Completely fine — and more common than you think. Most people walking through the door for the first time feel exactly the same way. A Relish evening is designed to feel natural — not like an organised event. The structure removes most of the uncertainty before you even sit down. By the time the evening begins, most guests have forgotten it's structured at all. Arrive a few minutes early, enjoy a drink, and let the evening find its pace.

Less than you'd think. The structure actually removes most of the awkwardness — you know who you're talking to, for how long, and what happens next. There's no standing around wondering what to do, no trying to catch someone's eye across a crowded bar. The evening takes care of itself. Most guests are surprised by how quickly it settles into something that just feels like a good conversation.

Good. It means you care. Everyone in the room feels some version of what you're feeling — even if they don't show it. Our hosts are there to make sure you feel settled before anything begins. Arrive a few minutes early, settle in, and trust that the evening is designed to make it easy. Nerves tend to disappear after the first conversation.

A match is a bonus. A great night out is the baseline. Matches are a lovely outcome — but they're not the only one worth having. Most guests leave having had a genuinely enjoyable evening regardless of the result. The conversations are real, the venues are well chosen, and the crowd is interesting. We've had guests come back repeatedly simply because they enjoy the evenings. Whatever happens with the Relish Select, the evening itself is worth showing up for.

A Relish evening isn't really speed dating in the traditional sense. No whistles. No name tags. No microphones. No gimmicks. It's a structured social evening — elevated, intentional, and designed for people who don't need theatrics to make a connection. Whether it's worth it depends on what you're looking for. But 19,477+ verified events across twelve years and 50+ cities suggests a great many people think so.

The fact that you're reading this likely means they're just like you. Entrepreneurs, executives, and driven professionals who value their time and know what they want. The kind of room where ambition is understood and education is worn lightly. We are defined in part by our venues — and our crowd reflects that. People who show up to a Relish evening tend to be people worth meeting.

Every Relish evening has a stated age range. We run events for a variety of age groups across all of our cities — typically in ranges of around ten to twelve years. Our age ranges are guidelines rather than strict rules, and we do our best to ensure the room feels balanced and well matched. If you have specific concerns about age range, reach out to us before booking and we'll point you toward the right evening.

Dress as you would for a first date. Polished and confident always works. Smart casual is perfectly appropriate. The venues we choose reflect a certain standard — and so does the crowd. You don't need to overthink it. Just wear something you feel good in.

We've spent twelve years getting rid of everything that doesn't belong. No whistles. No name tags. No microphones. No over-the-top trimmings. Just a thoughtfully chosen venue, an elevated crowd, and a structured evening that feels nothing like what most people imagine when they hear "speed dating." The Relish Select replaces paper scorecards with a private digital tool. The venues replace function rooms with places worth spending an evening. The crowd replaces randomness with intention.

Your ticket never expires. We handle everything. If your plans change — whether you give us five days' notice or five minutes — your ticket remains valid for a future event with no penalties and no pressure. One email to info@dorelish.com and we take care of it. See our full Refund & Cancellation Policy for details.

Yes. And we take that seriously. Every Relish event is hosted at a carefully chosen venue with attentive staff present throughout the evening. Every attendee is a registered participant who has booked through Eventbrite. We have a zero tolerance policy for inappropriate behaviour and remove anyone who does not meet our standard. Our conduct policy covers not just the event itself but all subsequent communication relating to Relish services. See our full Conduct & Safety Policy for details.

It might be exactly what you need. A Relish evening is a low-pressure way to remember that there are interesting, accomplished people out there — and that meeting them in person is entirely different to scrolling through profiles. There's no commitment, no expectation, and no awkward one-on-one first date pressure. Just a great evening that reminds you what connection actually feels like.