BUILD A PRIVATE DINING BUSINESS FROM HOME
No restaurant. No huge investment. Just your passion for food.
MONETIZE YOUR PASSION FOR FOOD
YOU CAN TURN YOUR COOKING INTO A PROFITABLE BUSINESS
Perfect for home cooks, chefs & total beginners entering the food industry.
INTRODUCING
HOW TO START A PRIVATE DINING BUSINESS
- Turn your cooking skills into real income
- Beginner-friendly step-by-step modules
- Create menus, price confidently & earn profit
- Use proven templates & practical tools
YOU KNOW HOW TO COOK. NOW LEARN HOW TO BUILD THE BUSINESS.
You’ve seen TikToks and Instagram reels of supper clubs selling out seats, happy guests, and big wins. But no one shows what really happens behind that 30 second video - the planning, the pricing, the setup, and the step-by-step process to build it yourself.
- You’re the go-to food person at every gathering… but don’t know how to turn it into a real business?
- Want to start a food business from home, but still think a restaurant is the only “proper” way to do so?
- Think Private Dining is cute as a passion side project, but not something that makes money?
- Menus, pricing, guests, rules, marketing… sounds exciting until you realise you have no idea where to start?
LEARN FROM AN INSTRUCTOR WHO HAS BUILT IT FROM SCRATCH
THIS IS YOUR PRIVATE DINING BLUEPRINT
A self-paced course across 9 modules. Learn anytime, anywhere and launch your business from home at your own pace.
MODULE 1
GETTING STARTED
This module is about getting honest with yourself before you begin. Not hype. Not motivation.
Just clarity.
- Is this for you?
- Discover your Ikigai
- Build the confidence to start
MODULE 2
UNDERSTANDING PRIVATE DINING
Get to know this new space you’re venturing into. What Private Dining actually is. What it is not. And how different people have built completely different versions of it.
This module includes:
- The concept of Private Dining
- Myths vs Facts
- Examples of hosts who nailed it
After this module, you’ll gain an understanding of what's possible. And then start framing your own version.
MODULE 3
CREATE YOUR SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Study what works, spot market gaps, and create a concept that stands out.
- Analyse what successful Private Dining hosts do differently
- Identify gaps in your local market
- Build a unique concept
- Plan your menu with clear food costs
- Create a signature style guests will remember and return for
After this module, you'll have a clear concept and menu ready to launch.
MODULE 4
HOST RESPONSIBLY
Learn the basics of safety, laws, and home hosting so you can start smart and stress-free.
- Understand food safety basics
- Set up your home space for a safe and comfortable experience
- Handle dietary restrictions and allergies with confidence
- Know your responsibilities as a Private Dining host
After this module, you'll be ready to host with full confidence and zero stress.
MODULE 5
FILL THOSE SEATS
Build a brand that people remember, and turn that attention into consistent bookings. This module includes:
- Build a brand identity that stands out in the food space
- Use menus as marketing hooks
- Write compelling content that drives bookings
- Turn followers and enquiries into paying guests
After this module, you'll have a clear strategy to fill every seat at your table.
MODULE 6
BUILD A PROFITABLE BUSINESS
Understand the numbers behind Private Dining so profit is planned, not guessed.
- Calculate your exact food cost and profit margins
- Set pricing that feels fair to guests and profitable for you
- Understand fixed vs variable costs in Private Dining
- Build a simple financial tracker for every event
- Plan for growth without losing money along the way
After this module, your business will run on numbers, not guesswork.
MODULE 7
TEST BEFORE YOU LAUNCH
Host a trial event, gather honest feedback and prepare for paying guests. This module includes:
- Plan and execute your first trial dinner event
- Invite the right people for honest and useful feedback
- Refine your menu, timing and hosting flow
- Build confidence before your first paying guests arrive
After this module, you'll be fully prepared and ready to welcome your first real guests.
MODULE 8
HOST LIKE A PRO
Create the right atmosphere and make guests remember more than just the food. This module includes:
- Set the perfect ambience with lighting, music and décor
- Host with confidence and handle hiccups calmly
- Create a seamless flow from arrival to farewell
- Handle difficult guests and unexpected situations gracefully
- Turn first-time guests into loyal returning customers
After this module, you'll host every event like a seasoned professional.
MODULE 9
SCALE WITH CONFIDENCE
Turn one successful night into a repeatable business with smart systems.
- Build systems and processes that save time
- Expand your offering with new experiences and formats
- Collaborate with other chefs, brands and local businesses
- Plan your next 6 months of growth with confidence
After this module, you'll have a sustainable and scalable Private Dining business.
HI, I'M DHRUV!
I started my career in hospitality before taking a detour into the corporate world. But no matter what I was doing, I always found myself coming back to food.
Along the way, I created experiences like the Boring Indian Food Workshop, Boring Indian BBQ Party, Naughty Nawaab Party Catering, and eventually a growing portfolio of Private Dining experiences, cooking classes, pop-ups, and corporate events.
What began as a passion project slowly grew into a business that has hosted thousands of guests from around the world, and somewhere along the way, became the most rewarding work I’ve ever done.
And that’s what this course is about.
Because... cooking is only one part of the journey.
The real challenge is turning your skills into an experience people will happily pay for.
Inside this course, I’ll show you everything I’ve learned about building a Private Dining business—from finding your concept and designing your menu to pricing, marketing, hosting, and launching your first event.
My hope is that this course gives you the confidence to turn your love for food into something that’s genuinely yours.
How to Start a Private Dining Business
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Course Introduction
1 lesson- Course Introduction
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MODULE 1: Start With You
7 lessons- Module introduction
- Is this for you?
- Discover your lkigai
- My story
- Start scared, but start anyway
- Module recap
- Module 1: Assignment
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MODULE 2: Understanding Private Dining
5 lessons- Module Introduction
- What Is Private Dining?
- Myths vs Facts
- Hosts who nailed it
- Module recap
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MODULE 3: Plate Your Personality
7 lessons- Module Introduction
- Do your market research
- Plan your menu
- Auditing Dhruv's menu
- Calculating food costs
- Module Recap
- Assignment
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MODULE 4: Breaking Bread, Not Laws
5 lessons- Module Introduction
- Laws & Permits
- Safety and hygiene
- Sharing space but setting boundaries
- Module recap
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MODULE 5: Fill The Damn Seats
10 lessons- Module introduction
- Naming your supper club
- Sales channels
- How to leverage marketplaces
- Your menu is a magnet
- Let your reviews do the talking
- Build your online presence
- People eat with their eyes first
- Design and branding
- Module recap
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MODULE 6: Food and Finance
5 lessons- Module introduction
- Understanding costs
- Pricing for profit
- Breaking down one of my menus
- Module recap
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MODULE 7: Host a Test Event
5 lessons- Module introduction
- Host a test event
- Reflect
- Exercise: Introduce your supper club to the world
- Module recap
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MODULE 8: Doors Open
5 lessons- Module introduction
- Event day setup
- Hosting with confidence
- Reading the room
- Module recap
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MODULE 9: Multiply The Magic
7 lessons- Module Introduction
- Standardise operations
- Customer relationships and loyalty
- Building the right team
- Scaling the business
- Avoiding burnout
- Module recap
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
HOW TO START A PRIVATE DINING BUSINESS
Whether you want to learn at your own pace, join a community of fellow hosts, or work with me one-on-one, there’s an option designed for you.
14-DAY "Give-It-a-Proper-Go" GUARANTEE
Go through the course. Watch the modules. Download the worksheets. If you genuinely feel it isn’t helping you, let us know within 14 days and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.