Face to Face Networking in Whitstable
SBC Whitstable At the Riverside Whitstable
Join us at Simply Business Club’s Whitstable meeting, held at Riverside, the home of the East Kent Business Show, where meaningful conversations create lasting business relationships.
Our Whitstable meetings bring together business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals from Whitstable, Herne Bay, Canterbury and the surrounding Kent area in a welcoming and supportive environment. Built around our #ConversationalNetworking philosophy, every meeting is designed to help people connect naturally, share ideas and build trusted relationships that lead to long-term business success.
Held from 9.15am until 11.30am, this meeting has been scheduled to make networking more accessible for business owners with childcare responsibilities or the school run. We understand that early breakfast meetings don’t work for everyone, so our later start allows more people to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face networking while balancing family and business commitments.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, increase your visibility or collaborate with like-minded professionals, you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to take part. From the moment you arrive, you’ll receive a warm welcome and have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business, helping others understand who you are, what you do and how they can support you.
Our meetings are about much more than traditional networking. Every attendee has the opportunity to share their business journey, discuss opportunities and challenges, and take part in engaging group conversations that encourage collaboration, fresh thinking and mutual support. The conversational format removes the pressure often associated with networking, allowing authentic relationships to develop naturally.
As the home of the East Kent Business Show, Riverside is a venue that already brings hundreds of businesses together each year. That same spirit of collaboration, innovation and community is at the heart of every Simply Business Club meeting held here. Whether you’re looking for new clients, trusted suppliers or simply a supportive network of business professionals, you’ll find a community that is passionate about helping local businesses succeed.
Conveniently located at Riverside in Whitstable, our meeting is easily accessible for businesses from across North and East Kent. Whether you’re an experienced networker or attending your very first business networking event, you’ll leave with valuable new contacts, fresh ideas and meaningful relationships that continue long after the meeting has finished.
We’d love to welcome you to our next meeting at Riverside. Come and experience the difference that Conversational Networking can make and discover why Simply Business Club continues to bring businesses together across Whitstable, Canterbury and the wider Kent business community.

Face to Face is important in networking and helps to form part of the offer from Simply Business Club, the format is the same but includes food as networking often does:
Open Networking
9.15am – 11.30am – Open networking
Breakfast
9.30am – 9.45am – Breakfast will be served and we will have any Simply Business Club updates
Listen to everyone
9.45am – 11.30am – Everyone has their chance to tell us what they do and answer questions from the rest of the group offering up to 4 minutes per person to discuss
Wrap up
9.30am Meeting closes, open networking is encouraged after the meeting for any further conversation or quick catch-ups.
Currently Offering
We are currently offering in-person breakfast meetings once per month in Whitstable:
9.15am – 11.30am (1st Tuesday of each month)
Riverside
Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3JQ
Dates for 2026
6th January | 3rd February | 3rd March
7th April | 5th May | 2nd June
7th July | 4th August | 1st September
6th October | 3rd November | 1st December
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