Date of Event
Date(s) - 15/05/2026
7:30 am - 9:45 am
Location of Event
Winchester Hotel & Spa
Worthy Ln
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 7AB
United Kingdom
Join Us at the Hospitality Networking Exchange – Hampshire Breakfast Meet up Session
- Where: Winchester Hotel & Spa
- When: Friday 15 May 2026
- Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Cost: FREE
Includes light breakfast
We’re excited to invite you to join us for our next Hospitality Networking Exchange – Hampshire, a quarterly networking breakfast designed to unite local hospitality and catering professionals, suppliers and service providers to share best practice, and build lasting partnerships.
Our guest Graham Thompson | Senior Business Advisor – YTKO Group Limited
Our speaker brings over 30 years of experience in marketing-led business growth, programme management, and leadership and management consultancy, working with organisations in the UK and internationally. Their background spans sales and marketing strategy, product launches, team development, and commercial growth across sectors including food, retail, and professional sport.
Digital Marketing and How It Can Work for Your Food Business
This short, practical talk will cut through the noise around digital marketing and show food business owners how to use simple, effective online tools to attract more customers, increase repeat business, and grow revenue. It focuses on what actually works for cafés, takeaways, restaurants, street food traders, and producers, without big budgets or technical overwhelm. You’ll leave with clear ideas you can put into action straight away, and an opportunity to access fully funded digital marketing training to take things further.
Key Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will:
- Understand how digital marketing can directly drive footfall, online orders, and repeat customers
- Learn simple, practical marketing tactics you can apply immediately to your food business
- Identify the gaps in your current marketing and where small changes can make a big impact
- Discover how to access fully funded digital marketing bootcamps to build your skills properly and sustainably
Keep informed…..
We have created a dedicated LinkedIn group to continue the conversation before and after the event. This space is designed to encourage sharing, collaboration, and networking among attendees and industry professionals. Please feel free to join and share the group with your colleagues: Hospitality Networking Exchange – LinkedIn Group
Sponsors
Winchester Hotel & Spa
Thank you to the Winchester Hotel & Spa for supporting the networking by providing room space and refreshment s
One of Winchester’s most popular destinations for weekend getaways and spa breaks for over 20 years. Perfectly situated, only a 10 minute walk from Winchester’s historic city centre and train station. Recharge and relax at The Spa with our range of facilities and luxurious treatments, provided by our team of experienced therapists, or take a dip in the swimming pool or hot tub. If you live locally why not pop in to Alfred’s Bar and Restaurant for a delicious lunch or dinner, or enjoy the outdoors with a drink on our terrace.
BRINQQ Marketing
We are delighted to be sponsored by BRINQQ Marketing | Full-service digital marketing agency delivering SEO, web design, PPC & branding that drives measurable growth.
Sponsor TBC
If interested in sponsoring please get in contact
Why Attend?
This event is part of a collaborative initiative led by South Hampshire College Group, Food Allergy Aware, and Tailored Leadership Clitheroe Consultancy for forward-thinking hospitality and food related service and supplier businesses.
It’s your opportunity to:
- Connect with like-minded professionals across the sector
- Share insights, best practices, and referrals
Our Goals
We’re building a supportive local network where:
- Members can refer clients when requests fall outside their remit
- Careers in hospitality are promoted through links with education providers
- Businesses support each other online via LinkedIn for greater visibility
- Students gain exposure to real-world career paths and placement opportunities
How to Get Involved
- Attend quarterly meetups
- Engage on LinkedIn by liking, sharing, and commenting on member posts
- Share your business journey and ideal customer profile at events
- Support education-industry partnerships by offering insights, talks, or placements
Future session will cover hot topics such as:
- Finance importance of understanding budgets
- Skills Pipeline & Upskilling Support from the SHCG
- Regulatory changes
- Digital Innovation & Tech in Hospitality
- Food Safety and Training
- Promoting Hospitality as a sustainable career
- Allergen Management
We are open to suggestions if you have other topics which you would like covered.
Reserve your Spot Today – Spaces limited to 40
Let’s connect, collaborate, and grow the hospitality sector together across Hampshire!