# Collaborative Fine Dining Experiences Mister Jiu and Lord Stanley Orchestrate a Five-Course Meal By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-05-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fine-dining-experience References: [sfchronicle](https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/We-tried-5-Bay-Area-restaurant-meal-kits-created-15238431.php) & [lordjius.square.site](https://lordjius.square.site/) The fine dining experience has been severely challenged by the restrictions imposed by governments to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As most establishments have closed their doors to customers looking to enjoy food in a restaurant setting, many creative projects for bringing the fine dining experience to the home are coming up. One such endeavor is a collaborative one—it is between [Mister Jiu's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrs-green-apple-x-mister-donut) and [Lord Stanley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusscented-white-ale) in San Francisco. Dubbed '[Lord Jiu's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-lager),' consumers can order a "bag full of portioned-out ingredients for a light five-course dinner for two." The collaborators also add a set of assembly directions to assist consumers. From "chopped raw hamachi with mustard oil and seaweed [that is plated in a ring mold] with purple daikon matchsticks and black lime salt sprinkled on top" to an "elderflower custard with tart rhubarb, strawberry, and Champagne jelly," this fine-dining experience at home will surely satisfy one's cravings. Image Credit: Brandon Jew ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Home Fine Dining Experiences:** The restrictions imposed by COVID-19 have led to innovative projects that allow consumers to enjoy fine dining experiences in the comfort of their own homes. - **Collaborative Dining:** The partnership between Mister Jiu's and Lord Stanley demonstrates the potential for collaboration between different restaurants to bring unique dining experiences to customers. - **DIY Gourmet Meals:** Providing customers with portioned-out ingredients and assembly directions allows them to create restaurant-quality meals on their own. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurants:** Restaurants have an opportunity to adapt to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 by offering home fine dining experiences and collaborating with other establishments. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can partner with high-end restaurants to offer DIY gourmet meal kits, providing customers with a unique dining experience at home. - **Meal Kit Services:** Meal kit services can expand their offerings to include gourmet meal kits, allowing customers to recreate fine dining experiences in their own kitchens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fine Dining Meal Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entre-meal-kit-delivery-service.md) - [At-Home Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoyi-1.md) - [Historic Culinary Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-culinary-events.md) - [One-Night-Only Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club-2025.md) - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md) - [Takeaway Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ynyshir.md) - [At-Home Omakase Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-fresh-cart.md) - [Convenient Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-and-milkbar.md) - [Opulent Sushi Takeaway Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchi-1.md)