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A seasonal dining experience in Bristol for founder’s looking for real, in-person connection.
Founder’s
Table
the concept:
FOUR SEASONS,
FOUR GATHERINGS
Over 2027, a small,
intentional group of founders will
meet in Bristol to share the weight of the world and the excitement of
business together over delicious food
Each time we meet, you will be sat with different people from the group so that, by the time our last gathering comes to an end, you will have broken bread with everyone and leave with a new, local support system you can tap into whenever you need it.
The Interest List
The Interest List
The 2027
Interest List
Whilst I finalise dates, locations, menus, and cost, sign up to the interest list so you are kept in the loop and get first offer of seats.
MEET YOUR HOSTHey, I’m Anna-Louise
2025 was incredibly challenging for me personally, and it would have been very easy for me to give up my dream of launching my own business and retreat to the safety of a 9 to 5. But deep down I knew I couldn’t go back to that structure. I had become too spoilt being able to go for runs in the daylight during winter and work in the sun over summer.
Thankfully, I’d made incredibly supportive friends who inspired me to keep going. Each one runs a successful business and we regularly met up for Harbourside walks, Clifton pastry breaks, and even went to The Pig near Bath for our very own Christmas lunch. Now I want others to experience what I have.
Every season, a new location
Think winter, cosy pub with log burner, and summer BBQ and cold plunge. I am yet to finalise exact locations but they will all be in and around Bristol.
On Friday’s
we dine
Energy is low and the weekend is upon us, which makes Friday the perfect day to meet. Timings will vary depending on the season, but I will take into account those who have family responsibilities and are travelling.
The Founder’s Table is designed to feel comfortable, safe and genuinely engaging.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Having hosted numerous events, from Rum & Reggae festivals to panels, I know the success of any gathering depends on the people in the room. To ensure the right mix of people, I’ll send a short questionnaire before confirming your place. This helps create a room where everyone feels aligned and able to contribute just as much as they take away. I also know walking into a room full of new faces can feel intimidating,
so connection begins before the first gathering. With permission, I’ll share everyone’s preferred social channel so you can get familiar with the table beforehand. There will also be the option to book a short call with me to get to know each other before we meet. No awkward small talk. Not a networking event. Just natural, effortless conversation and connection.
My Dining Values
Back at university I wrote an entire dissertation on restaurant atmospherics. You bet I got a first for that. So, as you can imagine, I have high standards when it comes to creating a dining experience.
Bad acoustics ruin good conversation. I will always choose spaces where we can hear each other properly and speak without strain.
There will be set place settings so there won’t be a mad rush to shotgun ‘the best’ seat.
Phones will kindly be asked to be on silent and out of sight. In a world where we are chronically online I want this to be a time for everyone to be present.
Using the questionnaire, I will craft suggested topics of conversation you can fall back on with those sat next to you. Not forced icebreakers, just thoughtful prompts so you are not spending the evening trying to work out your common ground.
There will be space between courses and space for conversations to deepen.
This is not a rushed dinner squeezed into a busy calendar.
YOUR RHYTHM. YOUR VOICE. YOUR MARKETING.
YOUR RHYTHM. YOUR VOICE. YOUR MARKETING.
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As someone who has infinitely more pictures of food than of myself, I will be paying very close attention to what we will be dining on.
Expect a mixture of nutritious and naughty with all dieatery requirements and preferences taken into account. There will always be a mixture of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on offer.
Food
Proposed Gatherings
Proposed dates, these and seasons for upcoming gatherings
You’ll be invited to Join if:
✓ You’re not looking for business opportunities or a room full of subtle pitching. If collaborations happen, they happen because of a genuine connection.
✓ You don’t need another online course. You need proximity. Perspective. The lift you only get from being in-person with the right people. Having conversations that leave you feelin genergised not drained.
✓ You want to finish this year with a small group of founders you can call friends, not contacts. People who understand the emotional weight of building something meaningful.
✓ You’ve built something solid over the last 3 to 5+ years but this stage of business feels different and you want a place to safely share the pressure and enjoyment that comes with it.
✓ You’ve realised growth isn’t just about strategy. It’s about environment, energy, and the people you surround yourself with.
✓ You enjoy being outdoors. Long walks where conversations unfold naturally. A BBQ where you can actually sit and talk, not rotate around the room collecting introductions.
The 2027
Interest List
Whilst I finalise dates, locations, menus, and cost, sign up to the interest list so you are kept in the loop and get first offer of seats.
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