Resident
Resident is a New York City-based experiential hospitality company that hosts Michelin-trained chef-led private dining events in luxury residences and members-only clubs, serving corporate clients (UBS, Deloitte, TikTok), brands (Patr\u00f3n, Le Creuset), and affluent consumers through ticketed dinners and bespoke event bookings starting at $5,000.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Resident does
Resident (legal entity Resident Ventures, LLC, Delaware) is a New York City-based experiential hospitality company founded around 2018-2019 that hosts Michelin-trained chef-led private dining events in luxury residential spaces, penthouses, and members-only clubs. The company operates two commercial lines: ticketed curated dinners (typically 15-50 guests, 5-course tasting menus with wine pairing, sold through its website via the Tock booking platform) and fully managed private event bookings for corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals (starting at $5,000 per event, with venue sourcing, staffing, food, beverage, and full event production). Its underlying technology stack is non-proprietary — a Squarespace website with Tock ticketing and an online inquiry form for private events — with the company's defensibility resting instead on its rotating roster of 30+ Michelin-trained chefs (from Eleven Madison Park, The French Laundry, Noma, Per Se) and exclusive venue partnerships with luxury real estate developers (Bozzuto, Extell) and members-only clubs (Club 75 at Rockefeller Plaza, Meatpacking Collective).
Resident monetizes primarily through enterprise and brand-driven B2B revenue. Named customers include UBS, American Express Ventures, Deloitte, Monday.com, TikTok, Snap Inc., Patr\u00f3n, Le Creuset, Caraway Home, Voltacharging, BigID, and Wunderkind, spanning financial services, technology, advertising, retail/CPG, and spirits. The company also serves individual affluent consumers via ticket sales and pursues branded experiential marketing engagements with consumer brands. Its go-to-market is event-driven and largely inbound, powered by editorial coverage (Forbes, The New York Times, Michelin Guide, Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2025, Inc. 5000 2024, Eater, Food & Wine, Barron's), an active Instagram presence, an email newsletter with first-access privileges, and a content/blog funnel. As of 2026, the company had reportedly hosted over 1,000 private events in NYC but faces a landlord lawsuit over unpaid rent, signaling potential cash-flow pressure. Resident has raised approximately $2.5M in disclosed exempt offerings (with $1.725M sold) across 2021-2022 from investors including Bienville Capital and Company Ventures, and acquired BLACE in January 2026 for an undisclosed amount.
Resident firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Resident
- Legal name
- Resident Ventures, LLC
- Website
- https://meetresident.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Resident is a New York City-based experiential hospitality company that hosts Michelin-trained chef-led private dining events in luxury residences and members-only clubs, serving corporate clients (UBS, Deloitte, TikTok), brands (Patr\u00f3n, Le Creuset), and affluent consumers through ticketed dinners and bespoke event bookings starting at $5,000.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Resident is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Resident business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Ticketed Curated Dinners: Individual consumers purchase tickets to pre-curated private dinners (typically a 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing) hosted at exclusive NYC venues. Tickets are sold through the website via Tock. Events range from 20-50 guests, with a la carte pricing per seat.
- Private Event Bookings: Corporate clients and individuals book fully bespoke private dining experiences. Private experiences start at $5,000. The company handles venue sourcing, staffing, food, beverage, and full event management for these bookings. Revenue is generated per event on a quote-based model.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Private Bespoke Events — starting at $5,000 per event |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ticketed Curated Dinners — price per seat, varies by event |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Resident product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Resident operates a private dining and experiential hospitality platform that hosts chef-led dining experiences in exclusive NYC venues. The company offers two primary services: ticketed curated dinners (15-30 guests featuring rotating Michelin-trained chefs with one-night-only menus, wine pairings, and chef storytelling) and fully managed bespoke private events (corporate entertaining, brand activations, celebrations starting at $5,000). Events are held in luxury penthouses, members-only clubs, and exclusive NYC venues including Meatpacking Collective, One Manhattan Square, Brooklyn Point, and 19 Dutch.
Product overview
Resident is a culinary platform that operates as a unified private dining experience service with two primary offerings: ticketed curated dinners (15-30 guests, pre-arranged events with rotating Michelin-trained chefs) and fully managed private event planning (custom experiences for corporations and individuals). The company partners with exclusive NYC venues including Meatpacking Collective, One Manhattan Square, Brooklyn Point, Chelsea Industrial, Lume Studios, and 19 Dutch to deliver chef-led storytelling dining experiences featuring Michelin-trained chefs who craft one-night-only menus. All experiences include white-glove service, sommelier wine pairings, and interactive chef presentations. The platform primarily serves corporate clients, food enthusiasts, and individuals seeking exclusive private dining in NYC.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Private Event Booking Fully managed bespoke private dining experiences for corporate events, brand activations, personal celebrations, and intimate weddings. Resident handles venue sourcing, Michelin-trained chef staffing, food, beverage, tableware, and full event management. Pricing starts at $5,000 per event with a 12% service charge and tax billed separately. A venue fee may apply depending on the venue selected.
- Ticketed Curated Dinners Pre-curated private dinner events limited to 15-30 guests featuring rotating Michelin-trained chefs with one-night-only 5-course tasting menus, sommelier wine pairings, and chef storytelling. Tickets sold per seat through the website (powered by Tock) with price varying by event and chef. Menus are previewed before purchase; all dietary restrictions are accommodated. A 12% service charge and tax are billed separately; gratuity is included. Full refunds available up to 14 days before an event.
- Brand Activations Press-worthy experiential brand activation events built around one-night-only Michelin chef-led culinary experiences. Resident offers turnkey execution in exclusive NYC venues for brand partnerships, product launches, influencer events, and experiential marketing campaigns. Sold on a custom quote basis with co-designed menus and brand storytelling integrated into the culinary experience. Past partners include Patr\u00f3n, Caraway Home, Dewar's, and Le Creuset.
- Corporate Events Private chef-driven corporate dining experiences covering client entertainment, team-building dinners, executive off-sites, board lunches, fireside chats, panels, networking functions, and holiday parties. Designed for Fortune 500 and growth-stage companies seeking differentiated, turnkey event experiences with Michelin-trained chefs in exclusive NYC venues.
Quantifiable outcome
- 1,000+ private events hosted in NYC with a 5-star average guest rating
Companies that use Resident
Customer profileNamed customers18 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Resident technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Resident partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BozzutocoreResident partners with Bozzuto, a real estate development and management company, to host private dining events at 19 Dutch — a luxury residential property at 19 Dutch Street in NYC's Financial District. Bozzuto manages the property and Resident operates the culinary events program, creating a co-branded experiential venue.
- Extell DevelopmentcoreResident partners with Extell Development to host private dining events at Brooklyn Point, a luxury high-rise at 138 Willoughby Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Extell owns/develops the building and Resident operates the culinary programming, activating the space as a private events venue.
- Club 75 (75 Rockefeller Plaza)coreResident partners with Club 75, a members-only club on the 32nd floor of 75 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, to host private dining events. Club 75 provides the exclusive venue space (art deco interiors with skyline views) and Resident provides the culinary experience.
- Meatpacking CollectivecoreResident operates the Meatpacking Collective venue at 412 W 14th St in NYC's Meatpacking District. Designed by renowned Japanese designer Masamichi Katayama, the venue features marble, stainless steel, and bamboo interiors. The venue is activated exclusively by Resident for private events, brand activations, and ticketed dinners.
- One Manhattan Square (Oakwood)coreResident partners with One Manhattan Square, a luxury residential tower at 225 Cherry Street on the Lower East Side, to host private dining events. The LEED-certified building features a chef's kitchen, lush outdoor patio, and floor-to-ceiling windows with bridge views.
- Lume StudioscoreResident partners with Lume Studios at 393 Broadway in Tribeca to offer immersive brand activations and experiential events. Lume Studios provides cutting-edge A/V and immersive environment capabilities, while Resident provides the culinary component.
- Chelsea Industrial (The Yard)coreResident partners with Chelsea Industrial's The Yard venue at 535-549 W 28th Street in Chelsea for large-scale brand activations, fashion shows, and trade shows. The 22,000 sq ft white box event space with floor-to-ceiling windows is activated by Resident for large-format events.
- Rethink FoodminorResident partners with Rethink Food, a nonprofit focused on sustainable and equitable food systems in NYC, for specific brand activations. Rethink Food works with restaurants to convert excess food into meals for food-insecure communities. Resident supports Rethink Food's mission through charitable activations and donations.
- LEED-Certified Partner PropertiesminorSeveral of Resident's partner properties, including One Manhattan Square, Club 75, and 77 Greenwich, are LEED-certified buildings. This supports Resident's sustainability positioning by using underutilized eco-certified spaces rather than building new restaurants.
- 77 GreenwichminorResident partners with 77 Greenwich, a luxury residential building in NYC's Financial District, to host private dining events. The LEED-certified building provides exclusive venues for Resident's culinary experiences.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Resident competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cozymeal: Online marketplace connecting consumers and corporates with private chefs and cooking-class experiences; competes for the same premium experiential dining customer and corporate event budget.
- Take a Chef: Global marketplace for booking private chefs for in-home dining experiences; comparable business model aggregating culinary talent to deliver bespoke dining in private settings.
- Pinch Food Design: NYC event-production company specializing in bespoke food experiences for brand activations, weddings, and corporate clients; highly comparable in scope, premium positioning, and clientele.
- EatWith: Marketplace for hosted in-home and private dining experiences with vetted local chefs; directly comparable business model of monetizing exclusive chef-led culinary gatherings in non-restaurant venues.
- Tock (American Express): Reservation and ticketing platform for exclusive dining experiences; Resident uses Tock for ticketed dinner sales and Tock's broader restaurant/supper-club portfolio overlaps directly with Resident's curated-dinner offering.
- Great Performances: NYC-based catering and events company serving corporate, cultural, and high-end private clients across the city; competes head-to-head for the same corporate entertainment and brand activation budgets.
Broad incumbents
- Airbnb Experiences: Massive global marketplace for bookable local experiences including dining; represents the broadest incumbent in the consumer experiences space and an eventual competitive or partnership channel for Resident.
- Union Square Events (Danny Meyer): Catering and events arm of Union Square Hospitality Group; competing NYC premium catering brand with established corporate event, brand activation, and large-venue capabilities.
- Soho House: Global members-only club operator with proprietary venues hosting private dining and events; offers overlapping private-dining capability to a similar high-net-worth audience as a core amenity within a broader hospitality portfolio.
Emerging players
- Feastly: Earlier-stage marketplace for pop-up and hosted dining experiences in private venues; overlapping concept to Resident's ticketed curated dinners though at smaller scale and without the Michelin-chef positioning.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Resident leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Resident funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Resident M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Resident
What does Resident do?
Resident operates a private dining and experiential hospitality platform that hosts chef-led dining experiences in exclusive NYC venues. The company offers two primary services: ticketed curated dinners (15-30 guests featuring rotating Michelin-trained chefs with one-night-only menus, wine pairings, and chef storytelling) and fully managed bespoke private events (corporate entertaining, brand activations, celebrations starting at $5,000). Events are held in luxury penthouses, members-only clubs, and exclusive NYC venues including Meatpacking Collective, One Manhattan Square, Brooklyn Point, and 19 Dutch.
Is Resident a public or private company?
Resident is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Resident founded?
Resident was founded in 2018. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Resident based?
Resident is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Resident make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Ticketed Curated Dinners are the primary driver. The others are private Event Bookings.
Who are Resident's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cozymeal, Take a Chef, Pinch Food Design, EatWith, Tock (American Express) and Great Performances. Broad incumbents are Airbnb Experiences, Union Square Events (Danny Meyer) and Soho House. Feastly is listed as an emerging player.
Does Resident have an API?
No public API is recorded for Resident.