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Author: chandco

16 November 2016 By chandco

Create’s Foolproof Mince Pie Recipe

The early mince pie was known by several names, including mutton pie, shrid pie and Christmas pie. Typically its ingredients were a mixture of minced meat, suet, a range of fruits, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Although the modern recipe isn’t quite like the original, the mince pie has remained a popular … Continued

7 November 2016 By chandco

Events at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition

The 52nd annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has just opened within a brand new gallery at the Natural History Museum, creating brand new venue hire opportunities for event organisers. This year, you can combine your event with a private viewing of the world renowned nature photography exhibition, with private hire of Waterhouse Way … Continued

3 November 2016 By chandco

Bridget Jones’s Favourite Create Venues

Located at the edge of the River Thames, the brilliant Glaziers’ Hall provides views of the City, giving guests a beautiful backdrop for their events. The cast and crew of Bridget Jones agreed, choosing it as the setting for Bridget’s punishing disco spinning class, which features in the latest film. The available event spaces at … Continued

1 November 2016 By chandco

Prime Dates Still Available this Christmas

Fantastic dates remain at a handful of our prestigious London venues.   LSO ST LUKE’S 2, 6, 20, 21 December Impress your guests in the Jerwood Hall, the main part of the building, with its original stonework and the magnificent east window that together create an unforgettable atmosphere for your event.   GLAZIERS HALL 7,8,14 December … Continued

1 November 2016 By chandco

Exploring the Natural History Museum

The Museum is also home to a handful of lesser known venues, which are just waiting to be discovered. Lead your guests on a journey of discovery at one of these intriguing spaces…   NORTH HALL Only available between January and August 2017, the North Hall takes guests through the rich history of the Natural … Continued

1 November 2016 By chandco

Dream Dinner Parties, Chinese New Year

January is the time of year we look to new beginnings this dream dinner is all about the joyful celebrations of Chinese new year. A party painted in red…a symbol of energy, happiness & good luck…things this dinner with exude in bundles.   Held at the Grade II listed Roundhouse, guests will be asked to … Continued

31 October 2016 By chandco

The November Restaurant List

PERILLA, NEWINGTON GREEN N4 The pop-up restaurant goes permanent with this Newington Green restaurant, serving seasonal menus from chef Ben Marks (ex Claridges, The Square, and Noma) and front-of-house Matt Emerson (Polpo and Polpetto).   KRICKET, SOHO W1  Based inside Pop Brixton, Kricket’s menu of modern Indian small plates has been hugely successful and highly … Continued

28 October 2016 By chandco

Create Food Shoots – Behind the Scenes

Last month we teamed up with our favourite food photographer David Griffen to shoot our Autumn/Winter menu.   Over the course of the day our chefs produced over 60 different dishes to be photographed in our tasting room.   Here are a few little snippets from the day.       A video posted by Create Food … Continued

28 October 2016 By chandco

Food fit for a borrower

This group of imaginative cooks have made all different types of meals, from pancakes the size of a coin to a minuscule continental breakfast. The stoves used to cook the meals are powered by candles, and food is served on tiny plates or bowls.   The trend for tiny food has taken off so much … Continued

27 October 2016 By chandco

State of the Art AV in the Vault

The installation, which features bright LED uplighters recessed into the ground, illuminate the beautiful brick arches throughout the space, and can be configured to any colour of your choice at the touch of a button. In addition, the Well area of The Vault at Old Billingsgate features a drop-down 16ft wide electric projection screen and high … Continued

27 October 2016 By chandco

A Contemporary Christmas with a Twist at the Saatchi Gallery

Fancy a contemporary twist this Christmas?  Hire the Saatchi Gallery for your Christmas party where you can drink, eat and get merry amidst the new exhibition: Painters’ Painters, launching exclusively on the 29th November 2016. Painters’ Painters focuses on artists of today who inspire artists of tomorrow. To celebrate this, if you book a Christmas … Continued

18 October 2016 By chandco

A Gothic Halloween

Our Head of Creativity, Gemma has some inspiring ideas for spine-tingling snacks and decadent drinks this October. Follow our tips and you’ll have a Gothic Banquet Wednesday Addams would be proud of.   Taking inspiration from Tim Burton’s gothic imagination here is how to turn your event into a living ‘Gothic Halloween’ nightmare…     … Continued

17 October 2016 By chandco

Why You Should Consider Upgrades for Your Events

In fact, surprises are proven to be the best way to engage a crowd and create a memorable event, and who doesn’t want their attendees to remember their event? The best way to do this is by upgrading some of your event elements. Below are a few ways to make your next event stand out. … Continued

1 October 2016 By chandco

The October Restaurant List

Make the most of October’s brand new restaurants, including beautiful park cafes perfect for lazy Sunday brunches and a very exciting new Portuguese tapas restaurant coming to London’s new foodie destination: Flat Iron Square.   APRIL’S CAFE AT BOUTIQUE 1, CHELSEA SW1 A shop cafe with a difference is coming to West London, as the … Continued

30 September 2016 By chandco

Dream Dinner Parties Inspired by Dandelyan

Inspired by one of my favourite bars in London, Dandelyan, this is my first Dream Dinners…   Set against the industrial backdrop of Studio Spaces, one long dining table is set in dazzling jewel colours. The space is dimly lit in a pale amber hue.     A deep emerald green linen cloth covers the … Continued

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