Murder at the manor ( Plateful Perth Festival Event)

Immerse yourself in a thrilling evening of suspense, intrigue, and exceptional cuisine at Stories’ Murder Mystery event. In this interactive experience, you'll become part of the drama as you work alongside fellow guests to unravel the mystery. As you indulge in a multi-course modern Asian feast, with a 3-hour drinks package featuring local craft beers & wines. The story unfolds throughout the night, creating a captivating atmosphere as you try to piece together the clues. With dishes like smoked brisket massaman, and spiced coconut panna cotta, this event combines fine dining with immersive storytelling, ensuring a memorable night of mystery and culinary delights. Will you solve the crime before dessert is served?

Enter the village of Pokeingham-Softly-on-the-Wold in this classic murder mystery dinner experience.

Meet crime writer Jonathon Mapletree and a cast of suspicious characters as you solve this quintessentially British mystery.

It is 1929, and this English Cotswold beauty spot is celebrating the life of elderly heiress Rose Stimper, who, in an act of philanthropy, has bequeathed the village a large sum of money and left instructions that the villagers must decide how best to spend it.

This will be a party like no other. Everyone has ideas on how to spend the money, and the entire village turns out to attend Pokeingham Hall, which has been thrown open for the first time in many years to host the event.
But beware, all is not as it seems. There are dark forces at work…

Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner as you question the suspects, decipher the clues and work to crack the case. And remember: where there’s a will, there’s a murder!

Sample menu

Starters + Grazing

STEAMED PRAWN DUMPLING, goji berry & soy vinegar, red chilli, sesame (gf)

CHAR SUI PORK PUFF, asian herbs, pear, hoisin dipping sauce

WHIPPED SESAME TOFU, wild mushroom medley, cassava cracker (vg)

Main Plates

SMOKED BRISKET MASSAMAN, pineapple, confit shallot, kipfler potato, crushed peanut (gf)

GRILLED CHICKEN+ AROMATIC RED CURRY, Thai Basil, Coconut Cream (gf)

WOOD ROASTED CABBAGE, malaysian spice, crispy chickpea, puffed rice, chilli (vg, gf)

SEASONAL ASIAN GREENS, mushroom xo, shaoxing wine, macadamia sambal (vg, gfo)

STEAMED JASMINE RICE (vg, gf)

Dessert

SPICED COCONUT PANNA COTTA, bangkok espresso, cashew praline (vg, gf, df)

You are invited to dress in the style of the period as you work together to solve the mystery.