we love to meet people - after all, this industry is fundamentally all about people!

Meeting like-minded people in our industry makes sense. It's a great opportunity to discuss issues and network with industry peers without sales pitches or being approached by suppliers, agencies or investors, in an informal atmosphere with good food in relaxed surroundings.

dinner events
We run two dinner events with precisely this in mind. Each one is hosted by Ann Elliott.

the hartwell group

This is an informal occasion where Chairmen, Chief Executives and Managing Directors (usually 50-60 attendees) can meet and talk openly about business. We usually have a speaker to prompt debate. The event takes its name from a former venue, Hartwell House - other venues have included Berry Bros & Rudd, Simpsons in the Strand and Waddesdon Manor.  The next Hartwell dinner is being hold on Tuesday 4th November 2008 at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden.

the charlotte group

This networking dinner, again named after a former venue, is held for Operations Directors (usually 25-30 attendees). It gives board level operators an informal and relaxed atmosphere to meet with other peers experiencing the same challenges and opportunities. Previous venues have included The Cinnamon Club, Bertorelli's and of course, The Charlotte Street Hotel.

the peach factory

Elliott People will be sponsoring all Peach Network events for 2008, including the UK Multi-Unit Leadership Workshop on Thursday 22nd May 2008 in London.

This unique event is organised by Peach Factory and chaired by founder Peter Martin, with an introduction and panel contribution from Tony Hughes, UK Industry icon and former boss of Mitchells & Butlers Restaurant Group. To quote Tony - "It is a day you cannot afford to miss. I know Jim Sullivan will change the way you and your team think about running your pub or restaurant business."

To find out more about this event run in partnership with Coca-Cola, Ecolab, Hobart and Elliott People, download this PDF , go to www.Sullivision.com or contact Elliott People.

trade journals

We also write for a number of trade journals including Caterer & Hotelkeeper, the Morning Advertiser and the M&C Report - with articles on a range of topics from strategic views on the eating out market to offering top tips on getting ready for key seasonal dates.

We have also produced a report on the American eating out market - an informal perspective. If you would like a copy then email Ann on ann@elliottpeople.com.

Ann is also on the executive of Arena - the industry's premier networking organisation.