A Luxe Tequila Pop-Up Is Coming to Auckland

Established nearly a decade ago, the ​Patrón​ ​Secret​ ​Dining​ ​Society is a covert pop-up that brings​ ​together​ ​chefs​ ​and​ ​​mixologists​ ​in​ ​unconventional venues​ ​for​ ​an intimate​ ​dining​ ​experience, and loads of tequila. The event is heading to Auckland for its first outing, sometime and somewhere in the not-too-distant future.

Open to 30-50 lucky diners, the event's guest list is decided from those who register with the Patrón Social Club. Like other secret dining events, details of the Patrón​ ​Secret​ ​Dining​ ​Society remain under wraps until the day of — the whereabouts is revealed via a series of cryptic clues.

Previous events have been held in mansions, stadiums, monasteries and out at sea, with diners being looked after by award-winning chefs. The most recent edition in Miami took on a dim sum theme offering "little bites" from Top Chef contestants and liquid-nitrogen cocktails.

​Tequila​ ​is also a core focus; Patrón​ uses the experience to educate​ ​customers​ ​on​ ​how​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​quality​ ​tequila​ ​and​ ​to change​ ​perceptions​ ​on​ ​the​ ​spirit​ ​itself —sipped​ ​rather​ ​than​ ​shot. Diners can expect tequila cocktails​ ​paired​ ​with​ ​fine food.

For more information about the Patrón​ ​Secret​ ​Dining​ ​Society, visit the Patrón website.