Nope! We love dinner parties for all purposes, personal or professional.

The short answer? Full-service event planning means we handle every detail of your event, from start to finish. The long answer? Here is Saint + Social’s scope of services: Pre-Dinner Party: Event Conceptualization Budget Planning & Management Venue Scouting & Selection Vendor Coordination Invitation Details and Follow Ups Guest List Tracking Tablescape Design Details Access to Industry-Exclusive Discounts Event Day: Venue Set Up Staff and Vendor Supervision Day-Of Coordination Host Support Dinner Service Event Breakdown & Clean-Up Vendor Payment Post-Dinner Party: Follow Up Communication Template(s) Assess Event Outcome Host and Guest Feedback Analysis of Budget vs. Actual

We're excited to work with you! Fill out our website form and we'll be in touch shortly for a 30-min introductory conversation where we'll chat about your goals and get a sense of budget. After that call, we'll schedule a meeting to review a client proposal.

A Saint + Social dinner party is a unique experience that guests will remember for years to come. This isn't just a regular dinner -- it's a stand-out event that conveys a deeper level of care for everyone at the table. In addition to creating a space where stronger relationships can be formed, our goal is to produce an experience that can't easily be replicated. From our unique venues, to our bespoke menus and design elements, every detail is thoughtfully considered and customized to the host's preferences. That being said, we balance our elevated style with warmth and approachability. It'd bring a tear to our eyes if we ever heard our dinner parties described as "pretentious, "stuffy," or maybe worst of all, "I still felt hungry after the tasting menu."

We maintain a curated list of trusted vendors and thoroughly vet new vendors. After discussing your event objectives, we’ll provide you with some options tailored to your dinner party’s vision and budget. Once decisions are made, we’ll handle all vendor coordination.

Saint + Social requires at least 2 months to properly plan your dinner party, however most clients start planning their event 4-6 months out to take advantage of the best vendor rates.

1. Sending out invitations to your guests. But don’t worry, we’ll provide you with communication templates, follow up reminders, and an RSVP form that Saint + Social will use to track RSVPs and dietary restrictions. 2. Approving major vendors and signing contracts. Saint + Social will curate a list of options for you to quickly and easily review. 3. Showing up to your dinner party, enjoying the evening, and connecting with your guests. Saint + Social will help you plan out and write your remarks, and we’ll also keep an eye on the clock throughout the evening so your dinner party follows the schedule.

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We sure do! All day-of coordination is taken care of by Saint + Social.

No shade in the restaurant game, but Saint + Social is a cut above a traditional restaurant reservation. While restaurant reservations are quick and easy, they can fail to convey the same level of care to your guests as a Saint + Social experience. Saint + Social creates an intimate and customized atmosphere, utilizing unique venues, private chefs, and beautiful tablescape decor to elevate the experience. Additionally, by trusting us with the planning process, hosts can relax and enjoy the event, knowing that every detail is taken care of.

Of course! Part of our planning process involves understanding a client’s preferred design details. Clients will also receive a personalized mood board to align on visual aspects of their dinner party. This allows for any desired adjustments to be made before our team begins curating items.

This refers to all the creative, visual elements of your dinner party. The two most common design details we tackle include floor planning and the tablescape.

As serial DIY-ers, we wish we could say yes. But the short answer is – probably not. By hiring Saint + Social to plan your event, you’ll get access to our exclusive industry discounts. Think trade member programs, wholesale benefits, and strong vendor relationships who cut us amazing deals. All those cost-savings get passed along to our clients. Additionally, many of our clients share that taking on dinner party planning themselves isn’t the best use of their “billable hour.” The time spent planning their event, in addition to the productivity lost on their actual job, far exceeds Saint + Social’s event planning rate.

Saint + Social dinner party experiences typically start at $3,000. Each dinner party is highly customized, and cost depends on several factors, including the venue, vendor selections, date, the number of guests, and any additional services and features a client requests. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision and budget constraints, then provide transparent pricing and options that align with their expectations. For a personalized quote and to discuss your event in detail, please contact us directly. We're excited to bring your dream dinner party to life within your desired budget!

Yes! Our private chefs create a bespoke menu for each dinner party, taking into consideration your preferences and guests’ dietary restrictions.

We ask guests about their dietary restrictions during the RSVP process, then communicate that information to our food and beverage vendors.

While we don’t anticipate wild plot twists, Saint + Social will quickly and quietly resolve issues behind-the-scenes so that you can focus on spending time with your guests.

First, we mourn the fact that they’ll miss out on such a special experience. Second, we thank ourselves for thinking through this ahead of time. Part of Saint + Social’s planning process includes creating a standby list of attendees, when appropriate. These can be individuals within a client’s network, or individuals from our network.

Saint + Social loves collaboration! We welcome the opportunity to partner with internal marketing teams to bring a client's dinner party to life. In our experience, planning a dinner party requires a significant time investment, typically ranging from 40 to 60 hours. Given these demands, in-house marketing teams may become overwhelmed juggling event planning alongside their other marketing initiatives. By working together, we can alleviate this burden and ensure a successful event.

If you need to cancel or change your dinner party date, we will make every effort to accommodate your request. However, please note that availability of vendors may vary, and there could be challenges related to non-refundable deposits. We'll work closely with you to find the best solution and minimize any inconvenience

Saint + Social’s planning process includes thorough host preparation. We’ll provide you with invitation and follow up communication templates, as well as a draft of your dinner party remarks. An itinerary for the evening will be created and reviewed with you in advance, and during the dinner party, Saint + Social will watch the clock and make sure we follow the schedule. Your only job as a host is to show up and build relationships with the people around the table. Leave the rest of the details to us!