Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 24, 2022

From ticket-pricing to providing added value, and from building a community to identifying collaborations, we meet three creators who host their events at F&B (food and beverage) venues and ask for their best practice advice.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many restaurant owners today are struggling to avoid rising food costs eating into profits and hindering their overall growth. At Planning Pod, we’ve noticed an uptick in business owners asking for tips on lowering food costs while maximizing profits. Not sure how to calculate your food cost percentage for a specific dish?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2020

The O2, has enhanced its senior leadership team with the appointment of Emma Hatt as director of meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE), and Amit Pathak, as food and beverage manager. Emma established her career in events over 15 years ago and has managed some of the most prestigious venues and events in London.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Gloucester-based Freemans Event Partners, a leading food & beverage solutions provider in the events industry has appointed Jason Mumby as Client Development Director, a brand new role that will focus on shaping the sales strategy, pricing, and scoping of key areas for targeted, profitable growth for the family owned-business.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 20, 2018

Chicken dinners and cheesecake are unfashionable, especially in event world. Meeting and event planners are now at the forefront of food and beverage trends, providing event attendees with unique gastronomical experiences. Alternative beverages are hot. Especially when attendees are coming from out of town.

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IMG

AUGUST 25, 2023

Searching for venues in Los Angeles for your next holiday party can be quite an adventure. Whether it’s a holiday party or any other special event, we’ve curated a list of 10 remarkable spots that will captivate your imagination. But worry not, because we’ve got you covered!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Sustainable Foods. Fortunately, with good planning and collaboration with venue staff, you can assemble the right food for the right attendee at the right time without budget overruns. Nine Ways to Meet Attendees Where They Are It shouldn’t surprise you that 25% of the average meeting budget is spent on food and beverage.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Planning a corporate event? The secret ingredient to an engaging and memorable event is…drumroll please… the theme ! A creative theme brings cohesion to all the moving parts of your event — from décor, activities, catering, and more. But coming up with a corporate event theme idea is easier said than done.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re planning an event, do you keep it on-site (say the hotel ballroom, for example) or do you take a group off-site for a unique venue? These event planning tips are designed to help a meeting planner address; timing, transportation, and overall budget costs. Many of the offsite venues have other purposes.

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Brown Paper Tickets

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A cost-effective food and beverage event takes hard work, attention to detail and careful planning, but it can be done. Avoid peak season when choosing your event date. Book during off-peak, when there aren’t a lot of other events going on. More events mean rigid and higher prices.

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Late this summer, Kate Levenstien was accomplishing something most food and drinks event planners couldn’t imagine happening in 2020: watching a live event she’d planned happen safely. How did Levenstien manage to successfully host her festival, given the nature of food and beverage events?

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 20, 2018

Chicken dinners and cheesecake are unfashionable, especially in event world. Meeting and event planners are now at the forefront of food and beverage trends, providing event attendees with unique gastronomical experiences. Alternative beverages are hot. Especially when attendees are coming from out of town.

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The Castle Group

JULY 18, 2023

It is no secret that events can produce much waste, from name badges and printed programs to signage and décor. However, nothing compares to food waste. Research from the Lime Venue portfolio shows that “the average event wastes between 15% and 20% of the food it produces.” What is food donation?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

How to effectively bringing health and happenings together Everyone seems to be looking for health and wellness tips to improve event attendee experiences. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Regent’s University London has appointed Neil Brooke as Director of Catering & Events. Neil, who has a wealth of industry knowledge and understanding of the events landscape, started his career in food and beverage in Manchester 23 years ago and has held senior catering roles in London since 2011.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Jesse Olsen and Antonio Giovanni Artale Jessie Olsen and Antonio Giovanni Artale, Lotte Hotel Seattle Lotte Hotel Seattle appoints two new culinary masters to their food and beverage team. Artale will serve as director of food and beverage. Murray will serve as director of food and beverage. 39 and Boleo.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. A successful event requires thoughtful organization, creative vision, and seamless execution. But dreaming up unique, inspiring themes and event ideas takes time and imagination. Let’s dive in!

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Pop-up events have been around for some time, especially in the retail sector and recently pop-ups have become increasingly popular among restaurants and art galleries. Pop-up events are very popular in the UK and interest is spreading to North America. What are pop-up events? By definition, most events are temporary.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 21, 2024

r.World, a company that provides reusable service ware, estimates 4 billion single-use plastic cups are used annually at live events in North America. As plastics break down into microplastics, they release toxic chemicals into our food and water sources and circulate through the air we breathe.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

These new and renovated venues offer the perfect canvas for the meeting planner’s creative mind. The perfect event space is out there—read on, and maybe you’ll find it here. of event space as he led the redesign. The primary event space is next to the Water’s Edge buildings and can accommodate up to 80 guests.

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Venues Food and Beverage Hotels Transportation 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Top Tips for Large-Scale Event Planning Anyone who has ever planned or led an event knows it can be a substantial undertaking.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The arm of national catering business, Amadeus , responsible for the delivery of standalone event catering, has secured its latest contract with Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB). Events by Amadeus has been working with UVB since 2019, and the team have signed a new three-year contract to deliver catering provisions to the organisation.

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Eventinterface

JULY 25, 2017

Chicken dinners and cheesecake are unfashionable, especially in event world. Meeting and event planners are now at the forefront of food and beverage trends, providing event attendees with unique gastronomical experiences. Alternative beverages are hot. Especially when attendees are coming from out of town.

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SevenEvents

DECEMBER 19, 2022

when hosting an event, it is important to find the perfect venue. we understand that sometimes finding a venue is overwhelming and can be tricky. as corporate event planners, we have come up with 5 steps for successful event venue sourcing. . when hosting an event, it is important to find the perfect venue.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues has just welcomed its first exclusive hire venue; Weston Park into membership. These superb collections of fine art and antiques make the House and ideal place for any business or private event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

The award-winning venue was selected to host the event due to its shared outlooks and policies with the event organiser around the environmental, economic, and social impacts of in-person events. The event also enabled practical experience for a team from the company’s nominated hospitality charity, London’s Hotel School.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Establishing an event budget is a crucial step during the planning phase, right after setting your goals and objectives. A budget is a detailed forecast of what will be happening financially at your event. It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Victory Services Club is proud to announce it has achieved the prestigious gold accolade in the Greengage ECOsmart Hotel and Meeting Venues accreditation scheme. This recognition underscores the Club’s commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and excellence in hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Alex Hernandez Alex Hernandez, Hotel Bennett Hernandez joins Hotel Bennett as director of food and beverage. He will plan, develop and execute all food and beverage operations across the property. Snyder has worked in the hospitality, food and beverage industries for 30 years and is an award-winning chef.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you’re an event planner or other event professional who has ever wondered what a BEO is or why event pros need them, keep reading. “BEO” is an acronym for “Banquet Event Order” – but these event management documents are essential even if you don’t plan banquet-style events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. And this, of course, includes venues! Answering Hybrid Needs.

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StraussCA

MAY 4, 2023

Half the battle in organizing a successful association event such as an awards ceremony, trade show, conference, or symposium is choosing the right venue. The right venue can ensure a positive and meaningful experience for an association’s members. A lot of the success of your event will come down to the pre-planning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. While pre-COVID considerations also play into the decision-making process, the event landscape of 2021 brings more complexity to the table. The support planners require from their venues increases tenfold in face of a hybrid future. Source: ESNS 2021.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 30, 2023

When we released our food and beverage tools a couple years ago, those updates were carefully crafted through the process of interviewing real catering industry professionals who roll up their sleeves on the daily to serve people – and our latest launch is no exception. You asked, and we listened!

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