About us
About Forget Dinner: Our Mission
Casual dating for UK adults who would rather skip dinner and get straight to the fun.
What we are for
Respect and honesty, first
Our mission is simple: to connect adults who know what they want with like-minded people nearby, and to keep it respectful and honest.
Casual dating only works when both people are clear about what they want. So the site is built to make that easy: you say what you are after on your profile, you talk it through in private messages, and you meet when it suits you both. Nobody has to pretend they are looking for something they are not, and nobody is judged for wanting something light.
Not sure what counts as casual? Read how a situationship differs from casual dating, or see the best casual dating apps in the UK.
Our story
Online since 2008, and the idea hasn’t changed
Back in 2008 it was a site for adult contacts. By 2009 its own home page summed up the philosophy in a line: skip the dinner and get straight to the fun. The name always gave the game away. From 2011 the site called itself a casual dating site, and the old logo carried the line “the casual dating site where people aren’t fussed about food”.
- 2008online since
- 750+members today
- 6 in 10aged 35 to 54
The site around that idea has grown up. You will now find every feature explained, every price in pounds, a full safety page, honest comparisons with other dating apps and guides on everything from first-date nerves to dating scams.
Who’s here
Adults with busy lives and a sense of humour
Forget Dinner is for adults aged 18 and over, and around six in ten members are between 35 and 54. In the UK the numbers of women and men are close to level. People join to meet someone nearby for a drink, a chat or something more, and the match suggestions follow the age range and distance each member sets.
Members in the UK by age, as shares of everyone listed.
Looking for people close to home? See singles near you, or pick a city in our date ideas for somewhere to go.
How it is run
Real support, day and night
Forget Dinner is operated by a company that publishes its terms, privacy policy and cookie policy in the footer of every page. A human support team is there around the clock, members can report anything that breaks the rules, and complaints about content are looked into under a written policy.
Forget Dinner also sits inside a wider network of partner sites under one company, which means members of those sites can see your profile. There are no criminal background checks, and the terms themselves warn that profiles and messages may not be genuine. The legit guide and the safety page explain all of this in plain words.
House rules
Eight rules everyone agrees to
Adults only
The site is strictly for people aged 18 and over.
Be genuine
Use your own profile, and keep it honest. Selling goods or services to other members is not allowed.
Be kind
Treat people the way you would like to be treated. If someone is not your type, say so politely.
Be tolerant
Members come from every background. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and other hate are not tolerated.
Be safe
Keep early conversations on the site, never share bank details, and never send money or gift cards.
Be discreet
Not everyone wants to be recognised. If you meet another member in public, speak first only if they have said they are happy for you to.
Respect boundaries
A no is a no. Move on, and ask for consent before you share any images.
Follow the law
No messages or media about illegal activity, including violence, drugs or related items.
Curious about Forget Dinner?
How much does Forget Dinner cost?
Everyone starts on Classic membership, where you can browse and get daily matches. Messaging is limited on Classic, and VIP and VIP Plus remove the limit and add more. The pricing page lists every plan in pounds.
What does VIP mean?
VIP is the paid membership. It adds unrestricted messaging, advanced search filters, chat rooms, group chats and a list of who likes you. VIP Plus adds priority placement and exclusive matches on top. Both support the running of the site.
How private is it?
Your real name and email are never shown, and other members see only your nearest town or city. You choose what else to share. Members of the partner sites in Forget Dinner’s network can see your profile as well.
What emails will I get?
Mostly notifications about activity on your profile, plus service announcements. The terms also allow offers, so check your notification settings in your account, where you can opt out of the ones you do not want.
Who can I contact for help?
Our support team is available around the clock through your account, and you can report any profile or message from inside the site. Complaints about content are reviewed and answered under the site’s published policy.
Find your way around
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