Where closed kitchens come alive.
After Hours Global transforms empty restaurant kitchens and quiet dining rooms into intimate, chef-driven pop-ups and collaborative culinary experiences — bringing local flavor, community, and creativity to life after dark.
Our Mission
We believe in connection through food: using under-utilized dining spaces, partnering with local artisans, farms, and venues, and crafting unforgettable meals that celebrate regional flavor, community spirit, and culinary creativity.
Our goal is to create immersive dining events that connect people — diners, chefs, local producers, and venue partners — in meaningful, memorable experiences.
Why After Hours Is Different
After Hours Global isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a movement.
It’s not tied to one location. Every event is unique, tied to the place, the people, and the produce of that moment.
It’s about collaboration. We bring together venues, local producers, artisans, and diners — building community rather than a one-way transaction.
It’s about experience. Guests don’t just eat — they connect, discover local flavor, meet creators, and become part of the story.
It’s about opportunity. Empty kitchens become vibrant venues. Local artisans and farms get the spotlight. Producers and creatives get canvas. Communities get moments of connection.
Our Values
Local + Authentic — We source from local farms and artisans, celebrate regional ingredients and talent, and ground every event in the community where it happens.
Experiential + Immersive — We don’t just serve food. We craft a full-sensory, atmosphere-rich experience: the setting, the ingredients, the people, the stories.
Collaborative + Community-Driven — Chefs, makers, producers, and venues all have a voice. Our events are built with community, for community.
Sustainable Use of Space + Resources — We give empty kitchens purpose and breathe new life into existing spaces — reducing waste and maximixing value for partners.
Creativity + Craftsmanship — From menu design to plating, from venue setup to hospitality, we prioritize thoughtful detail and artistic intent.
What We Do
We collaborate with local restaurants, eateries, and food businesses to host after-hours events — pop-up dinners, private events, collaborative chef menus, and community gatherings.
We work with local farms, artisans, and producers to center our menus around seasonal and regional ingredients, honoring the land and community behind every meal.
We curate every detail — from the tasting menu and ambience to the atmosphere and storytelling — to create immersive, high-quality social dinners that feel more like an experience than a meal.
We offer a venue for creatives who want to showcase craft and community through food, art, and collaboration.
Our Story
In a world where restaurant kitchens sit idle after close, we saw opportunity: rooms full of potential, venues longing for new life, and food systems waiting to be re-imagined.
We launched After Hours Global to challenge the traditional restaurant model — to respond not to foot-traffic or constant service, but to craft, collaboration, and community.
What started as small pop-ups soon grew into a broader vision: a traveling dining platform that travels across neighborhoods, cities, and communities — bringing unique, locally rooted experiences wherever people are hungry not just for food, but for connection and story.
Who We Serve
Food lovers who crave more than a meal — diners seeking memorable experiences, community-driven gatherings, and culinary discovery.
Local producers, farms, artisans, and makers seeking a platform to showcase their work authentically.
Creatives and artists looking for collaborative opportunities, creative freedom, and real community engagement.
Venue owners and restaurants with unused hours — looking to build revenue, expand reach, and be part of something bigger.
Join Us
Whether you’re looking to dine with us, partner with us, or bring After Hours Global to your town, we invite you to be part of the story.
Email us at: info@afterhours-global.com
Follow us on Instagram: @afterhours.global
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