Berlin Meet & Eat

TL;DR
  • Be on time — reservations are for the whole group
  • Everyone pays for what they order
  • Check the restaurant in advance for allergies or dietary needs
  • No pitching products or services at the table
  • Cancel as early as possible if you can't make it
  1. Be on time. Reservations are made for the full group. Late arrivals can disrupt the table — please be punctual or let the host know in advance.
  2. Respect the venue. Treat staff and other guests with courtesy. Follow the restaurant's house rules. We are guests in their space.
  3. Pay your own way. Each person pays for what they order. The host does not cover costs unless explicitly stated in the event description.
  4. No commercial promotion. This is a social dinner, not a networking event. Please do not pitch products, services or projects at the table.
  5. Photos and consent. A quick photo of the food is fine. Always ask before photographing fellow diners and respect those who prefer not to appear in photos.
  6. Dietary needs. If you have allergies or strong dietary requirements, please check the restaurant in advance. The host will try to choose inclusive venues.
  7. Communicate. If you can no longer attend, please cancel as early as possible so the reservation can be adjusted.

TL;DR

TL;DR
  • Know a good restaurant? Make friends by hosting there — anyone can host
  • Be clear: cuisine, price range, location, and reservation details
  • On the day: confirm the reservation, greet everyone, keep the table inclusive
  • Keep it fair: everyone pays for what they order — the host doesn't cover costs
  • Keep it inclusive: pick venues that work for different diets and budgets
  • Keep it tidy: update the attendance list afterwards to note any no-shows

Anyone can host a dinner — and we'd genuinely love it if you did. Know a great spot? Want to share it with a bunch of hungry, curious people who will thank you, follow you, and occasionally argue about who ordered the last dumpling? You're already qualified. Get in touch with the head organiser via the form on the front page to get access.

When you post your event, be honest and thorough — cuisine, price range, location, whether a reservation is needed, and any dietary considerations. The more people know upfront, the fewer "I didn't realise it was a five-course tasting menu" moments at the table.

On the day, confirm the reservation before people arrive and greet everyone as they show up. Make sure conversations include the whole table, not just the people who already know each other.

A few things every host should know:

  1. Berlin Meet & Eat events are free to join — but the food isn't. Everyone pays for what they order. The host doesn't cover the bill unless explicitly stated. Split shared dishes fairly.
  2. Pick venues that work for different diets and budgets. If the place is expensive or has limited vegetarian options, say so clearly in the event.
  3. Mark no-shows on the attendee list afterwards. It takes two minutes and keeps things fair for everyone on the waiting list who actually wanted the seat.

Interested in hosting? reach out. The only thing worse than a bad meal is a great restaurant nobody knows about.

TL;DR
  • Berlin Meet & Eat is run entirely by volunteers — no company, no salary
  • You're responsible for your own choices, bill, and dietary needs
  • By signing up you accept that the host arranges the table, not your meal or health
  • We reserve the right to remove anyone who repeatedly breaks the rules

Berlin Meet & Eat is run entirely by volunteers. No company backs us, nobody gets paid, and the head organiser funds the whole thing out of their own pocket. This group exists purely because people love sharing a table — and we'd like to keep it that way.

The boring-but-important bit: by signing up for an event, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own choices — what you eat, what you drink, what you spend, and any allergies or dietary requirements you have. The host arranges the reservation, not your meal, your bill, or your health. If you have allergies or intolerances, check with the restaurant yourself. The host planned the table, not the kitchen.

You pay your own way. Each person is responsible for their own portion of the bill. The host does not cover costs unless explicitly stated in the event.

Berlin Meet & Eat reserves the right to remove anyone who repeatedly breaks the rules, makes others uncomfortable, or makes this a less welcoming place. We've rarely had to use that right. Let's keep it that way.