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Last chance to register for our Tech Party at SXSW Sydney! Helm Bar holds around 600 people and we have ~500 confirmed party people so far 🍻 It's the official after-party for the tech startup pitches and all you need to get in the door is a SXSW pass. October 17th from 6pm ✍ me&u x Airtree x Linktree x Google x Vanta Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9tFXKzf

Which cuisines are popular in food halls? 🍽️ How much are guests spending? 💰 Just how many multi-vendor operations are out there, anyway?! Curious about these questions? We've got something for you. We're excited to announce the release of Volume 2 of our UK Multi-Vendor Operations (MVO) Report - a must-read for Food Hall operators and Traders alike. 🚀 Quick to digest and easy to understand, this report offers a snapshot of the current MVO landscape in the UK. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just exploring the food hall scene, you'll find some intriguing food for thought in this quick read. 🔍 Explore the data, discover trends, and get a taste of what's happening in the world of MVOs. It's an interesting perspective on the industry that might just spark some new ideas! 👉 Fancy a look? Follow the link and learn more about the evolving food hall scene in the UK 🇬🇧 https://hubs.ly/Q02R-1Lv0 #MVOReport #FoodHallsUK #BetterTogether #MultiVendorOperations

You're invited to the Airtree x Linktree x me&u Tech Party at SXSW Sydney! 🍾 Last year we sold out + had a line out the door! 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️ 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️ Highly recommend you sign up quickly to make sure you don't miss out - it's the most anticipated party at SXSW this year and the official after-party for the tech startup pitches. 📅 Thursday 17th October ⏰ 6-10pm 📍 Helm Bar, Darling Harbour 🏙 Sydney, Australia Shout out to Google and Vanta for sponsoring! 😚 [Registration link in the comments]

Table Talk wrapped this time last week, and we're still riding that high 🚀 Big thanks to all the food hall operators who showed up - you're the real deal. To our speakers: you brought your A-game and dropped some serious knowledge. We're all better for it 🙌 Steve Sitton Olivia Reid Peter Farrell Freddie Carr Sophie Kelly Luke Jenkins Emma Forbes Simon Anderson When we kicked off Table Talk, we saw a gap in the market. We wanted to create a space where food hall pros could connect, share ideas, and maybe swap a few industry secrets (don't worry, your special sauce recipe is safe with us). Watching this community grow is like seeing your favourite hole-in-the-wall spot become the talk of the town. The connections being made here? They're the good stuff - the kind that last longer than the line at a food truck festival. Keep an eye out for the next Table Talk. Until then, keep supporting your local food halls (and tell them about me&u). 🍽️ Market Halls #bettertogether #TableTalk #FoodHalls #UKFoodHalls #HospitalityHeroes

It's never great to lose OG staff members, but when our boy Adam Miller left to start Rolled, no one was more excited than us 💚 The UK's first Australian-style sushi brand approached our in-house hospitality marketing agency, &studio, about creating their visual identity. (Did we mention we have an in-house hospitality marketing agency? More on that another time.) Adam: “There's some kind of bond that can be created with customers and we can build a brand that people identify... that's why the brand is such a big part of it. If we don't get that right, then we don't prove out the concept. We can't grow - we're not a business.” Watch how a me&u alum got the inspiration to build a lunch option he was missing in the UK, and how we helped him create something beautiful 🚀

We’re wrapping up our guest speaker spotlights with two more powerhouses who'll be joining our panels tomorrow at Table Talk: Food Halls Edition. The event is less than 24 hours away so you’ve only got until midnight tonight to grab your free ticket! 🎟️ Sophie Kelly - One of the marketing masterminds at KERB, Sophie’s been driving the independent street food scene in London for 2.5 years. She helped KERB’s traders shine while also pushing for greater diversity through KERB+, the brand’s not-for-profit arm. Expect some seriously inspiring stories about how food markets and impact go hand in hand. Peter Farrell - From Michelin-starred kitchens to launching his own food ventures, Peter’s expertise is unmatched. Now running Epsom Social Food Hall and Food Motion, he’s all about helping hospitality entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. He’ll be dishing out expert advice on finding ideal site opportunities and building food halls that thrive. ⏰ Don’t wait – it’s your last chance to secure your spot and avoid the FOMO https://lnkd.in/gRcVXqRH 🎟️ #TableTalk #FoodHalls #MarketHalls #LondonEvents #FinalCall #Networking #HospitalityLeaders #StreetFood

Two days to go and two more Food Hall legends who’ll be joining us at Table Talk this Wednesday 25th September at Market Halls, Oxford Street. Luke Jenkins - With over 20 years in hospitality, Luke knows how to run any operation like a well-oiled machine (look no further than Mercato Metropolitano 👀). From leading growth for brands like The Columbo Group and Urban Leisure Group, to mastering budgets, events, and everything in between, Luke is a pro at getting the very best out of venues and people. Emma Forbes - A mastermind in the world of markets and food halls, Emma's all about turning spaces into thriving community hubs. As a co-founder of Next Phase and Reimagine Place, she’s behind some of the most exciting and innovative food hall projects in the UK. Emma’s magic? Blending community values with commercial needs, making places loved by locals and landlords alike. 🎟 If you’re a Food Hall operator (this event is exclusively for you!), you’ve got two days left to grab your free tickets here https://lnkd.in/gRcVXqRH 🍽👏 #bettertogether #TableTalk #FoodHalls #Community #MarketHalls #HospitalityHeroes #LondonEvents #HospitalityNetworking

Plating up Profit and good vibes with our mates at Lightspeed Commerce ✨

We’re excited to introduce another two Food Hall experts joining us next Wednesday 25th Sept at Table Talk: Food Halls Edition at Market Halls, Oxford Street in London. 🍽 Olivia Reid has over 20 years experience in the restaurant world and has seen it all, from independents to founder-led projects. She’s currently the Consultant Head of Food for Market Halls and Food Director for Blackbirdbox, and helped launch Sessions, a platform for buzzing food brands. If anyone knows how to take a food concept to the next level, it’s Olivia! 🏗 Freddie Carr is the Director and Founder of MorganCarr and the go-to guy for hospitality and food hall projects. With 25+ years in construction and a knack for handling high-energy spaces, Freddie’s here to drop wisdom on building epic venues that blend vibes with function. Expect insights as solid as his project track record (see BOXPARK Wembley and Arcade to name a few 👀 ). 🎟 Food Hall Operators - this event is exclusively for you! So don’t miss out on this incredible event - grab your free tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gRcVXqRH 👏 #TableTalk #FoodHalls #MarketHalls #NetworkingEvent #LondonEvents #HospitalityExperts

Today is 'R U OK? Day', a day to remember every day is the day to ask “Are you OK?”. Although R U OK? is an Australian initiative, we're making it global with our team given the importance. We’re big on connecting with one another at me&u, so for our weekly Lunch Club, we took an extended break to check in with each other IRL 🍔 These chats can make a world of difference. You don't need to be an expert to reach out, just a good friend and a great listener. We hope you're all okay 💚 Shout out to Sophie Dewar and Mary Gilmour for organising!