Style in the City 2026

The return of our most fashionable networking event Style in the City!

Join the Insurance Institute of Manchester on Friday 26th June from 11am at The Midland Hotel to celebrate One City, Many Cultures! This year we invite you to a celebration of cultural heritage across the city, reflecting the multicultural makeup of Manchester — where major communities include Asian (particularly Pakistani), Black African and Caribbean, Eastern European, Chinese, Arab, Irish, Jewish and others.

There will also be a fundraiser for our chosen charity, The UK Sepsis Trust 

Timings:

After Party Venue: Rain Bar, 80 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JG.

Menu: 

Fusion Feast

Starters – Flavours of Italy

• Warm Bruschetta of Wild Mushrooms - Sourdough, Truffle Oil, Toasted Pine Kernel

·        Vegan

·        Gluten Free Option Available

• Beef Cheek Arancini - Roasted Piquillo Pepper Romanesco, Parmesan, Basil Oil

·        Contains Nuts

·        Dairy Free available however, would lose flavour

·        Gluten Free not available

Mains – East Meets West

• Miso Glazed Aubergine - Beansprout Salad, Chili, Peanut, Toasted Sesame & Ginger Dressing

·        Vegan

·        Gluten Free

·        Contains Nuts

• Roast Breast of Goosenargh Chicken - Smoked Pancetta Potato Terrine, Honey Roasted Vegetables, Hispi Cabbage, Chicken Gravy

·        Gluten Free

Sorbet – Tropical Tastes

• Raspberry & Mango

Please be aware that some of the dishes do contain nuts. We ask that you advise us of any guests who have a nut allergy.

Please ensure all dietary requirements or allergies are emailed to manchesterinsurancecii@gmail.com no later than the 5th June 2026. 

Dress Code: 

In attire reflecting your own heritage, or in any clothes you feel comfortable. For any questions please email: lydia.white@hiscox.com

IIM Booking Terms & Conditions:

• 30 days notice is required to accept cancellation and to receive a full refund. Payment will still be due in full for cancellations received outside of this period.
• Strobe lighting might be used by the venue, depending upon the event.
• The company booking the table/tickets are responsible for all charges billed to their table.
• The booking organisation is responsible for the behaviour of their guests.