# Experiential Foodie Events 'Try My Kitchen' Offers Cooking Classes, Group Dinners and Hosted Meals By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-my-kitchen References: [londonist](http://londonist.com/2015/09/eat-your-way-around-the-world-without-leaving-london) & [trymykitchen](https://www.trymykitchen.com/) For those who want to experience new food in a social environment, 'Try My Kitchen' coordinates group dining events that open participants' eyes to new forms of cuisine, teach them how to cook their own meals, let them try up-and-coming restaurants or invite them to enjoy a homecooked meal and meet people who share their interest in gourmet fare. Various experiences are posted on the Try My Kitchen site, from group meals at restaurants to [cooking classes by professional chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-experiences) to social dinners cooked by Try My Kitchen users and hosted in their own homes. Visitors to the site can pre-book any [social dining experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodfocused-social-platform) that strikes their fancy. With the rise of social media and maker culture, there's been a movement to return to a more social culture of dining, where foodies recognize that a perfect meal should be presented and shared. In this way, Try My Kitchen perfectly buys into the zeitgeist of modern foodie culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experiential Dining:** Opportunity to create unique and interactive dining experiences that go beyond traditional restaurant settings. - **Community Cooking:** Potential for individuals to offer cooking classes or host group dinners in their own homes, fostering a sense of community and connection through food. - **Social Foodie Culture:** Growing demand for shared dining experiences and events that bring together like-minded food enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can capitalize on the trend by offering experiential dining options and hosting food events. - **Education:** Cooking schools and culinary institutes can tap into the trend by offering specialized classes and workshops on interactive cooking experiences. - **Home Sharing:** Platforms and services that connect hosts with guests looking for unique dining experiences in private homes can benefit from the trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodietrip.md) - [Food Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallychefs.md) - [Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodies-cookbook-shop.md) - [Foodie Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dineit.md) - [Culinary-Focused Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-tours.md) - [Bookable Kitchen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-room-to-host.md) - [Recipe Sharing Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icancookfood.md) - [Global Recipe Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ive-been-cooking.md) - [Online Culinary Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-culinary-marketplace.md)