In a world where hospitality has become synonymous with service — plates passed, bills paid, and moments forgotten. Service Rewritten dares to ask a radical question: what if service wasn’t about serving, but about connecting?

Samantha Perion, Table Talks Founder

Service Rewritten is an experiential series by Table Talks that redefines what hospitality means: where community and creativity intersect through open-air experiences, transforming dining into a medium for connection.

It asks a simple but radical question: what if service wasn’t about serving, but about connecting? This series invites people to experience hospitality as more than just restaurants and dinners, but as an act of generosity, artistry, and collective intention. Each gathering becomes a stage for ideas, resonance, and exploration.

By celebrating Melbourne’s hospitality culture, from chefs and restaurants to producers and artisans, Service Rewritten honours the craftsmanship, creativity, and collaboration that define our city’s spirit. Each event is designed to spotlight the skill, care, and human touch behind every plate, glass, and gesture. Set within iconic locations, these gatherings breathe new life into familiar spaces, transforming them into living expressions of Melbourne’s cultural identity. Through this, Table Talks continues its mission to redefine how people experience connection by transforming hospitality into an art form rooted in community and connection.

At its heart, Service Rewritten reclaims the soul of service, showing that true hospitality is not a transaction, but a human exchange capable of shaping collectiveness and belonging.