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| Inaugurated | 1999 |
| Founder | Jim Denevan |
| Activity | Outdoor dining |
| Website | outstandinginthefield |
Outstanding in the Field is a recurring outdoor dining event. Founded in 1999 by Jim Denevan in the United States, it has been held in 17 countries. Local chefs create a four- or five-course menu for each event no more than a few weeks before it is held, designing the menu based on local ingredients and the event venue, and attendees do not learn what they will be served until after they arrive. Diners sit at a communal table at which meals are served family style, with one platter for every eight people. Each event lasts approximately five hours and hosts between 130 and 200 people on average.