A guide, reviewed on 12 November 2026
What happens at a business breakfast?
Coffee and talking from about seven, a sit-down breakfast with a round of introductions or a short talk, and everyone on their way to work by nine.
At a glance
- How often
- Weekly, fortnightly or monthly, depending on the group.
- Cost to join
- The organiser sets it. Many charge for the breakfast and nothing to join.
- Commitment
- Low for open breakfasts; weekly groups ask more.
- Who goes
- People who would rather network before the working day than after it.
How a breakfast usually runs
A typical morning. The listing gives the start and finish.
- 07:00ArriveCoffee, a name badge, and the easiest ten minutes of the morning.
- 07:20Sit downBreakfast at round tables, so you talk to the people either side.
- 07:45Introductions or a talkEach person says a line about themselves, or someone speaks for a quarter of an hour.
- 08:30Talk to one or twoThe people you would like to see again.
- 09:00Off to workThank the organiser on the way out.
Breakfasts are small and short, which makes them the easiest first event. If there is a round of introductions, one line on what you do and who you would like to meet is enough.
Some breakfasts are open to anyone; some are a weekly group that welcomes visitors. The listing says whether it is open to all or members only.
Is it for you?
An honest read. Plenty of people try one and find it is not for them, and that is fine.
It suits you if
- You would rather keep your evenings.
- You like a small room and a short morning.
- You are going for the first time.
Maybe not if
- Early starts are hard for you.
- You want a long conversation; there is not much time.
Words you will hear
Each one explained in a sentence in the glossary.
Breakfasts coming up
Breakfasts listed in the next four weeks, the next date of each.
Tuesday 17 Nov
- 06:45Alton Dragons BNIBreakfast in Alton, 06:45 to 08:30. No ticket price, open to all. Checked 19 Oct
- 08:00Omni Fareham - Business NetworkBreakfast in Fareham, 08:00 to 11:00. No ticket price, open to all. Checked 19 Oct
- 09:15BNI HaslarBreakfast in Gosport, 09:15 to 11:00. No ticket price, open to all. Checked 19 Oct
Wednesday 18 Nov
- 06:30BNI Premier SouthamptonBreakfast in Southampton, 06:30 to 08:30. No ticket price, open to all. Checked 19 Oct
- 06:45BNI Fleet FirstBreakfast in Fleet, 06:45 to 08:30. No ticket price, open to all. Checked 19 Oct
- 06:45BNI Phoenix BasingstokeBreakfast in Basingstoke, 06:45 to 08:30. No ticket price, open to all. Checked 19 Oct
- 06:45BNI StockbridgeBreakfast in Stockbridge, 06:45 to 08:30. No ticket price, open to all. Checked 19 Oct
- 07:30Brew and Business Networking – NovemberBreakfast in Romsey, 07:30 to 09:00. No ticket price, open to all. Checked 19 Oct
As listed on hampshire.events on 13 November 2026. Organisers set their own dates and prices, so check with them before you go.
People also ask
Do I have to pay for the breakfast?
Usually the ticket covers it. The price is on the listing; the organiser sets it.
Can I just turn up?
Book if the listing says so: the venue needs numbers for the food.
What if I am late?
Come in quietly. Breakfasts start on time because people have work after.
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