What to Know About Our Dining Etiquette Workshops

Where do your business dining etiquette sessions take place?

Most clients opt to host our programs in a local restaurant or hotel meeting space of their choosing, or, if available, in an executive dining room within their offices. We’re happy to travel to your location or recommend venues we’ve worked with previously.

What group size is ideal for a corporate dining etiquette session?

We work with groups as small as 6 and as large as 150. Whether you’re planning an intimate team dinner or a large offsite training, we tailor the experience to your size and goals.

Is your business dining etiquette training formal or relaxed?

Our sessions are modern, relatable, and practical—not stuffy or old-fashioned. We’re not teaching your team how to behave at the royal table. Instead, we equip professionals with the skills to shine when dining with peers, bosses, and clients.

How many courses should we include for a business dining training meal?

For lunch or dinner sessions, we recommend three courses: an appetizer or soup, an entrée, and a dessert. This allows time to cover key skills without rushing the meal. Breakfast sessions typically feature plated or buffet options with fewer courses.

What types of companies have booked your professional dining etiquette workshops?

We’ve led programs across North America for professionals in banking, law, consulting, pharmaceutical sales, technology, and luxury retail. Our business dining skills training is also a popular choice for leadership retreats and annual conferences.

Do you work with colleges, MBA programs, or young professionals?

Yes. Career services departments and business schools frequently book us to prepare students and young professionals for the expectations of workplace dining. These sessions are a great fit for internship prep or employer engagement events.

Do you teach how to order wine at a business dinner or client meal?

Yes. We cover ordering wine for the table, understanding wine lists, and determining whether ordering alcohol is appropriate. We also help professionals feel confident navigating cocktail and drink orders.

Do your sessions cover what foods to avoid at a business meal?

Absolutely. We help participants understand which dishes may be too messy, tricky to eat, or otherwise best avoided in professional settings. We also discuss how to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions—both your own and others’.

Will you cover the etiquette of a business cocktail reception?

Yes. Our optional cocktail reception add-on teaches modern networking skills, including how to gracefully join and exit conversations, how to balance food and drink, and how to remember names and follow up afterward.

Will my team learn how to time their eating and avoid common missteps?

Yes. Our lunch and dinner programs include silent cues for signaling to servers, how to avoid being the first (or last) person finished, and when it’s appropriate to start eating. We also address table timing in the context of business discussions.

Do you include international dining etiquette or cultural customs?

Yes. Upon request, we can incorporate guidance on global business dining norms, in-home entertaining etiquette, and navigating unfamiliar cuisine when traveling or hosting international colleagues.