Pitch Social - Powered by Foodbuy Group in partnership with Avanti West Coast

What is Pitch Social?

Pitch Social is an innovative annual event which offers a platform for socially conscious SMEs, VSEs, startups, and minority-owned businesses to pitch their products and services.

This year, the event is promoted in partnership with our client, Avanti West Coast, with a focus on connecting Avanti with purpose-driven businesses located along their route.

The event gives organisations with strong social and environmental values the chance to showcase their solutions to a panel of stakeholders from across Foodbuy Group and Avanti West Coast, with the potential for future collaboration and the opportunity to become a supplier for Avanti if chosen.

Pitch Social reflects Foodbuy Group and Avanti West Coast's ongoing shared commitment to increasing diversity in Avanti's supply chain and delivering sustainable, forward-thinking solutions.

The event is approaching, and we are looking for socially conscious suppliers to take part!

Event details

Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Location: Compass House, Guildford Street, Chertsey, KT16 9BQ

 

This event is designed to be as inclusive as possible and therefore, attendance is free of charge. 

Entry criteria

To register for Pitch Social - Powered by Foodbuy Group in partnership with Avanti West Coast, your business needs to be a socially conscious supplier, meeting one of the below criteria:

  • Micro, Small Medium Enterprise
  • Registered Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE)
  • Minority Owned/ Diverse Enterprise (Certified or non-Certified)

 

We are particularly looking to engage innovative providers who can deliver:

  • Diverse and inclusive train menu options accommodating a wide range of dietary needs, such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergen-free diets
  • Sustainable sourcing and food preparation practices
  • Environmentally responsible food packaging

Supplier Registration

We're looking for this year's socially conscious suppliers!

If your business fits into the above criteria, would be a good fit for Avanti, and shares our commitment to social impact, sustainability, and inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.

Register for the event for the opportunity to present your products or services to a panel of Foodbuy Group and Avanti stakeholders.

Please note that the deadline for registration is Friday 3rd October 2025.

Register Here

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For all enquiries regarding the Pitch Social - Powered by Foodbuy Group in partnership with Avanti West Coast event, please contact info@foodbuy.co.uk