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Human Ventures x Tabu Night - Oct 15 2026

Essential Herbs — Event Proposal · Prepared for Tabu, Fleur du Mal & Evvy with Human Ventures

Women's Health & Wellness Industry Night. Tabu & Human Ventures. 

October 15, 2026. |. 853 Broadway, Union Square

Event
Industry Gathering
Date | TIME
October 15, 2026  | 5-8PM
Guest Count
75
Service Style
Abundant Grazing Table

Wellness, longevity, and abundance on the table.

A celebration of ingredients shared through unexpected, luscious, delicate, and delicious pairings.

Each bite-size option is thoughtfully composed to surprise and delight—balancing flavor, texture, and seasonal integrity. A curated journey through nourishment and pleasure, where every pairing honors the convergence of health, longevity, and culinary discovery that define this gathering.

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

Food & Kitchen Labor (75 guests × $65 pp) $4,875.00
Sustainability Fee (3%) $146.25
Admin Fee (12.5%) $609.38
Gratuity (15%) $731.25
Subtotal $6361.88
NYC Sales Tax (8.875%) $564.62
Grand Total (Food & Kitchen) $6,926.5

Final guest count confirmed 72 hours before event. Additional guests charged at $60 per person.

Site Visit
Scheduled to assess kitchen access, table placement options, storage, and power availability at 53 Broadway, Union Square. Russell confirms menu feasibility and layout strategy.
Menu Kickoff
90-minute call with Russell to review table layout preferences, dietary requirements, beverage pairing selection, and final ingredient selections based on market availability. 2 revisions included prior to October event.
Sourcing
Union Square + Greenmarket farmers markets. All ingredients sourced within 250 miles of Brooklyn. Russell maintains direct relationships with growers, ensuring peak-season harvests days before the event.
Headcount Confirmation
Final guest count due 72 hours before October 15. Pricing adjusts per additional guests at $50 per person.
Table Design & Setup
Farmers market aesthetic: abundant, generous, colorful. All items displayed to celebrate seasonality and ingredient quality. Russell curates layout 1 week prior based on sourcing confirmations. Staff arrives 3:00 PM for setup; table ready at 5:00 PM service start.
Staffing
1 Head Chef · 2 Sous Chefs · 1 Front of House. Table setup, ingredient prep, and replenishment throughout 3-hour service window (5:00–8:00 PM). Staff remains for full event duration.
Payment Terms
100% payment due upon booking confirmation. Event is non-refundable.
ACH / Bank Transfer
Essential Herbs will provide ACH details upon booking confirmation.
Credit Card
4% processing fee applies to credit card payments.