5 Things to Look For When Choosing Conference Accommodation
By Jeffry Farman, past Global President, International Association of Conference Centres.
So your organisation has decided to look for a venue for the new training and development program. And the task has been given to you. Where do you start?
Top 5 UK workplace New Year's Resolutions
By Jeffry Farman, past Global President, International Association of Conference Centres.
When we spend a significant portion of our time at work, it makes sense to have professional resolutions as well as personal ones. Recent UK research...
Dairy-Free Alternatives to Cow’s Milk
When catering for a vegan or lactose-free person, there are many alternatives to cow’s milk that can be included within cooking or offered as an accompaniment to cereals and hot beverages. The volume of alternatives now available can be...
What are FODMAPs, And How To Identify Them.
FODMAP is an ambiguous acronym that makes even experienced foodies and caterers scratch their heads. Remembering the meaning behind each of the scientific terms, and then understanding the correlating foods that contain such ingredients is a...
Gluten Free Recipe - Cured Salmon, with Flavours of Beetroot, Gin, and Dill
Catering for a large group of people on Christmas Day? Can’t remember which of your guests are gluten free, dairy free, low carb or not eating meat, and need a main dish that pleases them all? Save time and fuss this Christmas day with this...
Cutting Carbs: Knowing What They Are & Where To Find Them.
The popular diets of today no longer demonise fat, but instead attribute our carb intake as the factor most responsible for weight loss or gain. When we think of carbs, we typically picture a big bowl of pasta or a loaf of bread, but really, the...
Gluten - What is it, and should I avoid it?
The CSIRO Healthy Diet Score 2016 report revealed that 12.1% of Australians eat gluten-free, however many of us would struggle to define what gluten even is.
What on Earth is a Pescetarian?
Unless you work in the catering or events industry, the term ‘Pescetarian’ may seem like a made-up word to you. The volume of dietary terms now assumed to be common knowledge is continuing to grow, and people are often left overwhelmed or...
Foods that are surprisingly not Vegan-Friendly
Those who adhere to a Vegan diet vow to not eat any animal products. Products that obviously come from animals such as meat and dairy are easily identifiable in our meals, but some animal products may be more difficult to see or taste. The...
This Is How Leading Businesses Plan Successful Events
Many business organisations are allowing more lead time to make sure these costly events provide the greatest chance of success.
6 ways to tick all of the boxes for your corporate event
Planning and organising a, successful corporate event that ticks all the boxes is not always easy. Choosing a program that meets all your event needs will be critical. It should to be engaging, raise the profile of your event and, most...
Raising the Bar - How Bar Service Can Make or Break Your Event
The service and availability of alcohol at an event is often joked about, but the approach taken to bar service can make or break your event. Ensuring attendees have a good time at night but wake up ready and fresh the next day is a serious...
How to Manage an Event Without Jeopardising your Own Experience.
Often referred to as one of modern society’s most stressful professions, event coordinators sometimes allow the pressure of the role jeopardise their personal experience of their event. Being largely accountable for the event’s success, whilst...
Why Neglecting to Set Yourself SMART Goals is Dumb
Goal setting is very rarely treated with the respect in which it deserves, and is often deemed a waste of time before cracking on with the real task at hand. However, goal setting is about making yourself accountable for the task in which you are...
The Pros & Cons of 5 Conference Room Setup Styles
Seating Styles For Meetings
The way tables, chairs, and other furniture is configured in the conference room is often an afterthought for conference planners, but more importance should be placed on the meeting room layout. The seating...
How to Get The Best Results Out of Your Conference
A WELL-BEING BOOST: SCHEDULE TIME FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY & FRESH AIR
The task of collating and scheduling your event’s activities, meetings, and meals to form a coherent event agenda is certainly difficult. Saying that, we make no apologies for...
Managing the Catering Minefield of Dietary Requirements
Gone are the days when a basic ham, cheese, and tomato sandwich platter sufficed for your event’s lunch catering. That platter alone would clash with the needs of coeliacs, vegetarians, vegans, the lactose-intolerant, and those who follow...
