Ladies Buffet ¦ Gents on the Menu (A Dating Affair)

🥂 LADIES BUFFET (Gents on The Menu)

The Premium Social Networking & Matchmaking Experience

"Tired of the menu? Come taste the chemistry."
Forget dry small talk and endless app swiping. Ladies Buffet is a curated, high-energy singles mixer bringing together vibrant professionals for an unforgettable evening of gourmet dining, craft drinks, guided icebreakers, and organic connection.

📍 Event Details

• 📅 Date: Thursday, 3rd December 2026
  
• ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)
  
• 📍 Venue: M4 Restaurant, 11 Dyche St, Manchester M4 4BQ
  
• 👗 Dress Code: Smart Date & Uplift-Casual (Dress to impress or be benched out. Strictly no caps, hats, rucksacks, or workwear).
  
• 🔞 Age Requirement: Strictly 25+ (Valid physical photo ID required at the door).
  
• 🎵 Sound Track: Neo-Soul, Slow Jams, Lovers Rock, Modern R&B
  

✨ What’s Included in Your Ticket

• 🍽️ Gourmet Spicy Buffet Lunch & Dinner Spread
  
• 🍹 Open Dinner & Drinks Bar
  
• 🎲 Curated Matchmaking & Icebreaker Bonding Games
  
• 🎁 Raffle Contest Entry: Prizes for Best Match & Best Dressed
  
• 🍸 Early Arrival Bonus: First 10 arrivals receive a complimentary signature cocktail!
  

🎟️ Ticket Tiers & Pricing

To maintain an optimal group ratio and atmosphere, tickets are strictly limited per category:

Ticket CategoryPriceInclusions
Ladies Pass
£45
Full event access, buffet, drinks bar, activity pass, raffle entry
Gents Pass
£50
Full event access, buffet, drinks bar, activity pass, raffle entry

🕒 Programme of Activities

• 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM | The Ice-Pour & Red Carpet Arrival
  
  • Guest check-in, signature welcome drinks, and background neo-soul vibes while attendees settle in.
    
• 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM | The Gourmet Buffet & Table Rotation
  
  • The gourmet spicy buffet opens. Table-based quickfire icebreaker menus launch to spark easy banter while dining.
    
• 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM | Matchmaking Games & Bonding Challenges
  
  • Facilitated interactive connection games, pairing exercises, and compatibility discussions designed to reveal green flags and real-world chemistry.
    
• 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM | Open Mixer, Dessert & Cocktail Bar
  
  • Free-flowing mingling across the venue. Transition to the dessert bar and open drinks bar.
    
• 9:15 PM – 9:45 PM | The Grand Raffle & "Best Dressed" Awards
  
  • Announcement of the Raffle winners (Best Match and Best Dressed awards presented).
    
• 9:45 PM – 10:00 PM | Discrete Connection Drop & Closing
  
  • Digital/physical connection preference drops, last call at the bar, and official event wrap-up.
    

⚠️ Important Notice & Event Policy

• Venue Entry & Security: Physical government-issued photo ID (Passport or Driver's License) is mandatory for entry. Digital copies will not be accepted.
  
• Timings: Doors open at 4:30 PM. The program begins promptly at 5:00 PM. Late arrivals may miss scheduled matchmaking rotations.
  
• Conduct & Comfort: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for unwanted physical contact, harassment, excessive intoxication, or disrespectful behavior. Every attendee is here to enjoy a safe, welcoming, and high-value experience.
  

📄 Ticketing, Refund & Refusal Policy

1. Refund Policy: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, except in the unlikely event of full event cancellation by the organizers. If you can no longer attend, tickets may be transferred to another person of the same gender category up to 24 hours prior to the event by contacting support.
   
2. Right of Admission Reserved: The Event Organizers and Venue Management reserve the absolute right to refuse entry or eject any individual from the premises without refund for any of the following grounds:
   
   • Inappropriate Dressing: Failure to adhere to the Smart Date / Uplift-Casual dress code (e.g., wearing caps, sportswear, workwear, or rucksacks).
     
   • Misconduct or Harassment: Any aggressive, coercive, intimidating, or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior toward guests, staff, or hosts.
     
   • Illegality: Possession of illegal substances, weapons, or unapproved items.
     
   • Intoxication: Arriving excessively intoxicated or unfit to participate respectfully.