We're hosting a free cook-off this Sat!👩🏻‍🍳🍅🍳

Join 10 cooks & 30 fans for free!

Back by popular demand, 10 chefs & home cooks will be competing in our friendly cooking contest - and you can taste their creations!

Join us at the Pasadena New School of Cooking this Saturday,
June 16 @ 11:00am!

Imperfect Produce is providing a surprise box of fruits and veggies to our competitors, who have 1 hour to create a dish live in front of you!

Your job? Eat for free and vote on your favorite dish.

There will be prizes, giveaways, and more!

Bring a friend, or two, or three!

It's going to be a fun afternoon of friendly competition and delicious surprises. We hope to see you there!

Read more here.

These 3 tips are all you need to host a successful get-together

Gearing up for summer get togethers?

Here are 3 tips for a successful event:

1. Pick a theme surrounding what you are passionate about.

Are you a traveler? Host a simple gathering where you serve dishes from your favorite places traveled, and invite those who are interested in learning more about your travels!

Love to speak a foreign language? Host a dinner where the rules are simple: no English allowed!

2. Keep it simple!

The best meals revolve around great company and conversation. Let the food be the vehicle to make that happen. 

Are you a taco connoisseur? Make a DIY taco bar, and be sure to invite your most social (and taco-loving) friends!

3. What brings you around the table?

You can host more than dinner on Kitchen Table. 

Invite your friends, neighbors, and new friends over for game night, a cooking or baking demo or workshop, yoga or meditation, book club, and so much more!

Whatever your community loves to gather together for, we're into it!

Are you interested in hosting, but need an extra boost of support?

Come to our free host workshop.

Unicorn Donuts and Eat Drink Vegan🦄🍩

We had so much fun at Eat Drink Vegan!

Kylie, Kelly, Lindsay and Mollie from the Kitchen Table team loved meeting thousands of vegans from all across the country who went to Eat Drink Vegan at the Rosebowl this past weekend.

Were you there too and tried one of our magical vegan unicorn donuts? Check out our Facebook album of fun photos from our events!

Read more here.

We'll have unicorn donuts at Eat Drink Vegan!🌈🍩

Going to Eat Drink Vegan this Saturday? So are we!

We'll be at the Rose Bowl this Saturday, May 26, selling these totally
Instagram-worthy vegan unicorn donuts made by our Kitchen Table user, Celine, from Karma Bakery.

And this too-cute Kitchen Table App canvas tote custom-made by our friends at Blue Cut Apron (jumping Mollie not included).

Finally, the Kitchen Table team will be rocking limited-edition
Kitchen Table + Eat Drink Vegan t-shirts that you can only get at the festival!

Read more here.

It's the perfect week to give Kitchen Table a try: from Yogi Feasts to Kombucha Classes to Photography Workshops, there's something for everyone!

Have you heard? We're collaborating with Miry's List!

Miry's List provides a mechanism for people to directly help new arrival refugee families with the things that they need to get started in their new lives – from diapers to beds to cleaning supplies and toiletries.

If you're interested in participating or learning more about our collaboration, write us at hello@kitchentableapp.com!

Read more here.

Here's what people are saying about their Kitchen Table experiences

Reviews have been pouring in and we can't help but share a few of our favorites!

"This app is so great for meeting new people -- way better than Tinder if you're single. But seriously, there is no better way to take a moment out of every day life and connect over food..." - DiscoMondays

"Restaurants are so 20th century, in comparison to the app that brings you into people's homes to learn, live, make friends, and more importantly -- eat."
- SustainKay

"I just posted my first event to this app and was so impressed with the user experience. I'm even more impressed and excited about the concept itself - the idea of bringing people together around food, the metaphor of the kitchen table, and the white space to customize each meal. Everyone should be using this app to host old friends, meet new ones and make and eat great food in the process."
- SeasonedCritic

Read more here.

CBD elixirs, salsa-making and salsa dancing make this Cinco de Mayo one you won't want to miss

Salsa your way through the week with Host Cara at her
Taco Tuesday on May 8!

Host and Holistic Health Coach, Cara from @caraskitchen, holds monthly plant-based dinners + Q&A with a special co-host about health, food, and beyond.

She's hit her stride in the Kitchen Table community by co-hosting with those in her field who she admires, and engages in face-to-face conversations over what she's passionate about while enjoying a great meal!

Cara says, "You will not regret coming to my meal! It's like fusing dinner with your bestie in an intimate setting with all of the perks of dining out - great food and no dishes! And don't be afraid to come alone. Most of my guests arrive solo, and it's pretty likely they leave with a new friend!"

Join Cara and her vegan dietitian co-host, Katie, on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:30pm in DTLA. They'll be serving CBD elixirs, a multi-course organic taco dinner, performing a cooking demo, hosting a Q&A, and if all ends well: cap off the night of salsa-making with salsa dancing!
 

Read more here.

Introducing Our Follow Host Feature

You Can Follow a Host & Be the First to Find Out About Their Upcoming Meal

Are you a big fan of one of our Hosts and want to be sure you don't miss out on their next gathering?

Did you attend a meal, have a great time, and can't wait for the next one?

Our "Follow Host" feature is perfect for you! 

Click on any Host and tap the "Follow Host" button so you receive a notification whenever they post a new meal. That way, in just 2 quick clicks, you can save your seat to their next gathering before it fills up!

Read more here.

Diner Melissa Found Her Roommate At A Kitchen Table

True Story:
I Found My Roommate By Dining With Kitchen Table App!

Meet Melissa, a regular diner on Kitchen Table App. She recently moved from New York City to LA for work, and has found that Kitchen Table App is her favorite way to meet new friends and make genuine connections.

Melissa's first Kitchen Table App was our Friendsgiving in November. She came to another, and another... and by the third Kitchen Table, she found her new roommate!

Melissa says: "I love that the app allows me to meet new people who have a strong interest in cooking and enjoying the social aspect that comes with cooking, prepping, and enjoying a meal. I've met so many great people and felt like I was surrounded by family at Kitchen Table events. The app creates a feeling of community--something which has helped me avoid feeling lonely in an otherwise spread out city."

Read more here.

Our Host Kylie Paid For Her Trip Abroad By Having Dinner With Friends

True Story:
Hosting With Kitchen Table App Paid For My Trip Abroad!

Kylie has a podcast and is one of our Kitchen Table App Hosts. She and her boyfriend really wanted to travel to South Korea to visit family and experience cherry blossom season.

She first attended the Kitchen Table Host Workshop (it's free!), learned how to host and price each meal, then hosted 6 Kitchen Tables at her place and saved enough money to fund her trip!

Kylie says: "After hosting at Kitchen Table's Foodies & Tastemaker Series, Omar and I knew that hosting was something we loved doing. I am so excited to say that I can use our love of bringing people together to fund my love of travel.
It's a win-win!"

Read more here.

Results Are In: Our First Cook-Off Was A Hit!

Eight foodies, chefs, and tastemakers competed in
Kitchen Table's first cook-off! Friends, family, and fans came to watch and vote for their favorite dish. Check out more photos from our friendly cook-off on our Facebook page, here!

Our winner, Nicole!

Nicole served a black label bao stuffed with smoked shitake, kaffir and blackberry jam, along with pickled Asian pears and a cheese sauce made of huitlacoche. Yum!
Click here to see more pictures from Nicole.

Because we are a community, we didn't want anyone to leave empty-handed, so all of the contestants walked away with a prize as well!

Thank you to our neighborhood friends who donated our fabulous prizes:
Imperfect Produce, Urban Radish, Bread Lounge, BlueCut Aprons, Milk and Eggs, Tobox, Pour Haus, Pie Hole, Daily Dose, Wurstküche, and Spirit Guild.

Our Friendly Cook-Off was so successful we will be doing another in June. Email us now to save your spot to compete!

We're hosting a friendly Cook-Off among all our Hosts and you're invited to participate! (you can also attend, there will be lots to sample!)

Kitchen Table App is hosting its first ever cook-off competition! Everyone in the Kitchen Table App community (yes, even you!) are invited to cook from a box of Imperfect Produce for a chance to win a series of prizes collectively worth $1,000! You don't have to be a professional chef. This is about having fun in the kitchen!
Email mollie@kitchentableapp.com for more!

We're hosting a friendly cook-off and menu tasting for friends and neighbors and fans and you're invited to participate!

Are you a chef, home cook, foodie, or just like to cook or bake? We'd love for you to participate in our friendly cook-off competition at New School of Cooking on Saturday, March 31st in Pasadena, California!
We are offering amazing prizes from Milk and Eggs, Tobox.com, Blue Cut Aprons, Urban Radish and more!
Email mollie@kitchentableapp.com to learn more.

It's Our Birthday!

KITCHEN TABLE APP CELEBRATES ITS 1ST BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK, SO WE'RE SHARING ONE OF OUR FAVORITE TIMES:

From Taco Tuesdays in Downtown LA to Vegan Bites in Venice, to Girls Night In in Flagstaff, we've had one incredible year building community across so many kitchen tables.

🍋We've grown to 1,300 users.

🍋You've hosted 290 meals.

🍋We've expanded to 6 states.

🎉What a year!
 

Hungry For More? We've Got You Covered.

Looking for a group of fellow wellness seekers?
Join Stella's monthly Shamanic Sundays + Tea community!

Holistic Healing Artist, Stella, leads guests through a series of guided meditations accompanied by her beautiful drumming. She ends the evening with a nourishing homemade tea, and delicious organic bites as guests connect over their meditation experience.
Her next Shamanic Sundays + Tea is Sunday, March 11 @ 4:15pm in the Arts District.

Read more here.

We Have A Winner!

Congratulations to our winner!
Kayla loves hosting dessert and cocktail pairings, movie-themed get-togethers, and anything that brings her girlfriends and new friends around the kitchen table.

In the new year, we offered our users an opportunity to get the most out of hosting by awarding those who hosted two meals in a month. The prize? Free groceries, on Kitchen Table! We'd like to spotlight our winner, Kayla, whose creativity shined with her Cocktails & Desserts and Movie Themed evenings! Read more here.

Yogis & Harry Potter Fans Are In For A Treat!

Host Kayla is starting off her Sips & Screens series with a favorite: Harry Potter! She encourages her guests to dress as their favorite character, and gear up for a night of authentic Harry Potter treats: from ButterBeer Cupcakes to Chocolate Frogs, and plenty of wizardry touches in between.

Join Kayla on Saturday, Feb 17 at 8pm in Sherman Oaks for Sips & Screens: Harry Potter. It's only $25 per person, and you can book your seat in the app (Hurry! Only 5 seats left!) by searching "Sips & Screens". Read more here.

Your Ultimate Valentine's Day Plans

Do something exceptional this Valentine's Day. Join our hosts for an indulgent dinner, yoga and meditation, oysters & craft beer, or one of our other amazing experiences. Bring a date or come to meet new people. Read more about our Valentine's Day meals here. 

Join Sexy Dinner Club for a Plant-Based Dining Experience

"I've always been excited to create ambiance with music, lighting, and most importantly—people. We have never felt like our meals and events are a product. Our dinners are an opportunity to love and connect with others." —Host Ryan Matteson

Ryan created Sexy Lunch Club to bring flavorful, farm-nurtured, and plant-based food to the lunch crowd of Downtown LA. Now he's bringing their signature dishes to the dinner table—with Sexy Dinner Club! Meet fellow Angelenos, sip cocktails, and enjoy a beautifully-crafted dining experience in LA's Historic Core. Join Ryan Feb 9 in Downtown LA for Sexy Dinner Club. Read more here. 

Join Designer & Host Parisa for a Persian Feast

"I love the entire process of hosting... most of all, the sound of laughter and the active banter when my tables are filled with happy, vibrant guests who show their love and appreciation for the food, the ambiance, and the wonderful connections my guests are making with other diners."

Designer and creator of the lifestyle brand Savage Muse, Parisa Parnian, loves bringing memorable dining experiences to the community table. What started as a way to introduce the soul-warming Persian cuisine she grew up with to friends and neighbors quickly turned into a passion for creating long, multi-course dinners that allow her guests to slow down and connect with one another. Read more here.