THE GREAT ITALIAN POLENTATA

### One Table. One Giant Polenta. Everyone Eats Together!

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Brussels
Forget everything you know about traditional dinner parties. This Saturday, we’re bringing a centuries-old Italian countryside tradition to Brussels!
No individual plates. No separate portions. Just one enormous polenta, one shared table, and a group of people enjoying food the way generations of Italian families have done.

## A Dish That Connects Continents

Polenta is much more than an Italian specialty.
Across Europe, South America and Africa, communities have developed their own versions of thick, comforting grain-based dishes.
In Italy, it’s polenta. In Romania, mămăligă. Across the Balkans, kačamak or pura. In Brazil, angu. And in many African countries, you’ll find similar culinary traditions such as ugali, sadza and pap.
Different ingredients, different histories, but one shared idea: transforming simple grains into nourishing food that brings people together.
This Saturday, we’ll celebrate the Northern Italian tradition of the polentata, where food becomes a communal experience.

## THE EXPERIENCE

Imagine a long table surrounded by new friends. (all members of our club are vetted)
A huge wooden board is placed in the centre. Freshly cooked, steaming polenta is spread across it, forming a beautiful golden surface.
Then comes the sauce: a rich, slow-cooked combination of Italian sausages, San Marzano tomatoes and mushrooms, finished with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Everyone eats directly from the same board, starting from their own side and gradually working towards the centre.
It’s rustic, delicious, interactive and surprisingly entertaining!

## THE MENU

ANTIPASTO | A Taste of Northern Italy
Traditional Italian salami, aged cheese and giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables).
MAIN COURSE | The Great Polentata
Freshly cooked Italian polenta topped with:

• Italian sausages
• San Marzano tomatoes
• Mushrooms
• Parmigiano Reggiano

The sauce will be prepared the day before and slowly cooked for several hours to develop its flavour.
WINE | Lambrusco
A traditional Italian sparkling red wine from Emilia-Romagna.
DESSERT | Homemade Tiramisù
Prepared from scratch the day before.

## THE GOLDEN RULES OF THE POLENTATA

1. No individual plates! Everyone eats from the same board.
2. Defend your territory! Start from your edge and work towards the centre.
3. Respect the borders! No stealing sausages from your neighbour’s section.
4. No double-dipping! Use your own fork and stay in your area.
5. Diplomacy wins! The last piece of sausage is always negotiable.
6. Enjoy the experience! Sharing food is what this evening is all about.

## PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Private venue in Brussels. The exact address will be shared with confirmed participants.
Contribution: €35 per person, including dinner and Lambrusco.
Places: Limited, to keep the evening intimate and convivial.

### IMPORTANT: RSVP DEADLINE

Please confirm your attendance by Friday, October 23, at 12:00 noon.

RSV BY REQUESTING ACCES TO THIS WHATSAPP PRIVATE CHAT=
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DTazXwgP2BK5DQPsdQc0NR

This is a homemade dinner, not a restaurant service. The sauce requires several hours of slow cooking and must be prepared the day before. Ingredients need to be purchased in advance, and Saturday afternoon will be dedicated to preparing everything.
Please RSVP only if you genuinely intend to attend.
Payment in advance to prevent Last-minute cancellations and create unnecessary food waste and prevent others from joining.
Let us know in advance about any allergies or dietary restrictions. Please note that the main dish contains pork and dairy.

## ABOUT THE CLUB

The Club is an international community bringing people together through food, culture, conversation and shared experiences.
We organize intimate dinners, cooking workshops, cultural outings and social gatherings where strangers become friends.
Whether you’re new to Brussels, have lived here for years or are simply looking to meet interesting people around a good meal, you’re welcome.
Come hungry. Leave with new friends.
Connect. Share. Explore. Enjoy. Repeat.