About this Event
Join us for the October edition of Zouk Connect, our relaxed monthly business networking lunch at Zouk Tea Bar & Grill Manchester.
After a fantastic response to our launch event, Zouk Connect returns this October, bringing together business owners, founders, professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants and people from organisations across Greater Manchester for two relaxed hours of networking, conversation and business insight — accompanied by a proper Zouk lunch.
This month, we’ll also be previewing a selection of dishes from our festive party menus. With Christmas bookings already underway, we can’t wait to share some of the flavours guests can expect from a Zouk Christmas celebration.
Zouk Connect is about getting good people around the same table and seeing where the conversations lead.
What to expect
Your afternoon will include:
- Informal networking and introductions
- Opportunities to meet people from across Manchester’s business community
- A guest speaker or short business insight session
- A banquet-style Zouk lunch
- A preview of selected dishes from our festive party menus
- Plenty of time for conversation and making new connections
Who should attend?
Zouk Connect is open to Manchester’s wider business community.
Whether you’re a founder, business owner, entrepreneur, director, consultant, freelancer or part of a larger organisation, you’re very welcome.
Come to find new clients, collaborators and partners — or simply to meet some interesting new people from Manchester’s business community.
The Menu: Zouk Connect October Business Lunch
Festive Menu Preview
Poppadoms & House Pickles (v)
(Celery, Milk, Soya)
Starters: Chicken 65, Samosa Chaat (v), Halloumi Pakora (v), Katchumber Salad (v)
(Celery, Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide)
Main Course: Chicken Jalfrezi, Lamb Karahi, Tarka Dall (v), Mutter Paneer (v), Pilau Rice (v), Fresh Naan (v)
(Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Soya)
Chai & Coffee Served with Mini Festive Dessert Selection
(Gluten, Eggs, Milk)
All food served at Zouk is halal. Please contact us on [email protected] with details of any special dietary requirements.
Event details
Thursday 22 October 2026
Registration: 11:45am
Networking lunch: 12pm–2pm
Private Mezzanine
Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
Unit 5, The Quadrangle
Chester Street
Manchester
M1 5QS
Tickets
£20 per person, including lunch.
Places are limited and early booking is recommended.
Be part of Zouk Connect
Zouk Connect is designed to become a regular meeting point for Manchester’s business community.
Each month, we’ll bring together local professionals, business owners and decision-makers for good food, useful conversations and relaxed networking in the heart of Manchester.
Our next Zouk Connect lunch will take place on 19 November, with further dates to follow.
Good people. Useful conversations. Great food.
Zouk Connect: Where Manchester Connects.
Event venue & nearby stays
Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, Unit 5 the Quadrangle, Manchester, United Kingdom
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