Cover of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidNow booking

The next chapter · 24 & 25 October 2026

Hugo's Hollywood Soirée

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Lights, camera, scandal. An intimate old Hollywood lunch at our home: dramatic décor, themed cocktails, Cuban and American food from Evelyn's world, and a proper Book-A-Table discussion. Costumes encouraged.

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When
Sat 24 & Sun 25 October 2026 · Lunch
Where
The sisters' home, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
Seats
15 guests per sitting
Tickets
From ₹2,500, food & drinks included
Dress code
Old Hollywood icons, movie stars and a little Halloween mischief

The bookWhy The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (2017) follows a reclusive, ageing Hollywood icon who finally tells an unknown journalist the truth about her life, her fame and her seven marriages. It's about the stories we tell the world, and the ones we keep for ourselves.

Evelyn was born in Hell's Kitchen to Cuban parents and made her name in 1950s Hollywood, so the table goes Cuban and American, and the room goes full Hollywood party. And because it's October, there's one more rule: dress for the occasion.

The afternoonWhat to expect

  1. 1A welcome cocktail and an icebreaker
  2. 2A guided discussion of the book, course by course
  3. 3A 10-dish menu of Cuban and American food, vegetarian and non-vegetarian, plus cocktails
  4. 4Games from the world of the book, a group photo and a small gift to take home

The menu stays a surprise until the day. Mention allergies or dietary needs when you book.

Questions about this supper

When is the Evelyn Hugo supper club?

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026. There's one lunch sitting each day, for 15 guests.

Where is it?

At the sisters' home in HSR Layout, Bengaluru. The exact address comes with your booking.

How much does it cost, and how do I book?

Tickets start at ₹2,500 and include food and drinks. Book on IndulgeOut, or DM @book_a_table on Instagram if you have questions first.

Do I need to have read the book?

It's best if you've read the book or watched the film, but come either way. The discussion is guided.

Is there a dress code?

Yes, the fun kind: old Hollywood icons, movie stars, dramatic entrances and a little Halloween mischief. Costumes are our nod to October.

Is there vegetarian food?

Yes. The 10-dish menu has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, plus cocktails. Mention any allergies when you book.

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