Last night our mixologist team were mixing up a storm at Morrisons annual charity fundraiser, this year in aid of Sue Ryder, at the ACC Liverpool/Echo Arena. The venue had been transformed from an 11,000 seat arena into a stunning banquet hall for 1,400 impeccably dressed guests. We were asked to run the fundraising cocktail […]
London is awash with venue choices, from the stunningly unique to ultra-modern and technology led, not forgetting historical and traditional styles too. But you can get a lot more ‘bang for your buck’ if you are willing to look just a little further afield … This month one of our clients did just that! Starting […]
Last month we were tasked with building a unique dinner event for a group of VIP clients; emphasis on it being something they wouldn’t have ever experienced before. As event experts we have provided a range of engaging dinner entertainment acts, group activities and exclusive menus/tastings in the past so have a vast selection of […]
Throughout the month of December we’ve been running sampling sessions for Mount Gay Rum at Waitrose stores across London. The high footfall of Christmas shoppers provides the perfect opportunity to both introduce new customers and promote Waitrose’s special offer to those who already know and love the brand. Effective Event’s bar team have a wealth […]
The countdown to Christmas is in full swing once again! Last weekend whilst UK shoppers hit the high street in search of bargains, we took a corporate group to Brussels to add a little extra Christmas magic to their annual sales meeting. Whilst there are many wonderful Christmas Markets across Europe, Brussels has the added […]
The London restaurant scene is never short of new openings and intriguing pop-ups to enthrall foodies from near and far. Perhaps you follow a few hungry bloggers or have a favourite critic that gives you a heads up on the latest and greatest places to eat in our great capital. No? Then you might want […]
An often overlooked destination, Croatia is an ideal location for a wide variety of events. This month we’re focusing on Dubrovnik; there is much more to this beautiful coastal area than the UNESCO protected old city but that seems a pretty good place to start … With walls that run almost 2 km (1.24 mi) around the city, […]
In the unforgettable (we’ve tried) words of Noddy Holder ‘It’s Chriiiiiiiistmaaaaaaaas’, well nearly anyway, and that can mean only one thing: time for the annual office party. If you’ve been waiting all year to dust off your novelty tie or oversized reindeer earrings for the annual bash at the pub-down-the-road then time to rejoice, if […]
Last friday we were thrilled to assist William Grant & Sons with the unveiling of Girvan whisky as a UK market exclusive. The original Girvan Patent Still, know affectionately as “No. 1 Apps”, a distillery term for apparatus, was built in 1963 under the stewardship of Charles Gordon, a whisky pioneer and the great-grandson of […]
Last weekend saw Siemens’ annual day out for colleagues and their families, with the Effective Event Solutions team bringing together a fabulous array of activities to keep everyone entertained. The traditional go-karts and pony rides were back for another successful year, plus brand new inflatables inspired by the hit family show ‘Total Wipeout’; the iconic […]