Unraveling the Mysteries: A Dive into Murder Mystery Dinners

The Allure of Murder Mystery Dinners

If you enjoy a good story filled with suspense and intrigue, then murder mystery dinners might be your next entertainment obsession. These unique events combine a classic dining experience with interactive theater, creating an unforgettable evening where guests take part as both audience and detective. Imagine dining deliciously while piecing together clues to discover who committed the crime.

A Brief History

The concept of murder mysteries has been around for centuries, but the dinner theater format began to gain popularity in the 1980s. It was a natural evolution from traditional murder mysteries set in indoor spaces, as imaginative hosts around the world began to serve up not just food, but also a murder mystery to stimulate the digestion! The spookiness mixed with light-hearted fun has attracted audiences who yearn for more than just an ordinary night out.

What to Expect

Attending a murder mystery dinner is like stepping into the pages of a thrilling novel. Typically in our shows guests are not assigned characters to play, our shows use a cast of experienced actors to play the roles. As an immersive murder mystery show it will not take the form of a play but instead will unfold around you, usually over multiple courses, as if it were happening live. A series of clues will be revealed by our inspector which will in turn lead to interactions and conversations between our characters. during the show the characters will be available for you to chat to and get to know but make sure to keep your wits about you, because the murderer could be sitting right next to you!

These events are held at various venues, from themed restaurants to private homes, each adding its own twist to the experience. It's a chance for people to enjoy great food while flexing their sleuthing skills in an engaging and social atmosphere.

Whether you are a mystery aficionado or a newcomer to the scene, murder mystery dinners promise laughter, excitement, and the thrill of the chase. So why not gather your friends for an evening filled with cocktails, cuisine, and clues? You might just unleash your inner detective while enjoying a fantastic meal!

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Andrew Parker, website last updated June 20th 2026

As of 31st Dec 2025, since our first show

*30 show plots created

*64 shows performed across the South East

*3437 guests entertained at an average of over 53 guests a show

(*these numbers are only updated at end of year, live statistics shown below)

Plot creation, planning and preparation for Murders on demand took place between 2020 and 2022 during the covid pandemic shutdown

* - breakdown of shows performed since Murders on Demand was established in 2022 (however Andy has been working in theatre production since 2010, produced theatre runs in 2015 and 2016, started working murder mystery events in 2018 and started directing murder mystery events in 2019)

2022 - 1 show - 35 guests - 100% of show capacity sold

2023 - 6 shows performed - 326 guests - average of 81% of show capacity sold

2024 - 27 shows performed - 1376 guests - average of 89% of show capacity sold

2025 - 30 shows performed - 1712 guests - average of 91% of show capacity sold

#2026 - at time of edit - 26 shows scheduled - 14 shows performed - 639 guests

#2027 - at time of edit - 1 show scheduled

(# updated regularly as new shows are booked and booked shows are performed)

Total up to end of 2025 - 64 shows performed - 3437 guests averaging 53 guests a show

shows performed in Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Essex, Suffolk and Greater London

Availability across the whole of the UK