Chutney & Chat - Social Business Networking - Leicester

Award-Winning Business Networking! Great Food and Inspiring Business Insights in Leicester! #ChutneyAndChat AWARD-WINNING BUSINESS NETWORKING IN LEICESTER The UK's premier business networking opportunity returns to Leicester on Tuesday 29th September 2026. Whether you're an established entrepreneur, a rising star, or simply looking to expand your network, this is the place to be. Join us to forge valuable connections and discover exciting opportunities that can propel your career or business forward. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to connect, learn, and grow with some of the brightest minds in the business world. For our September 2026 event, we are delighted to welcome Sohail Ali as our keynote speaker for the evening. Sohail is the Co-Founder of Chaiiwala, the globally recognised British-Asian street food and chai brand that has transformed a traditional concept into a modern, scalable business phenomenon. From humble beginnings to building a rapidly expanding franchise operation with 120-stores and £89.4m sales in 2024, Sohail has played a pivotal role in turning Chaiiwala into a brand recognised far beyond its roots. His journey offers a rare insight into what it takes to build a business, create a powerful brand and scale without losing sight of the values that made it successful. Sohail brings a refreshingly honest perspective on entrepreneurship, sharing the highs, setbacks, risks and decisions behind the growth of Chaiiwala. For business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, his story is more than inspiration; it’s a practical lesson in resilience, leadership, branding, growth and thinking bigger. Expect real experiences, hard-earned lessons and advice you can take straight back to your own business. On the night, Ayesha Patel, founder of KB Kakes, will also be providing our signature 'Pearls of Wisdom' segment. From humble beginnings to building KB Kakes into a fast-growing Leicester dessert brand, Ayesha has turned creativity, social media and an unmistakable brand identity into a powerful business success story. She'll be sharing the real lessons, challenges and strategies behind building a standout brand, and the insights every business owner can take away and apply to their own journey. ABOUT CHUTNEY & CHAT Organised by Pathway2Grow, Chutney & Chat is a friendly and relaxed environment to network, accompanied by a delicious three-course meal. With plenty of opportunities for attendees to network throughout the evening, the event is all about being social, doing business, and of course, the Balti! Since its inception in 2015, we've built a truly amazing community, with 1000s of business owners attending our events nationwide. We've created entrepreneurs, facilitated collaborations, and enabled business growth. But most importantly, we've achieved it all whilst maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment to “Network, Learn & Grow!” At each event, we bring you fantastic keynote speakers and industry-leading professionals to present on all things business and entrepreneurship. You will leave enlightened and motivated, with plenty of new business contacts to follow up with! So come join us for Chutney & Chat; it might just change the way you do business! #Networking #NetworkingEvent #ProfessionalNetworking #BusinessNetworking #Business #BusinessOwners #Pathway2Grow #ChutneyAndChat #Coventry #WestMidlands