dinner with strangers

Embrace the unknown, meet interesting people, and live a more connected life.

You’re the host. We do the cooking. The guests are soon-to-be friends.

Dinner with Strangers is a new way to connect over the table in the Twin Cities.

Paris Dining Club delivers dinner, you host in your home, and your guests are strangers who buy a seat at your table.

Learn more.

Apply to be a Host

For the host who doesn’t cook but loves to entertain. 

Open your table to new friends by filling out the application below. Choose a Saturday for your dinner party, tell us a little about yourself & the type of dinner party you’d like to host. Guests can reserve a seat at your table on our website.

Seven days before your party, you’ll receive your guest list along with a hosting guide to keep the evening seamless. The day before, we’ll deliver a prepared dinner party in a box, only gentle warming required. Your guests will have paid for their dinners, and yours is on us. So you can spend more time at the table with your new friends, and not in the kitchen.

Apply to be a Guest

Meet new friends over a shared table.

Fill out the guest application below, and we’ll send you a link and password to open dinner parties. Reserve your seat by purchasing a ticket.

Seven days before the event, you’ll receive full details; where to go and when to arrive, along with guest guidelines to keep the evening seamless.

Paris Dining Club’s Dinner with Strangers is only available in the Twin Cities.

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FAQ

  • Dinner with Strangers is exactly what it sounds like: a hosted dinner party where the guests don’t know each other — yet.

    We deliver a full Paris Dining Club dinner party, the host opens their home, and you claim your seat by purchasing a ticket. Around the table, you’ll find curious strangers, good conversation, and a restaurant-level meal shared in an intimate setting.

  • Dinner with Strangers are either women-only or couples-only, depending on the host's preference. You'll always know the format before reserving your seat.

    Every table is limited to six guests, including the host, creating an intimate evening where everyone can comfortably get to know one another.

    Everyone who attends has been approved through our application process and shares a curiosity for good food and meaningful conversation.

    We review every application to help create a welcoming, respectful community and ensure guests feel comfortable opening their homes and joining someone else's table.

  • Open dinners are listed on a password-protected page. To access it, submit an application. Once approved, we'll email you the password.

  • Tickets are $75 per person and include a three-course Paris Dining Club dinner, thoughtfully hosted in an intimate home setting.

    Beverage arrangements vary by host. Some provide drinks, while others invite guests to bring a favorite bottle to share.

  • Hosting is simple. Paris Dining Club handles all the logistics. We provide the dinner, guest communication, ticketing, and a hosting guide. If you have a theme or vision for the evening, we'd love to bring it to life. If not, we're happy to help you create one.

    Once your dinner is published, approved Dinner with Strangers guests can reserve their seats through your unique event page.

    Before your dinner, we'll send you your guest list along with a little information about each guest, so you'll know who's joining you around the table.

  • Before the dinner, you'll receive the host's address, arrival details, and a few simple guest guidelines. Come ready to enjoy a beautiful meal, meet new people, and be part of the conversation.

  • Every Dinner with Strangers features our current monthly menu. Depending on the date of the dinner, we'll prepare and deliver the three-course menu we're serving that month.

    We'll provide the host with simple heating and plating instructions before the event, so you can feel confident serving the meal. The menu for each event is listed on the event page, so everyone knows what's being served before reserving a seat.

    Beverage arrangements vary by host. Some provide drinks, while others invite guests to bring a favorite bottle to share.