WHO ARE WE?
MBN is one of the longest established events businesses in the UK. Established by Mike Newlyn in 1980, our involvement with the business started in 2011 when Lucy Wray bought MBN with the ambition of running some of the best sporting lunches & dinners in the country.
MBN is one of the longest established events businesses in the UK. Established by Mike Newlyn in 1980, our involvement with the business started in 2011 when Lucy Wray bought MBN with the ambition of running some of the best sporting lunches & dinners in the country.
Since then MBN has run multiple events for over 1000 guests in some of the best venues in the country. Through our annual calendar of events and our ‘MBN Bespoke’ side of the business, we have helped raise over £5.5 million for designated charities.
In May 2024, via their newly established business – Boot Room Hospitality, Joe Wray & Will Samler completed an asset purchase agreement with Saracens Group to buy the MBN brand name and assets.
Joe & Will became mates whilst working at MBN and have over 20 years’ experience in hospitality between them.
In a statement released upon the purchase of MBN, Joe mentioned ‘MBN is a business both myself and Will Samler care so much about and to have the chance to take on the MBN name and make it even bigger and better is something we were both extremely eager to do.
Now MBN is back being run independently, Joe & Will are excited to give the business the passion it deserves. Watch this space for updates on what is to come!
Creating memorable experiences
How?
We do this by hosting events in spectacular locations, with the finest food and wine. Events that brilliantly surprise, delight and entertain (by balancing fun and fund-raising / bringing famous and infamous people intimately together), leaving attendees with memories of special and unique occasions, whilst raising thousands for chosen charities in the process.
Why?
MBN exists to help our customers build relationships, have a chance to really talk, share a memorable experience, engage and ultimately do more business with their own clients and customer base.
We create a genuinely fun and relaxed environment and we understand why our clients invest their money with us.
What makes us unique?
Packages
Our Diamond, Platinum Plus and Platinum packages make it easy for companies to choose and straight forward to book.
Leading Speakers
We spend a lot of time making sure we get the best in the business when it comes to speakers. We try to bring you stars that you wouldn’t hear at any other event.
Networking
At each event we maximise networking. With a full hour of drinks beforehand as well as an MBN bar open after each event.
Personal Touch
We work hard at getting to know all our clients and building lasting relationships with them.
Quality
We are all about the WOW factor and how we can take our lunches & dinners to the next level and deliver an extraordinary event.
Charitable Events
Over £5.5 million raised for fantastic courses since 2011.