Bringing interesting people together, one dinner at a time.<\/span><\/h1>\nCome hungry. Leave inspired.<\/em><\/h1>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\nAbout Interesting People Dinners\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nIn a world of rushed meals and digital noise, Interesting People Dinners is a chance to slow down, connect deeply, and share stories with fascinating people you\u2019d never normally meet. Founded by Arvind Devalia, IPD is where curiosity, kindness, and great food come together to create evenings of meaningful magic.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Why Join?<\/strong><\/p>\n\ud83c\udf7d Delicious food in beautiful settings<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83c\udf1f Curated mix of inspiring guests<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udca1 Conversations that spark ideas & friendships<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83e\udd1d Connections that last long after dinner<\/span><\/p>\n\u2728 An evening that feels magical, every time<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat Makes It Unique<\/strong><\/p>\nExclusive & curated \u2014 by invitation only<\/span><\/p>\nHeld once a month in London<\/span><\/p>\nA unique fusion of food, venue, and people<\/span><\/p>\nA ripple effect that continues after the dinner<\/span><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\nWho Comes to the Table?<\/strong><\/p>\nFrom entrepreneurs to artists, NGO founders to corporate leaders \u2014 every dinner brings together accomplished, curious, and open-hearted people. People who are making their own dent in the universe \u2014 and who love to laugh, share, and connect.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?\u201d \u2013 Steve Jobs<\/em><\/p>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<\/em><\/p>\nThe Details (at a glance)<\/strong><\/p>\n\ud83d\udcb7 Cost: \u00a340 \u2013\u00a3100 (includes set dinner + some drinks)<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udccd Location: Central London, monthly<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udcdd Invitations: Curated by Arvind<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udcb3 Payment: Upfront to confirm your seat<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\ude4c What to bring: Your best self + curiosity<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nNext Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\nThe next Interesting People Dinner will be held on 22nd January 2026<\/strong>\u00a0in Central London.<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udc49 Request an Invitation<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAbout Arvind<\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019m Arvind, a best-selling author, coach, and lifelong connector. I created Interesting People Dinners to bring together inspiring people who want to play bigger, live fully, and make the world a little brighter \u2014 one dinner at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nClosing Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\nBe part of the table where magic happens. \ud83d\udc49 Request your invitation today.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\u201cIf you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room!\u201d – Confucios<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
These Interesting People Dinners are by invitation only.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n“There are people who make things happen, there are people who\u00a0watch things happen, and there are people who wonder what\u00a0happened. To be successful, you need to be a person who makes\u00a0things happen”<\/em> – Jim Lovell<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/table-3084384_1920.jpg\")
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\nStill curious? Here\u2019s everything you need to know\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Who is Arvind Devalia?<\/strong>
A best-selling author, coach, and lifelong connector who loves bringing inspiring people together.<\/p>\n2. Why does Arvind do this?<\/strong>
To create magical spaces where open-hearted people connect, grow, and make a difference.<\/p>\n3. What\u2019s in it for me?<\/strong>
A night of delicious food, inspiring conversation, and connections that could change your life.<\/p>\n4. How much does it cost?<\/strong>
Usually \u00a330\u2013\u00a3100, depending on the venue. Price includes dinner and some drinks.<\/p>\n5. When do I pay?<\/strong>
Upfront, so you can relax and focus on enjoying the evening. Non-refundable, but transferable.<\/p>\n6. How often are dinners held?<\/strong>
Once a month in London \u2014 each one unique, each one unforgettable.<\/p>\n7. How are guests chosen?<\/strong>
Every guest is personally curated for their uniqueness, energy, and spark.<\/p>\n8. Who attends these dinners?<\/strong>
Entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and fun, open-hearted people like you.<\/p>\n9. Can I bring a friend?<\/strong>
For now, dinners are by personal invitation \u2014 with plans for guest events in the future.<\/p>\n10. How often can I attend?<\/strong>
Most return every 3\u20136 months as new tables are curated.<\/p>\n11. What else happens apart from dinners?<\/strong>
An annual summer party brings all past guests together for celebration and connection.<\/p>\n12. What happens after the dinner?<\/strong>
The connections continue \u2014 friendships, collaborations, and introductions from Arvind.<\/p>\n13. What should I bring?<\/strong>
Your best self, an open mind, and a generous spirit. Magic happens when you do.<\/p>\n14. Am I interesting enough to be invited?<\/strong>
Yes. Everyone has a spark \u2014 IPD is where it gets to shine.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u2728 Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\nReady to join the table where magic happens?<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2728 Be part of the table where magic happens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span>Dinners are by invitation only \u2014 but if this speaks to you, I\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n
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Hi there! I'm a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my website. I live in Los Angeles, have a great dog named Jack, and I like pi\u00f1a coladas. (And gettin' caught in the rain.)<\/blockquote>\r\n...or something like this:\r\nThe XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, and has been providing quality doohickeys to the public ever since. Located in Gotham City, XYZ employs over 2,000 people and does all kinds of awesome things for the Gotham community.<\/blockquote>\r\nAs a new WordPress user, you should go to your dashboard<\/a> to delete this page and create new pages for your content. Have fun!","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.interestingpeopledinners.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.interestingpeopledinners.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.interestingpeopledinners.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.interestingpeopledinners.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.interestingpeopledinners.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/www.interestingpeopledinners.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":396,"href":"https:\/\/www.interestingpeopledinners.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.interestingpeopledinners.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n About Interesting People Dinners\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In a world of rushed meals and digital noise, Interesting People Dinners is a chance to slow down, connect deeply, and share stories with fascinating people you\u2019d never normally meet. Founded by Arvind Devalia, IPD is where curiosity, kindness, and great food come together to create evenings of meaningful magic.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Why Join?<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf7d Delicious food in beautiful settings<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f Curated mix of inspiring guests<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Conversations that spark ideas & friendships<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83e\udd1d Connections that last long after dinner<\/span><\/p>\n \u2728 An evening that feels magical, every time<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n What Makes It Unique<\/strong><\/p>\n Exclusive & curated \u2014 by invitation only<\/span><\/p>\n Held once a month in London<\/span><\/p>\n A unique fusion of food, venue, and people<\/span><\/p>\n A ripple effect that continues after the dinner<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Who Comes to the Table?<\/strong><\/p>\n From entrepreneurs to artists, NGO founders to corporate leaders \u2014 every dinner brings together accomplished, curious, and open-hearted people. People who are making their own dent in the universe \u2014 and who love to laugh, share, and connect.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?\u201d \u2013 Steve Jobs<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n The Details (at a glance)<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcb7 Cost: \u00a340 \u2013\u00a3100 (includes set dinner + some drinks)<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location: Central London, monthly<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcdd Invitations: Curated by Arvind<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcb3 Payment: Upfront to confirm your seat<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\ude4c What to bring: Your best self + curiosity<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Next Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n The next Interesting People Dinner will be held on 22nd January 2026<\/strong>\u00a0in Central London.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Request an Invitation<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n About Arvind<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m Arvind, a best-selling author, coach, and lifelong connector. I created Interesting People Dinners to bring together inspiring people who want to play bigger, live fully, and make the world a little brighter \u2014 one dinner at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Closing Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\n Be part of the table where magic happens. \ud83d\udc49 Request your invitation today.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIf you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room!\u201d – Confucios<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n These Interesting People Dinners are by invitation only.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n “There are people who make things happen, there are people who\u00a0watch things happen, and there are people who wonder what\u00a0happened. To be successful, you need to be a person who makes\u00a0things happen”<\/em> – Jim Lovell<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1870.5px” custom_margin=”-295px|auto|-68px|auto||” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_id=”faq” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-144px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Still curious? Here\u2019s everything you need to know\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Who is Arvind Devalia?<\/strong> 2. Why does Arvind do this?<\/strong> 3. What\u2019s in it for me?<\/strong> 4. How much does it cost?<\/strong> 5. When do I pay?<\/strong> 6. How often are dinners held?<\/strong> 7. How are guests chosen?<\/strong> 8. Who attends these dinners?<\/strong> 9. Can I bring a friend?<\/strong> 10. How often can I attend?<\/strong> 11. What else happens apart from dinners?<\/strong> 12. What happens after the dinner?<\/strong> 13. What should I bring?<\/strong> 14. Am I interesting enough to be invited?<\/strong> \n <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen” – Michael Jordan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”229.2px” custom_margin=”-130px|||” custom_padding=”38px|0px|27px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_id=”contactinfo” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ready to join the table where magic happens?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2728 Be part of the table where magic happens<\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span>Dinners are by invitation only \u2014 but if this speaks to you, I\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2728The table where magic happens\u2728 Bringing interesting people together, one dinner at a time. Come hungry. Leave inspired. About Interesting People Dinners\u00a0 In a world of rushed meals and digital noise, Interesting People Dinners is a chance to slow down, connect deeply, and share stories with fascinating people you\u2019d never normally meet. Founded by Arvind […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this:\r\n<\/p>\n
A best-selling author, coach, and lifelong connector who loves bringing inspiring people together.<\/p>\n
To create magical spaces where open-hearted people connect, grow, and make a difference.<\/p>\n
A night of delicious food, inspiring conversation, and connections that could change your life.<\/p>\n
Usually \u00a330\u2013\u00a3100, depending on the venue. Price includes dinner and some drinks.<\/p>\n
Upfront, so you can relax and focus on enjoying the evening. Non-refundable, but transferable.<\/p>\n
Once a month in London \u2014 each one unique, each one unforgettable.<\/p>\n
Every guest is personally curated for their uniqueness, energy, and spark.<\/p>\n
Entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and fun, open-hearted people like you.<\/p>\n
For now, dinners are by personal invitation \u2014 with plans for guest events in the future.<\/p>\n
Most return every 3\u20136 months as new tables are curated.<\/p>\n
An annual summer party brings all past guests together for celebration and connection.<\/p>\n
The connections continue \u2014 friendships, collaborations, and introductions from Arvind.<\/p>\n
Your best self, an open mind, and a generous spirit. Magic happens when you do.<\/p>\n
Yes. Everyone has a spark \u2014 IPD is where it gets to shine.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u2728 Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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