Safety at the table

Sharing a meal with new people should feel warm, not risky. Here's how we help — and how you can look after yourself and your guests.

The way we like to host

Smak works best when most of the table already knows each other, and only a couple of seats go to new faces. Think of a table for six as you and your partner, another couple you're already friends with, and two people you haven't met yet.

That mix keeps familiar faces at the heart of the table and new ones as a welcome few — so the evening feels grounded and relaxed, and meeting someone new is the fun part rather than a leap of faith. It's a gentle recommendation, not a rule, but it's the shape of table we'd encourage — especially for your first few.

How Smak protects you

Hosts approve every guest. No one gets your table — or your address — unless you say yes.
Addresses stay private. Your exact address is shared only with guests you've accepted; everyone else sees just the city.
Everyone is rated. Hosts and guests rate each other after every meal, and reviews reveal together — so reputations are real and mutual.
Accountability signals. No-shows and last-minute cancellations are recorded, so repeated bad behaviour becomes visible.

Looking after yourself

Read profiles and ratings before you host or join, and start with the table shape above.
Tell a friend or family member where you're going and when you expect to be back.
Trust your instincts. You can decline a request, leave a table, or cancel at any time.
Be clear in your listing about allergies, pets, alcohol, and anything a guest should know before arriving.
If meeting entirely new people, consider a first meet in a public place.

If something goes wrong

If a meal left you feeling unsafe or a member behaved badly, tell us at hello@smak.club so we can act. If you're ever in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services first — then let us know.