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.

Last time we had around 200 candidates who attended, and we had to turn down some people because we were full. This is the biggest speed dating event for Gujarati Hindus and Jains. It is open to all ages. Many people have found their partner at this speed dating event, maybe you will too this time.

Like each year, the price starts low and then gets higher as we get closer to the event. This time, we have simplified the pricing by not passing on the Eventbrite charges. The price is:

· £25 until 20th January 26 or until 60 (30 boys and 30 girls) tickets are sold, whichever is first.
· £30 until 6th February 26 or until 60 (30 boys and 30 girls) tickets are sold, whichever is first.
· £35 until 22nd February 26 or once all tickets are sold out.

The format is the same as previous events. At previous events most candidates have had up to 40 dates. The event will finish with a delicious vegetarian lunch.

I know it is quite far away, but if you book now, you will get the lowest price and if you cancel by the 22nd February 2026 you will get a refund of ticket price less the booking fee. Don’t be one of those people that get turned away, book today.

After the event you will be sent the details of all the people you have selected and your contact details will be sent to those that have selected you.

Please register by selecting

https://tinyurl.com/Speeddating26
If you have any questions, please email on speed.dating@vanikcouncil.uk or contact.
Ramesh 07742 045 154 or Mahesh 07865 325 848

Ramesh J. Shah
Speed Dating Co-ordinator
Vanik Council of the UK

07742 045 154
Ramesh.shah@vanikcouncil.uk

Overview

We invite 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
we will take a fresh photo on the day which will be provided as part of the result, together with all the usual information

On the day

We give everyone a badge with name and colour code
We will take a photo of everyone who is present and will be provided with the result.
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 with a photo.
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.