Female Founders Surrey Meetup Group

Our regular bi-monthly dinner at the spectacular Seven Stars in Leigh, Reigate. Solo entrepreneurship can be a lonely business (pun intended), and often the only colleague you can vent to is the dog (or in my case my two cats). They're very supportive and give great cuddles, but are completely useless for bouncing ideas around with.

Our dinner events provide the opportunity to meet other local woman in Surrey building businesses. We don't like to call it networking because that elicits images of name tags, exchanging business cards and awkward introductory speeches. Our dinners are about having a giggle and building relationships. Because honestly, building anything - including businesses - is much more fun together.

So, dinner and social. Zero pressure to perform. Just come as you are.

Not sure if it's for you? We welcome any women in and around Surrey who are building a business, freelancing, or side-hustling. Whether you're full pelt at the growing phase or still at the scribbling-ideas-at-11pm stage. If you've ever muttered (or shouted) FFS at your laptop, you're exactly who we are for.

Here's the plan:
⏰ 6pm - drinks, chat and deciding what you want to eat 🍽️ 7pm - sit down for dinner
🚗 9pm - all done, it's a school night after all

£30 covers two courses and a service charge. If you have space for a third you can order on the night.

Please note - once you register we will send you a separate link to pay via Stripe.

Come join us for a relaxed evening of wine, charcuterie and money chat. We will be joined by Jeanette from Money with Gospage to answer all the questions you've been putting off asking. Because let's be honest, most of us don't spend enough time managing either our personal or business finances. Talking about money can be uncomfortable, and if you are anything like me, you might also have your head firmly in the sand.

Jeanette has over 25 years of financial expertise, and works with individuals and business owners to create financial clarity, stability and long-term confidence. Money is personal, which is why she loves meeting people face-to-face. Our finances are rarely just about numbers. They’re connected to our work, our families, our choices and sometimes our worries too.

If you've recently wondered...
💸 How do I get more organised and feel more in control of my money?
💷 How do I make more confident decisions?
💳 Where do I start when it comes to planning for my future? ...

then this one is definitely for you.

Come with a specific question, or just turn up and learn from the room.

Meet other business owners in Surrey. Sip some fine wine. Bond over money. We can't think of a better way to spend a Monday evening.

Who can believe that Christmas is nearly here? Come celebrate your achievements with other women running businesses in Surrey - because even solo founders need a Christmas Party!

Our dinner events provide the opportunity to meet other local woman in Surrey building businesses. We don't like to call it networking because that elicits images of name tags, exchanging business cards and awkward introductory speeches. Our dinners are about having a giggle and building relationships. Because honestly, building anything - including businesses - is much more fun together.

So, dinner and social. Zero pressure to perform. Just come as you are.

Not sure if it's for you? We welcome any women in and around Surrey who are building a business, freelancing, or side-hustling. Whether you're full pelt at the growing phase or still at the scribbling-ideas-at-11pm stage. If you've ever muttered (or shouted) FFS at your laptop, you're exactly who we are for.

Here's the plan:
⏰ 6pm - drinks and chat
🍽️ 7pm - 7:30pm - sit down for dinner
🚗 10pm - all done, unless of course you want to have another drink!

£45 covers two courses / £50 covers three courses. Cost includes service charge and a welcome drink. Pre-orders will be requested after booking.

I'll send you an email with payment link and confirmation on whether you want 2 or 3 courses once registered.

If you have any questions or you're worried about not knowing anyone on the night, reach out to gabi@femalefounderssurrey.com and we'll get you introduced before the event!
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STARTERS
Jerusalem artichoke soup, truffle creme fraiche, artichoke crisp and chives (v/gfo)
Soft shell crab brioche slider with kohlrabi, pickled chilli, toasted sesame ‘ slaw and ponzu mayonnaise
Duck liver parfait on homemade savoury waffle with plum puree
Roscoff onion tarte tartin, caramelised goat’ s cheese, frisse and walnut salad (v)

MAINS
Honey parsnips, glazed carrots and charred chestnut Brussels and pigs in blankets for the table
Roast crown of turkey with beef tallow roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, pork and cranberry stuffing and a rich gravy (gfo)
12-hour slow cooked feather blade of Surrey Farm beef, dauphinoise potatoes, creamy leeks, baby thyme and crispy shallots (gf)
Pan fried sea bream with a butterbean and pancetta cassoulet, fennel and preserved lemon salad (gf)
Celeriac and gruyere Wellington, parsnip puree, crispy kale (v/pbo)

DESSERTS
Apple tarte tartin, Calvados caramel, rum and raisin ice cream
Clementine posset, cranberry and gingerbread biscuit (pb/gf)
Burnt basque cheesecake, mulled berries and creme fraiche
Montagnolo Affine cheese with oat cakes and pear chutney

TO FOLLOW
Mince Pies

Who can believe that Christmas is nearly here? Come celebrate your achievements with other women running businesses in Surrey - because even solo founders need a Christmas Party!

Our dinner events provide the opportunity to meet other local woman in Surrey building businesses. We don't like to call it networking because that elicits images of name tags, exchanging business cards and awkward introductory speeches. Our dinners are about having a giggle and building relationships. Because honestly, building anything - including businesses - is much more fun together.

So, dinner and social. Zero pressure to perform. Just come as you are.

Not sure if it's for you? We welcome any women in and around Surrey who are building a business, freelancing, or side-hustling. Whether you're full pelt at the growing phase or still at the scribbling-ideas-at-11pm stage. If you've ever muttered (or shouted) FFS at your laptop, you're exactly who we are for.

Here's the plan:
⏰ 6pm - drinks and chat
🍽️ 7pm - 7:30pm - sit down for dinner
🚗 10pm - all done, unless of course you want to have another drink!

£43 covers two courses / £50 covers three courses. Cost includes service charge and a welcome drink. Pre-orders will be requested after booking.

I'll send you an email with payment link and confirmation on whether you want 2 or 3 courses once registered.

If you have any questions or you're worried about not knowing anyone on the night, reach out to gabi@femalefounderssurrey.com and we'll get you introduced before the event!
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STARTERS
Clams in a white wine and fennel sauce, served with chalk hill bakery focaccia
8-hour slow cooked beef short rib with braised red cabbage
Salt baked celeriac, with fresh truffle and hazelnut crumb

MAINS
Hand carved turkey, pigs in blankets, crispy pink fir potatoes, sprouts with pancetta, maple carrots & cranberry sauce
Turkey leg, leek & ham creamy pithivier pie with charred peas and truffle mashed potato
Grilled monkfish, brown butter sauce, clams with roasted jerusalem artichoke & kale
Venison fillet, grilled hispi cabbage, celeriac purée and venison jus
Festive vegetarian wellington, pigs in blankets, crispy pink fir potatoes, sprouts with pancetta, maple carrots & cranberry sauce (v) (vg optional)
Delica pumpkin risotto with crispy sprouts and aged parmesan sauce (v) (vg optional)

DESSERTS
Chocolate crémeux and clementine mascarpone
Christmas spiced apple and cranberry crumble with brandy cream
Rice pudding with cinnamon ice cream
Three British cheese selection with quince paste, grapes and crackers (£2 extra)