The Dream Dinner Party: Mini Episode with Clodagh McKenna

We’ve launched a new mini episode series—short, delightful instalments designed to brighten your week. Titled The Dream Dinner Party, each episode asks one simple question: if you could host a dream dinner, who would you invite and what would you serve?

Every week a different guest answers that question. They choose four guests, alive or deceased, and explain why they want them at the table. They describe the menu, the drinks, and the atmosphere they envision for their perfect evening.

This Week’s Guest: Clodagh McKenna

This episode features Clodagh McKenna. Known for her warm presentation and beautiful food styling, Clodagh brings charm and joy to everything she does. You might recognise her from ITV’s This Morning or from the cheerful cooking videos she shared during lockdown.

Clodagh’s dinner parties are famously fun—I was lucky enough to attend one myself. It was full of laughter, lively conversation and a lot of dancing (Tina Turner was on the playlist). Her energy makes her choices for a dream dinner party especially memorable.

What to Expect

In this mini episode Clodagh talks through her guest list, the menu she would prepare and the drinks she’d serve. The conversation is short, warm and inspiring—perfect for a quick listen between tasks or while cooking.

Latest from Clodagh

Clodagh has just launched her Irish Tea Brack, available from her website. It’s a freshly baked treat that’s dispatched within 24 hours of leaving the oven—perfect for sharing at a special dinner.

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