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ABOUT THE CLUB
Where sociable women
gather and dine
The Convivio Dining Club is a private, invitation-only club for women aged 45–65 who believe that the best conversations happen around a beautifully set table.
We bring together like-minded women, who value connection and exceptional food, from across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley for monthly lunches - Convivio Tables - at the finest restaurants in the region.
Convivio — from the Latin for "to feast together" — captures exactly what we are: a community built on shared pleasure, genuine connection, and the simple joy of a wonderful lunch.
Register your interest, and we’ll thoughtfully bring together your first table — inviting you to join once it's ready.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Everything that comes with
your membership
A Guaranteed Seat Each Month
A guaranteed place at one Convivio Table each month at a handpicked restaurant in your chosen location — Oxford or Henley & Marlow.
Curated Guest List
Guests are thoughtfully placed together, in advance, to ensure a well-composed mix of women where conversation feels easy and engaging.
Intimate Dining Groups
Each table is intentionally small to ensure a relaxed atmosphere for genuine conversation and meaningful connections at every lunch.
Private Host
A warm welcome on arrival from a club host to put you at ease and make gentle introductions to your dining companions.
A New Experience Every Month
A monthly lunch date to look forward to at different restaurants, with a fresh mix of women who enjoy the same social ritual.
Special Events & Salons
Invitations to our special salons, dinners & seasonal events throughout the year, exclusively for members.
LIMITED PLACES
Become a
Founding Member
We are opening a strictly limited number of founding member places ahead of our summer 2026 launch. Founding members are the women who help shape the character of the club from its very first gathering — and they are rewarded accordingly.
"Founding membership is more than a discount - it is an invitation to be part of something from the beginning."
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Locked-In Founding Rate
Founding members secure the lowest membership rate, guaranteed for the lifetime of their membership — never subject to future price increases.
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Complimentary Guest Invitation
One complementary guest invitation in your first year - bring a friend to experience the club before she applies.
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Invitation to The Founders Dinner
An invitation to the inaugural Convivio Founding Members' Dinner - a celebratory evening to mark the launch of the club for founder members only.
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Priority Booking For Special Events
Priority booking at our special salons, dinners & seasonal events.
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Shape the Club
An influential voice in the restaurants and format of the club's first season. Your preferences matter from day one.
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Named in the Club Record
Your name recorded as a founding member in the club's permanent record - a small but meaningful mark of being there from the beginning.
Founding membership places are strictly limited and allocated on a first come first served basis
MEMBERSHIP
A monthly membership
for curated dining experiences
All memberships include access to curated monthly lunches at exceptional restaurants across the region.
STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
£60
per month
Single location (Oxford or Henley & Marlow)
✓ One curated lunch experience at a Convivio Table each month
✓ Intimate groups of 4-6 women, thoughtfully composed
✓ New top dining destination each month
✓ A gently hosted, effortless experience
✓ Invitations to special salons, dinners & seasonal events
Food and drinks are settled individually at the restaurant
Dual membership
Attend both Oxford and Henley & Marlow locations for £100 per month
Membership is only confirmed once your first seat has been accepted
FOUNDING MEMBERSHIP
£60
LIMITED PLACES
per month
Same rate as standard membership - locked in for life
EVERYTHING IN STANDARD MEMBERSHIP, PLUS:
✓ One complementary guest invitation
✓ Invitation to The Convivio Founding Members' Dinner
✓ Priority booking for special salons, dinners & seasonal events
✓ Your name recorded as a founding member in the club record
Dual Founding Membership
Both locations for £100 per month - same founding benefits apply
Membership is only confirmed once your first seat has been accepted
Once confirmed, memberships are billed monthly. A three-month initial membership period applies.
Launching in the heart of
Oxfordshire & The Thames Valley
TWO LOCATIONS
The Convivio Dining Club launches simultaneously in two of England's most
beautiful locations, each with its own distinct character and restaurant programme.
RESTAURANT PROGRAMME
The Oxford Edition
Convivio Tables are held on a Wednesday or Thursday each month
CLASSIC BRITISH
Parsonage Grill
📍 Banbury Road, Oxford
Located in the heart of Oxford with an intimate, bohemian atmosphere, this distinguished dining establishment combines a rich historical ambiance with contemporary culinary excellence, serving elevated classic British cuisine with a modern, light touch.
Set on the banks of the River Cherwell with punts moored alongside, the Cherwell Boathouse is one of Oxford's most picturesque dining destinations. A quintessentially English summer lunch in a setting that never fails to delight.
The Cherwell Boathouse
MODERN EUROPEAN
📍 Bardwell Road, Oxford
SMALL PLATES - MEDITERRANEAN
OXTWO
📍 Banbury Road, Oxford
A relaxed elevated small plates restaurant and wine bar in the vibrant heart of Summertown, Oxtwo showcases a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu with a focus on fire cooking, beautifully presented tapas-style dishes and excellent wines in a calm, unhurried atmosphere.
Celebrating bold flavours and creative influences that define modern Oxford dining, the Treadwell offers an untraditional take on classic British dishes in a luxurious setting, perfect for an intimate lunch.
Treadwell
UNTRADITIONAL BRITISH
📍 Cornmarket Street, Oxford
FRENCH
Pompette
📍 S Parade, Summertown
A little slice of chic French bonhomie in Oxford's pretty suburb of Summertown, Pompette is celebrated for its exceptional natural wine list and beautifully executed French-inspired small plates. Lively, convivial, and utterly charming.
A vibrant Japanese restaurant and bar in the heart of Jericho, Kibou serves a mix of contemporary and classic dishes in a stylish Tokyo-inspired setting, specializing in exquisite sushi, ramen and Wagyu.
Kibou
📍 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford
JAPANESE
RESTAURANT PROGRAMME
The Henley & Marlow Edition
Convivio Tables are held on a Wednesday or Thursday each month
MODERN EUROPEAN - RIVERSIDE
The Relais Henley
📍 Thameside, Henley-on-Thames
A stunning riverside hotel and restaurant in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, The Relais offers elegant seasonal dining with views over the Thames - the perfect opening lunch for our Henley & Marlow Edition.
Heston Blumethal's one-Michelin-starred gastropub, offering refined British classics in a cozy, historic setting. Located in picturesque Bray, it features low oak beams, open fires, and a charmingly traditional atmosphere to enjoy an unhurried lunch .
The Hind's Head
MICHELIN STARRED - CLASSIC BRITISH
📍 High Street, Bray
FRENCH ENGLISH FUSION
The Vanilla Pod
📍 West Street, Marlow
An intimate, characterful restaurant, located in the elegant former home of T.S. Eliot. Chef-patron Michael Macdonald serves up high-quality, modern British cuisine with French influences full of pleasant surprises and innovative touches of detail.
Known fondly as "Little Italy" in Henley, Villa Marina is a long-established family-run restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine in a pretty riverside setting, that showcases traditional pasta dishes, fresh seafood and Italian delicacies,
Villa Marina
ITALIAN
📍 Thameside, Henley
SPANISH - TAPAS
El Cerdo
📍 Wharf Lane, Bourne End
Nestled on the bank of the Thames, the beautiful setting is matched by the authentic tapas dishes prepared by Spanish, Chef Mendoza. Having worked at three-Michelin-star restaurant Arzak in San Sebastián, he demonstrates a deep appreciation for high-quality ingredients and bold flavours that define Spanish cuisine.
A vibrant, sophisticated dining experience in the heart of Marlow, The Ivy blends Art Deco elegance with rich, vibrant, and plant-filled decor, to create a welcoming space to relax and enjoy a menu of timeless British classics and International signature dishes .
The Ivy Marlow Garden
MODERN BRITISH - INTERNATIONAL
📍 High Street, Marlow
HOW WE WORK
A thoughtful approach
to bring the right people together
Submit an application
Register your interest with a simple introduction so we can begin to understand what you’re looking for.
Tell us a little more
We’ll send a short, thoughtful questionnaire to help us shape the right table for you.
We curate your first table
Once we have a group of like-minded members, we arrange a date and setting that feels just right. Each Convivio Table is intentionally limited to between four to six guests to ensure a relaxed and conversational atmosphere.
Reserve your place
Membership is confirmed only when your first lunch is ready to be booked. You’ll receive your invitation, along with membership and payment details to join the club
REGISTER TODAY
Reserve your
place at the table
Membership of The Convivio Dining Club is by application. We review each application personally to ensure the right balance of women at every table.
Complete the form and we will be in touch. Founding member places are limited — we encourage you to register early.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
1. We review your application within 5 working days
2. You'll receive a short questionnaire about your preferences
3. We begin curating your table of four to six guests
4. A personal lunch invitation to your first Convivio Table will arrive
5. Membership commences once you reserve your seat