Speed Dating FAQ'S
The Ditch or Date useful frequently asked questions section provides information for people who haven’t been to a speed dating event before. Take a look before you make a booking with us as they are sure to be of help to you. If you’re still unsure about anything to do with speed dating evenings just get in touch with us at Ditch or Date where our staff can help you out in a friendly and understanding way.
People who go speed dating are people looking to meet someone in a fun, relaxed and genuine way. Some have busy work lives, some are newly single, some are shy online daters who prefer meeting face-to-face, and others simply want a refreshing alternative to dating apps.
At our events, you’ll meet people of different backgrounds, personalities and life experiences — all with one thing in common: they’re open to making real connections. All of our events are arranged into age bands so that no age is left out. We want to include and welcome all ages.
Some people come hoping to find love, others come to build confidence, make new friends, or enjoy a great night out. Whether you’re outgoing or nervous, a first-timer or a seasoned dater, everyone is welcome.
Speed dating isn’t about being perfect. It’s about chemistry, conversation, laughter, and giving yourself the chance to meet someone you may never have crossed paths with otherwise.
It depends on the event. All of our events are arranged into specific age groups from 20s to 70s. Check our events page for all of our events and their age bands.
The age range is a guideline only, if you are slightly under or above the age limit you are still welcome to attend. However, if you are, or appear to be, significantly outside of the age range then you are unlikely to get a match which we wouldn't want to happen to you.
Depending on the venue, we aim to have up to 20 men and 20 women at each event, though this may vary.
Yes, 3 or 4 minutes flies and it keeps the conversation flowing and exciting. Research shows it is long enough to know whether you would like to invest a few hours more in getting to know each other on a further date.
Smart casual is best, something you feel comfortable and confident in - think what you would wear to go on a mid-week night out or date.
All of our events take place in carefully selected venues and private rooms that are specifically booked for the occasion, providing a safe, welcoming, and easily accessible environment where everyone can relax and enjoy the experience with confidence. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and ways of socialising, allowing genuine connections to happen comfortably and naturally.
We always want to do our best to ensure everyone attending feels happy and relaxed - if you want to check with us beforehand re any event or venue then we are always here to answer any queries you have.
Yes, most speed daters do come alone. Once you have registered you can have a drink at the bar and mix with other participants.
The more the merrier of course if you want to bring a friend they will be very welcome.
You will be contacted within 24 hours of the event to inform you of your matches either via email. You can also log onto our site at any time with your email address and password to check your matches the day after the event. if you haven't a password or have forgotten it - no problem you can request one which is emailed instantly.
We have to manage numbers carefully to ensure equal numbers of men and women at our events. However we are often able to take additional bookings that do not effect the balance of numbers - eg two men and two women.
Once each event is confirmed you will be able to go to our secure payment provider (Stripe) to pay by credit/debit card. You will receive an email confirmation once your place is booked. We never store credit or debit card details on our website.
