Upcoming Events
POETS Lunch 2026
Fundraising event
Date: 04/09/2026 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
Price: Standard ticket - £160; Fundraising ticket - £190, which includes entry to the Icebreaker and the Table Raffle with its famous HIT Goody Bag prizes.
Prices include 1/2 bottle of wine per person.
POP Goes the POETS!
Before you know it, it will be time to put on your glad rags and head to the HIT POETS Lunch for a party like no other!
POP in for a lunch crammed with live entertainment, with Tam Cowan acting as our Master of Ceremonies, joined by an amazing array of live POP acts and fabulous fundraising. Swing along with the platinum number 1 POP crooner Ray Quinn, before launching into ‘Mysterious Girl’ with our headline act, Peter Andre – it’s enough to drive you Insania!
We will be supported by a loyal army of fabulous Scottish hospitality companies, who enhance our eye-POPPING lunch with free-flowing drink and morish food, prepared by a trio of fantastic chefs backed up by a brilliant young team.
Fundraising for HIT Scotland will be kicked off by a DJ-led, fun-fuelled Icebreaker, followed by raffles and auctions POPPING at the seams with sumptuous prizes for everyone. Natasha Raskin-Sharp returns to POETS to use her remarkable auctioneering skills to ratchet up our fundraising income.
Fundraising is vital to all that HIT Scotland does, allowing us to continue to empower inspirational development for the Scottish hospitality industry, through our scholarship and leadership programmes.
All is not over as ‘official proceedings’ come to an end, when the famous POETS After Party kicks in with more POPTASTIC fun in the form of POETS’ favourite, Ben Ofoedu of Phats & Small, belting out the bangers, topped off with DJ Smithy at the turntables to keep the party going well beyond lunchtime!
Dress Code: Dress to Party
Time: 11:30am til late!
BOOKING T&Cs
Please note, our payment terms are immediate. Event bookings are not confirmed until the invoice has been paid in full.
HIT events are photographed & filmed and the images & footage may be used by HIT Scotland for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please advise HIT or the events team at the time of booking.
HIT Scotland reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee. Cancellation within a week of the event date will be 100% of the cost. If a paid booking is cancelled up to a week before the event, we can give you a credit note for the full amount to use for a future event, or we can refund you the cost minus any card payment fees incurred (if you paid by card either when booking at our website or paying the invoice online).
The content of each event may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
HIT the Atlas 2026
Fundraising Challenge
Date: 17th - 24th September 2026 Location: Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Donate: justgiving.com/campaign/hittheatlas
From 17–24 September, a dedicated team of 20 hospitality professionals will take on one of North Africa’s greatest natural challenges - the ascent of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains.
The HIT the Atlas Challenge will push participants both physically and mentally as they trek through rugged terrain and extreme altitudes to raise vital funds for HIT Scotland's scholarship programme.
Our scholarship programme creates life-changing opportunities for individuals to grow their skills, confidence and ambition through hands-on experience, learning from industry leaders and exposure to global best practice.
By supporting HIT the Atlas, you’re helping inspire talent, elevate the industry and make a real difference to people’s lives.
Spaces to take part in the challenge are now full, but you can still support by visiting justgiving.com/campaign/hittheatlas to make a donation. Your donation, no matter how small, can make a big impact on the hospitality industry in Scotland.
Grampian Dinner 2026
Fundraising Event
Date: 01/10/26 Location: The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen
Save the date for a night to remember at the Grampian Dinner!
The countdown is on! It’s nearly time to glam up and step out for an unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment, and generosity. This year’s Grampian Dinner promises more energy, more excitement, and more reasons to raise a glass.
More details soon!
BOOKING T&Cs
Please note, our payment terms are immediate. Event bookings are not confirmed until the invoice has been paid in full.
HIT events are photographed & filmed and the images & footage may be used by HIT Scotland for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please advise HIT or the events team at the time of booking.
HIT Scotland reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee. Cancellation within a week of the event date will be 100% of the cost. If a paid booking is cancelled up to a week before the event, we can give you a credit note for the full amount to use for a future event, or we can refund you the cost minus any card payment fees incurred (if you paid by card either when booking at our website or paying the invoice online).
The content of each event may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Rhubarb Club 2026-27
Fundraising Event
Date: 08/10/2025 Location: Prestonfield House, Edinburgh
Price: Annual membership - £1,350 for four places or £675 for two places at three lunches.
The HIT Rhubarb Club is not to be missed. It offers a fine dining networking opportunity that attracts top hospitality professionals from across Scotland.
The lunches are an unforgettable experience held at one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious venues, Prestonfield House Hotel.
The Rhubarb Club begins with a champagne and canapés reception in The Tapestry Room, followed by a three-course meal with specially selected wines in the iconic Garden Room.
A speaker concludes the lunch, after which members are free to continue informal networking.
The dates for the 2026-27 membership are:
Thursday 8th October 2026
Thursday 18th February 2027
Thursday 27th May 2027
If you are interested in finding out more, please email events@hitscotland.co.uk.
BOOKING T&Cs
Please note, our payment terms are immediate. Event bookings are not confirmed until the invoice has been paid in full.
HIT events are photographed & filmed and the images & footage may be used by HIT Scotland for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please advise HIT or the events team at the time of booking.
HIT Scotland reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee. Cancellation within a week of the event date will be 100% of the cost. If a paid booking is cancelled up to a week before the event, we can give you a credit note for the full amount to use for a future event, or we can refund you the cost minus any card payment fees incurred (if you paid by card either when booking at our website or paying the invoice online).
The content of each event may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
London Lunch 2026
Fundraising event
Date: 29/10/2025 Location: The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London
Join us on Thursday 29th October at the stunning JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane for the HIT London Lunch, an unmissable afternoon of fine dining, great company and top-class entertainment.
More details soon!
Dress code: Business attire
BOOKING T&Cs
Please note, our payment terms are immediate. Event bookings are not confirmed until the invoice has been paid in full.
HIT events are photographed & filmed and the images & footage may be used by HIT Scotland for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please advise HIT or the events team at the time of booking.
HIT Scotland reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee. Cancellation within a week of the event date will be 100% of the cost. If a paid booking is cancelled up to a week before the event, we can give you a credit note for the full amount to use for a future event, or we can refund you the cost minus any card payment fees incurred (if you paid by card either when booking at our website or paying the invoice online).
The content of each event may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Edinburgh Lunch 2026
Please note - the Edinburgh Lunch 2026 is currently sold out. We expect some tickets to become available, so please email events@hitscotland.co.uk to enquire about tickets.
Fundraising event
Date: 06/11/2026 Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh Timings: 11:45am - 4:30pm
Save the date Friday 6th November for the HIT Edinburgh Lunch which returns to the glorious Edinburgh Suite at our delightful host venue, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa.
A host of attendees from the hospitality sector will come together for a fun afternoon to help raise funds to continue the development of talent in the industry and we are ably assisted by an amazing array of Scottish hospitality companies, who enhance our lunch with free-flowing drink and delicious food.
Fundraising is vital to all that HIT Scotland does, allowing us to continue to empower inspirational development for the Scottish hospitality industry, through our scholarship programme, and we will have a fantastic variety of raffle and auction prizes up for grabs on the day.
More details released soon!
Dress code: Business Attire
BOOKING T&Cs
Please note, our payment terms are immediate. Event bookings are not confirmed until the invoice has been paid in full.
HIT events are photographed & filmed and the images & footage may be used by HIT Scotland for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please advise HIT or the events team at the time of booking.
HIT Scotland reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee. Cancellation within a week of the event date will be 100% of the cost. If a paid booking is cancelled up to a week before the event, we can give you a credit note for the full amount to use for a future event, or we can refund you the cost minus any card payment fees incurred (if you paid by card either when booking at our website or paying the invoice online).
The content of each event may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Highland Dinner 2026
Fundraising event
Date: 12/11/2026 Location: Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness
Price: Standard ticket - £100; Fundraising ticket - £130 (fundraising ticket pre-pays a £20 donation to our raffle and £10 donation for the icebreaker game).
The countdown has begun! Get ready to dress to impress for an unforgettable night filled with celebration, entertainment, and generosity. This year’s Highland Dinner is set to deliver more excitement, more energy, and even more reasons to raise your glass.
We’re thrilled to be supported by an outstanding group of Scottish hospitality partners, who will be serving up flowing drinks and mouth-watering food to perfectly complement the festivities.
The evening begins with a high-energy Icebreaker to set the tone for the night ahead. From there, we dive into our raffles and auctions, bursting with incredible prizes.
Every penny raised goes towards HIT Scotland’s essential mission—funding scholarships and development opportunities for rising stars in Scottish hospitality.
More info soon!
BOOKING T&Cs
Please note, our payment terms are immediate. Event bookings are not confirmed until the invoice has been paid in full.
HIT events are photographed & filmed and the images & footage may be used by HIT Scotland for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please advise HIT or the events team at the time of booking.
HIT Scotland reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee. Cancellation within a week of the event date will be 100% of the cost. If a paid booking is cancelled up to a week before the event, we can give you a credit note for the full amount to use for a future event, or we can refund you the cost minus any card payment fees incurred (if you paid by card either when booking at our website or paying the invoice online).
The content of each event may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Christmas Party 2026
Fundraising Event
Date: 26/11/2025 Location: voco Grand Central
Save the date as HIT Scotland's Christmas Party is coming to town and it’s going to be tree-mendous! The countdown is officially on for a night packed with sparkle, celebration, and goodwill. So dust off your glad rags and get ready to sleigh the night away!
We’re elf-er so grateful for the incredible support of our Scottish hospitality partners, who will be serving up delicious food and flowing drinks to keep spirits bright all evening long.
We’ll kick off the festivities with a cracking Icebreaker to jingle things into gear, followed by raffles, and auctions stuffed with prizes that are sure to sleigh!
Every pound raised goes directly to HIT Scotland’s mission of supporting hospitality through scholarships and development opportunities, now that’s the true spirit of Christmas!
More details soon!
BOOKING T&Cs
Please note, our payment terms are immediate. Event bookings are not confirmed until the invoice has been paid in full.
HIT events are photographed & filmed and the images & footage may be used by HIT Scotland for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please advise HIT or the events team at the time of booking.
HIT Scotland reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee. Cancellation within a week of the event date will be 100% of the cost. If a paid booking is cancelled up to a week before the event, we can give you a credit note for the full amount to use for a future event, or we can refund you the cost minus any card payment fees incurred (if you paid by card either when booking at our website or paying the invoice online).
The content of each event may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Royal Yacht Britannia Dinner 2026
Join us on Thursday 20th of May, for an event fit for royalty!