# Secret Adventure Dinners Adventure Dinner Creates Socially Distant Dining Experiences By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-dinner References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/a-secret-takeout-dinner-vermont) & [adventuredinner](https://www.adventuredinner.com/adventures) Although many foodies feel frustrated that they're not able to enjoy their favorite restaurants exactly as before, socially distanced dining has challenged businesses to get creative and [Adventure Dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-adventure-games) offers a unique experience. Based in Windsor, Vermont, Adventure Dinner creates custom playlists, shares secret locations for curbside pickup and shares a group experience via [Zoom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeting-on-time). Earlier this summer, Adventure Dinner hosted a Tokyo Olympics event that led people to a hemlock maze and a secret location in a Japanese garden. Naturally, the menu took the form of a three-course Japanese-inspired feast and diners were united by a [private dinner Zoom page](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-party) so that they could make the most of an "opening ceremony" and a small private dinner party with the other diners also on the culinary adventure. Image Credit: Adventure Dinner, Chadwick Estey ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Socially Distanced Dining Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique dining experiences that adhere to social distancing guidelines. - **Customizable Menus and Playlists:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating personalized dining experiences through customizable menus and curated playlists. - **Virtual Group Dining Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing virtual dining experiences that allow people to connect and share a meal together remotely. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adapting dining experiences to accommodate social distancing measures while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction. - **Event Planning and Experiential Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique dining experiences as part of event planning and experiential marketing strategies. - **Technology and Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing communication platforms and tools that enhance virtual dining experiences and create a sense of connection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club.md) - [Secret Dinner Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-carte-by-le-creuset.md) - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md) - [Streaming Platform Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-dinner-popup.md) - [One-Night-Only Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club-2025.md) - [Riviera-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-air-balloon-dining.md) - [Friend-Finding Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeleft.md) - [Virtual Dining Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-dining-platform.md) - [Expansive Car Dining Escapades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-of-reservations.md)