Our guest blog today comes from Lisa Thomas of Dine & DJ, a member of our C100 Business Club. In this blog, they share the inspiration behind combining amazing dining experiences with legendary House music and how they’re creating unforgettable nights out for their members in Brighton and Hove. Read on to learn more about their journey and upcoming events!
A Love for Brighton’s Food and People
Having lived in and around Brighton & Hove for nearly 18 years, I’ve always loved how friendly everyone is and frequently take advantage of all the amazing restaurants and food there is - and with new places popping up all the time I could not be happier.
However, since lockdown, I’ve really noticed both myself and others around me seeking more connection - specifically local and in-person connections.
There’s been a real shift with people wanting to prioritise offline connection in the last few years, and I’ve always been such a huge advocate for building strong, connected, and supportive networks. With the rise of everything going online in recent years, I thought it all the more important to bring people together by providing experiences filled with things they already love.
(And what do people love more than great food, 90s nostalgia, and dancing to fabulous House music!)
Dine & DJ: The Beginning
So in May of 2024, Dine & DJ was born - a Brighton-based, connection-focused, social membership club for over 40s. Created for those of you who (like me) love trying amazing local restaurants, dressing up, meeting cool people locally, and having the opportunity to dance to House music from legendary House DJs.
Our first official get-together took place in August at Third Avenue in Hove and was headlined by the incredible Danny Rampling and a selection of other fantastic DJs. It was such a great evening with a really wonderful group of people (several have since introduced new members) and great food. Spaces filled up really quickly - cementing for me that this was something that was really needed locally.
Since then, new friendships and meet-ups have taken place outside of the membership, and pretty rapidly, we have started planning how else we can provide what’s been lacking for so long to the over 40s in Brighton and surrounding areas!
What Makes Dine & DJ Different?
Whether you’re cocktail-obsessed or a non-drinker, plant-based or love nothing more than a good steak - if you’re over 40, love a good night out, and meeting new people, you’re exactly the kind of person our membership was created for.
We’re set up to provide you with spaces that will encourage organic socialisation and natural conversation - whether that’s with your current relationships or potential new ones.
Upcoming Events and What to Expect
Our main get-togethers will be taking place every 4 months going into 2025 - with our next one in January at Rockwater Hove.
Evenings are arranged where you can be sat surrounded by your closest friends and/or partner and incredibly cool strangers with similar interests. From port-braised short rib with smoked pomme purée to tuna tartare with wasabi dressing, food is such an important focus for us, so we guarantee you will love the menus.
After dinner, and once you’ve had a proper chance to get to know everyone at your table, the dance floor will come to life and you can be whisked back to the 90s nostalgia of a night out - all whilst being able to be at home and in bed by 1am!
How to Join Us
Spaces are filling up quickly inside the membership in time for the new year and our next get-together. So if you’re over 40 and do want to join us at future get-togethers and meet-ups - either by yourself, with friends, or a partner - for nights of delicious food, chances to meet cool people locally and dance to music from some legendary house DJs you can find out more and join us here dineanddj.com/membership or follow us on Instagram @dineanddj
P.S Use code Connected10 for 10% off our 4 month trial membership or Connected20 for 20% off our annual membership
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