General
I am attending public event and strangers will be coming to my house. Can I trust them?
We are doing our best to keep this community safe and exclusive to open-minded and nice people whose main interest is getting amazing social dining experiences. Also risks of your guests causing trouble to large extent are mitigated by the fact that you will never be alone and there will be some other people with you - your team plus two other unrelated teams allocated to be your guests randomly.
However, the organizers cannot take responsibility for your safety and you always need to stay alert (as you would in any other public place in town) and be careful (especially with that hot pan!).
How much does it cost to participate in nomhop event?
The event fee information is provided on the event page. Other shared cost for your team will include groceries required to cook a meal for six to nine people (including yourself) and drinks. Remember, others will be cooking and serving drinks to you. You cook & host only once and hosted twice during the evening and the bottom line is that you pay for your own dinner.
Before the event
What if I don't have a partner to form a team?
Remember that everyone is welcome – couples, singles, friends and colleagues. No problem if you register alone - make a note in the registration and we will find do our best to find a cooking companion for you!
What if I registered a friend and they can not attend anymore?
If you registered a friend and they inform you that they can not attend anymore, you can edit your team via event page (Dashboard / Joined events / Edit team). You have two options - from the drop down menu you can either choose to participate alone or invite onother friend by including her/his details instead of the friend who cannot participate.
How can I organize an event?
Please contact us on support@nomhop.com and we will give you the necessary instructions.
What if I don't know how to cook?
Call your mum! Be creative and google some dishes that you enjoy. Maybe you know a good cook who could be your partner for the evening?
Should I bring something for my hosts?
Yes - your brightest smile and an empty stomach. Generally host takes care of the drinks because only they know what they are cooking and what drinks suit their meal best. On the other hand it is always a nice gesture to bring a bottle of wine - so it’s totally up to you!
How much meal preparation time do I have?
If you are making a starter, you will have as much time for preparations as you wiah. But if you are making main dish or dessert, you will be entering your house at about the same time as the guests. Prepare the ingredients in advance, cut those onions or and set the table. And there are so many deserts that can be made in advance! For main dish, try to find a recipe that takes no longer than 45 minutes. The cooking of main dish will be done when your guests are there, so feel free to include them. The event can be not just about eating together but also about cooking together. Still, the best jokes emerge in a messy kitchen!
Is there a dress code?
Just imagine it is birthday of your best friend and the Queen might be coming (or not).
During the event
What is nomhop rule number one?
Take it easy trust the flow! Follow the instructions from the email and find out the best mode of transport to get to your next host. Be on time! This is essential for the event to work. It worked in Italy – so you will be fine. For example, if the email says that the dinner starts at 19:00, you need to make sure that you get to your host’s place by 19:00. Otherwise you will make others wait. Plus any delays mean less time to enjoy the meal that someone has prepared for you with all their heart.
What if I get lost?
We will email you the mobile phone numbers of the hosts in advance, it will also be available on the event page if you login to your account on nomhop.com. That way you can call them if their place is difficult to find.
How do I get around between the meals?
It is up to you whether you bike, drive or go by public transport. We will try our best to ensure that commuting time between the meals does not exceed 30 min.
If you have other questions or feedback please write us on support@nomhop.com