# Virtual Dinner Events This Virtual Dining Experience Unites People Over Food & Cocktails By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-04-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-dining References: [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dining-inside-out-virtual-dining-experience-tickets-102910867174?aff=erelexpmlt) Dining Inside Out is a four-course [virtual dining experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-vs-fries) that gives people the chance to connect with chefs and other diners over a shared meal. Purchasing a ticket for the event provides access to a meal that can be picked up or delivered so that it can be enjoyed at the time of the event. With the live broadcast, guests will be able to virtually meet [four chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-yorkville-x-langdon-hall) and get instructions on properly preparing their meal, as well as other information on the inspiration behind the dishes and the farmers who grew the ingredients. The evening event kicks off at 6PM, starting with a [cocktail hour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-experience) and a local cheese sampler, then the main course, followed by a question and answer session and time to virtually hang out with others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 80% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Dinner Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore different virtual dining experiences that bring people together over food and cocktails. - **Shared Meal Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or apps that allow people to share meals virtually and connect with chefs and other diners. - **Interactive Cooking Instructions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive cooking instruction platforms that offer live broadcast events where participants can learn from chefs and prepare meals together virtually. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement technology and delivery services to enhance virtual dining experiences and make them accessible to a wider audience. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate virtual dining experiences into event planning services, offering unique and interactive options for clients. - **Digital Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms or apps that connect chefs, farmers, and diners, facilitating virtual dining experiences and promoting locally sourced ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Dining Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-dining-platform.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) - [Celebrity Chef Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-experiences.md) - [Virtual Oil Tasting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-tasting-experience.md) - [Branded Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-taste-of-homegoods.md) - [Virtual Mixology Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-mixology-class.md) - [Urban Communal Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-table-event.md) - [Historic Culinary Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-culinary-events.md)