There's a market for absolutely everything. The size of that market is very questionable, however.

I can relate with you though. Have you thought about moving more into domination and fetish meetings? You technically are not engaging in sexual activities and the market size is substantially larger than that of the "social only meeting".

Just a thought!

While it's not black and white, I think that a huge percentage of guys who are paying will be expecting something sexual. Otherwise why would they pay? Considering a lot of woman are on the Tinders etc and meeting and fucking for free, why would someone meet, pay and get nothing?

I don't think it would be popular at all. If it was, I think a great deal more of us would be doing it, myself included! Get paid for a nice meal and not have to suck their dick? Yes please!

I do think that as mentioned, the only way to do well with a non-sexual service is in the domination arena. This is the adult industry after all!

so i know maybe sound crazy but could work to do only social event cheap of course just for a chat?

Have you tried Whats Your Price? I got a few paid platonic meets in London -£50 for breakfast, £75-£100 for dinner dates. They give you the cash during the meal -you are not expected to sleep with them. Still, it's hard work because you have to filter through the timewasters and be active on your profile 
The men there are particular; they don't want to use escort services or PlentyofFish/Tinder(I just think they are too socially awkward to pull). It's very similar to Rent A Friend in Japan but nowhere near the demand or market size.

As others have mentioned, domination is more lucrative eg. humiliation and financial domination. It's definitely worth trying (on cam too, there's some submissive guys).

There's a market for everything but you really need to market yourself ; there's some platonic cuddle therapist websites and snuggle buddy services  they exist! Charging £60 an hour! I wonder if they get regular business though...


 

Can I ask, how long is a breakfast or dinner date? Do you choose the venue? My mate told me that some were tight about what you could eat...did that crop up or could you murder the menu?

Breakfast was for 1.5 hours; dinner lasted 3 hours. Of course, some girls just take the money and leave.

I think putting what types of cuisines, or restaurants you enjoy in the profile will influence the venue you go to. For example, saying that you enjoy modern fine dining with an experimental twist..you've always wanted to try this cool venue..etc. Unless the man is really obtuse and doesn't get it.
What you could order depends entirely on the type of man he is. I was given a restricted set menu instead of the a la carte menu on one dinner date (maybe your friend experienced this?) and had to share a dessert on another date. I didn't mind though, it was still a good meal. So probably not the type of date where you can say," gimme that expensive bottle of chateau Latour wine!" But if he keeps bragging about his Amex black card and how much he likes to spend, then you can definitely call their bluff. 

Really interesting Philipa.
You've got the patience of a saint!