When baker Elliot, 26, and master’s student Jordan, 24, sat down for lunch on their Guardian blind date, they may not have found everlasting romance—but they did share peanut butter philosophies, laugh over Olympic trivia, and pinky promise to play nice.
Here’s how their quirky, food-filled afternoon unfolded.
Elliot on Jordan
What were you hoping for?
“Someone I’d feel comfortable and confident around – and attracted to.” A straightforward ask with a side of nerves.
First Impressions:
“Smiley and cheerful, full of energy and has great curls.” A strong and sunny opening.
What Did You Talk About?
They bonded over a desert-island food scenario—Elliot’s turned out to be a glorified peanut butter sandwich—and discovered a shared academic interest: workers’ rights.
Most Awkward Moment:
“I was quite nervous at first – the blind date situation is new for me – and I did notice the people around us and the staff knew we were on a blind date.” Classic visibility jitters.
Good Table Manners?
“Yeah, I reckon.” They were both too into the food to analyse cutlery etiquette.
Best Thing About Jordan:
“She’s funny and lighthearted.”
Would You Introduce Her to Your Friends?
“Why not?”
Describe Jordan in Three Words:
“Funny, open-minded, a little bit everywhere!”
What Do You Think She Made of You?
“She probably thought I was a bit of a tough cookie.” Elliot admits to not having a lot to say on some topics but chalks it up to “different interests.” Still, “we had a good laugh.”
Did You Go On Somewhere?
Yes—they explored a nearby flea market, finding vintage watches and clothes.
And … Did You Kiss?
No kiss.
Marks Out of 10?
7. “Good fun, but we have quite different energies.”
Would You Meet Again?
“As mates, yes.”
Jordan on Elliot
What Were You Hoping For?
“That lunch would be free. I wanted to make the ‘no such thing as a free lunch’ joke.” Mission accomplished.
First Impressions:
“Cute and very easy to chat to.” Strong early chemistry.
What Did You Talk About?
The spectrum of diets (pescetarianism vs omnivorism), books, baking, and—unexpectedly—Flavor Flav sponsoring the US women’s Olympic water polo team.
Most Awkward Moment:
“When I made him pinky promise to say nice things about me in his review.” She owns it.
Good Table Manners?
“Yes.”
Best Thing About Elliot:
“He’s easy to talk to, and funny. There was a lot of laughing.”
Would You Introduce Him to Your Friends?
“Yeah, I think they would get on – nerds the lot of them (in a nice way).”
Describe Elliot in Three Words:
“Interesting, funny, smart.”
What Do You Think He Made of You?
“In an ideal world I’d want him to think I’m the best person who ever existed, but that bar may be a little high.”
Did You Go On Somewhere?
Yes—they browsed a vintage market together.
And … Did You Kiss?
No. “London Bridge station mid-afternoon isn’t quite the vibe.”
If You Could Change One Thing?
“I probably should have talked a little less about fun facts.”
Marks Out of 10?
“A strong 7/7.5.”
Would You Meet Again?
“Yes. I liked chatting with him, and I think we got along pretty well.”
Final Verdict
While romance may not have blossomed over halloumi wraps and flea market finds, Elliot and Jordan shared a warm, funny, and genuinely enjoyable date. With mutual curiosity, comfort, and humour as their anchors, they clicked more as companions than love interests—but both left smiling.
One pinky promise, two wraps, and endless trivia later, it was a successful date—just not that kind.
