the hot list - summer parties edition

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believe that life is too short to not do what you love. We

are all social, creative, international, savvy, quirky,

sporty, crazy, and passionate about helping clients discover

new ways to engage, inspire, and entertain.

We love to create:

* Company Parties

* Team Building

* Off-Sites / Meetings

* Client Entertainment

* Private Events

* Incentives

* Energizers

OUR DIFFERENCE

We think the event industry can do much better, so not long

ago we left our jobs as lawyers and management consultants

to build a company we would like to hire ourselves

So, why use us?

* Innovative event ideas

Every two weeks we release The Hot List – our Top 10

newest, craziest and best event ideas

* Professional client service

No hot air here as we bring our unique experience to the event

industry

* Flexible pricing

We work with all shapes and sizes!

OUR SERVICES

Ideas and Concepts * Venues * Event Management * Design &

Production Staffing * Catering * Entertainment * Technical

(Audio/Visual) * Activities * Theming

Branding * Photo/Videography


BARE FOOT LAWN BOWLS & BBQ

CROQUET Tournament

Description

Think quintessential English

Summer with Gourmet BBQ, Pimm's

& Lawn Bowls on freshly cut

grass. Ramp up the office banter

with a team tournament and

prizes.

* Catering options include

gourmet BBQ

* Team tournament and/or free-

play with hosts and prizes

* All equipment provided plus

instruction

* Optional marquee hire

* Variety of Zone 1 & 2 venues

available

Description

One of the most exclusive venue

spaces in the city. Full size

croquet lawn and quality

catering that provides the

basis for a fantastic summer

event.

* Suitable for summer events

and parties plus client

entertainment

* Gourmet BBQ and Pimm’s

packages

* Hosted at a variety of

locations


FARMERS MARKET FOOD SAFARI

SCHOOL SPORTS @ REGENTS COLLEGE

Description

Located in the heart of London,

surrounded by the magnificent

gardens and lakes of Regents Park,

The York Lawns is a secret garden

and a stunning location for a

summer sports day event.

* Extensive grounds for hire

* Optional marquee plus Plan B

* Gourmet BBQ packages with

champagne and canapés

* Wide variety of activity

options, from hosted to free-

play covering Rounders to School

Sports Day

* Nearest tube is Baker Street

Description

Meet the farmers, fishermen and

bakers who all share a passion for

home grown products and taste the

freshest local food!

* Walking tour with experienced

guide through London’s best

markets

* Experts on fruit, veg, cheese

and bread provide facts and

figures overview

* Team-Building option: Teams

source ingredients with a budget

to create allocated recipes in

nearby cookery school

* Option for Masterchef 2012

Finalist to run the cookery

class


GARDEN GAMES @ HURLINGHAM CLUB

ROUNDERS @ REGENTS PARK

Description

Enjoy the London weather and get

involved in the traditional garden

games, from around the world at the

stunning Hurlingham Club – It’s

simple, but a great time.

* Enjoy a gourmet BBQ, English teas

and strawberries and cream, plus

Pimm’s, Champagne and icey-cold

cider

* Play a selection of

quintessential garden games

including Croquet and Boules

* Optional hosted tournament with

prizes

Description

It’s time to play a traditional

English school game! Pick up your

bats, form teams and battle Royale

in a summer rounders match.

* Enjoy a gourmet BBQ plus Pimm's,

cider, beer & wine

* Play a classic rounders

tournament with expert hosts on

hand

* Optional team formats available

* Capacity for 150 with indoor

space for 80


NO SWEAT! SILLY SPORTS DAY

WORLD SERIES OF PONG

Description

Our most quirky and silly event

package to date! Don a head-band,

grab your team-mates and dust off

the banter!

* Choose from 5 activity stations

including Friut Skittles,

Staring Contests, Beer Pong,

Table Football, Robo-Pong,

Ladder Golf, Ring Toss, Limbo,

Air Hockey, Egg and Spoon and

many more

* Teams have 90 minutes to

complete as many stations as

they can

* Experienced hosts for

tournament management, MC,

umpiring all stations

Description

Experience the original and most

fun ping-pong entertainment package

chosen by 1000's of people and

companies since 2010.

* Doubles World-Cup style round-

robin doubles tournament with

reduced game scoring and

brackets for winners, wildcards,

and wooden spooners

* Expert hosts/ MC in themed 80's

Sports Wear for tournament

/umpiring / entertaining

* Prizes, medals and photography

* Optional Robo-Pong for Beat-The-

Pro comps plus Olympian Matthew

Syed for exhibition


DRAGONBOATING ON THAMES

COMPANY SPORTS DAY

Description

Dragonboat racing is the ultimate

team sport where 10 paddlers,

rallied by a drummer at the front

and guided by a steers-person at the

back, must work together and paddle

in complete unison.

* Our experienced members are

National League level and will

provide all the dragonboat

coaching, training and equipment

your group needs for an exciting

team experience.

* A typical program starts with a

safety briefing and some dry land

coaching, then into the boat for

a water session.

Description

This energetic and fun day out will

take you and your team out of the

office and back to their school

days. Play social sports while

sipping Pimm’s in the sunshine.

Talent is optional!

* Choose from a variety of venues

across London * Teams tournament and free-play

options across the activities. * Finals brackets for wildcards,

lucky losers and wooden spooners * Sports include Tennis,

Badminton, Five-A-Side Football,

Ping Pong, 20/20 Cricket,

Netball, and more…


AMAZING RACE

BBQ & BRAAI WORKSHOP

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Description

We are about to put your British

knowledge to the test! From trivia

to surfing the tube, to finding

iconic landmarks, to playing lawn

bowls, you will be split in to teams

to accomplish tasks and earn as many

points as you can in a limited

amount of time.

* Tastes and challenges based on

the “All British” theme

* Split into teams and embark on a

competitive, but fun adventure

* With a given list of challenges

and cash in hand, pick which

tasks to do and work against the

clock with your team to complete

as many challenges as you can

Description

Grilling is a summertime classic

and now you can learn the tips and

tricks of the trade. Say goodbye to

burnt sausages and undercooked

burgers and say hello to grilled,

roasted, baked, and smoked BBQ and

Braai.

* Learn different techniques to

grill, roast, bake, and smoke

your own BBQ and Braai from our

Grill Master * Eat and drink your way through

the class whilst enjoying the

company of our colleagues * Expand your BBQ and Braai

knowledge and recipes to show

off to your mates back home


KENSINGTON ROOF GARDENS

CANNON BRIDGE ROOF GARDENS

Venue Description

Surrounded by the panoramic vista

of London’s most iconic

landmarks, the Roof Garden is

truly a unique venue.

* Alfresco dining available,

catering for events from 30 to

500 guests

* Private dining or boardroom

meetings for up to 12 guests

* Barbeque terrace overlooking

the resident flamingos

* Maximum capacity up to 500

* Nearest tube station High

Street Kensington

Venue Description

The award winning Cannon Bridge

Roof Garden is one of the most

sought-after and desirable venues

in London in the heart of the

City.

* Exclusive use of the rooftop

with an elegant glass fronted

marquee for a capacity up to

500 guests

* A choice of menus to reflect

the style and format of your

event, including Canapés, Bowl

Food or BBQ

* Nearest tube station is Cannon

Street


MADISON

RADIO @ ME LONDON

Venue Description

Located on the roof of One New

Change in St. Paul’s, Madison

offers breath-taking panoramic

views. From informal off-sites

to summer parties to meetings

and conferences, the Madison

roof terrace is a spectacular

location to watch the sun-set

over the city skyline.

* Large roof terrace

* Gourmet BBQ package options

* Maximum capacity 300

* Nearest tube is St Paul’s

Venue Description

Located on the 10th floor, Radio

is the only rooftop bar, lounge

and terrace in the Strand and

Aldwych area to be open

throughout the day until late.

With the views spanning from the

heights and The Houses of

Parliament the rooftop bar at ME

London brings lounging and social

indulgence to a new height.

* Capacity up to 76 indoors and

64 outdoors

* Mediterranean inspired tapas

menus

* Located next to Temple Station


BOUNDARY ROOFTOP

QUEEN OF HOXTON

Venue Description

Exclusive hire of one of London’s

best city view roof terraces.

This destination is a trendy,

music-driven venue with a buzzing

atmosphere.

* Roof terrace plus full venue hire options available

* Gourmet BBQ packages available

* Indoor options available in case of weather

* Full venue capacity 400

* Nearest tube station is Liverpool Street

Venue Description

Located in the heart of

Shoreditch just off Bishopsgate,

this rooftop space includes a 100

capacity glass-paneled indoor

restaurant allowing the bar and

dining area to remain open

whatever the weather.

* Rooftop capacity up to 100

people

* Heaters and chimneys to keep

you warm on a chilly night

* Mediterranean inspired menu

* Nearest tube is Liverpool St or

Shoreditch High St


HABERDASHERS’ HALL

BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Venue Description

Haberdashers' Hall has a long

history closely connected to the

development of the City of London.

You can hire this venue for a range

of events, including: Luncheons,

Dinners, Receptions, Meetings, AGMs

and Weddings.

* A secluded Courtyard which, with

its modern water feature, forms a

focal point for the building with

maximum capacity of 400

* Several indoor space options

including The Orangery, The Court

Room, and the Reception Gallery

for 18 - 350 guests

* Professional catering

* Nearest tube station is Barbican

Venue Description

BMA House is a spectacular grade

II listed building designed by

Sir Edwin Lutyens, and home to

the BMA since 1925. Recently

refurbished to preserve and

restore the best of the old

traditional designs with modern

integrated facilities.

* Variety of spaces including a

courtyard with capacity up to

320 people * Located only a few minutes’

walk from Kings Cross, St

Pancras


ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

CORNEY & BARROW EXCHANGE SQUARE

Venue Description

One of the most exclusive venue

spaces in the city. Full size

croquet lawn and quality catering

from Corney & Barrow provides the

basis for a fantastic summer

event.

* Suitable for summer events and

parties plus client

entertainment

* Gourmet BBQ packages available

* Croquet tournament option

* Maximum capacity 400

* Nearest tube is Liverpool

Street

Venue Description

The Royal College of Physicians is

a British professional body of

doctors of general medicine and

its subspecialties. The RCP offers

an award-winning and highly

versatile venue for conferences,

meetings, banquets, training and

outdoor events.

* Garden benches, gazebos, tea

light candles and colour

spotlighting

* Wet weather contingency

included

* Gourmet catering with BBQ menus

* Garden with a capacity up to

250 guests

* Next to Regent’s Park Station


NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

PENNYHILL PARK HOTEL

Venue Description

Enjoy dinner under Dippy The

Diplodocus or in the magical

setting of the Earth Hall. Whether

it’s a conference or corporate

dinner, The Natural History Museum

will be a memorable venue.

* Several halls and spaces for

dinner event or conference

event possibilities up to 1200

people

* Darwin Centre offers an outside

option set with its beautiful

courtyard

* Nearest tube is South

Kensington

Venue Description

Nestling beautifully within 123

acres of sprawling parkland,

Pennyhill Park is the ultimate

destination for those in need of

some true rest and relaxation

* Spa, private golf course and

tennis courts

* Multiple conference and meeting

rooms

* Superb dining facilities

prepared by a two star Michelin

star chef

* Located in Surrey


STOKE PARK HOTEL

CHEWTON GLEN

Venue Description

Combining the traditions of an

exclusive members' club with the

best of today's sporting, leisure,

entertaining and hotel facilities

all in one area is the Stoke Park

Hotel.

* Three gourmet restaurants

including the Three AA Rosette,

Humphry’s

* 27 hole Championship golf

course, 13 tennis courts, award-

winning Spa

* Multiple conference rooms for up

to 100 guests

* Located in Buckinghamshire

Venue Description

A luxury country house privately

owned since 1966. Located within

130 acres of the historic New

Forest National Park, it is

walking distance from the sea and

near Southampton.

* Dining options include The

Vetiver Restaurant, The Wine

Cellar room for tasting and

private dining, and Tinkers bar

* Award-winning Spa with

hydrotherapy pools, steam room

and sauna

* Executive golf course, 4 tennis

courts (2 indoors), croquet lawn

* Boardrooms and 5 meeting rooms

for up to 140 delegates


HMS BELFAST

CUTTY SARK

Venue Description

Launched in 1938, the Belfast

was commissioned shortly before the

outbreak of the Second World War and

was the largest and arguably most

powerful cruiser in the Royal Navy

at the time. Enjoy a selection of

five event spaces suitable for any

occasion housed within this iconic

venue.

* Various spaces from the Admiral’s

Quarters & Ante Room, Morgan

Giles Room, Ships Company Dining

Hall and the Quarterdeck & Boat

Deck for 30 – 250 guests

* Permanently moored near London

Bridge

Venue Description

The Cutty Sark is a British

clipper ship, built on the Clyde

in 1869 for the Jock Willis

shipping line. Enjoy exclusive

private hire on one of the last

tea clippers to be built and one

of the fastest.

* Three spaces including the Dry

Berth, Tween Deck and the

Masters Saloon with capacities

from 10 – 450

* Located in Greenwich


SYMPHONY

THE YACHT

Venue Description

Offering fresh food, live

entertainment and stunning river

views from the vessel, the

Symphony’s all-glass structure

takes the Thames restaurant cruise

experience into a different

dimension, enabling guests to

enjoy the magnificent views of

London without any interruption.

* Catering options include

Banquets to grills

* Maximum capacity 320 capacity

across the Tower Room, Main

Suite and Elite Section

* Nearest tube is Embankment

Venue Description

The Yacht’s original 1927 stained

glass window still stands proudly

at the heart of the vessel as a

reminder to all aboard of her

impressive history and service to

London and the Crown. With two

separate event spaces connected

through a waterside corridor, the

Top Deck Terrace and Roof Garden is

perfect for any event.

* Canapés, Buffet or Barbeque

available

* Capacity up to 250 guests across

4 event rooms



NATICIA

ABSOLUTE PLEASURE YACHT

Venue Description

Naticia’s light wood interior

maintains a classic charm and

creates the perfect atmosphere for

guests to indulge and relax whilst

experiencing some of the best

views of London’s skyline. This

split-level vessel boasts a

gallery overlooking the dance

floor, ensuring both upper and

lower decks are part of the same

space.

* Various catering options from

BBQ to fine dining

* Standing Reception up to 200

guests across Upper and Lower

Decks


Venue Description

Available for private events for

any occasion from summer parties

to corporate functions and product

launches. Whether you are in for

revelry or relaxation, Absolute

Pleasure is a nautical gem.

* Summer BBQ or Canapé options

* Upper and lower decks and

inside Saloon have a capacity

up to 60 people

* Located at St. Katharine Docks

* Nearest tube is Tower Hill


R.S. HISPANIOLA

SAILING BARGE WILL

Venue Description

Whether you are looking for a

bite to eat throughout the day, a

la carte dining, a relaxed drink

after work or the perfect

location to host a special party,

it’s all aboard R.S. Hispaniola.

* Spaces include the Restaurant,

Bar, The Wardroom, Cocktail

Bar, and The Forward Sun

Terrace with a BBQ option

* A Reception capacity for up to

100 guests


Venue Description

William B was built as the Sir

Thomas More for Thames Guided Tours

in 1892. She remains in the fleet

to this day offering the Thames

charter market a sophisticated and

luxurious cruise for corporate

events or private parties.

* Champagne reception on arrival

* Equipped for various events with

PA system, multimedia projectors

and catering

* 42 seated guests below deck, 50

standing guests on deck and 70

guests when docked

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