About RSH

Mission

Rachel Snyder believes the spirit of hospitality is about breaking down barriers. Whether it’s a seated dinner or a corporate happy hour, the goal of gathering is to humanize the person across from us, and as a result, feel seen in a city that can be as lonely as it is exhilarating. At every Rachel Snyder Hospitality event, you are both a guest and a friend.

Hosting is not made up of artisan glassware and elaborate menus (though we love those). Hospitality is a skill meant to be cultivated. It’s about setting the scene for moments of surprising intersection, through a reservoir of conversation prompts, thoughtful hosting techniques, and creative food and wine. In curated, often candlelit, inviting environments, take a sip, take a seat, and let Rachel & friends accelerate the possibility of connection often found in a restaurant or bar.

Meet Rachel.

Event strategist, hospitality expert, and founder of Rachel Snyder Hospitality. Rachel helps companies to think beyond logistics, to create events with maximized purpose, experience, and ultimate outcomes.

Rachel Snyder throws parties for a living. What began in 2019 as a 12-person dinner club quickly evolved  into a 40-person pop-up dinner in a West Village restaurant. Since she said yes to jumping in the kitchen and leaving her desk job behind, life has been an escapade of all-things in the food world.

Beyond all that, she’s a natural host, a chef, and a modern-day salonniere. She’s hosted and cooked for venture capitalists, start ups’ holiday parties, karaokae-ing pastors, destination weddings, a speed dating event, and even for celebrity judges on Food Network’s Chopped (S51).

With a background in public relations for chefs and restaurants, Rachel brings both strategic thinking and hands-on hospitality to every event, and knows how to mix business with pleasure.

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Rachel’s Favorite NYC Places

  • Restaurant menu board titled 'VARIETY' listing coffee options with prices: coffee $2.50, cold brew $3.50, espresso $3.00, Americano $3.00, macchiato $3.50, cortado $3.75, cappuccino $4.00, latte $4.50, mocha $5.00, chai latte $5.00, loose leaf tea $3.00, extra shot $1.50, add ice $0.50. The board is mounted on a wooden wall with a green marble frame, and a payment terminal is visible below.

    Variety Coffee: Upper East Side

    Best Coffee Shop to
    Watch the World Go By

  • Assorted Korean dishes including kimchi, octopus, eggplant, fried chicken, and side dishes on tables.

    Atoboy

    Most Unique Tasting Menu

  • Exterior view of a cafe with green trim, large windows, and outdoor seating. The entrance has an open door with a sign that reads 'Ferry & Hudson' above it, and the cafe name is also on the doormat. There are tables and chairs with table settings outside, surrounded by potted plants.

    Dante

    Dirty Martinis or Unlikely Negronis

  • Elegant living room with a fireplace, wooden wall paneling, and various seating options including armchairs and a loveseat, decorated with wall sconces, large windows with green curtains, and modern artwork

    Marlton Hotel

    Coziest Coffee by the Fire in the
    Afternoon or Drinks at Night

  • A person holding a coffee cup with the word 'Butler' written on it, with the Brooklyn Bridge and New York City skyline in the background.

    Butler: Dumbo

    Coffee + Views

  • Exterior of a building with a red and white striped awning and large glass windows, with a potted plant and some greenery outside.

    Cherry on Top

    Chillest Natural Wine Bar + Rooftop