Why are you doing this?

I find some of the best interactions I have with people are in a one on one setting. People tend to be more open, more themselves than in a group setting. I want to have more of these interactions so decided I’d try to have one a week for each week of 2025.

Do I have to know you already to book a meal?

Absolutely not! I’m keen to meet new people so feel free to request a week even if we’re strangers. People I already know are allowed to book too of course!

What time of day do the meals take place?

Most meals will need to take place in the evening to fit around my work, but there is scope for daytime meals at weekends.

Where will the meals take place?

The approximate location of the meal is shown on the online booking form. This will usually be within a 30min drive of the Manchester M20 postcode region, where I live, but could be elsewhere if I’m travelling or on holiday.

Who chooses the venue?

You do! I’m keen to try out places I haven’t been before so the choice is yours. I’m happy to go anywhere public.

Who pays?

We will go Dutch - I pay half the bill and you pay the other half.

How can I book a meal with you?

You can request a week via the online booking form. I will then contact you via email so we can arrange a specific place and time.

What if the week I want is already booked?

If the week you want is already taken, then you can book another week, or add your name to the waiting list for your original choice and I’ll contact you if that week becomes available again.

Will you make my details or anything about our interaction public?

In order to keep up the momentum of a weekly meal, I would like to post a selfie of the two of us on my Instagram account. I may also use details of our interaction in subsequent online and offline publications. If you would prefer not to have a selfie taken or details published then let me know and we can agree what you’re comfortable with.