We pair you up on arrival. Grab a drink. Enjoy the food. Have a chat – you never know, you may pick up a business opportunity straight away.
(This helps avoid the crowd at the bar for those who normally hate networking and social pressure of having to introduce yourself to people).
More join your table. The focus is still the food, a drink perhaps, but don’t worry business and introductions are done as you inevitably talk shop!
Then the first of two slightly more formal group meetings. Everyone will be moved to another table of 4-6 people. After a quick round of introductions, the conversation turns to current or future work or property opportunities.
You’ve now met around a dozen or more people. You may already have jobs to price, properties to view or potential future customers. So the structured part of the night is over. BUT you are welcome to stick around. Grab another drink. Continue conversations started in earlier meetings. Or just enjoy a drink and meet more new people.