Networking in Leicester

The Bistro Live Business Club

Networking in Leicester

The Bistro Live Business Club

Our members meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at Bistro Live for a networking lunch.

Come along and meet a wide range of business leaders for a stunning 2 course lunch, glass of wine and make some brilliant business connections!

A Typical Event...

11:45am - 12:00pm - Arrival and Registration

Please arrive as close to 11:45am as possible. Here you will get an updated delegate list, and check in with Sarah who will be happy to introduce you to the people you’d like to meet.

11:45am - 12:30pm - Informal Open Networking

This time is a great opportunity to meet people that are not sat on your table and get yourself a drink. Don't forget Sarah is always there to help when introducing you to new people, a perfect time for getting your face known.

12:30pm - 1:45pm - Lunch and Table Networking

Speak to anyone who has attended one of our events before, and they will tell you how great the food is! You will have a tasty, hot 2 course lunch that you have chosen beforehand. Each table will have a 'table host' to facilitate the conversation. You will not be asked to 'stand up and present to the room'. We all know that people buy people, so the theory behind our event is to make contacts and build strong connections - so when people are ready to do business - your face will spring to mind...

1:45pm - 2:00pm - Announcements and the 'Members Blatant Plug Spot'

At each lunch, one member will have the opportunity to have a few minutes to present on the stage. It is always pre-arranged so get in touch if you would like to do this. It gives you the chance to present to the room and showcase you and your business. We only have one per lunch and they are limited to members only.

2pm – whenever! - Continue the Conversation

Once lunch is finished feel free to head over to our ‘break out’ area. You can catch up with people you haven’t managed to talk to, carry on the conversation from your table and grab a fresh coffee!

Enquire now

Or if you have any questions, or queries, Sarah is always on hand; just pop an email over to SarahH@BistroLive.com

11:45am - 12:00pm - Arrival and Registration

Please arrive as close to 11:45am as possible. Check in with Sarah when you arrive and she will be happy to introduce you to the people you’d like to meet.

11:45am - 12:30pm - Informal Open Networking

This time is a great opportunity to meet people attending Business Club, don't forget Sarah is always there to help when introducing you to new people, a perfect time for getting your face known.

12:30pm - 1:45pm - Lunch and Table Networking

You will have a tasty, hot 2 course lunch that you have chosen beforehand. And each table will have a 'table host' to facilitate the conversation. Don't worry, you won't be asked to 'stand up and present to the room'.

1:45pm - 2:00pm - Announcements and the 'Members Blatant Plug Spot'

At each lunch, a member has the opportunity to have a few minutes to present on stage and showcase themselves and their business, why don't you have a go?

2pm – Whenever! - Continue the Conversation

Once lunch is finished feel free to catch up with people you haven’t managed to talk to and grab a fresh coffee!

Enquire now

Or if you have any questions, or queries, Sarah is always on hand; just pop an email over to SarahH@BistroLive.com

Our Upcoming Events

The Bistro Live Business Club meet on the 4th Thursday of every month.
Our upcoming events fall on the following dates...

2025 Events:

Thursday 23^rd January

Thursday 27^th February

Thursday 27^th March

Thursday 24^th April

Thursday 22^nd May

Thursday 26^th June

Thursday 24^th July

Thursday 28^th August

Thursday 25^th September

Thursday 30^th October

Thursday 20^th November

For more information please contact Sarah, on 0116 242 25 35 or email SarahH@bistrolive.com

This month's menu

The Main Event…

Roasted Chicken Suprême

Slow roasted chicken suprême topped with pan-fried wild mushrooms, buttery mashed potato, green beans finished with a rich chicken veloute sauce.

Pan-seared Seabass

Honey, soy and red chilli marinaded seabass gently pan-fried, with a sesame seed and bok choy stir fry, on a bed of garlic and lemon infused rice.

Roasted Winter Risotto

Roasted butternut, beetroot, parsnips and red onion added to a slow cooked pearl barley risotto and topped with prosciutto, radish and curly endive salad.

The Final Treat…

Cherry and Milk Chocolate Parfait

Creamy milk chocolate parfait served with a brandy infused cherry compote, honey granola and candied dark chocolate.

Apple and Blueberry Crumble

Slow cooked caramelised apple and blueberries topped with a short bread crumble topping, baked until golden and finished with a classic crème anglaise.

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There's no such thing as a free lunch...

Oh wait, yes there is

We wouldn't want you to miss out now would we, and we always have a plethora of tasty treats to offer at Business Club.

This, twinned with a room full of potential connections, Business Club is definitely one of the best Networking Events in Leicester.

So come and join us, all you need to do is click below to enquire and tell us which month you'd like to visit us...

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What people say about us

"There is such a lovely, relaxed atmosphere"

I love the Bistro Business Club, Thursday lunchtimes have never been so much fun! There is a great structure with the ice breaker quiz which is always a laugh, followed by an opportunity to network with your table and a lovely 2 course meal.

Sarah, Jack, Tom and the team couldn’t make you feel anymore welcome. There is such a lovely, relaxed atmosphere which allows you to make real, genuine, connections.

Alex Daly

Dalys
"there's no better place to spend the last Thursday of the month"

I have been a member of the Business Club for about 5 years now & there's no better place to spend the last Thursday of the month than at Bistro Live!

During this time I've met some amazing business people that have not only helped my own business but that of my own network too. I personally think one of the qualities of the meeting is how it is run. The friendly staff set the tone of a relaxed environment as soon as you enter & from there it just gets better. Open networking, followed by the famous 'ice breaker' pop quiz & then more networking on your table. Then the food comes out, WOW!

All-in-all a great couple of hours spent growing your networking & getting more business, I would highly recommend a visit and joining!

Steve Walker

One Creative
"there are always new faces and new networking opportunities"

I joined The Bistro Live Business Club in 2017. It offers a different style of networking to many of the organised groups I’ve tried before. It’s informal, sociable and enjoyable, which allows you to get to know people and build relationships. Members get to invite a new person every month, so there are always new faces and new networking opportunities. As it’s a lunchtime event, it fits in well with my work schedule and the two-course lunch is always superb.

Jenny Lucas

JL Copywriting

Why should you join?

Are you ready to join one of the largest Networking Events in Leicester?

Here at The Bistro Live Business Club we offer our members access to one of the fastest growing Networks in Leicester, you will also get a number of other benefits, such as:

Strategic table arrangements
Opportunity to do the Members’ ‘3 Minute Blatant Plug’
Table of 6 at Bistro Live
Free place at the December Christmas Party
All members can display a pop up banner and bring along leaflets/flyers at the lunches
1 to 1 meeting with a Director (including networking training/guidance if needed)
Members will have the opportunity to bring along a guest for FREE each month to drive membership, and welcome new people along.

Membership is only £35.00 + VAT per month and includes your membership and monthly lunch for yourself and a guest. There is also a one off joining fee of £25.00.

The Business Club is 100% Risk Free. If you feel the membership is not for you or your company, you can cancel your membership immediately. You have not signed a contract, so there is no cancellation charge.

What can you do to get the most out of your membership?

We don’t want to teach you to suck eggs, but we do want to highlight the simplest ways you can make the most out of networking and more specifically, your membership with us:

Let us know who you would like to sit with – before every event you will receive a copy of the delegate list, email us back and let us know who (if anyone) you want to sit with that month, and we will do our best to make it happen.
Follow up – This is the most important networking rule and one you will probably already know, but it’s still worth mentioning. The Bistro Live Business Club lunch is just the first step, keep a copy of all business cards you collect, highlight or make notes on the ones you have potential future business with and follow up with an email the day after.
Use the benefits – there are many advertising benefits within your membership. Bring leaflets/brochures to place out on the membership tables on the day, to promote any special offers or events you have coming up.
‘3 Minute Blatant Plug’ – each month we allow one member to have 3 minutes on stage, plugging their business, themselves or a special offer. We take bookings well in advance, just let us know when you would like to take advantage of this.

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The faces of The Business Club

You may recognise these faces... Our amazing management team at Bistro Live Leicester are also the faces of The Business Club. With over 20 years of combined experience, our monthly networking events are always seamless and create endless opportunities to form connections within business. The Business Club is definitely a fundamental starting point to expanding your business.

Sarah Hodson

I have worked at Bistro Live for over 10 years now, and I absolutely love running The Business Club!

There’s a really friendly atmosphere with a strong focus on getting to know people and building relationships. The event itself is completely different to many other networking groups out there - it’s relaxed, sociable and enjoyable.

Whilst I look forward to catching up each month with all the members… I love seeing new faces and hearing a bit more about what they do!
Mark Henderson

The Bistro Live Business Club is a fantastic way to grow your network in and around Leicester. We're a really relaxed, friendly bunch of people and believe that networking is a 'slow-burn' (KNOW - LIKE - TRUST) rather than a quick win. So come along and join us as our guest if you think that sounds like your thing...
Fred Harlow

My role in the Bistro Live Business Club is varied but the most important thing I do is the monthly music quiz...we designed it at first as an ice-breaker to get everyone talking in an informal way, but it has now taken on a life of its own. 25 pieces of music, each with a different connecting theme each month - you would not believe how competitive it gets...and no, I'm not open to bribes :)

Do you fancy joining us for Business Club?

Our monthly networking event might be the perfect opportunity for you. Don't forget to note the name of your business and the month you would like to come along and Sarah will get in contact with you very soon.

Please note, the Business Club runs at our Leicester Venue ONLY.

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Bistro Live Ltd, registered in England no. 4106667. Registered office: 89-91 Charles St, Leicester, LE1 1FA