# Cannabis Dining Curated cannabis dining events and workshops are informative and interactive. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Aug 27, 2019 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/cannabis-dining ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Cannabis Dining trend? **Cannabis Dining:** Cannabis-themed dining events and classes are on the rise as the recreational and medicinal plant is legalized across North America. These events are indicative of the continued normalization of cannabis into consumers' everyday lives, while also catering to their preference for interactive forms of education. ## The consumer insight behind the Cannabis Dining trend The growth of branded or themed educational spaces are on the rise as consumers seek out more knowledge on the various products, services, or professions they're interested in. The modern digital age has resulted in the rise of consumer knowledge as they have easy access to information about every brand they're interested in– thus having in-person sessions where the narrative is controlled and educational, allows for more constructive consumer engagement. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 26 to Aug 27, 2019 - Published: Aug 27, 2019 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Examples of the Cannabis Dining trend 4 featured examples from Aug 26 to Aug 27, 2019. - [Immersive Cannabis Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-dining): Dirt Hosts Micro-Dosed High Dining Experiences in Toronto (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The cannabis industry can expand its offerings by developing and marketing micro-dosed cannabis products specifically for use in high dining experiences. - [Curated Cannabis Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-cannabis-speakeasy): Herbal Notes Hosts a Culinary Cannabis Speakeasy Event Series (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new cannabis products and experiences that cater to the growing demand for cannabis-infused culinary and wellness experiences. - [Cannabis-Focused Cooking Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-cooking): The Cannabis Cooking Company Offers Educational Cooking Classes (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Industry can explore the incorporation of cannabis-infused products into their offerings, ranging from restaurants to packaged foods. - [Artisan CBD Dinner Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cbd-dinner): Celebrity Chef Scotley Innis' Dinner Event Served Up Elevated Eats (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants can tap into the growing demand for unique dining experiences by incorporating CBD-infused dishes into their menus. **Workshop question:** Conceptualize an interactive workshop that your brand could use to inform its customers on its product/service. ## Themes within the Cannabis Dining trend ### Branded Educational Spaces Consumers seek out more knowledge, creating opportunities for brands to have in-person sessions where the narrative is controlled and educational. ### Cannabis as Culinary Ingredient As cannabis becomes legal across more American states, events and classes that spotlight the versatility and wellness benefits of cannabis as a culinary ingredient are gaining traction. ### Sensory Dining Experiences Consumers are seeking out more unique and immersive sensory dining experiences, including those that incorporate cannabis as an ingredient or theme. ## What the Cannabis Dining trend means for industry ### For Hospitality The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of sensory dining experiences by incorporating innovative themes and ingredients, such as cannabis, into their dining offerings. ### For Education The trend of branded educational spaces presents opportunities for educators and professionals to create in-person educational experiences that cater to the interests of consumers seeking knowledge on various products, services, or professions. ### For Cannabis The emerging cannabis industry can take advantage of the trend of cannabis as a culinary ingredient and create more products and experiences that highlight its versatility and wellness benefits in the culinary world. ## Trend signals for Cannabis Dining Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 45%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 72% - Activity: 45% - Freshness: 8% ## Recent trend clusters - [Routine Indulgence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-breakfast-flavors) (Lifestyle) - [Menu Mediation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/bar-menu-curation) (Lifestyle) - [Territory Bottlings](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/exclusive-spirits-release) (Lifestyle) - [Flavor Franchising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/dessert-menu-rotation) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Holiday Cafe Drink Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cafe-drink-cups) - [Fashionable Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-aok-caf) - [Fragrant Body Care Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fridays-body-collection1) - [Temple-Mounted Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temple-mounted-health-wearables) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)