This concept has quickly grown from in Sam's home to now having hosts all over Europe, The UK, Canada and the USA. This is just the beginning of what we're going to build.
We're looking for magnificent hosts all over the world to become a part of this experience because why should women feel like the only option to meet new women is by chance, swiping on an app or drunk in the club bathroom? (...where you say you will totally get brunch next weekend)
Being accepted as an official host means becoming a part of & the Table and bringing this concept to your city. When accepted, you will learn how to format a night and get direct access to the team to help with everything in bringing the evening together.
We've not been shy to say that this match needs to go both ways because every new host embodies the & the Table experience that started in Amsterdam, just with their small personal touches.
Below you can find all the information of what you get when you're accepted, what cities we're able to bring on, a Q&A of information, and what we're looking for.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN OUR HOSTS?
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True Connectors
You're an ambitious woman with a leading spirit ready to connect women at your table. Whether that be through a dinner, a breakfast, cocktails or an acivity, you have the ability to understand people, hear them and craft the right group of women who have never met around a table.
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Unique Style & Hosting Space
There's not one type of woman or style I'm looking for but I am looking for it to be well crafted and a room that is put together magnificently. This is a must. For visual reference, this board is the level of what we expect. Super important is that you must have a dining table that fits either 4, 5 or 6.
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Conversation & Question Master
You are engaging, outgoing, a good listening and in-depth conversation flows naturally for you. You are the friend that keeps talking through any silent pauses or shifts in conversation. Nothing makes you feel awkward. You're focused on ensuring everyone has a nourishing evening and everyone can feel that energy.
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Detailed Hosting Skills
A love for hosting & bringing together an evening. From creating a menu, to an experience to the details on the napkins. All of your detials of the night shine through when each guests walks through your door.
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Hosting 4 to 6 Tables a Year
Coming on as a host in this phase, we ask at a minimum you host 4-6x times a year. In a new city or location, this would be 7+ times a year. We do this because once we launch in a new locaiton, the women there want more and we don't want to disappoint them with 1 or 2 tables a year. For partnerships we welcome an exception to this rule to create a nourishing experience for your brand or product.
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Acceptance of All Women & individuals
& the Table is an inclusive safe space for any and all self-identifying women of all sexual orientations, cultures, backgrounds, and ethnicities. Anyone that identifies as non-binary, agender or gender non-conforming are welcome at the table. We expect our hosts and guests to hold the same values and we do not tolerate less.
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New & Old Cities or Remote Locations
We are looking for host's all over! Unfortunately though, due to regulations of being in the EU, we cannot currently bring on host in Mexico, India, Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand. Additionally, if you are the first host in a new city, we are extremely focused on you being the best of the best. Your whole identity is hosting. From what you show us in your video to your social presence. Whether that be because you're a chef, dinner parties are your career or you've been designing table decor since a teenager, you set the stage for all the hosts to come
WHAT DO YOU GET FROM US WHEN HOSTING?
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THE PLATFORM
Our platform is what makes us unique. No longer do you need to ruffle through request forms, remember how far you are in the approvals process or track payments, everything is at ease in one place. Made specifically for this experience, once you're a host, you're able to:
Put up a table (theme, price, menu etc.)
See who's requested & read their answers
Invite them to your table
Review who has/has not paid
Payout youself through our Payment Provider
Read through all of the Insider Resources
....and much more!
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YOUR PRICE
We'll make this part short and sweet. Think of us like Airbnb meets Soho House meets your favorite supper club - but just as a magnificent connecting platform. You set your price and you keep that. We add a fee on top of that and the combination of those is the ticket price. The first time you log on as a host you're able to connect your bank account and payments go straight to you. It's truly that simple! We do it this because every dinner, breakfast or experience is different. Host's have different levels of 'hosting' experience, grocery prices are different and that should be able to be reflected in the price of a chair whether that's €150 or €50.
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THE WOMEN
& the Table is growing fast and with that women all over the world are starting to bridge that this concept means you're going to meet immaculate women each and every dinner no matter where you are. Not only does this mean women coming to you, but by being an official host, you get to use the & the Table name to reach out to the women in your community that you may not know just yet but want to bring them together for a dinner for you know in your core, it's going to be a genuine connection.
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THE INSIDER
When you're accepted, not only do you get to connect with all the other hosts but you get the full & the Table welcome kit which flows through an evening as an expert host, tips on how to keep on the conversation while cooking/prepping & work directly with you in figuring out your theme for your table. Additionally, on the Platform, there is the Insider Resource which currently will have inspiration & a host chat. Past what's on the platform, there are host dinners and meet up's yearly
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PLEASE NOTE: Application Response Delay
Due to us building the second phase of this platform, new host review can take up to 5-6x weeks. We're working away at making the new version of this for even more ways to connect with women in and out of your city! So if it takes a while to hear from us, that's why.
Now Let's Hear About You...
You've learned a little about us, now it's time for us to learn about you and why you want to become a host. If it takes a bit for you to hear from us, don't fret, we are just growing slowly to ensure we do this right.
Q&A
WHO CAN APPLY TO BE AN OFFICIAL HOST?
If you've read the description above of what we're looking for and you believe you're a fit then you can apply. We're looking for hosts all over the world! We will stress that your hosting space should be crafted magnificently.
CAN I APPLY IF I AM ALREADY A PART OF (OR HOST) A SUPPER CLUB?
Yes! Listen, we get it, supper clubs are everywhere and there are some damn incredible ones. We consider ourselves a bit different from that so hosting both is all okay. Just make sure we're aware of it in your application.
CAN ANY STRANGER COME INTO MY HOME?
No! Definitely not. With the platform, you completely control who you welcome into your home. You being comfortable is the #1 priority - Remember, it's still your home! Once accepted & you put up a table, you get to read the answers and see the socials of all the women who request a seat at your table, from there YOU get to curate the women at the table.
DO I NEED TO BE A PROFESSIONAL CHEF?
No! But you do have to have a love for cooking & an eye for plating food. Some of our business business women get their evenings catered & that is okay (They outline it in their menu) and if that's you, you must outline this in our application.
DO I NEED TO BE GOOD AT HOLDING CONVERSATIONS?
Yes! This is a must. You must be good at holding and keeping up conversations between the women. Through all the awkward pauses and emotions that arise, you need to be the one making everyone feel at ease and keep the conversation flowing.
DO I NEED TO HAVE A WELL-CRAFTED SPACE?
Yes! This is a must. The space you host in must be well put together and have a unique feel. You will see what we expect from the Pinterest board above.
IF I APPLY, WHEN DO I HEAR FROM YOU ALL?
As of July 15, we have 80 accepted official hosts all over the world. We've had a little over 500+ applicants and this continues to grow. If we feel like you're a fit, you will hear from us for a follow-up call. Please note, this can sometimes take 4-6x weeks given how we're growing in a city, regulations, holiday time, and everything in between (we're s super small team over here!). You will hear from us if it's not a fit, but if we're waiting for the puzzle pieces to fit, it just may take a little time. Please know that when you apply!
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IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'RE ON THE EDGE OF APPLYING BUT HAVE MORE QUESTIONS - REACH OUT! WE'RE ALWAYS ABLE TO ANSWER ANY MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.
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