We are Plate Club.
Connecting London pubs with food operators to create restaurant-quality residencies
why we're here
We make great pub food easy
We make it easy to launch and grow the next most talked about residency. We matchmake pubs with food creators, mastermind the marketing and help manage the admin. We free up time for both pub and chef to focus on hospitality, resulting in better customer experiences and business growth.
How we help
Happier customers. More revenue. Less effort.
For Pubs
Running a pub is hard. You've got to manage margins, customer expectations, kitchen staff, social media and more.With Plate Club, you can free yourself from staffing and kitchen nightmares. Our experienced and passionate food operators will bring their brand to you, drawing in new customers whilst delighting your regulars.Pick the perfect cuisine from our roster of brands. Sit back and relax while we help with the ops and marketing. When the residency ends, pick another brand from our network and we'll drive another wave of PR and social.
For Chefs
Taking the leap to running your own brick-and-mortar restaurant is daunting. There are hefty financial and time commitments.Plate Club residencies mean you can arrive in a kitted-out kitchen in just a few weeks, taking advantage of an existing customer base whilst testing out a new market and building your brand.We make the residency journey simple by connecting you with a perfectly matched site and audience. Our launch guide gives you the info you need to get up and running fast, enabling you to scale your reputation through great food. When your residency ends or you want to expand, we'll help connect you to a new location.
PHASE.1
Launch
Get up and running in 4 stages:
1. Matchmaking pub x brand
Pick from our range of handpicked residency partners. Whether you're a pub or a food operator, we simplify your search by providing all the essential information upfront: kit list, sample menus, accreditations, footfall etc.
2. Contracts & Commercials
Our straightforward agreements between partners ensure everyone's on the same page. Commercial rates, break clauses, schedules, sick leave. It's clear from day 1.
3. Logistics support
Hit the ground running. We share our step-by-step launch guide, covering everything from kitchen audits and local council requirements through to your soft launch strategy. No more guesswork.
4. Initial Marketing
Launch with a bang! We'll ensure there's plenty of community hype. We'll create social content, graphics, and get you in London's hottest food columns to ensure those tables are full.
PHASE.2
Grow... coming soon
Right now we're focusing on the Launch phase. Soon we'll be introducing more services - for operators who want to grow bigger, faster.
Join the club
Whether you're a pub thinking about a new food offering or an operator looking for a new site, getting on our roster is completely free until we find you that perfect match. Zero commitment.Leave your details and we'll give you a call to understand what you're looking for. If there's a fit, we'll add you to the roster and start marketing you to potential residency partners. We only take a small fee once full service has started.
