A Secret Food Society is a fun and unique way to introduce Haligonians to new cuisines and a great and innovative way for local Chefs and local food suppliers to showcase their skills and promote their businesses.

Members of the Society – Secret Foodies – will pay a modest monthly fee (intended to cover costs). Once per month – for example, on the third Thursday of each month – Secret Foodies will receive a text message or email, shortly beforehand, informing them of the secret location for that month’s secret gathering (it could be a restaurant, rented venue or another secret foodie’s home – depending on the size of the Society). Secret Foodies will not know beforehand what they will be eating (inquiries as to dietary restrictions will be made when a Secret Foodie signs up for membership). It is suggested that Secret Foodies arrive in disguise to support the mystery and intrigue of gatherings.

The Society will work with local Chefs and food providers to showcase the great food Halifax has to offer. Secret Gatherings will also have themes that distinguish the Gatherings from other dining experiences. For example, a Gathering may showcase esoteric ingredients – such as Kangaroo meat – or could be structured like an Iron Chef challenge where the Chef is asked to feature an ingredient in every course.

Chefs will be asked to interact with the Society at dinners. For example, Chefs may want to discuss and explain their creations, the inspiration behind it, etc. Chefs may also want to offer cooking lessons or tips. Of course, they will also have the opportunity to promote their business.

While the Secret Halifax Food Society will rely on mystery and intrigue to keep members on the edge of their seat, its existence will be anything but secret; it will be the talk of the town and open to anyone interested in exploring great food!

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