Speed Dating

Vanik Council (UK) has successfully run events for Singles since 1982. Speed Dating events take place in major cities in the UK, twice a year and are open to Jains and Gujarati Hindus of all ages.

Next Event: Sunday 1st March 2026

For more information, please contact:

Ramesh J Shah

Speed Dating Co-ordinator

Vanik Council UK

email: speed.dating@vanikcouncil.uk / ramesh.shah@vanikcouncil.uk

Ramesh 07742 045 154 or Mahesh 07865 325 848

Latest information

Dear all,

Speed dating is back on Sunday, 1st March 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM

The Venue is Blue Room, 220 Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA2 6LY. Please note this is a new venue from previous events.

All boys’ tickets are now completely SOLD OUT. Registration for boys is now closed.

Many waited. Many planned to book “later”.
Later never came.

Now, the focus is on girls.

There are only 5 girls’ tickets left at £30.
From Sunday 8th, the price will increase to £35 — no matter how many tickets remain.

This event has never just been about speed dating.
It’s about taking a step forward.
About choosing momentum over waiting.
About giving yourself the chance to meet someone who is also ready for more.

Book your place now

What to expect:

• Up to 40 dates in one event
• Like-minded people who are serious about finding a partner
• A relaxed, well-organised setting
• Delicious vegetarian lunch included
• After the event, you’ll receive contact details of everyone you selected (and those who selected you)

The largest speed dating event for Gujarati Hindus and Jains – every year, people miss out because they wait too long.

Secure your place before it’s too late.

Questions?

Email: speed.dating@vanikcouncil.uk or call:

Ramesh – 07742 045 154

Mahesh – 07865 325 848

Book your place now

Overview

We start inviting boys and girls of all age groups around three months prior to the event to achieve 250+ candidates. We give early-bird incentives: the earlier you book, the lower the cost. See the Poster below for more details.

Details - what you can expect

Once we receive your application form, we send confirmation by e-mail. Nearer the time we give clear instructions for dress code, parking and food.

Behind the scenes we will be:

Allocating every participant to their various speed dating groups (which will be done according to age groups)
Preparing lists of participants and their details to hand out to everyone on the day
Preparing badges for identification
Preparing forms for you to return to us with your choices of potential partners

On the day

We give everyone a badge with name and colour code
We also give general details of all attendees and a tick form before speed dating starts. We divide all attendees into six or more groups of 20+ men and 20+ women
Each date will last 2 -3 minutes
You will be allocated to a group matched closely by age
There will probably be two rounds of speed dating
After the two rounds, a meal will be provided and free time to mingle
For those who are older, we will arrange for you to meet and socialise together in a separate room

After the event

We collect your tick sheets with your selections
We compile your matches and email you the results.
You are then free to communicate with your matches and hopefully form life-long friendships.

We appreciate your feedback following the event, and your support for future events. Please share any good news of engagements with us – we like to celebrate in your news and are pleased to hear that speed dating is working. Please e-mail your feedback.

Vanik Council also provides Matrimonial Register Service.