Frequently Asked Questions
Over the years, we've been asked many questions about Single Gourmet.
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- What is the proportion of men to women
at events?
- Single Gourmet membership consists of about 40% men and
60% women. For events where reservations come in 'out-of-kilter,' we
start waiting lists, to ensure acceptable ratios.
- Is there prearranged seating at your dinners?
- Yes. Nearly all our events have prearrange seating with your first
name only on place cards at the table. Our tables usually consist of
eight to ten people in compatible age groups. Although not all of our
tables will have an equal number of both sexes, the worst ratio you
will find (from a woman's point of view) will be three men to five women.
- Is there a dress code for Single Gourmet
Events?
- Other than "no jeans" there isn't a dress code per
se for events. Generally, members tend to arrive directly from work
for weekday events wearing suits or business casual for the guys, a
dress or business suit for women. Our weekend dinner dances are usually
semi-formal… with cocktail dresses and suits in evidence, or tuxes
at some of the gala evenings. However, for summer BBQs and Boat Cruises,
dress is more casual –lots of women in sun dresses and guys in
open neck shirts and casual pants. But the main thing to stress is dress
for yourself. Be comfortable!
- Can I make special requests?
- Yes, we encourage members to give us feedback. If you see someone
at another table you would like to sit with at a future event, tell
us and we'll try our best to have you at the same table. Or, you may
have been seated with someone you do not wish to meet again, tell us
and we'll make sure you're never at the same table.
- What is the age of your members?
- Although the age range is from 30 to 60, with the majority of members
in their 40's, we do have members in their 20's and early 60's.
- How long do the events last?
- Mid-week events generally end between 10:30pm and 11:30pm but you'll
find some people engrossed in conversation till the late hours. If there
is dancing, the event may last till midnight or beyond. Weekend events
and special banquets with entertainment can go to one or two in the
morning.
- Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
- Except for some special events where the catering is restricted,
yes we can, simply tell us when you reserve and, if possible, we'll
have your needs looked after. We have strict vegetarians, people with
various food allergies and people with religious food restrictions who
are members. In most cases, we are able to provide alternatives.
- When reserving, please state any possible problems that you may
have with the menu for an event.
- Is my name or other personal information
ever given out?
- Absolutely not! The personal information you have given
us is kept strictly confidential. It is not given out to anyone –including
other members– unless authorized by you.
- —And we definitely do not sell our mailing lists!!!
- Can you help me contact someone I'd
like to talk to?
- We'll try our best. If you meet someone at an event and you wish
to contact them... as long as you have their first name and can tell
us the table where they were seated, we can attempt to arrange it by
calling the person and getting their permission to release their phone
number to you. Or arrange to have them call you. We get these requests
all the time, so don't feel shy about following up and contacting someone
you've met at an event.
- I really would like to meet someone of
the opposite sex. Can you help?
- Single Gourmet is neither a dating service nor are we matchmakers.
We are a social club for singles providing a variety of up-scale social
events most of which are centred around dining. That said, a large proportion
of the people who join Single Gourmet are looking to meet someone
of the opposite sex. At our events you will meet a steady stream of
new people who are also looking to meet you. We provide the environment…
the rest is up to you.
- Do people arrive alone at events?
- Almost everyone arrives alone. Members bringing guests usually
arrive together but when they reserve, we encourage them not to request
to be seated together, after all, you're at the event to meet new friends.
- At dinner dances do women ask men
to dance?
- The answer is yes; in fact most men are flattered when a
woman takes the initiative and will rarely refuse.
- How many monthly events do most people
attend?
- This is one question we are unable to give a definite answer. Some
people only attend the smaller dinner parties while others prefer the
weekend dinner dances. It's really up to you... one month you may be
unable to attend an event, while another month you may attend every
event. It's your choice!!!
- Do people at Single Gourmet
date?
- Many of our members date. Surprisingly, just as many women at Single
Gourmet ask men to go to a movie or dinner, as the other way around.
Men are usually delighted to have a woman take the initiative, when
the occasion arises.
- What happens if I'm unavoidably detained and
arrive late?
- In most cases, no problem, if you let us know in time we'll tell
the kitchen to hold your meal, or if you arrive a little late, just
tell the host/hostess, they'll take you to your table, help you get
seated and you will just catch-up with everyone else.
- What happens if I cancel at the last moment, or fail
to show at all?
- If you cancel your reservation during the last 48 hours before a function,
or fail to show, we will require full payment for that event.
- Can a non-member attend a Single Gourmet
event?
- As we're a private club, membership is required. However, having
said that, a non-member interested in joining Single Gourmet
can attend an event, on a space available basis, with a small surcharge
over and above the cost of the event.
- Also, we encourage members to introduce a friend to the club, by
bringing them to an event as a guest.
- Have a question for us?
- Please call (613) 236-2000
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