# Parental Dining Clubs 'Nibble+squeak' Aims to Simplify the Process of Dining with Kids By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-with-kids References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40524680/this-startup-wants-to-make-dining-out-with-a-toddler-less-of-a-nightmare) & [nibbleandsqueak](http://www.nibbleandsqueak.com/) As much as it is nice to enjoy quality time with one's family over a meal, dining with kids can be a less-than-enjoyable experience for parents. Nibble+squeak has emerged as a dining club for parents with young ones that hosts events at restaurants in major cities like London and New York. The [family-friendly events for babies, toddlers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-bib), young children and their caretakers are geared towards providing a comfortable experience that accounts for everything from stroller storage to [play areas for distracted kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-cafe). Some of the upcoming events that Nibble+squeak will be hosting include an experience at Red Rooster in Harlem, as well as Cakes & Ale in Marietta, Georgia. As these events are hosted at a variety of different restaurants across the United States and overseas, the prices of both adult and child meals vary from venue to venue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Family-friendly Dining:** The trend of family-friendly dining clubs like Nibble+squeak presents an opportunity for restaurants to cater to parents with young children and create a more enjoyable dining experience for families. - **Event-based Dining:** The rise of event-based dining clubs, such as Nibble+squeak, opens up new opportunities for restaurants to attract a targeted audience and create unique dining experiences centered around a specific theme or group. - **Catering to Caretakers:** The trend of dining clubs focusing on providing a comfortable experience for caretakers and young children offers a potential opportunity for businesses to tap into a niche market and develop innovative services and amenities that meet the specific needs of this demographic. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can leverage the trend of parental dining clubs to attract more families with young children and differentiate themselves in a competitive market by offering family-friendly services and events. - **Event Planning Industry:** The event planning industry can cater to the growing demand for event-based dining clubs by offering specialized planning services that help restaurants host unique and engaging experiences for specific target audiences. - **Childcare Industry:** The childcare industry can explore partnerships with dining clubs like Nibble+squeak to offer on-site childcare services during events, providing an added convenience for parents and enhancing the overall dining experience for families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Child Meal Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picky-eaters.md) - [Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-metro-lunch-clubs.md) - [Family-Friendly Weeknight Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-dinneroo.md) - [Kid-Friendly Baking Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raddish-baking-club.md) - [Parent-Friendly Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfresh-reserve.md) - [Children-Focused Salon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-still-kids.md) - [Back-to-School Dining Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-kids-eat-free.md) - [Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-bib.md)