Frightening Fables – An Evening of Dark Delights

Frightening Fables – An Evening of Dark Delights

Thursday, October 31st - Time: 6-8 pm | Location: Imperial Event Center’s Grande Ballroom

Tickets available – Resy.com -> Lancaster -> Imperial 

Unveil the Dark Origins of Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales with six sinister courses!

Tickets available – Resy.com -> Lancaster -> Imperial 

Step into a world where fairy tales aren't as innocent as they seem. At "Frightening Fables – An Evening of Dark Delights," we resurrect the true, twisted versions of classic stories, long before they were softened into happy endings. This evening of culinary intrigue will guide you through six sinister courses, each steeped in the shadowy origins of the original Brothers Grimm story.

Forget the tales you think you know. Here, Little Red Riding Hood’s journey is fraught with peril, Snow White’s apple carries a deadly curse, and Cinderella’s stepsisters face a gruesome fate. Every dish is a dark echo of the original tales, designed to immerse you in the eerie and unsettling worlds where happily ever after was never guaranteed.

Join us for this unique dining experience where the true, grim tales come to life on your plate. Whether you choose the plant-based (vegan) path or opt for the omnivorous (non vegan) twist, prepare for an evening that’s more chilling than charming, more haunting than heartwarming. Secure your place at the table—if you dare!

Choose your sinister foodie adventure— with a deliciously spooky collaboration between The Imperial’s own Chef Tyler & plant based chef Amber, from The Sweet Botanist featuring. Our six sinister courses include your choice of a plant based or omnivore option.

Sip into the Shadows: Cocktail and Mocktail Pairings

Elevate your evening with our carefully curated cocktail and mocktail pairings, designed to complement each sinister course at “Frightening Fables – An Evening of Dark Delights.” Each drink is crafted to echo the eerie essence of the Brothers Grimm tales, enhancing your dining experience with an extra touch of darkness and intrigue. Experience our drinks in charming petite tasting sizes, perfectly designed to complement each course without overwhelming your palate.

For the daring:  Add our fable inspired cocktails, such as the “Blood Moon Martini,” blend rich black cherry, chocolate, and vanilla vodka, casting a spell of deep, velvety flavors. Or savor the “Deathly Slumber,” a hauntingly smooth concoction of cold-pressed apple juice and lavender syrup, evoking the mysterious enchantments of Snow White’s tale.

For the cautious: Add our fable inspired mocktails, like the “Red Velvet Cloak,” a velvety mix of red raspberry and hibiscus that mirrors Little Red Riding Hood’s iconic cloak. The “Glass Slipper Spritz” offers a delicate blend of pear and elderflower, sparkling like Cinderella’s enchanted slipper.

Whether you choose to indulge in our spirited cocktails or opt for our bewitching mocktails, each drink promises to immerse you further into the dark and delicious world of Grimm’s fairy tales. Cheers to a night of frightful delights!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this enchanting Halloween event. Dress up is encouraged but not required. This evening of dark delights is in The Imperial Event Center’s Grande ballroom (3rd floor).

**Space is limited for this deliciously spooky experience. Advance Tickets are required!**

Tickets available – Resy.com -> Lancaster -> Imperial 

Six Sinister Courses Plant Based Ticket $74 | Six Sinister Courses Omni Ticket $84  |

Enhance your experience with a + Mocktail Package $26  | + Cocktail Package $36

“Six Sinister Courses”

Tickets available – Resy.com -> Lancaster -> Imperial 

Course 1: "Little Red Riding Hood's Picnic Basket”

Little Red Riding Hood's Picnic Basket beckons. Savor Baked Brie wrapped in flaky pastry, Red raspberry jam, Lemon thyme crackers– but beware the wolf is never far.

Mocktail/ Cocktail Pairing | Mocktail - “Red Cloak Spritz”- Raspberry, Hibiscus, Lemon, Sparkling Water or *Pinot Nior - Embrace the enchantment of a ruby-hued Pinot Noir, as rich and alluring as Little Red Riding Hood’s cloak. Lush notes of cherry and raspberry intertwine with earthy undertones, deliciously complementing the baked brie and flaky pastry. Beware—the wolf is never far, but this pairing is simply irresistible.

Course 2: "Snow White's Poisoned Apple Pizza"

Our culinary journey takes a dark turn with "Snow White's Poisoned Apple." Bite into the enchanted apple pizza, where danger lurks in every mouthful. Roasted apples, cider braised brussel sprouts, apple chutney and smoky gouda rest atop a sprouted grain crust, paying homage to the poisoned apple that played a pivotal role in the story.

Mocktail/ Cocktail Pairing | “Deathly Slumber” - A hypnotic blend of cold-pressed sparkling apple juice, lavender syrup, and lemon, topped with sparkling water, edible flowers. The calming lavender hints at the deep, enchanted sleep. *For a more wicked twist, the *Cocktail version unveils a dash of absinthe, lending a mysterious depth and anise flavor that lingers like a spell, turning this tranquil dream into a haunting reverie.

Course 3: “Cinderella's Enchanted Salad” Savor Cinderella's Enchanted Salad, a dish that mirrors her journey through its blend of dark leafy greens symbolizing her unwavering resilience. Topped with candied hazelnuts, a nod to the hazel tree's enchantment, roasted pumpkin– elegantly dressed in a cranberry brown butter vinaigrette adorned with a touch of “magic” (edible flower confetti), this salad captures the essence of beauty and darkness interwoven in the original fairy tale. It's a taste of Cinderella's transformative tale.

Mocktail/ Cocktail Pairing | “Glass Slipper Spritz”- A delicate mix of pear, elderflower, a splash of sparkling water and a touch of magic dust—  *or for our *Cocktail pairing, Prosecco This light and elegant drink sparkles like Cinderella’s glass slipper.

Course 4: Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Pumpkin Risotto Cake

Crispy golden pumpkin risotto cake, encased in gingerbread panko crust, with nutmeg cream & sage dust invite you to Hansel and Gretel's world, where breadcrumbs and gingerbread lead to magic and peril. Beware a wicked witch lives near!

Cocktail / Mocktail Pairing | “Witches Brew” - Pumpkin, apple, ginger,  garnished with candied ginger. *Cocktail pairing features spiced rum. The zing of ginger represents the witch’s sharp wit and the children’s cunning escape.

Course 5: The Juniper Tree - Step Mother’s Stew (Fall Beef Bourguignon)

Indulge in the Step Mother’s Stew, a hearty creation infused with red wine, roasted fall root vegetables, tender "meat," and rosemary creating a complex blend of flavors that mirrors the chilling narrative of the Juniper Tree.

Mocktails/ Cocktails | “Step Mother’s Sangria” - This vibrant sangria blends fresh berry juice,  zesty citrus and sweet pomegranate juice *OR for our *Cocktail pairing red wine with The pomegranate seeds add a burst of tart sweetness and a deep, dark color, complementing the hearty flavors of the stew and mirroring the story's intense and dramatic themes.

Course 6: The Robber Bridegroom

Dark Forest Cake

A dark and ominous chocolate cake with cherry compote representing the foreboding atmosphere that envelops the narrative.

Mocktail/ Cocktail Pairing | “Blood Moon” - A dark and rich blend of black cherry, chocolate, cold brew decaf espresso & almond cream. Our cocktail version features the addition of vanilla vodka. This drink’s deep, velvety flavors mirror the sinister atmosphere of the dark forest.

Tickets available – Resy.com -> Lancaster -> Imperial 

FAQ | TOS | NOTES

Contact | For inquiries or to help with reservations, contact our Special Events Manager, Amber via email- amurtoff@hilancaster.com or TEXT at 717-600-4655.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Reservations— Required; **RSVP'ing does not mean you have reserved a seat.** Dinner party tickets are pre-order. Ticket sales end 10/27 at 11:59am. Tickets available – Resy.com -> Lancaster -> Imperial 

• Location: The Imperial Event Center’s Grande Gothic Ballroom (Located on the third floor of the Holiday Inn Lancaster in The Imperial Event Center)

• Parking: Available directly beside the Holiday Inn/ Imperial Event Center at the Duke Street Garage.

• This is a community table style seating. If you'd like to be seated with friends or family please contact us via email or text (see details below) by 10/27.

• Age Requirement- 21+ with valid ID (for wine and cocktail pairings).

• In case of severe inclement weather or extreme temperatures the dinner party will be moved to one of beautiful event spaces.

• Tickets are non refundable. Cocktail & Mocktail packages are purchased separately and are not included with the Six Sinister Courses Dinner Party Ticket.

• We are unable to accommodate a gluten free option for this event. Any allergies or dietary restrictions should be communicated in advance to ensure we are able to make accommodations.

ALLERGENS

Plant Foodie (Vegan) Dining Experience may include: Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat.

Classic / Traditional / Omni / Omnivore (non vegan) Dining Experience may include the following allergens: Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Milk & Egg.

Tickets available – Resy.com -> Lancaster -> Imperial