Network Membership

Plug-in to a programme of knowledge, connections and exclusive opportunities to grow your food start-up faster.

Connect with a community of challenger brands and industry experts at the forefront of food and drink, with an exclusive programme of events, networking and business development opportunities.

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Learn

Develop knowledge and skills

Talks & Workshops

Learn from industry specialists and the founders of the UK’s leading brands.

Webinars

Interactive online learning designed to develop crucial business skills.

Expert 1:1s

Individual advisory support from carefully selected specialists.

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Connect

Build your industry network

WhatsApp Community

Exclusive access to the private founders WhatsApp channel.

Co-Working Days

Use our co-working and meeting spaces for two days each month.

Mentoring Groups

Join facilitated sessions for peer mentoring and accountability.

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Grow

Connect with customers

Meet The Buyer Events

Regular opportunities to meet and pitch to retail and food service buyers.

Curated Product Drops

Feature in curated product drops sent to corporates, press and influencers.

Showcase Events

Present your brand to the industry and major events and markets.

Member Events

Build your knowledge and your network at our programme of exclusive events.

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Family Meal

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Expert 1:1 - Food Law

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Co-Working Days

Network Members are invited to spend two days each month in our creative co-working spaces.

Join us to get  work done in a stimulating setting, network with our workspace community, attend a community meal, or meet with colleagues and clients in our meeting rooms and desk space.

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Meet The Buyers

Connect with the buyers at leading retailers and food service companies at these exclusive events.

We host more than 20 of these opportunities each year. This is your chance to connect with the people who can transform the growth of your business.

Sign up to present your brand, pitch your product and win new customers and listings!

MEET & PITCH TO CUSTOMERS INCLUDING...

Experts In Residence

Get 1:1 support from our in-house industry veterans at their regular Office Hours, attend webinars on their specialist subjects, or join their Mentoring Groups.

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Bonnie Chung

RETAIL, FMCG, STRATEGY, WRITING
Entrepreneur, speaker, mentor and cookbook writer best known for founding retail brand Miso Tasty.

After 12 years of growing Miso Tasty it was acquired in 2023 by William Jackson Food Group. Bonnie remains advisor and ambassador to the brand. 

She now consults for food businesses of all sizes in the areas of strategy and product development, and is writing her next cookbook.
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James Hickson

MARKETING, SALES, BRANDING, DIGITAL
Marketing, brand and business development specialist, after a previous life as founder of one of the UK's first craft beer retail chains.

Specialising in food and drink, he helps brands craft and execute marketing strategies to help them grow from £500k to £5 million and beyond.

His agency Brand Hackers works with a roster of leading brands including the likes of Tony’s Chocolonely, Who Gives a Crap and Here We Flo.
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Thea Brook

FINANCE, GROWTH, STRATEGY, WELLBEING
Finance specialist, award-winning entrepreneur and strategic growth coach. She helps ambitious founders scale their businesses sustainably.

With a background as a qualified accountant and former CFO, she combines financial expertise with hands-on experience building successful ventures.

Thea guides founders through a systematic approach to business development, turning overwhelmed founders into confident leaders.
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Danny Butt

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATION, PRODUCTION
Product development specialist, leading innovation within the FIS group, an end-to-end innovation, R&D and businesses consultancy for food and drink.

Danny’s background is rooted in retail, having spent 6 years working with Carrefour and Waitrose.

He also built deep experience in the kitchen working in Michelin star restaurants, and a number of development chef roles.
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Andy Allen

FOOD SERVICE, FMCG, D2C, BRAND, LEADERSHIP
Entrepreneur, start-up leader, advisor and consultant who has worked across virtually all areas of the food and drink sector.

He has deep experience in F&B, across retail, food service, D2C and delivery, with particular focus on the incredible progress in plant based products.

Currently Entrepreneur in Residence at Bidfood, connecting start-ups with one of the biggest food service operators in the world.

Membership Options

Pick the plan that works for you.

Monthly
Yearly

Basic

Basic

Basic

Bespoke Pricing
-
£ 39 
/mo
MONTHLY CONTRACT
NEED MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIPS?
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  • Industry Panel Talks
  • Expert Webinars
  • Monthly Member Socials
  • Industry Showcase Events
  • Exclusive Perks & Discounts

Pro

Pro

Pro

Bespoke Pricing
-
£ 89 
/mo
MONTHLY CONTRACT
NEED MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIPS?
Enquire nowEnquire now
  • Industry Panel Talks
  • Expert Webinars
  • Monthly Member Socials
  • Industry Showcase Events
  • Exclusive Perks & Discounts
  • Meet The Buyer Opportunities
  • 1:1 Advisory Support
  • Expert Office Hours
  • Founder Mentoring Groups
  • Private WhatsApp Community
  • 2 Monthly Co-Working Days

Basic

Basic

Basic

Bespoke Pricing
-
£ 390 
/yr
2 MONTHS FREE
2 MONTHS FREE
NEED MULTIPLE MEMBERSIPS?
ENQUIRE NOWENQUIRE NOW
  • Industry Panel Talks
  • Expert Webinars
  • Monthly Member Socials
  • Industry Showcase Events
  • Exclusive Perks & Discounts

Pro

Pro

Pro

Bespoke Pricing
-
£ 890 
/yr
2 MONTHS FREE
2 MONTHS FREE
NEED MULTIPLE MEMBERSIPS?
ENQUIRE NOWENQUIRE NOW
  • Industry Panel Talks
  • Expert Webinars
  • Monthly Member Socials
  • Industry Showcase Events
  • Exclusive Perks & Discounts
  • Meet The Buyer Opportunities
  • 1:1 Advisory Support
  • Expert Office Hours
  • Founder Mentoring Groups
  • Private WhatsApp Community
  • 2 Monthly Co-Working Days

Member Perks & Benefits

Exclusive partner offers available to Network Members

10% off with Quiver
Pro Only

10% off with Quiver

Get 10% off Same-Day and Next-Day Zero Emission delivery.

10% off with SOMO
Pro Only

10% off with SOMO

Get 10% off retainer fees on PPC and digital marketing services

10% off Staffing from Slinger
Pro Only

10% off Staffing from Slinger

Get 10% off flexible freelance hospitality staff to help in the kitchen or at events.

Questions? Answers...

Do I need a kitchen or workspace membership to join?

No. Our Network Membership plan offers access to our full range of events, Meet The Buyer opportunities, and business incubation services, without the need for one of our commercial kitchen and workspace memberships.

How do Meet The Buyer events work?

We have established partnerships with buying teams at top retailers and food service suppliers. When events are scheduled you will be invited to apply. The buying team will  select up to 10 brands who meet their cirteria, and we will arrange in-person meetings for all participants hosted at Mission Kitchen.

Is this membership for individuals or companies?

Memberships are for individuals, and areexclusively available to the founders and senior leaders of independent food and drink brands. If more than one person in your team would like to join, please contact us to discuss bespoke a team pricing plan.