The Deep "Dish": Cultivating Curiosity with Cuisine:
Host The Deep Dish
Cultivating Curiosity with Cuisine: The Deep "Dish"
—Hosting Request Form
The Deep "Dish": Cultivating Curiosity with Cuisine
Are you ready to bring it to YOUR people?
Create a space where strangers become friends and small talk turns into meaningful connection.
Whether you want to build community in your city or strengthen bonds within your team, hosting a Deep Dish is your chance to create something special: an evening where the conversation around the table matters as much as the meal on it.
Perfect for team building, community connection, leadership development, or simply giving your people the kind of evening they’ll remember.
What You're Creating as a Host
An Intimate Setting
Turn any space into a place for meaningful connection. I’ll help you create the right atmosphere for real conversation.
Lasting Impact
Your guests leave with new perspectives, deeper connections, and proof that showing up as themselves is always worth it.
Expert Facilitation
I guide the evening from start to finish, so every guest feels seen, heard, and valued.
An Unforgettable Evening
The kind of night people talk about for years, when the masks drop and real connection happens.
Host Requirements & Details
Location Flexibility
Events can be hosted in private homes, Airbnbs, private dining rooms, or unique community spaces.
Group Size
A minimum of 10 confirmed guests for events outside Washington State. Washington State events have flexible minimums.
Catering Coordination
I work with local chefs or caterers to create an exceptional dining experience that matches your vision.
Timing
Events typically run 3 to 4 hours, and I’m flexible based on your needs.
Ready to Host? Let's Talk
Fill out the form below, and I’ll connect with you within 48 hours to talk through your vision, answer your questions, and explore how to bring The Deep Dish to your people.
Questions? We've Got Answers
What does it cost to host? Nothing. Hosting is free, and that’s my gift to you. You simply need 10 confirmed paid guests 30 days before the event (unless we’ve made other arrangements), and your seat at the table is on me.
How far in advance should I plan? I recommend 6 to 8 weeks to secure the best dates and coordinate all the details.
What if I don’t have a venue? No problem. We’ll choose the venue together after our first conversation, based on your city, your guest count, and whether you’d like to host at home.
Can this work virtually? This experience is designed for in-person connection. The magic happens when people gather around the same table, share the same meal, and talk face to face.
What’s included in hosting? I handle the facilitation, the conversation framework, event coordination, and catering. You invite your people, and we’ll work together on guest communication.
Create the Evening Your Community Deserves
Your people want real connection, and they’re ready for something deeper. As a host, you create the space where it happens: one table, one meal, and a room full of people who leave knowing each other differently.
This is your chance to be the spark for the kind of connection your community has been waiting for.
I’m so honored you’re considering hosting. Bring your vision. Bring your people. Let’s make some magic at the table.
Would you rather talk first? Reach me anytime at melissa@totallybs.co.
Come As You Are. Leave Connected.