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How it Works

Make dinner feel like dinner again.

As our parents get older, the little things we once took for granted can become the things we worry about most. Are they eating well? Getting out enough? Spending too much time alone?

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You can't always be there. But you can make sure someone is.


That's why we created Stay for Dinner. To bring good food, genuine companionship, and something to look forward to back into their lives. And getting started is simple.

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1. TELL US ABOUT THEM

Some recipes are more than recipes.

Every good evening starts with getting to know someone. Tell us about your loved one's favorite foods, treasured family recipes, dietary needs, and the little things that make them feel at home. We'll also get to know their personality, interests, and the stories they love to share.

 

The more we learn, the more we can make each visit feel personal, comfortable,

and something they'll genuinely look forward to.

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2. MEET A DINNER COMPANION

Dinner for them. Peace of mind for you.

Every dinner companion goes through a rigorous interview process and thorough background check. Before the first dinner, we'll arrange a personal introduction, whether by phone, video call, or in person, so you and your loved one can get acquainted and make sure everyone feels comfortable and the chemistry is right.

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3. STAY FOR DINNER

Good food. Good company.

Their companion arrives with the groceries, prepares a delicious meal, and invites your loved one to join in as much or as little as they'd like.

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Then they sit down together. Eat. Talk. Laugh. Maybe linger over coffee or a game of cards.

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Afterward, their companion shares a few photos (with permission) and a personal note about the evening, so you can feel connected to the moments that made it special.

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Meet the Team

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Co-founder

Sarah Henderson

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Co-founder

Jason Henderson

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Head Chef

Dr. Emily Johnson

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