What we’re about
What is Croydon Eats Out aka CEO?
CEO is an exciting, interactive and social food based events brand in Croydon. There are both regular and one-off events.
Is there a dress code?
No, there is no dress code - although coming dressed is preferred.
Can I bring a friend, family, spouse, child etc?
Yes! You can bring whoever you'd like but please mark how many +1's you'll be bringing.
Who runs CEO?
CEO is organised by Katherine and Ben Ryves, long standing members for over 5 years.
What is the aim of CEO?
CEO has many aims:
- To bring together Croydon residents
To sample the fine food of Croydon
To have a good time
Is it free to attend events?
Some events are £2 per person to attend, payable to the organiser in cash at the event, which goes towards the organisation cost of the site and bookings. Other event are free to attend. Each event will clearly state the cost and how to pay.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Croydon Brunch Club @ Coach House CaféCoach House Café, CroydonGBP 2.00
July's brunch club will be held at the Coach House Café.
It is a bistro restaurant situated in the heart of the beautiful Coombe Wood. Weather permitting this gives us a good opportunity to walk off the food in the surrounding countryside after the event - or just turn up for a slap-up feed!
A selection of cooked breakfasts are available, as well as sandwiches, wraps and panini. Cakes are also on offer and if you're after something a bit more substantial then burgers and other main meals can be found on the menu - for a full list see the menu link at the bottom of the café's "Food & Drink" page.
The café is a bit further out from Central Croydon than usual locations for Brunch Club but is still in easy reach of public transport. Location information (including a map) can be found on the café's Contact Us page.
The number 3 tram (New Addington direction) can be taken from outside East Croydon station; if you get off at the Lloyd Park stop and carry on in the same direction the tram was going it's only a ten minute walk to Coombe Wood
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The Croydon Brunch Club is (usually) held on the 2nd weekend of every month.
It's an opportunity to meet others from in and around Croydon over a relaxed coffee or brunch, dished up by the great chef.
All are welcome to this informal and relaxed monthly gathering of the great and good of Croydon.
This is a social networking event and is not the place to pitch your business, dish out fliers or sign people up to services. Please contact organiser Ben if you would like to collaborate on something you feel is relevant to the group.
- Croydon Dinner Club @ Abshar Persian CuisineAbshar, CroydonGBP 2.00
Abshar is a Persian restaurant in South End. It's under new management since we last visited and the current reviews are very encouraging so we thought it well worth paying it another visit.
Their website provides more information along with a menu and there are reviews on Google Maps.
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Travel:
If you are arriving by public transport, please use the TFL journey planner (https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/) to review your travel time and plan your journey to the restaurant.
If you are arriving by car, please use the awesome power of Google Maps to plot the best route - unless you have your own GPS.
Important notes:
- If you will be arriving after 7.15pm, please send Ben or Katherine a heads-up message. Sometimes restaurants request that unoccupied places are put up for grabs for walk-in customers so your place can't be guaranteed if you're unexpectedly late.
- The organiser fee of £2 per person (including guests) will be collected on the night, so please bring some coinage. We also ask that you stay until the bill is paid in full to be fair to everyone.
- If you cannot come, please change your RSVP in advance. This ensures members aren't disappointed in missing out. Regular "No-Shows", those who RSVP yes but don't turn up, will be removed from the group to enhance the experience for others.
- Tokia Square - Asian Food HallTokia Square, Croydon
Tokia Square is a food hall on the first floor of the Grants entertainment complex with several different brands supplying food from all across Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, India and more are represented with a wide variety of dishes. For more information about the venue please see the Tokia Square website, and reviews can be found on Google Maps.
