Where Creativity Meets Community—One Plate at a Time
At The Grid, food is more than sustenance—it’s a medium for storytelling, cultural connection, and creative exploration. Our Culinary Residency Program brings visionary chefs, culinary artists, and gastronomic innovators into our global network of clubs and hotels to create immersive, one-of-a-kind dining experiences for our members and guests.Whether you’re hosting a city pop-up in a cultural capital or experimenting with farm-to-table menus in a remote jungle lodge, The Grid offers a unique stage to showcase your culinary voice—On The Grid or Off The Grid.
What we offer
Curated tasting menus with artist pairings
Chef’s table series & storytelling suppers
Live kitchen takeovers & rooftop BBQs
Culinary collabs with DJs, designers, and makers
Members-only secret menu drops
From Cities to Wilderness
Our culinary residencies are designed around experience zones that adapt to the local environment
🏙️ Urban Explorations (On The Grid)
Multi-week culinary residencies in our city-based clubs and hotels. Residents engage with local artisans, music, and fashion to craft culturally immersive menus.
🌿 Nature-Based Retreats (Off The Grid)
Residencies in our remote sanctuaries—jungles, beaches, mountains—where chefs design hyper-local, seasonal, wellness-forward experiences. Think open-fire cooking, fermentation workshops, or ancestral recipe revivals.
🤝 Community Tables
Residencies centered around social impact and food justice, collaborating with local communities, producers, and food educators.
🔥 Experimental Pop-Ups
Short-term projects that blend art, technology, and food into provocative culinary installations and sensory-driven storytelling.
Our Culinary Ethos
At The Grid, we believe that food is a cultural accelerator. We champion:
- • Local sourcing and ethical ingredient partnerships
- • Cross-cultural collaboration and culinary fusion
- • Sustainability-first practices in every kitchen
- • Education & empowerment of young food talent
- • Holistic well-being through mindful food experiences
Every culinary residency is a chance to nourish minds, bodies, and communities — through flavor, intention, and innovation.
Become a Culinary Resident
We welcome chefs, bakers, mixologists, foragers, fermenters, food technologists, and culinary rebels of all kinds to apply.Residencies range from 1 week to 3 months, depending on location and scope. Whether you're testing a new concept or taking a sabbatical to reconnect with your roots—we’re your stage.
Our residents receive
A fully-equipped kitchen studio )
In select Grid properties
Global exposure
Through our member network and media platforms
Creative freedom
To craft your experience—your way.
Complimentary accommodations
And meal stipends
Revenue share
From ticketed events and curated experiences
Ongoing support
From The Grid’s creative and production team.
The Grid is not just a place—it’s a movement.
A future-forward ecosystem designed to empower professionals, foster meaningful connections, and enhance every facet of life.
Discover your Smart Club and Hotel experience today