This is THE dinner party planner you’ve been waiting for! 

We simplify dinner party planning so you can throw your best Saturday nights from the comfort of home.

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Hi! Welcome to The Gourmet Host

We’re David & Talia.

We love getting together around food. But we didn’t always love the messy chaos of dinner party planning. 

Inspired by the intimate connections we made around the dinner table, we dedicated ourselves to the art of hosting. Hundreds of dinner parties later, we developed a smart system that makes cooking and gathering feel easy, empowering, and collaborative.

The Gourmet Host is a place where every foodie and community builder has the tools to put together a meaningful event at home.

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Plan your next gathering with…

The all-in-one dinner party hub for stress-free hosting

The Gourmet Host App manages every step of your dinner party planning journey in one place.

  • Design menus
  • Invite co-hosts
  • Manage RSVPs & diets
  • Categorize grocery lists
  • Split costs
  • Browse recipes
  • Assign tasks
  • Share memories
  • And so much more!
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Past Issues of Dinner Notes

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  • Black garlic: love it, hate it, or both? 🧄

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    11

    July 22, 2026

    Black garlic: love it, hate it, or both? 🧄

  • Everyone brings one thing, you just set the table

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    2

    Issue

    10

    June 8, 2026

    Everyone brings one thing, you just set the table

  • The cookbook that made us vegetable people 🥬

    Vol.

    2

    Issue

    9

    May 24, 2026

    The cookbook that made us vegetable people 🥬

  • Why we keep miso between the soy sauce and the parm

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    2

    Issue

    8

    May 12, 2026

    Why we keep miso between the soy sauce and the parm

What our users are saying

  • Margarita M.
    App Store, February 2026

    “This app has been a game changer in how I plan my dinner parties. Having my menu, shopping list, invites, and guest food prefs in one place has saved me sooooo much time!”

  • Sina E.
    Google Play, February 2026

    “A delightful and extremely user friendly App! Helps you to more efficiently organize your meal preparation for the gatherings and allows you to focus on creating more memorable get-togethers. Highly recommended!”

  • Anjuli S.
    App Store, May 2026

    “I’ve used this app for my last two gatherings and it really simplified my planning process. I love that I can save my recipes then build a shopping list through the chosen recipes. Plus adding guests is easy once your contacts are loaded.”

  • Simon Z.
    Google Play, May 2026

    “Meal ideas are fantastic, you can get multiple recipes that pair well together if you’re looking to host dinner for friends. App is fast and responsive for when you need recipes in a hurry”

  • MidnightRoast
    App Store, May 2026

    “Really solid app for planning dinners and group meals. I like that it handles everything from organizing recipes to tracking RSVPs and splitting the bill. It just makes the whole process a lot easier to manage.”

  • Antonio L.
    Google Play, May 2026

    “Wonderful app for meal ideas, it has a lot of recipes and instructions are easy to follow. Shopping list also comes in handy.”

  • YWeiner
    App Store, May 2026

    “The perfect tool- everything in one place to quickly plan a dinner party. Great recipes, easy sync shopping list, calendar and task list. Easy to use and intuitive.”

  • DoK_123
    App Store, May 2026

    “Loving the app so far. While it’s immensely helpful for hosting it is also a great daily source of meal ideas and culinary experimentation. Keep it up!”



Every great host has a secret…

Simplify Prep and Impress Your Guests Every Time.

Our Recipe Measurement, Conversions, and Timing Guide makes it easy to standardize any recipe so you focus on what you do best—experimenting with flavor and sharing it with friends!

Download, print, and stick it on your fridge for smooth cheffing.

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