How the dinner series became the secret to keeping a food business alive

There’s much to appreciate about a dinner party, catered by a celebrated chef and held in an interesting space.

Often ticketed events, dinner parties allow diners to pay in advance, and offer a fixed menu designed by the chef. By taking the guesswork out of each stage of the dining experience, your only responsibility is to enjoy the meal.

On the business side, the rewards of a dinner party are equally gratifying — guaranteed revenue, minimal waste and creative flexibility are among the benefits.

It seems meta that a restaurant, a place where dinner is a core tenet, would create a dinner series untethered to its normal offerings. But as it happens, dinners with guest chefs and various themes can contribute tremendously to a food business’ bottom line.

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