intimate food experiences centered on connection
Thoughtful Food. Shared Tables. Generous Time.
The whole experience is designed with care—starting with a clear through-line. It might be an ingredient, a place, a feeling, or a moment in the season.
The experience follows that thread from first course to last.
I care deeply about how people feel at the table.
cocoon is a gathering around the table.
why cocoon?
A cocoon is a space that holds. It gives a moment of pause and presence.
That’s how I think about the dinners here—
held, warm, intentional.
For a few hours, attention returns to what’s in front of you: the plate, the glass, the person beside you.
And the table becomes a world of its own.
offerings
supper club
A monthly dinner built around a single thread. Limited seats. A shared table.
private gatherings
Bespoke experiences shaped to your people and your setting.
collabs & activations
Thoughtful dining moments for festivals, brands, and creative teams.
upcoming cocoons
hi, i’m marijke!
I’m a food experience designer from California and now based in New Mexico.
I design gatherings with care for the food, the table, and the people around it.
Food is how I talk to the world.
Cocoon is how I invite you to talk back.
What It Feels Like in the Cocoon