ben as the restaurant manager at Lillius, but for the night of the Dinner Party Club pop-up he will be taking over the kitchen to create some of his favourite dishes to share with you.