Intentional gatherings dedicated to the beauty of a shared table and the creative spark that happens when good company comes together.

about us

connection

by design.

The vision

Always Better With Company is a Madrid-based series of intentional gatherings.

We believe that in an increasingly digital world, the most radical thing we can do is slow down and share a table.

We curate the atmosphere and handle the details so you can focus on the person sitting next to you.

The Experience

Finding the hidden gardens, sun-drenched studios, and secret corners of Madrid.
Designing tactile moments, from culinary workshops to craft circles, that act as a bridge to conversation.
Building a "house" where there is always a seat for the curious, the creative, and the solo-traveler.

meet the founder

The Legacy of the Host

"For me, gathering people together is the ultimate act of love. This passion is a legacy passed down from my mother, the original 'hostess friend,' who raised me to believe that a simple invitation has the power to change someone’s day.
I’ve spent years obsessing over the 'Art of the Gather'. What began at my own table, hosting friends for everything from soup and wine tastings to flower arranging and cookie decorating, has now grown into Always Better With Company.”

Avalon Aloia

My Role at the Table

“My mission is to take that intimate feeling of being welcomed into a home and bring it to the beautiful spaces of Madrid and beyond. As your host, I curate the atmosphere and obsess over every detail, from the weight of the linen to the flow of the evening, to ensure that every guest feels like the guest of honor.
Whether you arrive with a friend or totally solo, I've already saved a seat just for you.”