Thoughtful,
Custom Dining
Tailored to you.
Houndstooth Modern Tavern creates high-touch, intimate dining experiences in homes and restaurants.
Every event is uniquely tailored, with no set menu and no limitations—only thoughtful, intentional meals inspired by your tastes, stories, and experiences.
We handle everything, so you can host with ease—whether it’s a private dinner party or a pop-up collaboration in your restaurant space.
Why Houndstooth?
Hospitality
First
Thoughtful, seamless service designed around your needs.
Sustainably Sourced
Ingredients that are responsible as they are delicious.
Inclusive by design
Every guest, every dietary restriction, fully welcomed.
What we do
Private Dinners
You host, we cook. Fully customized, from menu design to execution.
Restaurant Pop Ups
Restaurant Pop Ups
Collaborations &
Special Events
Unique experiences designed with our partners and communities in mind.
About us
Houndstooth Modern Tavern was founded on the belief that great food is about more than just what’s on the plate—it’s about the people, the stories, and the moments created around the table.
- We approach every event with a blank slate, designing experiences that feel personal and purposeful.
- Our passion for sustainable sourcing and inclusive hospitality ensures that every guest, regardless of dietary needs, is welcomed with intention.
- Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a large-scale collaboration, we bring thoughtfulness, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Past Menus
Each menu we create is built from the ground up, tailored to the host, the guests, and the moment. Here are a few sample menus from past events:
Recognized & Featured
- Created dinner service at The Briar to help them focus on cocktails & staffing.
- Raised thousands for People Serving People, World Central Kitchen, and Community Emergency Service.
- Named in Top 10 Restaurant Experiences of 2024 by a rising food writer.
Hire Us
Houndstooth isn’t for large-scale catering or high-volume, low-touch events. We specialize in intimate, detail-oriented gatherings where hospitality and storytelling shine.
For private hosts
Whether it’s an anniversary dinner or a gathering of close friends, we bring the same level of care and creativity to every event.
For restaurants
Looking to fill a night you’re normally closed? Want to bring something new to your space? Let’s collaborate.
For partners & community events
From ticketed pop-ups to charitable dinners, we’re always looking for opportunities to create something special.
If that sounds like what you need, let’s talk.