• Joyful Dinner

    Business Registration – Fall 2026

  • Note: This form is for Joyful Dinners that are open to the public. If you are a Slow Food chapter or supporter that would like to host an invite-only event, please use our Individual Registration form.

  • What is a Joyful Dinner?

    The Joyful Dinner Series centers community-driven dinners, honoring the vibrant and diverse food traditions of everyday people. Joyful Dinners celebrate local, seasonal ingredients and the people who cultivate them. Each event raises crucial funds and awareness for Slow Food USA and local Slow Food chapters. We are inviting voices to the table to build a future where food is a source of joy, justice and connection – one joyful plate at a time.

  • How to Sign Up for Joyful Dinner Series

    Your Joyful Dinner can take any form that fosters connection in your community, celebrates local agriculture, and champions the Slow Food movement. Use this form to tell us about your Joyful Dinner. You can donate to Slow Food now, or after your event. Once you've submitted the form, we’ll provide a promotional toolkit and help amplify your event! Ready? Let's go!

  • Business Info

    Your Joyful Dinner registration also includes a one-year Slow Food business membership, which includes placement on our Network Map and invitations to conversations focused on businesses practicing sustainability.
  • Were you referred to Joyful Dinner Series by a local Slow Food chapter? (If you select a chapter, they will receive 25% of your donation.)*
  • Is the business or entity affiliated with Snail of Approval?*
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  • Will the Joyful Dinner be hosted at this location?*

  • Location and Day of your Joyful Dinner

    We request that you schedule your Joyful Dinner during the months of August, September, or October. If your event/activation will take place over the course of several days, please let us know the start date.
  • Is a date chosen for the Joyful Dinner?*
  • Joyful Dinner Date*
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  • Contact Person Info

    Please share the best person to contact if we have questions about your Joyful Dinner
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  • Your Donation

    If you choose to host your Joyful Dinner during our Week of Joy (October 25-31) and pledge 10% of your sales for one evening, you can wait to donate after the event. Skip the payment section below and submit your form. We will follow up in November with instructions and payment link. For other events, you can make your donation below. We are grateful for your participation! Email comms@slowfoodusa.org with any questions.

  • Donate to Slow Food USA today:

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    Participate in the Week of Joy (Donate Later). The Joyful Dinner Series will culminate in the WEEK OF JOY (October 25-31, 2026) – when dozens of restaurants across the country will host a Joyful Dinner “give back night” for Slow Food USA and local chapters, donating 10% of one night's sales. Choose this option if you would like to pay later!
    Participate in the Week of Joy (Donate Later)

    The Joyful Dinner Series will culminate in the WEEK OF JOY (October 25-31, 2026) – when dozens of restaurants across the country will host a Joyful Dinner “give back night” for Slow Food USA and local chapters, donating 10% of one night's sales. Choose this option if you would like to pay later!

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    Feature a seasonal/local dish for a week or month. (Suggested Donation). Prefer a lower-lift activation that doesn’t require a special event or activation? You can run a Joyful Dinner special to highlight Good, Clean, and Fair values. Choose one week or month in August, September, or October to feature a local, seasonal ingredient or dish on your menu.
    Feature a seasonal/local dish for a week or month. (Suggested Donation)

    Prefer a lower-lift activation that doesn’t require a special event or activation? You can run a Joyful Dinner special to highlight Good, Clean, and Fair values. Choose one week or month in August, September, or October to feature a local, seasonal ingredient or dish on your menu. 

    $250$250
      
    Host a Chef’s Dinner or Curated Event. (Suggested Donation). Plan a unique Joyful Dinner anytime in August, September, or October. You could invite a guest chef to collaborate, build a dinner around a theme (such as Terra Madre this September), or curate a menu paired with regional wines. The choice is yours as long as it showcases delicious food that benefits both people and the planet!
    Host a Chef’s Dinner or Curated Event. (Suggested Donation)

    Plan a unique Joyful Dinner anytime in August, September, or October. You could invite a guest chef to collaborate, build a dinner around a theme (such as Terra Madre this September), or curate a menu paired with regional wines. The choice is yours as long as it showcases delicious food that benefits both people and the planet!

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