Michelin-level cuisine meets live comedy for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience
This isn’t dinner. It’s a night you’ll talk about… forever.
Whether you’re joining us for an interactive cooking class or a full evening of chef-crafted dining and high-energy entertainment, every event is designed to be immersive, delicious, and genuinely fun. It’s not just a meal— it’s something you feel, laugh through, and remember.
What kind of event are you planning…?
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Party & Laugh
Full-Service Catering + Hosted Entertainment
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Dine & Laugh
Private Dinner Party includes a Chef’s Tasting Menu + Comedy
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Cook & Laugh
Hands-on Cooking Classes + Comedy
“Tess was amazing! Funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable. I consider myself a very experienced person on the cooking front and I learned a lot! Thanks Tess!”
Fork & Laugh Events are for you if…
You love adventure!
You’re looking for something other than the same old activity
You want to get out of your comfort zone
You’re a foodie who loves to laugh
You like experiences that are interactive and exciting
You love to cook and want to experience new tastes and recipes to expand your repertoire
“Hilarious. Inviting. Delicious!”
Meet the Founder:
Hi, I’m Tess Middlebrook—comedian, chef, writer, and professional troublemaker.
For the past 20 years, I’ve been working at the intersection of food and comedy across the country. I’ve cooked in Michelin-starred kitchens with chefs like Wylie Dufresne and Mario Batali, created content with names like Padma Lakshmi, Post Malone, Weird Al, and Binging with Babish, and even survived competing on Chopped. I’ve also spent years in comedy—performing, writing, and producing everywhere from Comedy Central stages in LA to viral YouTube shows (including 120 episodes of Good Mythical Morning as a senior food producer). I’m a Groundlings alum, a UCB performer, and a house player at Curious Comedy Theater in Portland, OR.
Somewhere along the way, I realized my favorite thing isn’t just great food or big laughs—it’s what happens when you bring them together. That moment when people relax, connect, and actually enjoy themselves.
That’s why I created Fork & Laugh Events: to help people find their joy button through food and laughter. And yes, my wig collection still outnumbers my cooking tools. By a lot.
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