About Sarah
Hello, I’m Sarah — founder of ZEST Singles.
I’ve spent much of my life bringing people together and creating places where others feel welcome. Hospitality was my first career, and that instinct to help people relax, connect and enjoy themselves has stayed with me ever since.
I’m a natural people-connector and I love creating events that feel warm, welcoming and easy from the moment you arrive.
You’ll notice many ZEST events centre around food — because in my experience, good conversation often begins around a table.
Outside of ZEST, I’m most proud of being mum to my two grown-up sons and grandmother to two wonderful grandchildren.
In my spare time, you’ll usually find me catching up with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors when the weather allows, dreaming up my next project, or enjoying good food, a lovely glass of wine and olives.
I love sunshine, France, Australia, old houses, classic cars — and sweet wine with blue cheese.
Life is best shared.
My Story.
I’ve spent most of my working life in hospitality and customer service, both in the UK and overseas — and I’ve always loved bringing people together.
When I was 13, I decided I wanted to become a Hotel Manager. I left school at 16 to study Hotel Management, and that instinct to welcome people, create atmosphere and help others feel comfortable has stayed with me ever since.
Years later, after becoming single myself, I understood how difficult meeting new people could feel. Apps weren’t for everyone, and many people wanted something more relaxed, natural and human.
In March 2020, I began freelancing for a singles events company. Because this was during lockdown, the events moved online, and for around 18 months I hosted events on Zoom for the previous owner. It was a huge learning curve — mastering the technology, keeping people engaged through a screen and helping guests feel connected at a time when meeting in person wasn’t possible.
That experience confirmed something important: whether online or in person, I loved creating welcoming spaces where people could relax, talk and feel less alone.
In November 2022, the previous owner sold the wider business. I took over the social events side and needed a new name quickly.
ZEST simply popped into my head — partly because I’ve always loved the phrase “a zest for life”. It felt right for the kind of events I wanted to create: warm, welcoming and full of possibility.
Over time, ZEST has gradually become my own version of that original idea — built around warmth, trust, personal hosting and genuine connection.
I founded ZEST in 2022 and have now hosted more than 400 singles events. I organise and host almost every ZEST event myself, so when you come along, you’ll know there will be a familiar, welcoming face there to greet you.
Today, ZEST offers well-run events for singles over 50 to meet naturally in real life — whether through suppers, walks, experiences, social events or Speed Dating.
Since then, I’ve met some extraordinary people.
The thing I’m most proud of isn’t numbers.
It’s hearing someone say:
“I almost didn’t come… but I’m so glad I did.”