Local business networking over breakfast

There are no pitches, no pressure or no strict formats. It is simply an open, collaborative space for informal introductions and useful conversations about what you do and who you would like to meet.

A close-up, photographic image of a polished oak table surface with a laptop, a tidy stack of business cards, and a smartphone placed beside a freshly brewed cappuccino in a glossy white cup and a small plate of golden-brown breakfast rolls. The scene is illuminated by diffused early-morning light from an unseen window, creating soft reflections on the laptop’s metallic casing and the coffee’s creamy foam. In the blurred background, a large glass door reveals a hint of a local high street, subtly conveying a community setting. Shot at a slightly elevated angle, the mood is focused, professional, and ready for networking.

Business networking over breakfast

Business Over Breakfast is a simple way to meet nearby business owners, swap ideas, and build trusted relationships without name badges, speeches or pressure.

Events

An overhead, photographic view of several small round tables arranged in a semi-circle in a community meeting room, each table neatly set with reusable water bottles, simple notepads, pens, and individual plates with pastries and breakfast rolls. In the center, a large stainless-steel coffee urn and a row of white mugs sit on a side table. Soft, even ceiling lighting combines with gentle natural light from side windows, creating a bright, approachable atmosphere. The composition emphasizes the layout, suggesting multiple informal networking clusters. The image feels organized yet casual, ideal for a local business breakfast event.

Breakfast

Our next morning meetup brings local owners together over fresh coffee, rolls, and relaxed conversation that often sparks new collaborations.

A wide-angle, photographic shot of a contemporary, light-filled coworking-style space with a long communal table, high-quality chairs pushed back slightly as if recently occupied, and open laptops paused mid-task. Along the center of the table, carafes of freshly brewed coffee, neatly folded napkins, and baskets of crusty breakfast rolls create a welcoming spread. Large windows let in golden morning light, casting subtle shadows on the concrete floor and highlighting the textures of wood, fabric, and ceramic. The overall mood is energetic but unhurried, capturing the essence of relaxed business networking before the workday begins.

Drop in before work for informal networking, friendly introductions, and simple ways to share what you do with nearby businesses.

Benefits

Connections

Meet decision-makers who understand local challenges and can introduce you to new clients, suppliers, and collaborators over relaxed coffee and free breakfast rolls.

Visibility

Business Over Breakfast (BOB MEET) hosts relaxed, early-morning meetups where local business owners can connect over quality coffee and a complimentary breakfast roll. Each session is designed to spark useful, real-world conversations. Whether you’re looking to build referral partnerships, meet trusted suppliers, or simply expand your local business network. There are no pitches, pressure or strict formats.

Just an open collaborative space, for informal introductions, and space to talk about what you do and who you’d like to meet. By joining the mailing list, you’ll receive details of upcoming dates, venues and how to reserve your place at the next BOB meeting.

A detailed, photographic close-up of a crisp, branded name badge lying on a smooth, dark wooden counter beside a steaming black coffee in a matte charcoal mug and a half-eaten, seeded breakfast roll on a small stoneware plate. In the soft morning light from a nearby window, the badge’s plastic surface reflects a gentle sheen, while the bread’s crumb texture and seeds are sharply defined. The background falls into soft bokeh, hinting at stacked chairs and a flipchart near a wall, suggesting a local business meet-up. The scene feels intimate, professional, and community-focused.

Join the meetup

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

Will you attend the next meeting on 24th of July?(required)

Visit us

The Bricks, Manor Farm Barns, Donnington, Chichester PO20 7PL

Hours

Weekdays 8am – 5pm by phone

Phone

0785 112 2001