(SOLD OUT) Supper Club — Jan. 31
Join us as Chefs Leah Bodine and Ling Kuhn serve up a taste of New Orleans with a Mardi Gras-themed dinner at our first 2026 Supper Club on Saturday, Jan. 31 in the Mansion Carriage House.
This intimate, fine-dining experience was created to build a community through a shared love of food, arts and education. Enjoy a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. (Supper Club members will have access at 6 p.m.) followed by dinner at 7 p.m. See the menu here*. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Mardi Gras themed attire!
$100/person. Register here. Registration will close Jan. 14 or when capacity is filled. All sales are final.
Sign up for the entire Supper Club series and receive early access cocktails, reduced event fees and other perks! Each dinner will be uniquely curated with entertainment and cuisine — no two dinners will be alike! To become a Supper Club member, call 217-333-3287.
Complete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses for a discounted rate ($110/night + tax). Reserve your room by calling 217-333-3287.
*Because of the unique nature of these custom meals, we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (e.g., vegetarian, gluten sensitivity, dairy allergy, etc.). Please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu with your request before purchasing tickets.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
About the chefs
Leah Bodine is the owner of Blue Dragonfly Catering and the manager of the Greenhouse Café. She started her catering company to express her creative mind in food preparation and cultivating recipes.
Ling Kuhn is a graduate of the University of Illinois Hospitality Management Program. During her time at Illinois she was involved with the student-run café, Bevier Café and the student-run dining restaurant Spice Box. Kuhn has been the owner of Michael’s Catering since 2023, building relationships with clients and creating a party that exceeds her client’s needs.
