PlateMates

Good Food. Smart Company. Great Conversation

Plate Mates is a private dinner series hosted by me (Keir Whitaker), bringing together 10‐12 interesting people from the worlds of small business, creativity, and entrepreneurship. There's no agenda, no pitches, no sponsors — just great conversation over tasty food.

Why Plate Mates?

Networking these days can feel like a never‐ending LinkedIn scroll — polished profiles, humblebrags, and "let's connect" messages that never lead anywhere. Plate Mates is the antidote. A space for real conversations — no sales pitches, no self-promotion, just good food, smart company, and great conversations with new people.

How it Works

  • I invite a small group of initial guests
  • Guests are typically founders, soloists, and leaders in tech, marketing, and creative industries
  • Everyone pays for their own food and drinks at cost (usually £60‐£80 per head)
  • Each guest buys their own ticket and optionally for a guest they think would be a great addition to the table
  • Additionally, guests can recommend someone they think would be a great fit and I'll reach out and extend an invite
  • The dinner takes place in a private dining room at a carefully chosen local restaurant
  • Your host (that's me) will get the evening started with a round or two of drinks
  • There are no pitches, sponsors, or formal agenda — just relaxed conversations
  • After dinner, guests are free to continue the evening or call it a night — it's entirely up to you

Locations

Initial Plate Mates dinner locations include Bath/Bristol, London and Manchester. If things go well, I intend to host evenings in Cardiff, Birmingham and Glasgow over the next 12‐18 months. If you're interested in attending or hosting a Plate Mates dinner in your city, please get in touch and let's chat.

Get in Touch

If you'd like to attend, get involved, or have a question, please email me and I'll get back to you.

Keir Whitaker
Bath, UK June 2025