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Author: chandco

24 January 2017 By chandco

A Create Christmas

Last Christmas we spent the month of December catering at parties across London, serving no less than 250,000 plates of food over the Christmas party season.   Our busiest day was the 15th December, when we had 166 chefs out in the city, working on 12 simultaneous events, with another 32 events being prepared for, … Continued

18 January 2017 By chandco

Spring Wedding Inspiration

This year take inspiration from the key wedding trends for 2017 to create your own take on a beautiful spring wedding. Our top themes for this year include Pure Romance, Colour Pop, Metallic and Rustic. Which one will you choose? Drop our dedicated Wedding Creator a line if you would like to discuss your day … Continued

17 January 2017 By chandco

What will be the Biggest Event Trends in 2017

This year our predictions on what will be the biggest event trends in 2017 include interactive eating (something we’re incredibly excited by) Health and Wellness as well as virtual reality.   The Biggest Event Trends for 2017   Social Media Savvy Content We recently read that we post a staggering 1.8 billion photos to social … Continued

9 January 2017 By chandco

Create Presents the Reverse Advent Calendar

Every day in December the Create team added non-perishable items to a Christmas box in the office, which was then delivered to the office’s local food bank in time for the festivities. Items donated included cereals, soup, pasta, juice, milk, pasta sauces, toiletries, nappies, washing powder and much more. Over 90% of the food distributed … Continued

5 January 2017 By chandco

The Hottest Food Trends for 2017

We can’t wait to incorporate these food trends for 2017 into your next corporate event or private party catering. The Hottest Food Trends for 2017   Best of British With the dreaded prospect of food imported from EU countries increasing in price as we progress through Brexit, Create predicts that event caterers, restaurants and the … Continued

3 January 2017 By chandco

The January Restaurant List

RADIO ALICE, SHOREDITCH N1 The brainchild of Berbere in Italy, Radio Alice is a brand-new pizza place for Hoxton Square. It’s setting its pizza apart from the rest by using a dough made with mother yeast and ancient stoneground floor, which is cooked and sliced before toppings are added.     BALA BAYA, SOUTHWARK SE1 … Continued

22 December 2016 By chandco

Wedding Trends for 2017

In the past, weddings were simpler, with limited choices making the day relatively easy to plan. Today’s couples have a lot more to consider when planning their weddings, they want to showcase who they are, as well as creating a fun experience for guests. And they definitely don’t want to look dated – ever!. This … Continued

19 December 2016 By chandco

Pantone Colour of the Year 2017 – Using Greenery in your Events

When the Pantone colour of the year was announced I wasn’t entirely sure what to make of it. It was green. Really really green.   Initially I struggled with how we could translate this shade of green into the many facets of event design. However, once this vibrant green was on my radar I started … Continued

19 December 2016 By chandco

TALKING GRAPE-OLOGY – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Welcome to my wine blog for Create.  With my glass in hand I will write about all sorts of trends, wine passions, things I like, things I really don’t like and so on – really whatever I’m thinking about as I taste wine.  If you have any comments then please feel free to email me … Continued

30 November 2016 By chandco

The December Restaurant List

THE HOLY BIRDS, LIVERPOOL STREET E1 If you like poultry you need to head to this new City restaurant, specializing in free range birds including chicken, duck, wood pidgeon, quail and pheasant. There’ll also be cocktails from the founders’ father: Savatore Calabrese.     QUILOMBERO, EAST INDIA DOCK E14 A new restaurant for East London, … Continued

23 November 2016 By chandco

The Queen’s House Reopens

The House’s closure has given Royal Museums Greenwich the opportunity to refurbish galleries, including the King’s Presence Chamber and the Tulip Stairs, as well as introducing new displays and colour schemes, bespoke lighting and new interpretation. The window-glazing and flooring of this Scheduled Monument has also been upgraded, improving both the external and internal appearance … Continued

23 November 2016 By chandco

Weddings at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

Set amongst 66 acres of gardens in the heart of Chelsea, these impressive buildings and gardens make for a truly idyllic location for your special day in central London.   Set in the heart of fashionable Chelsea, a stone’s throw from the King’s Road and with views reaching across the Thames, the Royal Hospital offers … Continued

23 November 2016 By chandco

The Ultimate Christmas Feast

Euan’s recipes are based on traditional favourites, but with an indulgent twist we think you’ll love. From the side dishes of confit sprouts and garlic and balsamic roast potatoes to the accompaniments of bone marrow and tarragon sauce horseradish and cucumber cream, this is one festive feast that’s sure to be a hit with your guests. … Continued

23 November 2016 By chandco

Clooney Kidnapped to Hedsor House

Hedsor House, one of our favourite venues, has a long history of entertaining high profile guests dating right back to Queen Victoria visiting for high tea. In more recent years Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hardy, Maggie Smith and the casts of Downton Abbey and Mr Selfridge have all filmed at the house … Continued

17 November 2016 By chandco

Create Chosen as One of London’s Top Wedding Caterers

Hamish Shephard selected eight of the top catering companies in the capital, with Create mentioned first. We’re in great company, with other chosen caterers including Mandarin Oriental, Moving Venue, Rhubarb and Top Hat Catering. Shephard said, “Looking for a catering company that will go above and beyond your requests and blow you away with their … Continued

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