Washington DC

Washington DC Interactive Meal

Play with your food in this interactive experience in Washington DC, featuring a 4-course meal with beverage pairings, hands-on cocktails, and interactive foodie activities all in a setting designed for easy, authentic connection.

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Interactive Private Dining Experience for Groups in Washington DC

How it Works

Washington DC, get ready to play with your food at our interactive dining experience! Craft your own cocktails then enjoy engaging foodie activities, like food and drink trivia with prizes, that encourage connection. Finish with a delectable multi-course meal paired with drinks. Perfect for groups to bond at a single location experience.

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16-100+
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From $190 Per Person
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2 Hours
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Single Restaurant
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4 Courses & 3 Beverage Pairings
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Private Experience Only

What’s Included

All of our Washington DC Interactive Meal packages include the following. We offer three package options (Classic, Premium, and Deluxe) which feature different caliber restaurants and dishes. Download our proposal for more package details and pricing.

  • 2-Hour Hosted Dining Experience 
  • Trained & Vetted Avital Emcee Host 
  • 4-Course Meal with Amuse Bouche, Appetizers, Entree, and Dessert 
  • 3 Alcoholic Beverage Pairings
  • Hands-on Cocktail Making
  • Interactive Food & Drink Trivia with Prizes 
  • Flavor Finale Tasting Experience

Example Restaurant Venues

This dining experience takes place at a single restaurant location in the DC neighborhood of your choice. Based on the package you choose, your group, and event goals, we’ll match you with one of our curated restaurant partners. 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 have a staff committed to storytelling and guest engagement.

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La Bise

Upscale French restaurant, one of the Capitol’s most well-known private dining rooms, boasting recognition for the Michelin Guide

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Birch and Barley

Captivating and sleek restaurant in the heart of the 14th street corridor

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Cranes

Contemporary Spanish and Japanese Influenced Restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide

Where Is It?

The Interactive Meal takes place in a single restaurant location in the Washington DC neighborhood of your choice. During booking we’ll match you with one of our curated restaurant partners based on your group size and event goals. 

Run of Show

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1: Meet Expert Host, Welcome Drink & Amuse Bouche

Guests are welcomed to the restaurant by their Avital Host before enjoying a delicious welcome drink and amuse bouche as they mix and mingle.

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2: Make Your Own Cocktail & Eat Tasty Appetizers

Next each guest will craft their own cocktail with expert tips and appetizers along the way.

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3: Seasonal Entree & Beverage Pairing

Take a seat at your reserved tables for a seasonal entreé course and another perfectly paired beverage as you chat and connect. 

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4: Interactive Food & Drink Trivia with Prizes

Then team up for fun, interactive foodie trivia with delicious prizes!

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5: Dessert Course

We hope you saved room for the delicious dessert course and more time for authentic engagement.

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6: Perspective-Shifting Flavor Finale

The experience ends with a special, perspective-shifting flavor finale featuring flavor tripping and Electricdust  lollipops.

Looking for a Seasonal Experience?

Our Interactive Meal is the perfect way to celebrate any holiday with season-specific activities and flavors. Just ask your Culinary Curator during booking!

Current Seasonal Offerings 
  • April Fools’ Day 🙃
  • AAPI Month ❤️
  • Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽
  • Kentucky Derby 🏇
  • Pride 🏳️‍🌈

The Essentials

Availability

This private experience is available any day of the week, at any time! 

Gratuity

Gratuity is included in your package price! 

Lead Time

We require a 2 week lead time. Private bookings made with less than two weeks notice will come with a nominal rush charge of $150.

Alcohol

The Interactive Meal includes 3 alcoholic beverage pairings for guests over 21. We can accommodate requests for non-alcoholic substitute beverages, including mocktails for hands-on drink experiences.

Group Size

This private experience does not have a minimum or maximum number of people, but we do have a $4500 minimum spend.

Private Experience

Our Interactive Meal is only available for private groups. It’s great for team building, client entertainment, birthday parties, and large groups. 

  • Request Your Preferred Day & Time
  • Any Group Size
  • Private Avital Emcee Host For Your Group
  • Customize Your Food & Drink Package

Upgrades & Add-ons

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Branded Print Materials
$10 / Person

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 Washington DC Private Dining Experience?

Expertly Hosted

Our DC 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 or cocktail class, but more exciting than just booking a table or private dining room. 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.

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