Feed your network

Meeting new people in Platf9rm just got easier. Each week we randomly pair you with another member for connection and a chat, over lunch.

Better chats → better days → better work.

"it made me feel part of the Platf9rm community" Laura - member, P9 Hove

Let's do Lunch!

Meet someone new for lunch

Your desk won't miss you

Tired of eating lunch at your desk? At Let's do Lunch! we connect you with colleagues in the building for spontaneous lunch meetings.

Every week, we pair you with someone different. You arrange the time and place. No pressure, just lunch and conversation.

Break the routine

  • Sign up with your name/email
  • Get matched once a week
  • Eat in P9 or in a local cafe, at a time that suits you
  • Build your network, one lunch at a time

How it works

Weekly Matching

Get paired with a new lunch buddy every week. No repeats.

Building Filter

Only match with people in your building or co-working space. No long walks.

Add Preferences

Tell us a few interests and any dietary needs and we'll let your lunch match know.

"it was easy to meet and easy to chat, and we discovered a friend in common" Justin - member, P9 Hove

Why this works

Connection fuels productivity

The biggest predictor of happiness, motivation and feeling that work is meaningful and that you matter? 👉 Having a good friend in the workplace. But making connections in workplaces and co-working spaces isn't always easy. The reason? Since the pandemic - in the smartphone age - we are all a bit less sociable and a bit more introverted than we used to be. So if you're finding it harder to make new connections, it's not just you. In a recent UK survey, 42% of workers said they don’t have a single close friend at work. This matters because social time is proven to make a real difference to your work, and how you feel. • Workers who took breaks together reported 19% lower stress and 23% higher productivity. • Salespeople who were paired with a random team member for weekly lunches saw a 24% boost in their sales figures. 👉 So why not turn your everyday lunch into a chance to meet someone new and feel the impact on your day? At Let’s Do Lunch! we make it easier to turn lunch into real connection, belonging, and better work.

Get in touch

Hi, I’m Nigel Berman, a member of P9 – I am trialling this idea to help people connect over lunch, with the idea of maybe turning it into something.

Feel free to get in touch with any questions, feedback or to say hi!

Please note: Let’s Do Lunch is a casual, voluntary way to meet other Platf9rm members. While we aim to make safe and friendly pairings, we can’t take responsibility for any issues that may arise. Please use your own judgment and always meet in public spaces. If anything feels off, let us know.