Our story

We started because we needed this too.

KommaSpace was born from a simple realisation: loads of people want to get out more, but nobody wants to be the one to organise it. So we did.

How we got here

2025

The realisation

We kept hearing the same thing from friends in their late 20s and 30s in London: 'I want to get out more, but nobody organises anything anymore.' Nights in stacked up. Group chats went quiet. The sofa won.

Early 2026

The first dinner

Six strangers, one long table in a Hackney restaurant, no agenda beyond eating together. People stayed three hours. Two of them are now flatmates. That was the proof.

Now

Building it properly

Small-group food, activities, and wellness across London. Free to join, free events until we officially launch in July 2026. We're growing slowly on purpose — small rooms, real faces, no algorithms.

What we believe

Showing up is the hardest part

We know. That's why our events are small (4-8 people), our hosts are warm, and you can leave whenever you want.

Nobody should eat alone (unless they want to)

Loneliness isn't a personality trait. It's a design problem. We're designing the fix.

We're not here to fix you

We're a social club, not a clinic. We just give you a reason to get dressed and leave the house.

A comma is a pause, not a full stop. Life paused for a bit. We're here to help you unpause.

— The KommaSpace Team

FAQ

The questions people ask most

Do I need to come with someone?+

Nope. Most people come solo. That's literally the point.

What if I'm awkward?+

Perfect. You'll fit right in. Our hosts make sure nobody's left on the edge.

Can I just eat and leave?+

Yes. No speeches, no icebreakers, no pressure. Show up, eat, talk if you want, leave when you're ready.

Is this therapy?+

No. We're a social club. We help people get out more. If you need clinical support, we link to Mind and CALM.

How much does it cost?+

Free to join, and events are free until we launch in July 2026. After that we'll move to a small monthly membership — early members keep their free access for longer.

What if I don't like it?+

Then don't come back. No contract, cancel anytime. But most people come back.

More long reads on this in our journal.

Get involved

How to join — in four small steps

Free to join. Free events until July 2026. No contract, cancel anytime.

01

Create your free account

30 seconds. Email and a name. No essay, no profile photo required.

02

Tell us what you're into

Food, activities, wellness — pick what sounds like you. We'll only show events that match.

03

Book your first event

Small groups (4–8 people). Mostly free. Pick one that's close to home and not too long.

04

Just show up

That's the whole thing. Our hosts handle the rest. Leave whenever you want.

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