General
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.
What if I don't have a partner to form a team in a open event?
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!
My kitchen is very small. What should I do?
A: No worries! A standing meal is perfectly acceptable. You only need plates and cutlery for six people. The size of your kitchen won't affect the quality of your meal or your enjoyment of the event.
What should I do if I have a child or children at home, should I join?
This event is designed for everyone to enjoy, whether you're single, a couple, or a family with children, and whether you're a local or an expat. Simply be mindful of your hosts - they expect two adult guests per team also this sets for the most relaxing dine experience for all.
Families with children are welcome with some straightforward arrangements, much like a typical dining-out scenario with your partner at a restaurant. You can arrange for a babysitter or someone to watch your child for the duration of the event, making it work seamlessly. Of course, when you're hosting a meal at your home, your entire household, including your children, is welcome at the table (hence, you only need arrangements for the two meals out only).
Another option that also works for some parents is for one partner to watch the child while the other goes out for one meal (e.g., appetizer), and they switch roles for the next meal (e.g., main course). And, of course, when both of them participate in the third meal at home (e.g., dessert). It's not ideal, but it illustrates a variety of solutions to participate.
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) and be careful (especially with that hot pan!).