Before you join

A little nervous?That is completely normal.

Walking into a table of people you have never met can feel uncomfortable. Travelling Table is intentionally small, relaxed and built around real conversation—not social performance.

1–5 peopleCome aloneNo judgement
An inviting empty cafe table with two chairs
A table waitingA quiet place to begin

What to expect

Small by design.
Human by nature.

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A genuinely small group

Usually between one and five people join. Some tables are quiet and personal; others have more voices and laughter.

02

No social performance

You do not need an impressive story or an outgoing personality. Listen first, speak at your own pace and let the conversation settle.

03

Outside the daily bubble

Meet travellers, expats, locals and people with a nomadic outlook whose experiences may be different from your own.

Around the table

Thoughts, stories and laughter.

The table is a non-judgemental space outside everyday routines—a chance to glimpse other people’s lives and exchange experiences, questions and perspectives.

Conversation may move through travel, work, culture, changing cities, unusual experiences or simple observations. You do not have to agree on everything, reveal anything personal or keep talking when you would rather listen.

Bring curiosity, respect and a willingness to listen. That is enough.

Clear boundaries

What this table is not for.

Clear expectations help everyone relax and participate without wondering about someone else’s agenda.

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Not for dating

Come for the table, not to pursue romantic attention or treat the group as a dating pool.

02

Not for marketing or spam

No selling, lead collection, recruitment or repeated promotion of a business, project, social account or community.

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Not for political influence

Different personal views are welcome. Campaigning, ideology promotion or pressuring others to agree is not.

Frequently asked questions

Before your first meetup.

How many people join a Travelling Table meetup?

Usually between one and five people join. The small group keeps the conversation personal and gives everyone space to participate.

Can I come to a Travelling Table meetup alone?

Yes. Coming alone is normal. You can listen first, speak at your own pace and join the conversation when you feel comfortable.

What happens at a Travelling Table meetup?

Guests meet around a table for coffee, food and relaxed conversation about travel, work, culture, cities and everyday experiences. There is no networking agenda.

Is Travelling Table a dating or networking event?

No. Travelling Table is for respectful conversation and shared experiences, not dating, marketing, recruitment, spam or political influence.

Is the Travelling Table meetup free?

Most Travelling Table events are free. Some events may have a ticket or contribution when the host must pay for a venue booking or reservation in advance. The event page shows the cost before you reserve.

When and where

Choose your table.

Explore upcoming meetups and cultural experiences. Choose an event for available dates and booking details.

17 October 202617 OCT6–10 PM

CR Park · New Delhi

Durga Puja Cultural Walk

Meet over café introductions, explore Durga Puja in CR Park on a guided cultural walk with Shaw and Travelling Table volunteers, then cool off at a Bengali restaurant over Bengali dishes and conversation.

Every FridayFRI6 PM

WorldMark 1 · Aerocity · New Delhi

Aerocity Meetup

A relaxed table for expats, travellers and locals in Delhi. Coffee, food and easy conversation without a networking agenda.

Every ThursdayTHU5 PM

Ethiopian Cultural Centre · Chanakyapuri · New Delhi

Thursday Meetup

Coffee, new faces and an easy Thursday evening in Delhi’s diplomatic enclave.

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