Eating & Waiting to Eat Supper Club : Sabzi - A warm, communal feast
There’s a particular kind of buzz that only happens when a roomful of strangers gather around a table with the same intention: to eat, to listen, and to be part of something that’s still taking shape. That was the atmosphere at Eating and Waiting to Eat, the second supper club from Carlos and Kevin, hosted inside the warm, turmeric‑tinted glow of Sabzi in Edinburgh.
If their first event hinted at potential, this one confirmed it. Now I understand exactly why this series is only going to grow. There’s a confidence to what they’re building; not loud or showy, but rooted in curiosity, generosity, and a genuine love of food as a storytelling medium.
Sabzi was the perfect backdrop: intimate, characterful, and already steeped in its own culinary identity. But on this night, the space shifted. It became a communal dining room, a place where people leaned in, literally and figuratively to share stories, compare plates, and experience the kind of hospitality that Carlos and Kevin are quietly mastering.
This wasn’t just dinner. It was a shared moment, a curated pause in the week, and a reminder of how good it feels to eat in a room full of people who are genuinely delighted to be there.
After introductions from Carlos and Kevin, and a few words from Stevie Singh, the owner of Sabzi, it was time to tuck in. If you’ve ever been to Sabzi, you’ll know it’s a family affair in the truest sense, Stevie’s mum and dad gliding through the room with plates and smiles, his brothers working the pans in the kitchen. That warmth translates directly onto the table.
Dishes came out communal‑style, the kind of service that instantly softens a room and gets strangers talking. First up: pani puri and poppadoms, the perfect ice‑breakers - crisp, bright, and designed to be eaten with your hands, which always lowers the formality and raises the fun.
Starters followed: palak pakora, all crunch and spinach earthiness, and a lively chip chaat that hit that sweet‑tangy‑spicy trifecta Sabzi does so well. By this point the table was fully warmed up, both socially and culinarily.
Mains arrived in generous sharing bowls: dhaba chicken, tender and aromatic, which fell off the bone alongside chole, the kind of chickpea dish that feels simple until you realise how much flavour is hiding in each spoonful. These were served with large hot perfect for ripping garlic naans and jeera rice, both excellent carriers for soaking up every last bit of sauce.
Dessert was a comforting finale: gulab jamun with ice cream, syrupy, warm, and exactly the kind of sweet note you want to end a communal meal on.
There’s something to be said about food collaborations, when you get the chemistry right, gosh, it just works. And this one worked beautifully. Carlos and Kevin brought the chat, Sabzi brought the flavour, and together they created a night that felt warm, communal, and genuinely joyful.
I loved this collab. Great chat all round… or should that be chaat. The kind of evening where you leave full, not just from the food, but from the people, the stories, the shared table.
If you’re not already following or listening to Eating and Waiting to Eat, get on it. Give them a follow on Instagram and keep your eyes peeled for their next supper club, then book.But it you can’t wait for their next Supper Club, then head down to Sabzi - It’s absolutely worth it.
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Sabzi, 162 Ferry Road, Edinburgh https://www.instagram.com/sabzi.streetfood/