Request for consideration

12 strangers. One secret table. No devices. An evening structured around food, curiosity, and authentic discourse.

Admission is strictly by application and complementary guest pairing.

Part 1Identity and channels

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Preferred messaging app

If you’re selected, your pass-key and cohort channel link will be delivered here.

City or primary neighborhood

Where can we find you online?

At least one. It’s used only to confirm who you are. We look at what’s public, and never follow, message, or tag you.

Instagram

Other

Part 2Energy and conversational role

There are no right answers here. We’re composing a table, not grading a test.

What occupies 80% of your waking hours right now?

Skip corporate jargon and vanity titles. What is your actual craft, obsession, or work?

What is a rabbit hole, odd curiosity, or obscure topic you’ve been learning about lately?

At a communal dinner of 12 complete strangers, which dynamic do you naturally provide?

The InstigatorI love tossing provocative questions into the room and challenging safe assumptions.The AnchorI hold space, draw quieter people out, and ask thoughtful follow-ups.The RaconteurI bring wit, storytelling, and vulnerability, and I keep the energy vibrant.The SynthesizerI love connecting disparate dots across the room and finding shared threads.

What is a strong opinion or worldview you hold that most people in your field or social circle disagree with?

Honest beats polished.

If you were given the floor to ask the entire table one mandatory question between courses, what would it be?

Which Houston communities, groups, or scenes are you part of?Optional

Part 3The house covenants

The Covenant of Presence

Upon crossing the threshold, all phones and personal recording devices are surrendered into secure pouches until the conclusion of the evening. There is no live posting or checking notifications. Your pouch opens on request if you ever need it.

I agree to be entirely present and device-free for the duration of the dinner.

Dietary restrictions and allergiesOptional

Because menus are curated and fixed with guest chefs, please list any strict allergies or restrictions.

Who is one person you know who elevates every room they walk into?Optional

Include their name and why. Optional, but it helps us find future guests. We won’t contact them without speaking with you first.

How did you hear about The Seating?Optional

Referred byOptional

I am 21 or older.

I agree to the house covenants, conduct, and photography policy.

I have read how my information is handled.

Your answers are read only by the Curator and approved hosts, and are never published or sold.