Events & some other goods

(pre-order) HOT SOUP & BAD LARRY'S T-Shirt Reissue

(pre-order) HOT SOUP & BAD LARRY'S T-Shirt Reissue
$40.00

DINNER PARTY 001 [early access]

DINNER PARTY 001 [early access]
$75.00

DINNER PARTY 002 [early access]

DINNER PARTY 002 [early access]
$75.00

DINNER PARTY 003 [early access]

DINNER PARTY 003 [early access]
$75.00

DINNER PARTY 004 [early access]

DINNER PARTY 004 [early access]
$85.00

EH Store Tee

EH Store Tee
$50.00

FAMILY MEAL 005 [early access]

FAMILY MEAL 005 [early access]
$85.00

FAMILY MEAL 006 [early access]

FAMILY MEAL 006 [early access]
$90.00

FAMILY MEAL 007 w/ One Love Community Fridge [early access]

FAMILY MEAL 007 w/ One Love Community Fridge [early access]
$100.00

FAMILY MEAL 008 w/ Furnace Creek Farm [early access]

FAMILY MEAL 008 w/ Furnace Creek Farm [early access]
$75.00

FAMILY MEAL 009 W/ Amoon Farm [early access]

FAMILY MEAL 009 W/ Amoon Farm [early access]
$90.00

FAMILY MEAL 010 [early access]

FAMILY MEAL 010 [early access]
$100.00

FAMILY MEAL 011 [early access]

FAMILY MEAL 011 [early access]
$100.00

FAMILY MEAL 012 [early access]

FAMILY MEAL 012 [early access]
$100.00

HOT SOUP HAT "borscht"

HOT SOUP HAT "borscht"
$35.00

HOT SOUP PARTY @ LAOBRA [MARCH 9]

HOT SOUP PARTY @ LAOBRA [MARCH 9]
$65.00

HOT SOUP PARTY @ THE HANCOCK [12.29]

HOT SOUP PARTY @ THE HANCOCK [12.29]
$0.00

Serving Some Soup [October 29 Pre-Order]

Serving Some Soup [October 29 Pre-Order]
$15.00

Serving Some Soup [Pre-Order For Nov 12]

Serving Some Soup [Pre-Order For Nov 12]
$10.00

Serving Some Soup [Pre-Order For Nov 5]

Serving Some Soup [Pre-Order For Nov 5]
$16.00

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BILLYCLARK MAY2026

Essential Herbs × BILLYCLARK | may 2026 proposal

ESSENTIAL HERBS

for

BILLYCLARK AND _POLIMENO

may event series

Set in a Chelsea loft, the exhibition evokes a space in transition in a neighborhood long shaped by the artists who move through it. Polimeno assembles works that explore identity, intimacy and the tension between appearance and experience.

516 W 26TH ST, 12TH FLOOR  ·  MAY 10–23, 2026

Essential Herbs will serve as the hospitality backbone for your May event series—executing all food, beverage, staffing, rentals, and production support. Chef-led kitchen operations, professional staffing, and market-driven quality. All pricing is subject to tax (8.875%) + admin fee (12.5%).
About Russell & Essential Herbs

Led by intuition and working exclusively with the freshest ingredients local markets and farms have to offer, Russell's cooking style balances simple, complex, and unexpected flavor combinations.

Russell believes that food is a vessel, accessible to all, with the potential to elevate the profoundly human experience of breaking bread together into something profound—something to be cherished and celebrated.

His businesses have been featured in Bon Appétit, Domino, WSJ, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Eater, Infatuation, and the New York Times.

Featured Work & Partnerships: SHA Wellness, adidas, on, TOAST, remedy place, Public Records, Parsley Health, Ten To One Rum, and others.

Community & Impact: Co-founder of Breaking Bread NYC—an organization serving food boxes and meals to communities facing oppression, inequality, and food insecurity. Active contributor to One Love Community Fridge. Recently launched "Support Your Local Farmers" initiative with the Food Education Fund.

Farmer Partnerships: Amoon Farm, Cherry Lane, Rooted Family Farm, Furnace Creek Farm, Eckerton Hill Farm, Rise & Root Farm, Halal Pastures, Philips Farm, Back Home Farm, Lani's Farm, Farm One, and others.

A Note on Sourcing

Sourcing is a paramount pillar of all events catered to and shared by Essential Herbs. Chef Russell plays a key active role in ensuring that the produce used is seasonal, ethical, just, fair, and sustainable.

These farmer relationships have taken years to grow. The majority of all produce used—all year round—is based on the availability of goods within a 250-mile radius of Brooklyn, New York.

This approach ensures:

[1] A strong farmer-chef relationship

[2] The environmental impact of gas used to transport products is minimal

[3] Anything harvested & butchered has often taken place only days before an event

[4] People are enjoying the region's produce

[5] The most money is going back into the farmers' pockets

[6] Farmers can maintain their teams & continue to help support their own economies

[7] Guests can realize the abundance of local produce, hoping to inspire a positive inner dialog about how we satiate ourselves

Event Overview
Date Event Format Investment
May 10 Friends & Family Sunday Sauce Dinner 40–80 pax | Standing $5,500 – $9,000
May 11 Opening Party 150+ pax | Cocktail $18,000 – $25,000
May 12 Private Breakfast 25–60+ pax $4,000 – $6,500+
May 17+ Private Seated Dinners (5–7 during run) 20 pax | Seated $11,000+ / dinner

All pricing subject to tax (8.875%) + admin fee (12.5%). Final pricing upon confirmation of headcount and rental requirements.

Timeline & Offerings
May 10
Friends & Family "Sunday Sauce" Dinner
$5,500 – $9,000
40–80 pax | Standing Format
Staffing: Kitchen team + service staff sized to event scale
Offering: Signature family-style dinner service, wine pairing guidance, full bar
Pricing subject to change based on design requests pertaining to rentals. Final pricing upon confirmation of headcount.
Floral separate, pending design direction.
May 11
Opening Party
$18,000 – $25,000
150+ pax | Cocktail Reception
Staffing: 2 Bartenders + Barback, 8 Front-of-House, Kitchen Team
Offering: 6 light bite options, grazing stations, full bar service (spirits, wine, beer, non-alcoholic)
Floral separate, pending design direction.
May 12
Private Breakfast
$4,000 – $6,000
25–50 pax | $6,000+ for 60 pax and above
Staffing: 1 Bartender + Barback, 4 Front-of-House, Kitchen Team
Offering: Full breakfast spread—leek & roasted garlic egg tart, gravlax, pastry assortment, premium coffee & tea service
Pricing subject to change based on design requests pertaining to rentals. Final pricing upon confirmation of headcount.
Floral separate, pending design direction.
May 17 & Additional Dinners
Private Seated Dinners
$11,000+
20 pax | Seated Service
Staffing: Chef + Sous Chef, 3–4 Service Team, dedicated kitchen team
Offering: Cocktail hour, four-course plated menu, full bar service, wine pairing guidance. Customizable based on client preferences and brand vision.
Template pricing for 5–7 additional dinners during the run. Menu consultation and sourcing included. Menu finalized 2 weeks prior to service.
What's Included
Menu consultation, sourcing, full execution, professional staffing (kitchen + service), setup, service, and breakdown. We customize within each tier based on your client's preferences. Pricing includes exclusive service to create efficiencies.
Partnership Terms
  • Payment: 50% deposit upon signed proposal by 4PM on May 4, 2026. Full payment required by May 6; all remaining balance due 7 days before each event
  • Menu Development: Framework menus provided; customization based on dietary needs and brand vision
  • Rentals: All rentals sourced, delivered, and managed by Essential Herbs. Rentals add fee subject to change based on design direction
  • Logistics: Kitchen prep at agreed location; post-event reconciliation within 5 business days
  • Design Adjustments: Rental budgets may be adjusted based on styling and décor requests from the client. Final costs confirmed once event aesthetic is defined.