Resident x The Vandewater

Resident is an experiential dining concept based in NYC. We take over luxury apartments, members-only clubs, and chef demonstration kitchens, like The Vandewater, to host intimate dining events with chefs from the world’s best restaurants. You have access to our 70+ Michelin-trained chefs (formerly of restaurants including Aska, Carbone, Gramercy Tavern, Per Se, and more), 40+ sommeliers, 20+ mixologists, 10+ luxury venues, and our world-class project management team. With the same effort as a large group reservation, you can create a one-of-a-kind, memorable event that your guests will talk about for months. Instead of a traditional PDR, the chef for the evening will design a menu just for your group. They’ll personally introduce each course, along with its inspiration, with a sommelier doing the same; and all of these tidbits serve as great natural icebreakers that get the room to engage. With a 100% private space and a world-class F+B team, we combine the elegance of Michelin dining with the excitement of a dinner party. Our Upper West Side venue, located steps away from Columbia University, is a modern homage to old-world elegance. The entertaining space is split into several sections, including a lounge area, dining space with a ‘King’s Table’, and an open kitchen to provide guests an opportunity to see their meal come to life. The space also features a beautifully manicured outdoor terrace that is perfect for pre/post-dinner drinks and mingling. This venue is ideal for more intimate experiences, from board dinners and press events to milestone birthday and bridal showers. Our F+B packages include a wide range of offerings for seated dinners, cocktail parties, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, mixology classes, and more.