Small Private Gatherings
Six at 7 are private meals for 6 people designed for business professionals to expand their networks. Meals are home-cooked and served family style. This allows us to slow down and enjoy the conversation at the kitchen table. There are not interruptions that naturally happen in a restaurant setting. And the setting is much more relaxed than an office or common networking event.
Upcoming Gatherings
Six at 7 is BACK!!!!!
Dinners are being scheduled! Please follow the Facebook page for details. If you are feeling ill but have RSVP’d to join us, we ask that you stay home and join us another time.
PS I miss you all.
November
Six at 7 is BACK!
December
Menu to be determined
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Newbie Dinner
This gathering is ONLY for NEW Six at 7 guests. If you have never joined in a dinner before, this one is for YOU!
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Dinner on a Stick
Have you seen those long marshmallow roasting sticks? What if we could design an entire meal to be cooked on a stick? I think this will require the grill!
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Group Dinner
I can buy a WHOLE GROUPER fish at the fish monger! Can you imagine? Divine, delicious, and requires a GROUP to eat it!
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sARDINES
8 people squished around the table, like sardines. A menu of sardines. I know. It sounds crazy, but that’s exactly what makes it hysterical and fun!
Amy Callahan, Founder of Six at 7
Amy has a long history of cooking for others. Her first meal was made for her family when she was only 8 years old. “Normal” family gatherings always included more food than could possibly be eaten in one setting. Some events were invite only, others everyone piled into the small homes of her parents and Italian grandmother. Many meals were eaten at tables set up in the living room, because the kitchen was much too small to accommodate everyone. Bigger parties required more tables in bedrooms or the basement!
Later in life, Amy lived in Europe and the Caribbean where she was constantly asking, “How did you make that?” These talents and passions were noticed by friends and neighbors who often told her she should open a restaurant. Eventually, she opted for smaller scale personal chef services where she prepared weekly meals for busy clients. This included menus specific to their needs and preferences, managing the pantry, grocery shopping, and leaving reheating and leftover repurposing ideas. A few small parties were prepared in other clients’ homes as well.
Six at 7 meals are simple, yet flavorful and always made from whole ingredients. To learn more about Amy’s cooking adventures check out www.chezamy.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Periscope. Her entertaining live videos and posts will give you plenty of ideas on how to spice up your own cooking!
Co-Host a Six at 7 Gathering with Amy
Purpose:
Six at 7 gatherings were designed to expand my network of positive people. I have found that sitting down for a meal is an amazing way to have some of the best conversations and develop sincere connections.
Time:
Lunch: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
preference for weekdays
Guests:
You and I will co-host a one-time gathering which leaves room for your 4 guests at our table.
Your list should include professionals who are key to mutually support success in professional outcomes.
We can curate the guest list with private invitations or a public event. RSVPs are required.
Menu:
I will gladly make sure the food and beverages are in order.
I don’t ask for financial contributions to the meal, and co-hosts or guests are not asked to bring food to share.
Often my menus are a direct result of my guest list and their needs, what strikes my fancy at the grocery store, and how much cooking time I have. I typically offered salad, protein, veggie, starch, and a small dessert.
For a lunch, I scale back so everyone doesn’t leave with food coma but has a delicious and satisfying meal.
Beverages provided are only non-alcoholic but I do allow guests to bring a beverage of their choice. Some examples of what I provide: hot water for tea (I have many options), hot brewed coffee, chilled LaCroix waters, flavored filtered water or juices.
All guests must RSVP and include if they have any food allergies; dietary or specific food restrictions; and if there any foods that they secretly hope will not be prepared but you would never say.
Feedback:
We ask for permission and full release for photos that to be used in marketing on web pages, social media or other marketing outlets, printed or digital.
And testimonials are dreamy!
Experience:
Six at 7 meals are currently in my home in Middleton, WI. I like guests to know this is a little bit of a cozy table set up, the meal is served family style, there are no decorations, ie I am no Martha Stewart. Think of going to your crazy grandma or aunt’s house who cooks way more than you can eat, and even after you’ve stuffed your face, she asks , “Did you get enough food?”
I truly believe that this sets up the conversation to flow so easily because people are generally relaxed despite the somewhat unconventional setting in today’s world.
If you are looking to have specific conversations, I’m game. Let me know your preference so we can let our guests know in advance.
Last, I have a beloved, well-trained border collie. She is not a jumper, but she shamelessly asks for affection by sitting on your feet, persistently asks to play fetch, and has white hair. If any guest is allergic or uncomfortable with dogs, we will gladly make accommodations. Otherwise, Luna will greet you with delight, and then quietly watch for leftovers from the family room. And a lint roller will be available at the front door.
Unique Ideas:
If you have a unique idea that you would like to try, LET’S TALK! Some ideas are having a guest speaker via video conference, a one-time study group discussion, launching a special project, welcoming a new colleague…
Terms:
All proposals for Six at 7 events will be accepted or declined at the sole discretion of Amy Callahan. No promotion or use of Six at 7 is allowed without expressed written permission. To discuss your ideas, contact Amy directly.
Previous Dinners
Lavender Menu
This amazing dinner included:
- cold green bean and beet salad with lavender shallot vinaigrette
- ‘stuffed peppers filled with lavender infused couscous, toasted pinenuts, kalamata olives, and parmesan cheese
- marinated chicken breasts in white wine, mustard and lavender
- grilled beef tenderloin with mushroom red wine lavender sauce
- grilled salmon with orange miso lavender sauce
- fresh white peaches with ricotta cheese, honey, nutmeg and lavender
First co-hosted Event!
This was the first Six at 7 lunch gathering. Six local life and career coaches gathered for a private home-cooked lunch.
This lunch was an opportunity for local professionals to have uninterrupted conversation about how they best serve their clients working to achieve their greatest goals and dreams.
wholly mackerel!
WHOLLY MACKEREL was AMAZING!
Thank you so very much to my guests for trying mackerel with me. It was DELICIOUS!
The full menu included:
*Mediterranean Oven Roasted Spanish Mackerel thanks to Suzy at The Mediterranean Dish;
*saffron white wine cream sauce;
*Baked Beet Fries with olive oil, orange juice concentrate and balsamic vinegar;
*White Polenta with Non-GMO Parmesan Cheese topped with fresh Italian parsley, toasted pine nuts, and truffle oil;
*garden salad with a Dijon vinaigrette;
*watermelon with fresh lime juice and Oryx Desert Salt;
*lemon-ginger green and mint tea.
*Plan B for the mackerel was sirloin burgers waiting in the fridge, just in case! HA!!!!
My wonderful guests included:
*a child and dog care provider
*a realtor
*a political strategist
*a wellness coach and more
*a massage therapist
As usual, the conversation flowed with ease, we all slowed down for 2 hours, and ate yummy food that filled our bellies. Thank you for dining with me tonight! xoxo
Guests’ Choice
Each guest requested an ingredient, and I had to build a menu! This dinner included: jicama, cilantro, quinoa, avocados, pulled pork.
Build your Own Niçoise
Each diner was able to select preferred ingredients to build a delicious salad Niçoise.
You’re My Friend, But I’ve Never Met You.
But truth be told, I would much rather we were gathered around my kitchen table. Sooner than later, I hope, my friends……
Backwards Scavenger Hunt
Reactions from previous guests
This was the most fun and unique networking I’ve ever been a part of. Thank you for sharing your cooking talents with us and for all that joined. It was a truly enjoyable event.
Such a fun group of gals getting together for dinner!! Thanks for the invite will do it again
I don’t remember the last time I had a meal with such fun conversation, and no interruptions.
This is GREAT!
So wonderful to be a part of. Thank you for inviting us. Your food and hospitality were a delight. It was also fabulous to also meet such people-focused individuals. It was lovely to meet with everyone in such a relaxed environment!
Thank you so much for a great meal, great company & great evening!
Thank you for a wonderful evening and delicious meal Amy! It was great to meet and get to know everyone.