BUSINESS AT BRUXELLES
KuKu Connect dazzled its members and guests at their February Connect Reception which was hosted by Bruxelles Leicester in the heart of the city on High Street.
Amongst the hustle and bussle of the High Street standing out proudly to its modern peers is Bruxelles. The 1903 built former banking hall, its beautiful painted dome, huge chandelier and original bank vault were the glamorous backdrop to another hugely successful Connect Reception with over 75 businesses connecting over Belgian beers, cocktails and deluxe hot chocolate (very dluxe indeed, as the chocolate is from Cocoa Amore). Her Majesty’s High Sheriff of Leicestershire, Professor Surinder Sharma attended on the evening to meet with local businesses and to support the importance of networking both in business and in the wider community.
Bruxelles pushed the boat out for KuKu Connect and its members by designing a bespoke cocktail with a brand new lychee inspired liqueur, one of the ever changing range of specialist cocktail ingredients. The Connect Reception was covered by Stu Williamson Photography, Stu himself a member of KuKu Connect is UK Master Photographer of the Year and captured the elegant exterior facade and famous dome perfectly. Guests enjoyed a wide selection of canapés and crudités with a deluxe Belgian hot chocolate as a sweet treat before departing home after a fun filled evening of connecting with businesses and entrepreneurs, even Tin Tin was there ;)
“It was a pleasure to host KuKu Connect and support their Connect Reception as well as the wider business community and to those who attended the evening. It was a great opportunity to showcase this wonderful building as well as our range of specialist beers and cocktails. We hope to see KuKu Connect and their members again soon.” Owner, Ercan Dogan of Bruxelles
Bruxelles has a unique offer of over 34 Belgian beers, a talented team who conjure up bespoke cocktails to your every taste all amidst the beautiful neo-classical design of what was a branch of the Birmingham and Provincial Bank. Nowadays you can pop in for a glass of Sancere, or a rather indulgent dark brewed chocolatey, coffee tasting Belgian beer, whether you want a quiet drink after a hard day at the office, or on the way to the theatre, or if you’re feeling more party like, pop in and listen to the acoustic acts or the retro games night. You can even hire the garden or the old bank vault, mingling with a vibrant mix of people you are always welcome whoever you are at Bruxelles, dapper gent, glamazon, student or salt of the earth chap.
WHO SAID WHAT…
“We were thrilled to be hosted by Bruxelles and their excellent hospitality. Our members and guests enjoyed the evening, especially the hot chocolate. There was a great buzz and more great connecting of businesses and we were pleased to welcome new members for their first Connect Reception as well as sign up new members too. I must also thank owner Ercan, his GM Nick and their team for making the evening indulgent and for providing such a fab venue.” Managing Director, Stephen Goddard of KuKu Connect.
“From the outset, KuKu Connect has delivered on its promise of a fabulous new venue for each of their monthly networking events; Bruxelles, with its fabulous architecture and very attentive staff. Their warm and friendly service enhanced a great event.” Consultant John Cooper of ‘it’seeze websites’ Leicester
“Cafe Bruxelles was my first KuKu Connect Reception & I loved it. The venue is beautiful especially their domed ceiling & we were well looked after all night by the staff. The Connect Reception was very different compared to other business networking events I have been to. The way the event is organised meant everyone I spoke to was very relaxed and enjoying themselves so it felt more like a social then a business networking event. I also managed to make some great contacts. I would highly recommend KuKu Connect Receptions especially to those who are like me, are new to networking.” Director, Pritesh of Patel Out There Leicester
“Brill networking event with KuKu Connect, at a beautiful venue, Bruxelles, great drinks and canapés and loads of new quality contacts, really great.” Beverley J Brooks, MBE
The KuKu Connect Reception was a great event, very well crafted and organised, lots of attendees that with some networking events you just don’t get. We were pleased to host and even happier to join in, I was listening and chatting with a range of companies which again was brilliant as you can get the same old faces all the time. Its networking but with a difference and I hope to attend more myself. Other than the hand painted dome, Bruxelles is that one stop on any day of the week were you enjoy real Belgium Beers and specially crafted cocktails under one roof. We enjoy giving people a great place to meet socialize and enjoy, everything we do is for the customer. General Manager, Nicholas Ameer-Beg of Bruxelles
“It was great to see yet more and more businesses attending our Connect Receptions as well as meeting some of our new members. I also want to thank the High Sheriff, Professor Sharma for attending and supporting the business community. We welcome any business or organisation to attend one of our receptions as a free guest, its by far the best way of showing what and how we do networking, or as we say ‘Connecting, so if you have heard about us and want to try a fresh and effective way to network, then please do come and visit us as our guest, you’d be most welcome.” Development Director, Philip Brooks-Stephenson of KuKu Connect.
KuKu Connect Receptions take place on the first Thursday of each month between 6-8pm in top locations in and around Leicester. For further details on membership please visit the join us page
KuKu Connect Members receive 15% off all drinks and no minimum spend on private hire of the Garden, Vault or a booth with your Privilege Card.
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Bruxelles Leicester, 90-92, High Street, Leicester. LE1 5YP
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