We currently operate in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Twin Cities, and Washington DC. If we’re not in your area yet, we recommend you request a membership invitation anyway so we can let you know when we launch in your city. We’re expanding quickly!
How often do you host events?
Every month, we team up with one restaurant in each city.
So, in any given month, we’re usually hosting events with 18 incredible eateries all over the country.
However, the number of events we host at each restaurant depends on the size of our membership base in each city.
As our membership base grows in a city, so do the number of events we host at that month’s restaurant
Can members attend events in multiple cities?
Yes! However, they're only able to access member-priced tickets in their home city.
Members are able to purchase tickets to our events in other cities at the guest ticket price.
When do you typically host your events?
Our events are typically held in the evening on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays.
Are meals included in the price of membership?
No. Tickets to our events, which cover the cost of the meals, are not included in the price of membership. However, only members are allowed to purchase tickets to our events; Non-members cannot purchase tickets to our events, and are not allowed to attend events unless they are accompanied by a member.
Is there a limit to the number of events I am able to attend as a member?
No. Members are able to attend as many events as they want. The more, the merrier!
How much do tickets to events typically cost and can I bring guests/non-members with me?
The member ticket price for our events is $75 plus tax & tip.
Members can always bring up to 3 guests to any event while supplies last!
However, the guest ticket price is typically $20 more than member the member ticket price,
and guests are not allowed to attend our events unaccompanied by a member.
Can I bring guests that are under 21 years old?
Sorry, but all event attendees must be 21+!
What is not covered by the ticket price?
The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal. The only thing not covered by the ticket price is beverages, which are paid for based on consumption at the restaurant, assuming the restaurant sells beverages.
Can event tickets be cancelled/refunded or transferred to future events?
Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the
hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future
events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue
full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All
cancellation requests must be submitted via email to
support@tastingcollective.com.
What happens after I buy tickets to an event?
Once you’ve purchased tickets an event, you will immediately receive a receipt of your payment via email. If you don’t receive this receipt, please contact us us at support@tastingcollective.com, as this means that there was a problem with your purchase and your tickets weren’t processed. You will also receive a reminder email the day of the event with detailed event instructions.
Can you accommodate my food allergies or other dietary restrictions?
At most of our events, chefs can accommodate all food allergies and dietary restrictions. HOWEVER, accommodation decisions are left up to each chef. Typically, chefs create one individually plated replacement dish for every one course that must be missed due to your restriction. At the bottom of each event page, we will list which allergies/dietary restrictions can/cannot be accommodated as well as how the chef will accommodate those allergies/restrictions.
Do I need to bring anything to an event?
There are no physical tickets. The restaurant’s host will have the guest list, so, upon arrival, just say that you are there for the Tasting Collective event. Also make sure to bring cash or a credit card, if the event is using our drink card system, to pay for any beverages you’ve consumed at the event.
What happens if I arrive late to an event?
Like a concert, the show does not stop for you, so please try your best to arrive at the designated start time to ensure that you enjoy the full event. If you are late, just hop in and start eating!
How do you select the restaurants that host your events?
We partner with restaurants that are either a) well-established and have garnered critical acclaim, or b) newly opened and have not gotten press yet, but are run by chefs that have incredibly impressive resumes.
How do you handle seating at events?
Our default is communal seating - meaning members and their guests come together around shared tables with other members. However, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with this, so we also go out of our way to accommodate all requests for private tables. Members that come to events alone will always be seated among other solo members. Our events are definitely social experiences, and regardless of your seating preference, expect high energy and a convivial atmosphere. If you're looking for a quiet date night, look elsewhere!
How is the food served at events?
While dessert is ALWAYS individually-plated at our events, we leave it up to the chefs to determine the plating format of savory courses that they’ll be most comfortable with and will best represent their restaurant (i.e family-style vs. individual-plating).
That being said, prior to opening up tickets to an event, we always highlight the plating format in the menu section on the event webpage so as to set appropriate expectations for our members.
Who comes up with the menus at events?
Each restaurant’s executive chef creates the menu. Typically, menus are a mix of their favorites from the menu as well as experimental new dishes not on their usual menu that they want to get our feedback on. We give the chefs free rein to do whatever they want with the menus.
Who are the chefs at the events?
They’re always the chefs at the restaurants where the event is being held. We don’t bring in our own chefs. We turn the restaurants into test kitchens for a night where their chefs can experiment, do something different than they typically would, and create incredible feasts.
How do chefs interact with the diners at the events?
Our events are about more than just great food (and lots of it). They’re about connecting with the creators behind the food and learning the stories behind the dishes. Chefs come out of the kitchen to introduce themselves, share their backgrounds, and talk about the dishes they’re creating for us. At the conclusion of each event, during dessert, we do a Q & A with the chef where attendees can ask questions.
