SF Interactive Meal
Break free from boring dinners and welcome a new interactive dining experience designed for easy, authentic connection.
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Interactive Private Dining Experience for Groups in San Francisco
How it Works
Our Interactive Meal is a fun and interactive dining experience that’s both your meal AND your activity, all-in-one. A multi-course prix fixe meal is the foundation, with engaging activities interspersed throughout, for a perfect balance of structured activity and open time to relax and enjoy. Better than simply “booking a restaurant,” your dedicated Host invites guest to “Play With Your Food” in our classy-and-quirky Avital style. From making and shaking your own cocktail, to food & drink trivia with prizes, to our signature Flavor Finale experience, your guests will be surprised and delighted with a unique and memorable dining experience that’s anything but boring!
“I was getting compliments left and right for planning and picking it but Avital did all of the heavy lifting!”
I was tasked with planning a team offsite for my company and I was so excited when I found Avital tours! They made the experience easy, seamless, and stress-free from beginning to end. Everyone absolutely loved the experience, I was getting compliments left and right for planning and picking it but Avital did all of the heavy lifting!
Torez R. via Google
SF Interactive Meal
What’s Included?
All of our SF Interactive Meal packages include the following. We offer three package options (Classic, Premium, and Deluxe) which feature different caliber restaurants and dishes.
Restaurant Venue
2-Hour Hosted Dining Experience at 1 Restaurant Venue
Trained & Vetted Avital Emcee Host
3 Activities
Including Hands-on Cocktail Making, Interactive Food & Drink Trivia with Prizes , Flavor Finale Tasting Experience
4+ Course Meal with 3 Beverage Pairings
Including Amuse Bouche, Appetizers, Entree, and Dessert. Alcoholic or High-Quality Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Where Is It?
Choose your favorite restaurant from among our network of partner venues throughout the city. Our restaurants are also curated to be within walking distance from your office or key corporate meeting centers.
Moscone Center
Moscone Center, Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hyatt Regency – Downtown Soma
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown Soma, 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt San Francisco, Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hyatt Centric – Fisherman’s Wharf
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco, North Point Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hyatt Place
Hyatt Place San Francisco / Downtown, 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hilton – Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Financial District, Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hilton – Union Square
Hilton San Francisco Union Square, O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Osmanthus Dim Sum
Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge, Broadway, San Francisco, CA, USA
E&O Kitchen and Bar
E&O Kitchen and Bar, Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Empress by Boon
Empress by Boon, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
China Live
China Live, Broadway, San Francisco, CA, USA
Barbara Pinseria
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar, Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
Prubechu
Prubechu, Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
One Market
One Market Restaurant/Mark 'n Mike's NY Style Deli, Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Foreign Cinema
Foreign Cinema, Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Mourad
Mourad, New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Tosca Cafe
Tosca Cafe, Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
We Work with The Best
All of our partners not only serve outstanding food and drinks, but have numerous awards (think James Beard Nominees, Michelin Plate, and Eater’s Top 38), and a staff committed to guest engagement who understand group and corporate needs.
1601 Bar & Kitchen
Upscale and minimalist with Sri Lankan flavors and French culinary techniques awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand
China Live
Captivating with sleek, industrial finishes, serving seasonal and sustainable multi-course Chinese
Barbara Pinseria
Lively Roman restaurant with rustic tradition, serving Pinsa-style pizzas and Italian classics
One Market
Upscale New American eatery, a SF-institution serving American cuisine with CA ingredients and French techniques
How Does Pricing Work?
We have simplified the pricing to three all inclusive price points to choose from:
| Classic (Casual Dining) | Premium (Upscale Dining) | Deluxe (Fine Dining) |
|---|---|---|
| $250 Per Person | $350 Per Person | $475 Per Person |
No Surprise Fees
Per Person Pricing includes it all — the venue, the host, the meal, and the activities!
“The hands-on interaction was enough, without making me feel like I had to work for my meal.”
The food was awesome. I loved the chef’s explanations of the food. The hands-on interaction was enough, without making me feel like I had to work for my meal.
Anonymous Guest
SF Interactive Meal
Diversity & Inclusion
Inclusivity
We accommodate all dietary restrictions so everyone in your group feels cared for
Substitute alcoholic beverage pairings with high-quality non-alcoholic alternatives, including a hands-on zero-proof (no alcohol) cocktail making experience
Diversity
Celebrate Diversity with themed content, such as: Black History Month, Juneteenth, Pride, LGBTQIA+, AAPI Month, Women in Business (psst! We’re a woman owned business!) and more.
Have a specific theme in mind? Let us know!
Upgrades & Add-ons
Branded Print Materials
Add your logo to printed event materials, like the menus and cocktail recipe cards
Dietary Restrictions
We can accommodate all dietary restrictions on private group dining experiences. You will be asked to submit your group’s dietary restrictions one week before the Interactive Meal. If you are unsure if we can accommodate your restriction, please ask your Avital Culinary Curator during the booking process.
Why Choose Avital for Your SF Private Dining Experience?
- Expertly Hosted: Our SF Interactive Meal is hosted by an on-site, vetted and trained, expert Avital Emcee Host. You can sit back and enjoy as your host takes care of all the logistics with rich storytelling and group engagement throughout.
- Unique & Memorable: Easier than a cooking class, but more exciting than just booking a table. A cool new alternative to traditional dining!
- Experienced Team: A full support team to ensure a turnkey booking and seamless experience from start to finish.
- Designed for Connection: The Interactive Meal creates the perfect balance of authentic conversation and curated experience.
- Customizable: Inclusive, accessible, and customizable to a variety of use cases, from small team gatherings to large, multi-city events.
- Dietary Restriction Friendly: We understand dietary restrictions and want everyone to leave feeling cared for and full! We’ll ask for your restrictions after booking.
Yes and No. Our hands-on experiences feature the best “peak” moments of classic cooking or cocktail class, blended with the pampering and enjoyment of a prix fixe tasting experience. The perfect balance of time to mingle and connect (aka relax and enjoy!) and time to get hands-on (aka learn and engage!)
Choose our Hands-on Meal package for a full and satisfying meal, great for lunch or dinner! Choose our Hands-on Happy Hour package for a beverage-focused experience with light snacks, great if you have other meal plans before or after.
Our pricing already includes applicable taxes! For private events, there is a standard $25 per person private event service charge noted. This helps ensure we can tip the staff for larger/private groups. No surprise “booking fees” or hidden extras.
It’s okay! We can accommodate dietary restrictions and requests for non-alcoholic substitute beverages – including mocktails for hands-on drink experiences. Requests MUST be submitted by the deadline (1 week prior to event.) Extra requests submitted after the deadline, especially day-of will be accommodated as best as possible, but may incur additional charges ($15+ per change.)
That’s okay! You can still book to reserve your date/time with an estimate and adjust later. We accommodate changes of +/- 20% from your original number. Ask your curator if you need special arrangements for larger changes.
We’ll send your confirmed meeting address 1 week prior to your event date, after we receive your final guest list and dietary restrictions info. The menu itself is a prix fixe seasonal menu, revealed as part of the experience itself as it unfolds. You can read about example featured food+drink in our proposal to understand the caliber and style of dishes and cocktails we highlight.
You certainly can, but you may not feel the need! Our Hands-on Meal package includes 3 beverage pairings per person and our Hands-on Happy Hour includes 2 beverage pairings per person. For a 1.5-2 hour experience, we don’t recommend additional alcoholic beverage pairings. But you’re welcome to start a tab if you’d like to!
Yes! Bookings made less than 2 weeks in advance are considered rush bookings. We release our staff’s availability at 2 weeks so they can pursue other passions, so rush bookings require a quick manual availability check. We strive to confirm rush availability within 24-48 hours. Rush bookings do come with a nominal rush charge of $150, and deadlines for dietary restrictions info and final guest count are extended to 3 days prior to the event date. Inquiries less than 3 days in advance require all guest info upon booking.
How to Book Your Private Event
1: Explore Packages
Download the PDF proposal to view packages and pricing for each experience. Still have questions? Schedule a call with your Culinary Curator.
2: Start Your Booking
Submit your event details to get started. Upon submission, you’ll also have the option to make an initial, refundable deposit to reserve your date right away.
3: Finalize Details
A real human will be in touch to finalize your event details, like confirming your package, how to submit request for dietary or alcohol accommodations, and when your final headcount is due.
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