Supper Club Guide

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Here are some tips on how to host a Supper Club:

Planning

  • If you are planning a Supper Club if your local city, you will be the “Gatherer” of this experience, aka the facilitator of the event. You will be responsible for selecting the location/venue, planning the menu, getting any decor or entertainment items and ensuring a smooth, fun and energizing experience.
  • Once you’ve picked your date, location, theme and have started to invite your guests, it’s time to start event planning! You should be thinking about how to create an atmosphere and experience for your guests that will allow them to relax, foster connections and connect with one another. There are four elements to this: the menu, the music, the entertainment and the ambiance.

Opening

  • Greet each guests as they arrive and introduce yourself.
  • As guests arrive, make introductions and connect people to one another by name.
  • Create some space for mingling before sitting down to dinner or activities. Keep it relaxed and informal.
  • When everyone has arrived, or about 30-45 minutes into the event, mark the beginning of the Gathering with an official welcome announcement:
    • Share goals for the evening: meet new people, foster meaningful connections
    • Share your Cabin story of how you got involved/why you love our community. Share any experiences you’ve had with Cabin, our Guiding Principles, and what they mean to you
    • Hint at what is to come: any cooking or other activities planned. If you need volunteers for people to help out - make sure they know now! We believe in co-creation, so recruit people to help you cook and clean : )

Middle

  • As you start dinner, mark the moment with a toast, thanking your guests and anyone who has helped contribute to the evening.
  • If you see anyone on the outside of the group, make sure to bring them in and introduce them to others.
  • Capture the moment! :camera_flash: Make sure to take some snaps/videos, or if you’re allocating roles to your guests, ask someone to be the nominated photographer for the evening.

End

  • As the evening winds down, you should also mark the end of the evening. Include cheers, thanks, and share info on upcoming Cabin opportunities. It isn’t a sales pitch, but if they enjoyed this experience we hope they’d be interested in coming back for more.
  • It is important to have obvious markers for when it has ended (both for yourself as a host, but also so people feel comfortable to say their goodbyes!)
  • If someone expresses interest in learning more or connecting with the team, capture their name and email. Share with the Supper Club team after the event.
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