ARLO Communal is a creative project and hospitality collective. curating thoughtful experiences around the table and beyond. We offer culinary direction, event production, and visual storytelling for like-minded brands, individuals, and communities. Based in NYC, connecting worldwide - shaping how we gather through food, story, and shared experience.
Operating in a unique and ever-evolving space where hospitality intersects with experience, style, storytelling, travel, and refined design, ARLO has carved out a seat at the table. We thrive on collaboration - partnering with brands, venues, and individuals to turn bold ideas into immersive, meaningful realities. Every engagement is tailored, intentional, and deeply personal.
From Sydney Australia. Based NYC. Connecting worldwide.
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We create gatherings. Brand activations, private dinners, retreats, and communal experinces, that bring people together. From concept to execution,We handle concept, design, sourcing, and on-site execution, creating experiences that bring people together through good food and thoughtful detail.
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We craft visual stories through in-house photography, motion, and graphic design, while also collaborating with a global network of trusted creatives tailored to any mood or moment. Whether documenting the atmosphere of a dinner or developing a full creative campaign, our work is grounded in strong visuals, honest storytelling, and a deep sense of place.
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Catering services are available for private events, retreats, brand activations, and more. Tailored to the setting, season, and story. We offer menu design, sourcing, kitchen management, and on-site execution, led by our culinary team.
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With over six years of hands-on experience in kitchens around the world - including remote and challenging locations, our culinary consultancy offers guidance tailored to each venue. We bring refreshed direction in menu development, kitchen operations, and team training, focused on creating authentic, memorable experiences that reflect the unique character of each space.
Who is ARLO?
ARLO is a creative collective led by Cal Fernie and Tobi Fox. Cal heads up creative production and media, bringing years of experience in fashion, brand storytelling, and event design. Tobi leads the culinary program, with a background in some of the world’s best kitchens and a passion for crafting unique food experiences globally.
Together, they combine their skills to produce events, brand activations, and communal experiences that are thoughtful, immersive, and rooted in culture and hospitality.
Past and Present
Clients.
Past and present collaborators span across fashion, hospitality, media, and lifestyle - including Dior, Vogue Australia, Aperol, Tourism Australia, Zimmermann, La Mer, Ganni, Golden Goose, Incu, Lucy Folk, Prior, Bollinger Champagne, Yola Mezcal, J.Crew, Nagnata, Arts Pay, Paramount House Hotel, SIR, AGMES, Alex and Trahanas, RUSSH Magazine, and more.
Our work has taken us to Morocco, Sicily, Mallorca, Florence, Los Angeles, New York City, Sydney, the Bahamas, Greece, and beyond.
Start Here.
Interested in making your ideas come to life, content creation, culinary events, or in need of culinary consulting? Reach out via email, and we'll get back to you promptly.