Custom Events

Fun, bespoke experiences that’ll wow your guests.

Food and drink-forward events, thoughtfully designed and flawlessly executed from start to finish. Easy for you, awesome for your guests.

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Case Studies: Helping Our Clients Connect

Custom Food Tour

Custom Interactive Meal

Camp Connection

You Art What You Eat

Charcuterie Chalet Showdown

Water Games

The Vaccini

Custom Food Tour

Client: Private Group
Use Case: Birthday

Problem
A 40th birthday celebration wanted the energy of a food tour, but they the intimacy of private rooms at each stop.

Solution
We customized one of our classic NYC food tours with extended tastings (including an extra-long stop at a Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurant where they could say a few words to the birthday girl) and secured private rooms at every stop.

Results
A seamless evening that felt both dynamic and personal. Guests experienced NYC through food, without logistical stress.

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Custom Interactive Meal

Client: Thompson Reuters
Use Case: Client Engagement

Problem
The client needed consistent, high-quality engagement events across multiple cities, each tailored to local markets and specific restaurant preferences.

Solution
We curated venues in each new city (Indianapolis, Nashville, Charlotte and New Orleans), onboarded custom restaurant partners, and adapted our Interactive Meal format to align with the client’s brand and audience. Each event felt local, yet cohesive.

Results
A scalable, repeatable engagement program that felt thoughtfully curated in every market. The client gained a turnkey solution with national reach and local authenticity.

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Camp Connection

Client: Connection
Use Case: Client Engagement

Problem
Connection hosts a yearly golf outing for clients, but needed a fun, thoughtful option for attendees that don’t golf.

Solution
We developed a cohesive summer camp theme and brought it to life through custom interactive tasting bars, plus a bespoke guided wine tasting. Guests roasted savory smores, made their own nut mix, and sipped on fine wines paired with nostalgic camp snacks. Read the full case study.

Results
The event was a hit. Guests were fully engaged and thrilled by the novelty and detail of the activation. The Spiced Nut Mixing Bar emerged as a surprise favorite and C-suite executives personally complimented our staff on the creativity and quality of the experience.

You Art What You Eat

Use Case: Client Entertainment

Problem
We were hired to built an event around an art theme, designed to engage the customers of our client.

Solution
We took the theme and made the guest the artist with interactive stations. We partnered with local restaurants, each with an art/food activity, like Jackson Pollock donuts and kitsch cocktails. Guests mingled through the stations, creating, snacking, and connecting.

Results
By making the guest the artist vs. the viewer, we created a lasting impression, keeping our client top of mind. The event resulted in social media engagement and great photos.

Charcuterie Chalet Showdown

Client: Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Food Trade Show
Use Case: Conference Activation

Problem
We were asked to engage the exhibitors in the deli pavilion and showcase their products to grocery buyers in a unique and engaging way.

Solution
We created a live Charcuterie Chalet Showdown, a high-energy, interactive build competition that stopped attendees in their tracks. It combined product, performance, and playful competition into one cohesive activation.

Results
Increased booth traffic, extended attendee dwell time, and a buzz-worthy moment on the conference floor. The brand later went on to pitch on Shark Tank!

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Water Tasting & Team Building Games

Client: Corporate Client
Use Case: Team Building

Problem
Our client wanted a team building experience that was interactive and accommodated all dietary restrictions.

Solution
We customized our classic Guided Water Tasting by taking it outdoors to a winery in Sonoma and added a collection of water-themed team building games.

Results
A refreshing team building event that sparked laughter, learning, and was inclusive for all guests.

The Vaccini

Client: Pfizer
Use Case: Client Engagement

Problem
Our client hosted an annual event, in-person, typically in a tropical location, for the doctors of their institution. When COVID didn’t allow them to host this event in-person, they came to us for a virtual substitution.

Solution
We designed a virtual conference happy hour for this group of doctors shortly after the COVID vaccine was released, featuring a custom cocktail called “The Vaccini.” The event featured a world-class bartender, luxury cocktail kits shipped to every guest, plus tropical decor and fresh citrus to mimic the tropical setting where their event was supposed to be held.

Results
There was an exceptional attendance rate, plus positive feedback from both the organizer about the easy booking and the guests about the high-energy event.

Ways We Customize Our Experiences

Not every event needs to start from scratch. Some just need the right finishing touches. Others deserve a blank canvas. We do both.

Light Touch Customization

Start with one of our signature experiences and tailor it to your group and goals. Perfect for groups who love what we already do, and want it refined to fit their occasion.

Extended tastings or added courses
Custom games or interactive elements
Branded menus or themed touches
Preferred restaurant requests
City-specific adjustments

Fully Bespoke Experiences

Built entirely around your goals, audience, and brand. Ideal for conferences, client engagement, and moments where standing out matters.

Original themes and concept development
Custom formats
Branded environments and experiential design

How Avital Custom Events Work

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1: Tell Us Your Event Goals

Start your custom booking, then meet with your Avital Curator to discuss your event needs and goals.

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2: We Design Custom Experience

We’ll design a custom experience to fit your needs, timing, and budget.

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3: Eat, Drink, and Enjoy!

We’ll handle all the logistics, like all-inclusive staffing, tools, and ingredients.

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When To Book a Custom Event

Our custom and bespoke events are designed to engage and connect. Whether you’re hosting important clients or producing a large conference, we can design the perfect experience for you and your group.