We've heard this a lot and couldn't agree more. Originally we tried to find a market of home cooks that wanted to host events but (fortunately) we couldn't find

We've heard this a lot and couldn't agree more. Originally we tried to find a market of home cooks that wanted to host events but (fortunately) we couldn't find them which led us to the pros. They were easier to find and they have the added benefit of being legal and much less likely to poison our consumers. That said, it's going to happen at some point. Someone will get sick, it's inevitable. We're prepared to do anything we can to reduce the impact of a media fire. We're staying in NYC at first not just to make it feel more exclusive, but because it makes it easier to know ALL of our chefs personally. Which we do. So we feel comfortable putting diners in their seats.