'The Night of the Crooked Man' Black Tie Dinner
- Date
- 28th March 2026
- Time
- 7:00pm - 10:00pm
About this event
The Crooked House is said to have inspired the old English nursery rhyme ‘There was a Crooked Man’.
For their 2026 Black tie Dinners, the Crooked Men invite you to join them as they bring this magical poem to life with a lantern-lit procession around medieval Lavenham, followed by an immersive fairytale feast in their 600 year-old home.
The award-winning Black tie Dinners at The Crooked House are immersive, sociable experiences, bringing to life the 600-year story of their ancient home.
These popular dining experiences take place on specific dates throughout the year, often marking key celebratory occasions. Each time, they welcome 16 guests into their home for a Champagne Reception, followed by a hearty home-cooked three-course meal, enjoyed together around our dining table.
Hosted and cooked by the Crooked Men, these magical evenings are very special occasions, with a ‘black tie’ dress code to match. The perfect excuse to get dressed up, for a truly memorable night!
What they said…
“You two have practically created magic!”
“Truly spectacular. Yes, yes, yes!”
”Like stepping into a fairytale!”
“I have never felt such joy”
“There’s nothing else like this in the world!”
Tickets £165 per person.
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About the Venue
‘There was a Crooked man, he walked a Crooked mile…’ and his story started here.
Dating from 1395, The Crooked House in Lavenham is said to be the inspiration for the old English nursery rhyme There was a Crooked Man. Today The Crooked House is home to two ‘Crooked Men’ - husbands Alex and Oli - who share the 600-year story of their ancient home through award-winning, immersive experiences.
Described by Country Life as “one of the world’s most photographed homes” and recently named “the most Instagrammable place in Suffolk”, it’s easy to see why. The fairytale façade of The Crooked House makes it a ‘must-see’ historic house for visitors from around the world.
If you’d like to step inside, the Crooked Men host popular theatrical house tours to share the 600-year story of their magical home with everyone. Tours run on selected dates throughout the year, so check crookedhouselavenham.com to book your tickets.
The Crooked Men also host Black Tie Dinners - award-winning immersive dining experiences, inviting guests to dine in their candlelit medieval home. Visit crookedhouselavenham.com for upcoming Black tie Dinner dates and ticket details.
All activity at The Crooked House helps preserve and protect this much-loved British icon for future generations.
Find out more and book your visit at crookedhouselavenham.com. You can also follow the Crooked Men’s life at The Crooked House on Instagram @crookedhouselavenham.
