Warwickshire Business Lunch Club

£54.50 per person

Venue: The Cross, 16 New Street
Kenilworth CV8 2EZ
Date: 21st January 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Warwickshire
Business Lunch Club

Warwickshire Business Lunch Club will be held at The Cross and hosted by Alex Totman from Throgmorton Associates.

The Lunch Club is an informal event that we have opened up to all professionals and business owners across all industries and specialities.

At this networking club, you will be able to meet new people, establish a business relationship, find and maybe even create your own business opportunities and potentially even find partners for future ventures either related to your business.

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The Cross

Located in the historic town of Kenilworth, Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winning pub that blends Michelin-starred cuisine with a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Set within a beautifully restored Grade II listed 19th-century inn, the venue retains its period charm while offering a contemporary, welcoming space to enjoy outstanding food and service.

Under the leadership of chef-director Adam Bennett, The Cross has proudly held a Michelin star for over nine years, alongside three AA Rosettes and a Good Food Award Gold Seal. The restaurant is part of the portfolio of renowned chef-patron Andreas Antona, also behind Birmingham’s celebrated Simpsons.

The main dining area, once a schoolroom, flows into a cosy bar, formerly a butcher’s shop, while an additional dining space offers views into the kitchen, where guests can see the culinary team in action. A spacious garden provides the perfect spot for aperitifs, cocktails, or post-meal drinks.

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Charity Partner

The Luca Foundation was established by Sharon Luca-Chatha with the mission to raise funds that provide essential resources, facilities, and training to better support families who have experienced the tragic loss of a baby, or those considered at high risk of such loss.

Having faced the devastation of losing a child, Sharon understands the profound impact it can have on a family and recognises the importance of being given the time and space to say goodbye.

Through a programme of events, fundraising activities, and generous donations, The Luca Foundation offers practical and emotional support to bereaved families. A central part of this support is the provision of cuddle cots, allowing parents precious time with their baby in a calm and dignified environment. In addition, the charity funds vital research and professional training aimed at reducing infant mortality and improving care standards.

Understanding the significant effect such loss can have on mental health — including that of surviving children — the Foundation also produced a sensitive and supportive children’s book. Written by Sharon Luca-Chatha herself, the book was inspired by her younger son’s questions about his late brother, Luca. Realising that modern resources to explain bereavement to children were lacking, Sharon created a guide to help parents communicate loss in a way that supports emotional wellbeing. This initiative, along with the broader work of the charity, received recognition from Kensington Palace in 2021, endorsed by the now Prince and Princess of Wales.

Starters

Rillette of Loch Duart Salmon
Cucumber Salad, Horseradish, Peppery Leaves, Sourdough Toast

Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Smoked Sausage, Pumpkin Seeds & Sage
(available vegan)

Salad of Heritage Beetroot
Windrush Valley Goats Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Puffed Quinoa
(available vegan)

Mains

Slow Cooked Beef Cheek
Beef Fat Mash, Glace Carrots, Roscoff Onion, Pickled Walnuts, Bordelaise Sauce

Fillet of Gilt Head Bream
Fennel Compote, Parsley Potatoes, Citrus Butter Sauce

Onion Tart Tatin (vegan)
Root Vegetables & Potatoes, Cavello Nero, Red Wine Sauce

Benefits of this Lunch Club for business owners

Networking with other professionals and business owners, and making connections with other people could have a positive impact on your business.
Sharing of ideas that will enable you to problem-solve and aid in the success of your own business.
Sharing of knowledge, general business-related knowledge, and industry-specific knowledge, that could help in improving your own company.
Becoming the face of your business, so that people start to recognise you and your company.
Connecting with other business owners is a fantastic way to increase your support network, you can offer help to other business owners and vice versa.
Public engagements like this can boost your confidence, helping you in future meetings and presentations.

Benefits from Lunch Club as an individual professional

Raise your own personal profile by connecting with other leading professionals.
Potentially drive your career forward, by speaking to other professionals you could find that you are rewarded with other job opportunities, and even if you aren’t, your profile will be raised making you more appealing to prospective employers.
Become of the industry leaders.
Share thoughts, ideas and knowledge with other professionals, which could help you in your role and/or in your future career.
Provide and benefit from the support of other professionals in the industry.
Boost your confidence.

Book our Networking Lunch Club now through our booking form.

Not available? Then you should look at one of our other networking events. Hosted at different times, on different days and in different locations. Read more about our other Clubs.