Updated October 2026 ยท Competitor details from the sources below; check each service for current pricing.
The Dinner Table Club vs Timeleft vs 222 vs Closer vs supper clubs
The main difference is the format. The Dinner Table Club is a hosted dinner party for 10 to 20 guests at a restaurant you choose, with the meal included. Timeleft and 222 are apps that match you by algorithm into small groups at venues they pick, and Closer seats screened members at dinners hosted in other members' homes. Independent supper clubs are usually chef-led dinners where the food is the focus.
| Feature | The Dinner Table Club | Timeleft | 222 | Closer | Independent supper clubs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Hosted dinner parties for strangers at partner restaurants | An app that matches strangers for dinner and other meetups | An iOS app that groups strangers for outings at partner venues | Members host dinners and gatherings in their own homes and shared spaces | Chef-led or home dinners with a communal table, run independently |
| Group size | 10 to 20 guests | Small tables; Timeleft describes meeting five new people | About six at dinners; larger for some activities | 8 to 25 guests, depending on the space | Varies by host |
| How the table is formed | You choose the dinner; seat switches between courses mix the table | An algorithm matches people on factors such as age range, personality and language | A questionnaire and algorithm group people as compatible | Screened members reserve seats at nights near them | Whoever books |
| Who picks the restaurant | The Dinner Table Club, shown on the event page before you book | Timeleft | 222 | No restaurant; the member host provides the space | The host |
| Food | Multi-course meal included in the ticket | You pay for your own food and drinks at the venue | Varies by outing | Home-cooked dinners or light bites, set by the host | Usually a set menu included in the price |
| Price model | Per-dinner ticket, no membership; recent dinners about $80 to $125 | Per-event ticket or subscription in the app; varies by city | Per-event curation fee or monthly subscription | Annual membership plus a per-seat price; recent seats about $40 to $75 | Per-dinner ticket; varies widely |
| Host at the table | Yes, at every dinner | No host; the app provides a conversation game | App-organized | Yes, a member host | The chef or host, focused on the food |
| Where | New York, DC, Los Angeles, Miami; San Francisco coming soon | Many cities worldwide | Select cities | New York and Washington DC listed | Most large cities |
When each one is the right choice
- Choose The Dinner Table Club if you want to pick the restaurant and the night, meet a full table rather than five people, have dinner included, and have a host do the introductions.
- Choose Timeleft if you want a lower upfront ticket, are happy to be matched by an app, and do not mind paying for your own meal at the venue.
- Choose 222 if you like algorithmic matching and want outings beyond dinner, such as bars and activities.
- Choose Closer if you want a dinner in someone's home rather than a restaurant, and are comfortable with an annual membership and screening.
- Choose a supper club if the food is the main event and meeting people is a bonus.
Sources
- Timeleft, FAQ (food and drinks paid at the venue; matching on age range, personality and language; five new faces per dinner), accessed October 2026.
- TechCrunch, April 2026 (Timeleft algorithmic matching and conversation game; 222 personality-based groups and pricing).
- Closer, homepage (member-hosted dinners, 8 to 25 guests, annual platform fee, listed seat prices), accessed October 2026.
- SF Gazetteer (222 questionnaire, six-person dinners, per-event fee or subscription).