Chamber Breakfast November

The foodies’ breakfast

Joining us at our November breakfast is Kanthi Thamma, otherwise known as the Travelling Chef.

You certainly can’t argue with his nickname. Born and raised in India, he obtained a diploma in Switzerland before working as a chef at Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line.

When he moved to the UK in 2007, he was immediately disappointed by the food being served in Indian restaurants.

Even after opening the late lamented Curry Leaf Café here in 2014, he didn’t pack away his passport. He launched The Spice Circuit, cooking South Indian dishes in countries like Sweden which were less familiar with the cuisine, and he also hosts food tours.

Closer to home, he’s the man behind Easy Tiger in Upper North Street, and he co-founded the much-lauded Palmito. His latest venture is The Spice Circuit Kitchen in Portland Road,

At breakfast, he’ll be talking about his success, how he decides what to do next – and his view on the Brighton hospitality sector. We hope to see you there!

The Chamber’s monthly Breakfast at Bill’s is very popular, so you’ll need to book early.

50 to 80 business people from Brighton and the surrounding areas come together to meet, eat and network on the fourth Friday of each month*.

There is a wide range of people who attend from all sectors and all sizes. From sole traders and start-ups to some of the biggest businesses in the city.

Each month there is a guest speaker, who'll talk about their own experiences of running a business and their own personal journey.

What you can expect:

• Make new connections through informal networking.
• Hear from a brilliant speaker, who'll talk us through their personal and business story, the highs, and the lows.
• Enjoy breakfast with like-minded people.
• No need to pitch, as we can make an introduction if there’s someone you’d like to meet.
• Find new local customers and suppliers.

Breakfast options: If you are anything like us, you’ll want to know what’s on the menu in advance. You will choose what you’d like on the day

Here are the options:

• Cooked meat - Fried free-range eggs, Cumberland sausage, smoked streaky bacon, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms and toast (gluten-free available).
• Cooked vegetarian - Poached free-range eggs, halloumi, roasted plum tomato, charred red peppers, smashed avocado, hollandaise, pea shoots, mixed seeds and toast (gluten-free available).
• Cooked vegan - Toasted sourdough with hummus, smashed avocado, spinach, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms and mixed seeds (gluten-free available).
• Oat porridge - Coconut and oat porridge topped with apples, cinnamon sugar and blueberries (vegan and gluten-free).

There is also tea, coffee and water available throughout the event.

*Chamber Breakfasts are held on the fourth Friday of each month, except in August and December when they are slightly earlier.

FAQs

What's the refund policy? Places are limited, and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund* or you’ll be required to pay for your place in full.

*Eventbrite booking fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or there are duplicate charges.

Can I attend if I am not a member of the Chamber? If you have never been a member of the Chamber you can book and join as a guest at two of our events (just one Chamber Breakfast). After this, you will need to join the Chamber to enjoy the benefits of membership. If you'd like to join the Chamber you can find out more on our website.

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📸Photography by Michael Cheetham Photography.