Q. Why is Single Gourmet Hawaii a membership group?
A. Like other organizations, we have an annual membership fee. There are many reasons for this fee, all of which are based on providing our members easy to attend, professional, and entertaining events all year long.
* Having a membership allows you to meet the same people at different functions and allows for new friendships to grow.
* We can offer more affordable prices at selected fine restaurants.
* It allows us — and you — to know who is attending our events.
* We can provide opportunities for personal and professional networking.
* We can provide various forms of communication including monthly newsletters.
Q. What is the age range of members?
A. Our members have a wide age range. We offer social interactions for all ages. Our only requirement is that you must be over 21 as alcohol is served at some functions. For most dinners we do not assign seating at the table.
Q. How is the ratio of men and women?
A. We attempt to keep the ratio of men to women equal through various means including restrictions on reservations. However we cannot guarantee the same number of men and women and each event. Remember, the focus is on good dining and a fun evening, not formal match-making. That keeps the events lively and low pressure, from a dating point of view.
Q. Is there a minimum or maximum number of events to attend?
A. Once you join, you may attend as many or as few events as you like.
Q. Does the annual membership fee include the cost of events?
A. No. Events are an extra charge and generally run between $20 and $70. For example, cocktail socials may run $25 to $55, while dinners may range between $30 and $70. The more exclusive event/dinners may run slightly higher. Tax and gratuity may or may not be included in the event fee. Just ask us if it is not clear to you. We take care of all planning and reservations needed.
Q. Is my name sold to other organizations?
A. Never. All information in the membership application is strictly confidential and will never be sold nor given to third parties under any condition.
Q. How do I join?
A. Just email SGHI and you’re on your way.
Q. How much does it cost?
We have two membership options:
12 Months for $125 – This is a great value, and you just pay once a year and come as often as you like. The only other expense you have is a low host fee (typically just $7) for each event you attend. Your meals and drinks are paid on a per person basis.
Read more on our Join Now page.
Q. What if I join and decide that Single Gourmet Hawaii is not for me?
A. We offer this guarantee: If you join Single Gourmet Hawaii and if, after attending at least one event within the first 30 days you discover that our group is not right for you, we will refund the membership fee less a $25 processing charge.