Great food at great local restaurants
Join the club to get invites for casual dining experiences in a friendly group setting
Starting Fall 2024
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If you are a food-lover in Victoria BC Canada who appreciates trying new foods and meeting new people in a friendly, casual atmosphere then this is the group for you!
When you join the Victoria Dinner Club, you will receive occasional invites to join planned dinners with set menus for a fixed price at a variety of local restaurants.
Membership in the club is based on referrals and word of mouth. Hopefully you heard about this from the organizers or a friend who is already a member, so you already know what to expect.
If you want more details, please review the info below.
If you're ready to apply, skip down to the bottom and submit your info!
Club Q & A
| Membership |
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| How does it work? |
| At some irregular interval (when we feel like it!), we will set up a group dinner with a set menu at a local restaurant. We'll have dinners on a less-busy night of the week (E.g. Monday - Wednesday), from 6:30-9:30ish. Our price target is $100-$150 per person inclusive of tax, tip, and a bevy or two. Most restaurants will also offer a cash bar. 2-3 weeks before the dinner, members of the club will receive an invite via email with details of the event (including location, date, set menu, and cost), and the deadline to RSVP. RSVP's will be accepted on a first-come-first-in basis. We aim to keep the dinner group small, around 20-40 people. Though this may vary depending on the location. |
| How do I join? |
| After reading this page, proceed to the application form to apply for membership. There is no cost and no hard criteria, but we appreciate knowing a little about you before you are accepted. Please fill in the submission form with any relevant details. Word-of-mouth referrals are great too! Mainly we are looking for friendly people of all ages who appreciate trying new, interesting foods and enjoy interesting conversation! |
| Can I refer a friend? |
| Absolutely! We love spreading the word among like-minded friends. If you know someone who would appreciate the idea of eating great food and meeting new people, please invite them and ask them to mention you as a referral. |
| Is there a facebook group or any social media presence? |
| Nope. We'll have an Instagram/Threads tag for pics, but otherwise this is an in-person social group. |
| Dinner |
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| What will dinner be like? |
| Each dinner will be held at a different restaurant with a different set menu, so you can expect a different vibe each time. We'll either book out a section of the restaurant or the whole place, depending on our agreement with them. We don't do big speeches or networking activities, or anything like that. Eating is the main activity and we stick to it. :) |
| Can I invite a guest? |
| Yes, each member can bring one guest. If you want to invite more than one guest, encourage your guests to join the club. We don't want to start organizing big group dinners. |
| Seating |
| There will be no assigned seating at the venue, but we may try to steer people together if there are like interests. Table layouts will depend on the location, there could be bar seating and/or tables for 2, or 4, or 8. If you have a preference on where you want to sit you'll need to get there early! |
| Etiquette & Dress Code |
| If you are sitting with a group, please respect the rules of good conversation: Stay friendly & positive, and avoid contentious topics like politics, money, religion, war, etc. Dress code is "Victoria Casual". Dress how you would for any night on the town in Victoria. |
| Restaurants & Menus |
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| Is there a schedule of upcoming dinners? What restaurants are participating? |
| We do not have a schedule and you won't know where we're going until you get the invite! Restaurants are chosen at random based on a whim and member suggestions, so please feel free to make a suggestion. |
| Who comes up with the menu? |
| We work with each restaurant to design a creative menu based on their favourites, new dish trials, and their most interesting and popular items. If you have an open mind and are willing to try something new, you'll enjoy it! |
| Can you accommodate my allergies or diet preferences? |
| Maybe. It depends on each restaurant and each menu. We can't veer away from the predetermined set menu, so if you are unsure check with us first. |
| I own/manage a restaurant, can my restaurant host a dinner? |
| We'd love to chat. Please email us. (See bottom of the page for email) |
| RSVP & Payments |
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| How will I RSVP and pay? |
| When you get an email invite, your payment via e-transfer will constitute your RSVP. Attendees are accepted on a first-come-first-in basis, so you'll want to send your RSVP as soon as possible because we can only host a maximum number of people. RSVP's will typically be cut off around 5 days before, to provide the restaurant with accurate numbers. Acceptance/deposit of your e-transfer will guarantee your spot at the dinner. If you don't make the cut-off (for date or capacity), your e-transfer will be rejected and sent back. |
| Can I cancel and get a refund? |
| Once we hit the cut-off date for RSVP's, we unfortunately cannot provide any refunds because at that time we have to provide the restaurant with attendance numbers and payment details. Your ticket is transferrable however, if you can find someone to take your place. In the event that a dinner is cancelled, payments will be refunded. |
| Is there a waitlist? |
| If a dinner hits capacity for attendance, we will make an effort to do a waitlist but we can't guarantee anything. |
| Can I pay with credit card? |
| No. Because this is a hobby and not a business, we want to keep it simple and low-cost. If you are unable to pay via e-transfer, contact us to explore alternative arrangements. |
More questions?
info@victoriadinnerclub.com
Ready to go?
Complete this form to submit your dinner club application.Please be thorough with your entry to ensure your admission. Memberships are limited to friends and contacts of existing members, so please make note of your referring member.We review applications weekly and you should hear back soon!
Your information will not be used for any purpose other than administration of the Victoria Dinner Club
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