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Human Ventures x Caper Media Industry Night - Sept 14 2026

Essential Herbs — Event Proposal   ·   Prepared for Caper Media & Human Ventures

Industry Night Hosted by Human Ventures + Caper Media

September 14, 2026

Event
Industry Gathering
Date
September 14, 2026
Guest Count
100
Service Style
Abundant Grazing Table

The farmers market comes to your table.

This grazing table is built from what's abundant and beautiful in September — a celebration of the peak season. 

Precision. Private Events. Fresh Seasons. Sourcing obsessive.

Essential Herbs operates with uncompromising standards in private events. Every menu is built from an understanding of what's at peak season, who grew it, and how to honor those ingredients. Events are approached as full productions — menus are never recycled, service is never generic, and the sourcing philosophy is non-negotiable.


 

Trusted by

SHA Wellness, Remedy Place, SNL, Public Records, Adidas, Toast, ON Running, Soho House, Vitra, Snow Peak, Lichen, Storefront for Art and Architecture, NYON, Bulleit Bourbon, Rosetta CDMX, Fora, Jeff Staple, Ilegal Mezcal, Parley for the Oceans, Smallhold, and more.

 

Essential Herbs partners with CEOs, founders, and cultural institutions for private dinners, corporate events, and milestone celebrations.

 

Press & Publications

Vogue, Infatuation, Eater, Deezen, Bon Appétit, Conde Nast Traveler, New York Times, Departures, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Forbes, Bloomberg, and others.


Your Grazing Table Can Include

Vegetarian Options — Raw vegetables, roasted roots, breads, pickled items, cheeses, fruits, herbs, nuts. Fully supported.

Vegan Options — Raw vegetables, roasted roots, pickled items, breads, fruits, herbs, nuts all vegan-friendly. Clearly labeled and abundant on table.

Gluten-Free — Raw vegetables, roasted roots, pickled items, cheeses, fruits, nuts, herbs all naturally GF. Breads can be substituted with GF crackers upon request.

Handled by client

Client managing all beverage and bar service. Essential Herbs provides glassware and serveware for food table only.

Food & Kitchen Labor (100 guests × $50 pp) $5,000.00
Sustainability Fee (3%) $150.00
Admin & Gratuity (20% on base) $1,000.00
Subtotal $6,150.00
NYC Sales Tax (8.875%) $546.00
Grand Total $6,696.00
100% Due To Booking
Menu Kickoff
90-minute call with Russell to review table layout preferences, dietary requirements, and final ingredient selections based on market availability. 2 revisions included prior to September event.
Sourcing
Union Square + Carroll Gardens farmers markets. All ingredients sourced within 250 miles of Brooklyn. Russell maintains direct relationships with growers, ensuring peak-season harvests days before the event.
Table Design
Farmers market aesthetic: abundant, generous, colorful. All items displayed to celebrate seasonality and ingredient quality. Russell curates layout 1 weeks prior to finalize the arrangement based on sourcing confirmations.
Staffing
1 Head Chef · 2 Sous Chefs · 2 Front of House. Table setup, ingredient prep, and replenishment throughout event. Staff arrives 4:00 PM for setup; table ready for guests at 5:30 PM.
Payment Terms
100% deposit due upon booking (non-refundable).  Payment methods: ACH or credit card (+ 4% processing fee).

Seasonal. Ethical. Direct.

All produce sourced within 250 miles of Brooklyn at peak season. Chef Russell maintains direct relationships with growers, ensuring ingredients are harvested days before the event. This approach delivers three benefits: maximum freshness and flavor, environmental integrity through minimal transportation, and fair compensation that allows farmers to maintain their teams and economies.

ACH / Bank Transfer
Essential Herbs will provide ACH details upon booking confirmation.