Manchester Business Networking Lunch – Zouk Connect | 22 October 2026
12:00pm to 14:00pm
Manchester business networking over a proper Zouk lunch — £20 per person, including lunch.
Join Zouk Connect on Thursday 22 October 2026, 12pm–2pm at Zouk Tea Bar & Grill Manchester for a relaxed networking lunch bringing together business owners, founders, professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants and people from organisations across Greater Manchester.
Our first Zouk Connect brought together dozens of people from Manchester's business community. October is designed to make it easy to meet new contacts, have useful conversations and build genuine professional relationships without the feel of a formal conference.
Your £20 ticket includes:
- Entry to Zouk Connect October
- Two hours of relaxed business networking and introductions
- Guest speaker or short business insight session
- Banquet-style Zouk lunch
- Access to Manchester business owners and professionals in a friendly private setting
October menu – festive menu preview
Appetiser: Poppadoms & House Pickles (v)
Starters: Chicken 65, Samosa Chaat (v), Halloumi Pakora (v), Katchumber Salad (v)
Main course: Chicken Jalfrezi, Lamb Karahi, Tarka Dall (v), Mutter Paneer (v), Pilau Rice (v), Fresh Naan (v)
To finish: Chai & Coffee with Festive Yule Log
All Zouk food is halal. Please email manchestermanager@zoukteabar.co.uk with any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
Event details
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 12pm–2pm
Registration: From 11:45am
Venue: Private Mezzanine, Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
Address: Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5QS
Ticket: £20 per person including lunch
Who should attend?
Zouk Connect is suitable for business owners, company directors, founders, professionals, consultants, sales and business-development teams, PAs/EAs, recruiters, property professionals and anyone looking to build useful connections across Greater Manchester.
Places are intentionally limited. The smaller format makes it easier to speak to people properly rather than simply collecting business cards. Advance booking is recommended.
Zouk Connect: Where Manchester Connects.
Professional photography will take place during the event and attendees are welcome to use the photographs on LinkedIn and other professional platforms.