A new monthly Manchester business networking lunch bringing together good people, useful conversations, business insight and great food.

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 manchestermanager@zoukteabar.co.uk 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.

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