The new way to
share a meal.

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Explore upcoming meals and gatherings. There's always an open seat for you at someone's table!

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A space for every stage of motherhood. Find your village, share a meal and know you're never doing this alone.

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people

Discover the joy of human connection and build friendships that enrich
your life.

Discuss great
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Share your thoughts and ideas in a welcoming space where memorable conversations flow freely.

Eat good
food

Experience the warmth and authenticity of home-cooked meals, crafted with love and local flavors.

Who is OpenSeat for?

Those that dare to step out and step into new meal-sharing experiences.

OpenSeat allows individuals to host and attend meals within their community and beyond it.

As a host, it allows you to manage guest attendance and send catering and venue requests. As a guest, you get to find an open seat around someone else's table.

Want to cultivate a thriving community within your business, book club, church, or social group? OpenSeat Premium provides a dedicated space for your organisation to host and attend meals.

Build your own "walled garden" within the OpenSeat ecosystem and make meal-sharing an integral part of your culture.

OpenSeat allows private chefs to host and attend meals within their community and beyond it.

As a private chef, you can showcase your culinary skills and be hired by hosts who are looking to outsource their catering to a professional! Signup today and setup your catering profile from the drop down on your profile page.

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What people have to say

Ale is an awesome host! She creates a beautiful environment that no one wants to leave. Thank you for such a special night! I can't wait for you to host again. View host profile

Bradley was a fantastic host throughout the evening. The moment we walked in, the rich smell of food got us excited for dinner. The warm, hearty meal was perfect for the chilly night, and the evening was filled with delicious food, great friends, and lots of laughter. View host profile

The Frosts are such friendly, open and welcoming hosts, bringing both fun and intentionality. You'll never regret spending an evening at their place! View host profile

Maxine and her husband created a welcoming environment and went the extra mile to make the event fun, decorating their home with South African flags and soccer themed cups and plates and plenty of pizza. It was a great event. View host profile