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A Royal Night at Darbaar

A Royal Night at Darbaar

We were invited to the new restaurant Darbaar by Abdul located in the city to experience the venue and the food. This restaurant is the first solo adventure for the award winning chef Abdul Yaseen ...

Wedding Ceremonies at Union Club

Wedding Ceremonies at Union Club

Hot news for Spring 2016 – Have your wedding ceremony in the beautiful Union Club dining room!Sunny roof terrace is now open! Private Members Dining Club, The Union, opened in London's West End 19...

East Wintergarden Christmas Package

East Wintergarden Christmas Package

East Wintergarden is a magical Christmas party venue in the heart of Canary Wharf with a spectacular glass covered central hall draped in a canopy of dazzling lights and based on the timeless New Y...

Purple Grape - event partners with 2 Soho Square

Purple Grape - event partners with 2 Soho Square

The team at Purple Grape are thrilled to be working as recommended caterers with 2 Soho Square, an exclusive new venue in the heart of London, situated just off Oxford Street. Soho Square was one ...

Day-time Event Special at Drapers’ Hall

Day-time Event Special at Drapers’ Hall

There are times when things just fall into place, like planning an event at Drapers’ Hall. On special dates throughout 2016 there is a fantastic opportunity for event planners to hold their confer...

Cliveden Receives Top US Travel Award

Cliveden Receives Top US Travel Award

Cliveden, the iconic 17th century stately home, has been named as one of the finest hotel properties in the world in the latest edition of the Forbes Travel Guide. The announcement was made on Mond...

Banquets at Hotel Russell

Banquets at Hotel Russell

Hotel Russell is a Victorian masterpiece built in 1898; it was one of the most luxurious hotels in the city at that time. The hotels immaculate architecture was designed by Charles Fitzroy - Doll, ...

Exceptional Asian Weddings and Events

Exceptional Asian Weddings and Events

Maia by The AC is an Asian design and catering company offering excellence in weddings, parties, private and corporate celebrations. Maia takes care of every detail, guiding the client step by ste...

Win Your London Wedding Venue For Free!

Win Your London Wedding Venue For Free!

It’s Leap Year! You can win your London wedding venue for FREE at the River Rooms. The competition is now open and you can enter until midnight on Sunday 6th March. The River Rooms are a true blan...

Stationers’ Hall Wedding Open Day

Stationers’ Hall Wedding Open Day

What to expect at our wedding open day Dreaming of a city wedding in one of London’s most magical venues? Discover Stationers’ Hall dressed at its best on the 8th March for our wedding open day. ...

London Eye Competition

London Eye Competition

Exclusively yours and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the best views of London with colleagues, friends or family in your very own Private Capsule with champagne and nibbles this April, with not on...

Studio Spaces: 2015 Round Up

Studio Spaces: 2015 Round Up

ACCENTURE | External Event A Mexican Summer Fiesta staged in our E1 unit base Studio Spaces brought the sound, culture and taste of Mexico to a disused carpark for the Accenture Digital Summer ...

Warwick Castle's Newly Restored Cedar Drawing Room

Warwick Castle's Newly Restored Cedar Drawing Room

Forge your own piece of history by dining in the dramatic surroundings of the lavish Cedar Drawing Room at Warwick Castle. On Monday 12th October 2015, a five week restoration project began to rei...

London’s Newest Summer Event Space at Drapers’ Hall

London’s Newest Summer Event Space at Drapers’ Hall

The garden at Drapers’ Hall has long been a place of pride and beauty, to be enjoyed by guests at The Hall. The old garden (pictured below) at Drapers’ Hall has been re-landscaped during winter 20...

The River Rooms Launches Re-Brand for Corporate and Consumer Events

The River Rooms Launches Re-Brand for Corporate and Consumer Events

The Mermaid launches independent corporate and consumer events brand, the River Rooms. Boasting a new look and its own website to match, the new brand is dedicated to the versatile blank canvas spa...

Perfect Recipe For A Date With A Difference

Perfect Recipe For A Date With A Difference

TAKING YOUR DATE OUT FOR A CANDLELIT DINNER IS SO LAST YEAR Get down to All Star Lanes and enjoy something a little different this Valentine’s… Bowl your lover over with your skills on the lanes,...

Spectacular Cake Goes Viral

Spectacular Cake Goes Viral

Cake artists from Peboryon stormed a recent NEC event with their spectacular nod to Star Wars. Usually more involved with designing luxury wedding cakes, their homage to Yoda drew international med...

Smart Christmas Parties announce their 2016 themes!

Smart Christmas Parties announce their 2016 themes!

Après Ski at Finsbury Square 2015 saw Smart Christmas Parties launch the much anticipated ‘Finsbury Square’, a central city venue with capacity of 1000 for both mixed and exclusive Christmas Part...

STK London's New 'Lip Service'

STK London's New 'Lip Service'

On Thursday 28th Janaury, STK London, the upscale modern steakhouse located on the Strand, will host it’s new “dinner party” themed evening - Lip Service. Now on a Thursday STK is putting the part...

The Roof Gardens is awarded the Best Club…Bar None!

The Roof Gardens is awarded the Best Club…Bar None!

The Roof Gardens is proud to announce it has won the accolade of ‘Best Club’ at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Best Bar None awards. Since their inception in 2008, the Best Bar None...

Live! at The Roof Gardens Returns

Live! at The Roof Gardens Returns

The Roof Gardens’ award-winning Live! nights return in January with a great line-up in store for 2016. Featuring exclusive performances from both new and established talent Live! takes place every ...

Rebranded: Entertainment Paparazzi

Rebranded: Entertainment Paparazzi

• New services, new offerings • Award winning photographers, presenters and dancers • Now with high tech delivery methods • Guaranteed turnaround times on photos and video • New website and vid...

The Influence of Star Wars on the Events Industry

The Influence of Star Wars on the Events Industry

George Lucas’ epic space trilogy, begun in 1977 with Episode IV: A New Hope, is a phenomenon whose impact on culture is almost too great to measure. The influence on cinema is undeniable... Think ...

On Air Dining Featured in a Channel 4 Documentary

On Air Dining Featured in a Channel 4 Documentary

LAUNCH OF NEW CUISINE SERVICE TARGETING LONDON’S HIGH NET WORTH COMMUNITY London is now seen as the world’s capital for the ‘most expensive food in the world’ On Air Dining, a UK based culin...

Give your event some 'EXHIBITIONISM'

Give your event some 'EXHIBITIONISM'

The Saatchi Gallery is one of the most acclaimed galleries in London and this year it will be home to EXHIBITIONISM, an exhibition filled with over 500 artefacts showcasing The Rolling Stones’ 50-y...

DSTRKT London 4th Birthday Celebration and Brand New Ownership!

DSTRKT London 4th Birthday Celebration and Brand New Ownership!

LONDON, DECEMBER 2015: In celebration of it’s 4th Birthday, on Tuesday December 15th DSTRKT Team will host a night full of surprises. This December sees the much anticipated re-launch of DSTRKT Lon...

Purple Grape CateringCounter-Acts Diminishing Canteen Facilities

Purple Grape CateringCounter-Acts Diminishing Canteen Facilities

Purple Grape the modish outside catering company that is beloved of the hip, the digital roundabouters and people who love to ‘give good party’ have come up with a solution for companies who lack a...

Christmas Tree at The London EDITION

Christmas Tree at The London EDITION

The London EDITION is delighted to announce its Christmas tree this year has been exclusively designed for the Lobby Bar by world-renowned florist Mark Colle. On first glance the tree appears as a...

Great events live on through their stories and our products will ensure the memories live on

Great events live on through their stories and our products will ensure the memories live on

Our CROSS tech ball pen with stylus – a classically styled, fashionable exclusive ballpoint pen with a narrow 6mm precision stylus tip that is perfect for capacitive touch screen devices such as ta...

Finsbury Square a roaring success with the City

Finsbury Square a roaring success with the City

Launched this year by Smart Christmas Parties, this 900 capacity venue lies on the site where Christmas Crackers were once invented by Mr Tom Smith. This year’s theme ‘Victoriana’ has taken guests ...

Exclusive unique venue hire now available at Southwark Cathedral

Exclusive unique venue hire now available at Southwark Cathedral

London’s oldest gothic church building, Southwark Cathedral, is being made available to hire for exclusive private events set against an architecturally stunning and atmospheric backdrop. The icon...

Kru launch the UK’s first inter-agency staffing exchange programme

Kru launch the UK’s first inter-agency staffing exchange programme

Independent specialist staffing agency, Kru Live have launched a unique and exciting exchange programme with their worldwide partners. Kicking off the initiative with their US partner one lucky te...

Life's Kitchen Streamlines Operations with NFS Rendezvous

City based event caterer Life’s Kitchen has selected NFS Technology Group’s Rendezvous booking software to streamline operations across its multi-venue business. Founded in 2005 by Nick Levens and...

How Rendezvous helped Hickory boost turnover by 40%

How Rendezvous helped Hickory boost turnover by 40%

The Managing Director of a leading Scottish events and catering company has described how technology from NFS has helped transform the business – and driven a huge uplift in turnover. Brian Galbra...

‘Chef of The Year’ Award goes to Luke Matthew

‘Chef of The Year’ Award goes to Luke Matthew

Chewton Glen’s Executive Head Chef, Luke Matthews scooped the top prize of ‘Chef of the Year’ at last nights ‘Hampshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2015’, which was held at The Elvetham Hotel in H...

Dalston Fish Tank have had a Makeover!

Dalston Fish Tank have had a Makeover!

The Dalston Fish Tank has added more space and services for events with the reorganisation of its beautiful marine tanks in the arch and the installation of high quality surround sound and visual e...

What does your event social media say about you?

What does your event social media say about you?

Social media is a powerful thing, especially at an event, an event hashtag can enable your guests to interact before, during and after your event. It brings people together and helps them share the...

Young Guns at the Rugby World Cup

Young Guns at the Rugby World Cup

We were delighted to win the entertainment contract for the biggest sporting event of 2015: The Rugby World Cup. Working with a number of partners, we provided our acts for broadcasting projects, w...

AOK Events to acquire Cavendish Hospitality & Events

AOK Events to acquire Cavendish Hospitality & Events

London, UK - AOK Events has announced today that, as part of its ambitious growth plans and product development, it has signed an agreement to acquire Cavendish Hospitality & Events. With...

The countdown for Christmas at The Jam Tree

The countdown for Christmas at The Jam Tree

We're already dreaming about mince pies and choreographing our potential mistletoe moments! We have fashioned a veritable selection box of Christmas party packages which can be tailored to suit yo...

7 good reasons to give Venturi's Table a call before Christmas

7 good reasons to give Venturi's Table a call before Christmas

Our events are effortless and fun, nothing is imposed and the party just happens. As a host, you just need to relax and enjoy. You will learn how to cook a delicious 3 course menu that yo...

The Rolling Stones 'EXHIBITIONISM' at The Saatchi Gallery

The Rolling Stones 'EXHIBITIONISM' at The Saatchi Gallery

The Rolling Stones have announced their first ever Exhibition World Tour which opens at the renowned Saatchi Gallery in April 2016. Named EXHIBITIONISM will run for 22 weeks from April to September...

Central London conference and meetings venue, Congress Centre, celebrates the end of improvement works with new-look statue

Central London conference and meetings venue, Congress Centre, celebrates the end of improvement works with new-look statue

A client drinks reception held on 5th November in the Marble Hall at London’s hi-tech Congress Centre marked the first appearance of the building’s new-look Epstein sculpture, which has recently be...

Kru Live’s ‘Staffing Collective’ expands Global membership

Kru Live’s ‘Staffing Collective’ expands Global membership

Originally formed in 2013 by multi-award winning UK agency, Kru Live, The Staffing Collective is a collaboration of best in class agencies worldwide; agencies that specialise in event implementatio...

A New Blog on the Block

A New Blog on the Block

This autumn at The AC we’ve had great fun producing our shiny new blog. It goes without saying that making a living from parties is fun, and this blog gives a glimpse of what goes on behind the sce...

New Talent Director at Kru Talent appointed

New Talent Director at Kru Talent appointed

Lauralee Watson, formerly of agency BD Network, has been appointed As Talent Director at Kru Talent International As part of their strategy for expansion, Kru Talent has appointed Lauralee Watson...

Bounce opens a new venue!

Bounce opens a new venue!

On the 1st of this month we were invited to the opening of the new Bounce, which is located in the trendy area of Old Street. After the success of the Holborn venue, the opening night of Bounce Sho...

Christabel's brings you Ruby!

Christabel's brings you Ruby!

Ruby has been a six month renovation project which has resulted in a cutting edge camper van which we are very proud of. Ruby offers a luxurious mobile escape either to a location of your choice...

Exciting new space at Baden-Powell House…

Exciting new space at Baden-Powell House…

Baden-Powell House have had their lower ground floor transformed! The new improved lower ground now proudly offers FIVE new meeting rooms and a contemporary communal area! It is already proving...

Landing Forty Two opens to huge acclaim

Landing Forty Two opens to huge acclaim

London’s highest exclusive dedicated events venue, on the 42nd floor of The Leadenhall Building, opened on September 3rd and has received excellent feedback from the first 20 clients to use the spa...

The Regent pub welcomes you back!

The Regent pub welcomes you back!

One of Balham's absolute favourite pubs has added some serious sparkle to a well loved soul. Since September, the locally owned and operated pub company, Livelyhood, has thrown open the doors of T...

How to make your festival themed wedding THE Festival to attend this summer

How to make your festival themed wedding THE Festival to attend this summer

Are you a fan of festivals? The atmosphere, the sense of freedom? The good news is you can now embrace this love and use it when planning your weddings. That’s right, the time of festival themed we...

Smart Group gears up for a busy Christmas period

Smart Group gears up for a busy Christmas period

With the festive period only weeks away, the leading name in Christmas parties, Smart Group, is preparing for yet another eventful year of celebrations and festivities. Christmas parties continue ...

50 years of Royal Garden Hotel

50 years of Royal Garden Hotel

2015 is a special year for Royal Garden Hotel as we celebrate our 50th anniversary.We have sat in the heart of Kensington since 1965 and 1 August represents our half century birthday. In the past 5...

The Great British Menu at a Great British Venue

The Great British Menu at a Great British Venue

The Women’s Institute, formed in 1915 to revitalise rural communities and to encourage women to produce food for the nation during the First World War, celebrates their centennial at the historic D...

Battersea Evolution opens intimate new events space

Battersea Evolution opens intimate new events space

Battersea Evolution, renowned for its large shared and exclusive Christmas parties, has now opened its new Mezzanine level, a more intimate space for SMEs and businesses of 500 to 700 employees or ...

A hidden gem for conferences at the Science Museum for a limited time only

A hidden gem for conferences at the Science Museum for a limited time only

Recognised as the UK’s most popular destination dedicated to science, technology, engineering, medicine, design and enterprise, and welcoming over three million visitors a year, the Science Museum ...

Light Motif and Cooks & Partners Annual Summer Party

Light Motif and Cooks & Partners Annual Summer Party

On the 14th the creative event production company Light Motif and London event caterers Cooks & Partners hosted their annual summer party. Event industry professionals were invited to #partyint...

Christmas in Marylebone – Hellenic Centre – 2015 Light Motif & Melon

Christmas in Marylebone – Hellenic Centre – 2015 Light Motif & Melon

After the success of Christmas in Marylebone last year, once again, Light Motif will be partnering up with MELON to offer an exclusive event package at the beautiful Hellenic Centre. Christmas in ...

Anya Hindmarch, Orla Kiely and Giles Deacon go unique for London Fashion Week

Anya Hindmarch, Orla Kiely and Giles Deacon go unique for London Fashion Week

Landmark, heritage and unusual spaces played a prominent part at London Fashion Week 2015 (LFW), with Unique Venues of London members hosting a number of shows for high-end fashion brands. Taking...

Buoyant corporate 'Speakernomics' speaks volumes about UK business

Buoyant corporate 'Speakernomics' speaks volumes about UK business

Speakers Corner has produced ‘Speakernomics’, a series of insights on trends for speakers at events which mirror the economic landscape and underline the onus being placed on business events in soc...

Do we really think about what our profile photo says about us?

Do we really think about what our profile photo says about us?

We all have them, but some are worse than others. In an age where we are mostly all on some form of social media or another, I would think we’ve taken it for granted that a photo can say a lot abo...

Book a bespoke Christmas party at the Science Museum for extra special festive sparkle

Book a bespoke Christmas party at the Science Museum for extra special festive sparkle

The award-winning Science Museum in the cultural heart of trendy South Kensington offers a unique backdrop to really wow your guests this Christmas. The museum’s range of innovative and interactive...

Moving Venue by Smart lets the food do the talking at Maison Champagne Taittinger

Moving Venue by Smart lets the food do the talking at Maison Champagne Taittinger

On 4th September 2015 Moving Venue by Smart, the event caterer specialising in the heritage and landmark venues market, headed to the capital of Champagne, Épernay, for an experience which will hav...

Kay, Croft and Corbisiero join the pack for Rugby Captains Dinner Platinum Plus package

Kay, Croft and Corbisiero join the pack for Rugby Captains Dinner Platinum Plus package

England internationals past and present including Ben Kay, Tom Croft, Alex Corbisiero, Martin Bayfield as well as RFU official anthem singer, mezzo-soprano Laura Wright, will join the six World Cup...

Smart Group interviews Australian rugby hero John Eales

Smart Group interviews Australian rugby hero John Eales

Ahead of the Rugby Captains Dinner at Battersea Evolution on 16th September 2015, Smart Group has been putting each host captain through their paces, drilling down into their World Cup predications...

Smart Group’s newest London Christmas party venue registers strong sales

Smart Group’s newest London Christmas party venue registers strong sales

New date announced for Finsbury Square site! Smart Group is to host an extra date for its Victoriana Christmas party at Finsbury Square, a venue new to the portfolio for 2015. The 4th December, ha...

Top Floor Open Sundays at 'SMITHS'

Top Floor Open Sundays at 'SMITHS'

‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield Top Floor Restaurant & Terrace, with its recently refurbished terrace and panoramic view of the city is the ideal location for our Fine Dining Restaurant, with a menu cre...

Shortlisting for Great Cornish Food Award

Shortlisting for Great Cornish Food Award

Our cakes have caught the attention of the wonderful folk at Cornwall Food and Drink. You could have bowled us over with a feather when the email arrived telling us that Peboryon has been shortlis...

Top tips for organising your Christmas party!

Top tips for organising your Christmas party!

Organising the Christmas Party is no mean feat. Everyone in the office is relying on you to organise the ultimate work party night of the year. Here at Smart Group, we have over 20 years’ experienc...

The Landmark has Christmas sorted

The Landmark has Christmas sorted

Christmas Parties with The Landmark Christmas would not be the same without a party –after all this is the season to be jolly. The Landmark is renowned for organising some of the best parties in ...

Smart Group interviews South African rugby legend John Smit

Smart Group interviews South African rugby legend John Smit

Ahead of the Rugby Captains Dinner at Battersea Evolution on 16th September 2015, Smart Group has been putting each host captain through their paces, drilling down into their World Cup predications...

Slug & Lettuce Wood Street releases their Christmas Menu!

Slug & Lettuce Wood Street releases their Christmas Menu!

The Slug and Lettuce Wood Street are proud to present this year's Christmas Menu, including a traditional Christmas dinner/lunch set menu, a wide variety of buffet selections and of course exciting...

How to seamlessly adopt event management into The Restaurant Business

How to seamlessly adopt event management into The Restaurant Business

How to Seamlessly Adopt Event Management into The Restaurant Business As well as being prime locations for holding private dining events, lunches and parties, restaurants are becoming increasingly...

Key Trends in Corporate Meeting Management

Key Trends in Corporate Meeting Management

Key Trends in Corporate Meeting Management The corporate world is increasingly dependent upon well-integrated meeting scheduling technology. The growth of mobile phone and tablet useage combined...

Craft Beer Supper Club

Craft Beer Supper Club

Last Wednesday we were invited to the Royal Academy Supper Club: Craft Beer Tasting hosted by Peyton & Byrne held at Keeper’s House. Seated in the private dining room, we started dinner with an...

Tobacco Dock announces launch of Tobacco Dock Food

Tobacco Dock announces launch of Tobacco Dock Food

Tobacco Dock is delighted to announce the launch of Tobacco Dock Food providing in-house catering ranging from street food to fine dining from it’s new state of the art kitchens. Building on Tobacc...

Concerto appoints David Gilbertson as non-executive chairman

Concerto appoints David Gilbertson as non-executive chairman

The Concerto Group has appointed David Gilbertson as Non-Executive Chairman and Group Board member, effective 1 August 2015. David joins with vast experience in leading and chairing mid-sized priv...

Splash and Tickle heads to Barcelona!

Splash and Tickle heads to Barcelona!

What? We provided our Splash and Tickle above ground timber swimming pool as part of their live event activation. Monster created a "Barcelona Beach" fan zone on the helipad overlooking the circu...

Peboryon visits Port Eliot!

Peboryon visits Port Eliot!

Having been invited (by a distinguished man on the 6.04 from Paddington) to take part in the fabulously creative, quirky Fodder & Flower Show at Port Eliot Festival, Creative Director of Pebory...

Event Paparazzi announce their Party and Prom Packages

Event Paparazzi announce their Party and Prom Packages

Event Paparazzi announce their party and prom packages With our onsite studio photos, roaming photographers and paparazzi photographers we make sure your parties and proms are the best ever! Our u...

Stage Electrics & The Bristol Whales Project

Stage Electrics & The Bristol Whales Project

Stage Electrics were approached by local creative design agency Cod Steaks (https://www.facebook.com/codsteaks) to provide a lighting solution for an outdoor sculpture of two wicker Whales. The Br...

15 Ways to Use The Rock Box!

15 Ways to Use The Rock Box!

#1 MOBILE BILLBOARD Transform Rock Box into a unique, mobile outdoor 'Advan'. Use our event vehicle, fully branded, with a reusable wrap for static use or go for a traditional vinyl wrap for long...

Tia Maria brings the Ibiza Sun to Bunga Bunga

Tia Maria brings the Ibiza Sun to Bunga Bunga

Bunga Bunga, an Englishman’s Italian Bar, Pizzeria and Karaoke, is teaming up with Tia Maria to bring Ibiza, the coolest destination of the Balaeric Islands, to Battersea on Wednesday 22nd July. Gu...

Three Six Six Cocktail Bars relaunch!

Three Six Six Cocktail Bars relaunch!

NEW NAME & NEW COCKTAIL MENU Three Six Six Cocktail Bars in Battersea & Earlsfield On Thursday 16th July, Three Six Six launched a brand NEW drinks menu, featuring sixty new cocktails inc...

Kew Spice Season Supper Club with Atul Kochhar

Kew Spice Season Supper Club with Atul Kochhar

The Londonlaunchettes were lucky enough to be invited to The Kew Gardens Orangery by Peyton & Byrne for the ‘Kew Spice Season Supper Club’. We arrived in Kew Gardens with a large appetite and ...

Lumi launches Meetoo to revolutionise meetings through live polling and messaging

Lumi launches Meetoo to revolutionise meetings through live polling and messaging

Lumi, the leader in real-time audience insight technology and solutions, announces the launch of Meetoo, a real-time polling and messaging app that enables collaboration from any location on any de...

The House Of Peroni Presents L’Osservatorio At Bunga Bunga

The House Of Peroni Presents L’Osservatorio At Bunga Bunga

This summer Italian-inspired restaurant, bar and karaoke joint Bunga Bunga will team up with one of Italy’s most iconic brands, to launch The House of Peroni presents L’Osservatorio. Located on th...

etouches Releases eBook to Help Event Professionals Increase Their Industry Skills

etouches Releases eBook to Help Event Professionals Increase Their Industry Skills

etouches, a top provider of in-cloud event management software, today released the free eBook, “The Event Planner’s Playbook,” that offers event professionals the must have skills to become success...

ITA*'s Guide to Christmas

ITA*'s Guide to Christmas

Summer has just begun, we are settling into the pattern of long evenings and Pimms in the garden but before you know it Christmas will be here! The question on our lips being, have you booked your ...

What makes a great team building event?

What makes a great team building event?

An email comes in from your boss saying that your company will be having a day of staff meetings with an element of team building. Your heart sinks. Instantly your mind puts a negative spin on it. ...

Garden in the Sky

Garden in the Sky

For a limited time only you can now host your breakfast or evening event in the surrounds of London’s highest garden. The View from The Shard’s sky deck Level 72 is 800ft above the busy streets an...

LiveTECH 2015

LiveTECH 2015

Everything you need to know about event tech under one (huge) roof! There are only four reasons for technology... Firstly, to make things easier. Secondly, to make things quicker. Thirdly to make...

Altitude - Christmas on high!

Altitude - Christmas on high!

Join us at Altitude's sensational 'Christmas Wonderland' Showcase from 6pm on Thursday 2nd July! Surround yourself with the most awe-inspiring views of the London skyline, immerse yourself in thei...

NFS Technology Group Partners with Londonlaunch

NFS Technology Group Partners with Londonlaunch

NFS Technology Group Partners with London Launch Leading international software provider NFS Technology Group has partnered with London Launch to combine event management with leading technology s...

Tropical Oasis in the Heart of London

Tropical Oasis in the Heart of London

The Barbican will be re-launching its Conservatory event space at The Meetings Show on stand G22 next month. The Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis. Home to exotic fish and 2,000 species of p...

A night out with Inception Group

A night out with Inception Group

The Londonlaunchettes were treated to a special night out with Inception Group this month. With venues located around Central London we were whisked off by the wonderful team to visit all of the ve...

Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2015

Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2015

Fisher Productions and the Giant Pineapple - Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2015 This June for 10th year in a row Fisher Productions undertook production of the bars and cou...

Purple Grape Plans For An Al-Fresco Indian Summer

Purple Grape Plans For An Al-Fresco Indian Summer

The menu planners at London’s coolest event caterers (and design) are planning to end the Season on full blast and are gearing up for an Indian Summer of Al Fresco parties. End the Carnival with a...

Shaun Comes To London

Shaun Comes To London

The famous character Shaun the Sheep has been placed around the City of London in the ewe-nique charity arts trail, organised by Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation to raise money for sick...

House of Fraser Bafta TV Awards After Party

House of Fraser Bafta TV Awards After Party

One of the biggest events in the calendar: the annual House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards.... Following a star studded award ceremony at Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, some of te...

Everest’ scaled by Director of Fisher Productions

Everest’ scaled by Director of Fisher Productions

Philippa Bowers, Client Services Director at Fisher returned to work after the Easter holidays exhausted but jubilant following an incredible four day Everest in the Alps challenge, helping to rais...

CreateAV Evening in the Barbican

CreateAV Evening in the Barbican

Event Date - Thursday 19th March 2015 CreateAv was proud to present an effective corporate solution with the following AV equipment: D&B PA, 80” Aquos Advanced LED screen technology as well a...

Mini Chelsea Buns and muffins galore at the Saatchi Gallery

Mini Chelsea Buns and muffins galore at the Saatchi Gallery

Peyton Events & GSP Venues Ltd hosted a fantastic breakfast networking event at Saatchi Gallery this week. Industry professionals from across London came together to enjoy great food and inspir...

Join us at Crowdfunding UK

Join us at Crowdfunding UK

Crowdfunding UK, the new Crowdfunding Summit run by Crowdfinders Ltd have exclusively released the full Agenda relating to their first event on 23rd April 2015 at The Crystal, E16. Crowdfunding UK...

Pop Up Dining at Harrow School

Pop Up Dining at Harrow School

One of the most famous public schools in the world is opening its doors to the public over the May half term with a tennis-themed pop-up restaurant partnered with Christabel. Open for afternoon t...

Bringing back the magic to kosher catering and events

Bringing back the magic to kosher catering and events

An exciting new era for kosher catering has begun; Food Story (London) Ltd announces the launch of its new brand as a world class kosher caterer and party planning service in London. Food Sto...

Slug and Lettuce Wood Street brand new menu!

Slug and Lettuce Wood Street brand new menu!

Slug and Lettuce Wood Street are offering a fantasic new menu from 6th March 2015... Keep an eye on their webpage & Facebook for more of what is to come! "We are very proud to present a mouth...

Fisher Productions win Creative Head Awards

Fisher Productions win Creative Head Awards

Creative HEAD, the leading magazine for hairdressing professionals, published by Alfol Publishing has appointed Fisher Productions to manage and produce their Most Wanted & It List Grand Final ...

Easter egg-stravaganza at The Roof Gardens!

Easter egg-stravaganza at The Roof Gardens!

This year’s Easter Sunday (5th April) eggstravaganza promises to be the best yet. In Partnership with Choccywoccydoodah The Roof Gardens invites you to treat the whole family to an egg hunt like no...

The Year of The Ram (Sheep, Goat)

The Year of The Ram (Sheep, Goat)

This weekend will see the Chinese New Year celebrated across the world and for those of you in London, be sure not to miss out on the biggest celebrations outside of Asia! Often referred to as th...

A unique and entertaining reception by Embee Diamond Reception

A unique and entertaining reception by Embee Diamond Reception

The Embee Diamond Reception was a key highlight for Santander's Recognition event for 600 of their branch staff members and was hosted at the Hurlingham Club in London. Client: Santander Event: S...

Events professionals meet for an exclusive wine tasting challenge at IWM London

Events professionals meet for an exclusive wine tasting challenge at IWM London

Events professionals gathered at IWM London for an informal and interactive wine tasting experience focusing on the best wine to select for an event, dinner party or soiree. To start the evening, ...

10 Ways to Get a Seat at Wimbledon 2015

10 Ways to Get a Seat at Wimbledon 2015

Wimbledon is the tennis world’s most prestigious event – an iconic tournament that attracts millions of viewers from around the world, tens of thousands of attendees, a huge amount of press coverag...

Fisher Productions to Produce L’Oréal Colour Trophy Tour 2015

Fisher Productions to Produce L’Oréal Colour Trophy Tour 2015

L’Oréal Professionel has appointed Fisher Productions to produce their flagship Colour Trophy Tour for 2015. The news follows a successful four-way pitch which sees Fisher manage and produce this ...

Fisher Productions announced as a supporting partner to the inaugural BAFTA Film Gala Dinner

Fisher Productions announced as a supporting partner to the inaugural BAFTA Film Gala Dinner

Fisher Productions are proud to produce the inaugural BAFTA Film Gala Dinner that will raise funds for ‘Give Something Back’, the BAFTA campaign supporting young people from all backgrounds to ente...

iboothme wins best stand in show at the ITB Convention Berlin

iboothme wins best stand in show at the ITB Convention Berlin

The ITB show is the worlds leading travel show and in 2014 the Abu Dhabi tourist board partnered with iboothme and their mobile goboothme photobooths at it’s grand exhibition stand. Exhibitors a...

CreateAV supports Pandora at NEC Spring Fair 2015

CreateAV supports Pandora at NEC Spring Fair 2015

NEC Birmingham, UK. This years 'Spring Fair' is now mid way and we at CreateAV are happy to announce that Pandora has won the best stand of 2015! The exhibition stand is being powered with discre...

Rugby World Cup 2015 official hospitality with Cavendish

Rugby World Cup 2015 official hospitality with Cavendish

As an Official Hospitality Agent for Rugby World Cup 2015, Cavendish Hospitality and Events is offering its clients access to the sensational VIP corporate hospitality programme for the Tournament....

Light Motif provide 'festive cheer' at Stationers' Hall

Light Motif provide 'festive cheer' at Stationers' Hall

Light Motif, one of London’s leading event production companies were requested by the Worshipful Company of Paviours Luncheon club to accentuate the dramatic surroundings and provide some “festive ...

Kru Live and The Tab announce an Exciting Collaboration

Kru Live and The Tab announce an Exciting Collaboration

The widely recognised and award winning specialist staffing agency Kru Live have partnered with The Tab who are offering ‘creative experiential services’ to their advertisers. The Tab was founded ...

Musicians Inc. present the only Laser Harp Show in the UK

Musicians Inc. present the only Laser Harp Show in the UK

Introducing Laser Harp... The coolest new entertainment idea for your next event! Whether you're looking for entertainment for a product launch or an intimate dinner, this new concept is a visua...

CreateAV supports a 1920's Ball at the Grosvenor Hotel

CreateAV supports a 1920's Ball at the Grosvenor Hotel

Event Date - Saturday 24th January 2015 Central London, The Great Room was transformed into a 1920's environment with CreateAV's sister company Set Creations, designing the set and lighting whils...

NEW FOR 2015: Gilwell Park has just become an approved licensed venue!

NEW FOR 2015: Gilwell Park has just become an approved licensed venue!

Having your special day at Gilwell Park is not just about amazing service, delicious food and a stunning venue, but about everything the venue has to offer... The use of the lounge bar, outdoor ar...

Light Motif Acquires Simply Bars

Light Motif Acquires Simply Bars

Creative event production company Light Motif has acquired specialist bar and DJ booth company, Simply Bars. The acquisition is evidence of the production company’s desire to provide clients with t...

We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We've teamed up with Kabbee to help you get around London during the festive season! First, go to the App Store or Google Play and download the Kabbee app - it's awesome! Book a mighty minicab th...

Leading UK Audio Visual company starts their overseas expansion with a new office in Dubai, UAE

Leading UK Audio Visual company starts their overseas expansion with a new office in Dubai, UAE

The leading Audio Visual company, CreateAV, has announced the opening a new office in Downtown Dubai to support new, up and coming projects catering towards Exhibitions, Conferences and small to la...

Work commences on new £25 million ‘Graduate Centre’ at Events and Hospitality QM

Work commences on new £25 million ‘Graduate Centre’ at Events and Hospitality QM

Work has commenced on the latest addition to the Mile End campus at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). The £25 million investment in the new ‘Graduate Centre’ designed by architects Wilkinson...

Peyton Events appoints new Head of Sales

Peyton Events appoints new Head of Sales

Marie Peyton, Business Development Director of Peyton Events, has announced the key appointment of Hannah Strong as Head of Sales for the prestigious private events arm of Peyton & Byrne....

Ibiza in style with Mr Sykes concierge and Air Partner private jets

Ibiza in style with Mr Sykes concierge and Air Partner private jets

Mr. Sykes Modern Concierge announces Ibiza Summer Pop-up and private jet service in association with leading private aviation specialist, Air Partner. Shoreditch based concierge firm, Mr. Sykes, t...

The Catering Industry Trends Report 2014

The Catering Industry Trends Report 2014

Find out what's going on in London's catering industry in Londonlaunch.com's 'Catering Industry Trends Report 2014'. We surveyed London's catering industry and discovered that it's in pretty good...

Wii Select MD jumps out of plane

Wii Select MD jumps out of plane

Kate jumps out of a plane, covers herself in mud and then shuts the f**k up! Wii Select Managing Director, Katie Patient, doesn’t often do things quietly. So, with her passionate love of animals a...

Shout about Brazil

Shout about Brazil

With the World Cup kicking off in Rio this summer, it’s left many of us without a ticket and pining for sandy beaches and clear blue skies. Well, Shout About London are intent on bringing a touch ...

Core - the new events hub

Core - the new events hub

Core is Late Night London's brand new events hub on Queen Street with an urban New York vibe. It is perfectly located in the heart of the city for all occasions and events. With its uniquely ecle...

Royal Academy of Arts preview party

Royal Academy of Arts preview party

Fisher Productions have been asked to produce the prestigious Summer Exhibition Preview Party for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in June. Jason Collins-Down, Account Director at Fishe...

Sky dive for blind showjumper

Sky dive for blind showjumper

Former International show jumper races to earth to help blind rider on career path to paralympics A former international show jumper from Stratford upon Avon, knighted for her charity work, will s...

I want to ride my bicycle...to Maastricht!

I want to ride my bicycle...to Maastricht!

On Friday 9th May 'Team At Your Service' are saddling up for a charity fund raising cycle from London to Maastricht in Holland and we really need your sponsorship! The Challenge So some idiot (Ch...

Corporate rowing experiences announced

Corporate rowing experiences announced

Cavendish Hospitality has won a three-year contract with Leander Club to sell exclusive rowing experiences with its elite athletes. Leander Club at Henley-on-Thames is the spiritual home of worl...

Dinner at the museums

Dinner at the museums

Strictly SW7 - One Night, Three Globally Revered Museums Strictly SW7 returned last night following the overwhelming success of these events in 2011 and 2012. The Natural History Museum, Science M...

Londonlaunch at Confex 2014

Londonlaunch at Confex 2014

Industry experts Will Broome (Founder and CEO, Londonlaunch) and Peter Heath (MD, Londonlaunch) will be speaking at Confex 2014 about the future of events - see below for session details. ...

Andy Murray confirmed for BNP Paribas Tennis Classic 2014

Andy Murray confirmed for BNP Paribas Tennis Classic 2014

IMG are thrilled to announce that the reigning Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray will be amongst the tennis stars to play at the IMG-owned BNP Paribas Tennis Classic this summer. Taking place at...

Stealing Banksy? corporate packages

Stealing Banksy? corporate packages

Tired of the usual run-of the mill corporate events? Do you want to give your guests something truly spectacular, a world-first, and an experience they will talk about forever.The STEALING BANKSY? ...

Gold Service star announced

Gold Service star announced

Following a nationwide search to find a rising star in the hospitality industry, James Fleming (24), Chef de Rang at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saison, has been crowned the winner of the Go...

What the events industry *really* thinks about technology

What the events industry *really* thinks about technology

We asked the events industry how they feel about digital technology and it seems that we’re a pretty engaged lot. We know technology will soon be at the very heart of every event but there’s an und...

The Bond experience at Blenheim Palace

The Bond experience at Blenheim Palace

Location: Blenheim Palace Duration: Half Day (approx.4hrs) Type of Event: Team Building Event Brief Set within the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace, delegates will be taught a...

The Times Business Events Report 2014

The Times Business Events Report 2014

The Times newspaper report, Business Events 2014, in exclusive association with Londonlaunch.com is to be published on Thursday February 20th 2014.Raconteur Media will publish the definitive 16-pag...

Designer stationery discounts

Designer stationery discounts

Christmas Shopping Party - if you love stationery, you'll LOVE Ruth Kaye Design! Don't mss out on the fabulous Christmas Shopping Party at Ruth Kaye Design on Monday 16th December. Prosecco, nibbl...

Inflatable cube for sale!

Inflatable cube for sale!

A fabulous 12m x 12m inflatable cube for sale in good used condition. It will require some cleaning in places but otherwise a nice structure. The cube comes complete with: fans ground sheet p...

Winter venue offer at Blenheim Palace

Winter venue offer at Blenheim Palace

Special Blenheim Palace Winter Saver offer Blenheim Palace is offering a 50% saving on room hire in January, February and March 2014. PLUS 15% per person reduction on Day Delegate rates (on our £...

Do your bit for charity

Do your bit for charity

Wii are delighted to be supporting The Simon Community this Christmas. The Simon Community has been working since 1963 to alleviate the isolation of people sleeping rough, provide a place ...

Evolution Dome Event Structure for London Freeze Festival

Evolution Dome Event Structure for London Freeze Festival

Festivals to do not come much more exciting than this one! The slopes are coming to London! The Freeze Festival is an original festival that celebrates skiing, snowboarding and music all in one ama...

Partridge Events Presents: Interactive Projections

Partridge Events Presents: Interactive Projections

We are excited to launch our very own interactive, motion sensitive floor and wall packages. Using the latest in motion capture technology this eye catching feature can be adapted to work as a game...

Ten reasons to choose a Dryspace inflatable structure

Ten reasons to choose a Dryspace inflatable structure

When deciding on a temporary structure for an event or promotion, it’s sometimes easy to stick to a conventional marquee option for fear of the unknown. Will it work? What would the difference b...

World's first baby restaurant opens in London

World's first baby restaurant opens in London

Cow & Gate pop-up offers little ones a once in a lifetime five-star dining experience Cow & Gate's Purée restaurant is exclusively designed for babies, offering little ones their first tas...

Once upon a time at Home House

Once upon a time at Home House

The Party of the Spring Season in the stunning location of Home House saw 1000 guests arrive in stunning costumes from all the greatest Novels stories and Fables... Over 50 performers in more tha...

The best wedding speech of all time?

The best wedding speech of all time?

Ok, so if you haven't seen this, you're in for a treat! At londonlaunch, we all love McFly and Tom Fletcher's wedding speech has to be the greatest ever…tissues at the ready!

The National Trust and “rhubarb” announce an exclusive partnership

The National Trust and “rhubarb” announce an exclusive partnership

The National Trust and “rhubarb” are proud to announce a unique collaboration with selected National Trust properties around London and the Home Counties. This exclusive partnership means that both...

X Factor - Next of Kin

X Factor - Next of Kin

F13 Events are proud to announce signing X Factor's Next of Kin for live bookings. After appearing on X Factor, there recent audition has attracted a huge number of fans from across the UK. The b...

Thames wedding transport  “Above and beyond expectations"

Thames wedding transport “Above and beyond expectations"

The day your wedding day dawns you wake up with a mixture of excitement and nervous energy for what lies ahead of you. The last thing you want to worry about once your dressed and ready to embark o...

The (Hackney) Empire Strikes Back - (as do our new site stats)!

The (Hackney) Empire Strikes Back - (as do our new site stats)!

Is this Hollywood, or Hackney? The sun is beating down, the palm trees are swaying and a giant sign overlooks the scene, emblazoned across the skyline, creating the illusion of a gigantic movie ti...

Boisdale luncheon of discovery 28th August event photos!

Boisdale luncheon of discovery 28th August event photos!

Thank you to everyone who attended our luncheon of discovery at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on the 28th August! You can see all the photos here! Please click the following links to find out more ...

Something new for your next meeting or conference!

Something new for your next meeting or conference!

Stuck for fresh ideas for your meetings and conferences, then Late Night London has the perfect solution for you…. With a large portfolio of versatile venues across the West End and City of London...

Stephen Manderson and Gerry Calabrese Launch New London Nightclub ‘INK’ in September 2013

Stephen Manderson and Gerry Calabrese Launch New London Nightclub ‘INK’ in September 2013

Hugely successful UK music artist Stephen Manderson, A.K.A Professor Green joins forces with London’s influential cocktail and club legend, Gerry Calabrese to launch INK this September. An ...

Lifting the lid on the latest dating trend!

Lifting the lid on the latest dating trend!

Never one to pooh-pooh the opportunity for a new date idea, innovative dating site DoingSomething.co.uk, on the 13th August 2013, launches Toilet Dating - a new singles event designed to leave date...

The perfect last minute summer party!

The perfect last minute summer party!

This August, Late Night London is bringing you the perfect last minute summer party and event offers at the best venues with no hire fees- just minimum spends! For any new events booked for the mo...

LiveTECH -The technology for events & social media master-class

LiveTECH -The technology for events & social media master-class

LiveTECH The technology for events and social media master-class The Time Thursday 28th November 8.30am – 17.30pm The Place The Crystal, Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1GB This year’s LiveTECH, is bei...

Impress your guests with an Electric Cello Soloist!

Impress your guests with an Electric Cello Soloist!

Lizzie performs an exciting sensual fusion of classical and pop, perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events and plays the electric cello like you’ve never heard before! Her career took off ...

People want the strangest things (at their events)!

People want the strangest things (at their events)!

So, last week we received an enquiry for a private jet. And it was weird. Really weird. An exec jet request is a regular occurrence but this one had a bizarre twist. The passenger was dead! Now, as...

Award winning mind reader Chris Cox!

Award winning mind reader Chris Cox!

Chris Cox is a multi-award-winning mind reader who can’t read minds! Not only that, but according to The Guardian he is ‘one of the most exciting entertainers in Britain’, Time Out thinks ‘he does ...

Boisdale Entertainment Launch Event

Boisdale Entertainment Launch Event

On Wednesday 31st July, forty VIP corporate guests joined Londonlaunch at an exclusive luncheon to celebrate the launch of Boisdale Entertainment and to experience Boisdale Canary Wharf, one of Lon...

Hippodrome's Spa at the Bar!

Hippodrome's Spa at the Bar!

Now every Wednesday and Friday, from the 2nd of August, 6PM - 9PM, treat yourself to a complimentary Spa at the Bar! Book with, REF: LONDONLAUNCH and enjoy 2 for 1 on your favourite cocktails whils...

A new, interactive event activity to impress your guests!

A new, interactive event activity to impress your guests!

Partridge Events has the perfect, luxurious touch for your next networking and socialising event! Wow your guests and enjoy a wine casino night with Blackjack tables and a wine expert croupier! Vis...

Funny Women Pop Up to Edinburgh Fringe!

Funny Women Pop Up to Edinburgh Fringe!

This August Funny Women, the UK’s leading community for female comedy, is reviving the pioneering spirit of the Fringe by hosting its own venue as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The first e...

Amaze your guests with aerial Champagne artists!

Amaze your guests with aerial Champagne artists!

Aerial Champagne artists are the latest trend in aerial bartending! These glamorous aerial dancers are suspended in the air on a simple aerial hoop and pour champagne for your guests whilst hangi...

Introducing Spacecube- A clever new event and retail concept, popping up around the globe!

Introducing Spacecube- A clever new event and retail concept, popping up around the globe!

Designed in Australia Spacecube, is a new retail space that is tapping into the global trend for Pop-Up or Flash retailing! Spacecube's designer states that "we saw the need to create a portable, f...

The Shillibeer's venue showcase event!

The Shillibeer's venue showcase event!

We’d like to extend a huge “Thank You” to all who attended the launch of dramatic new north London venue, Shillibeer's on Tuesday 16th July! Please check out the awesome photos on Facebook! Ove...

Boisdale Entertainment Launches

Boisdale Entertainment Launches

Sound, vision & experience are at the heart of London’s most exciting new entertainment agency launch in years! Comprising of renowned industry stalwarts with over 100 years of entertainment in...

National Ice Cream Day is around the corner! How will you celebrate it?

National Ice Cream Day is around the corner! How will you celebrate it?

Did you know in 1984 Ronald Regan designated the month of July as "National Ice Cream Month" and the 3rd Sunday of the month as "National Ice Cream Day"? On Sunday 21st July, we will be celebrating...

Merlin Fireworks represents Great Britain in the Musical Fireworks Display Championships in Montreal!

Merlin Fireworks represents Great Britain in the Musical Fireworks Display Championships in Montreal!

Merlin Fireworks were excited and honoured to be in Montreal on the 28th June to represent Great Britain in what is widely regarded as the World’s most prestigious Musical Firework Display Champion...

A venue with some unreal artwork!

Where could this venue be? Watch the video and see if you can tell!

Pride & Prejudice Event

Pride & Prejudice Event

Event Prop Hire was proud to be involved in the design and installation of this Regency themed Marquee transformation! We designed the event in 3D to plan every detail before starting the off-site...

Personal branding?  What does that have to do with me?

Personal branding? What does that have to do with me?

How do people see you? OK there are some visual elements, sure – size, height, colour, clothes, smile even, but this is the outside view. What do they notice? Who cares? I am who I am! Almost corr...

Bike launch in 'Cool' London venue

Bike launch in 'Cool' London venue

Monday 24th June saw Mark Cavendish launch his new brand logo at ICETANK! The star of the show (apart from Mark) was his first branded bike with Specialized- no. 1 of only 350 made! Hung from the ...

Celebrity DJ Rick Parfitt Jnr at your next event!

Celebrity DJ Rick Parfitt Jnr at your next event!

Rick Parfitt Jnr has firmly established himself as one of the hottest celebrity DJs in London! He holds residencies at some of London's top night clubs including Mortons, Boujis, Raffles, Amika, an...

Global Games Sports host an action packed day!

Global Games Sports host an action packed day!

On Tuesday 25th June 2013, Global Games Sports teamed up with RPM to provide an action packed day outside City Hall with a stunning backdrop of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The morning con...

Dryspace goes international!

Dryspace goes international!

For the second year in a row, Dryspace supplied The Doha Tribeca film festival 2013 with a range of our structures which included two awesome 24m domes, two stunning 14m domes and last but not leas...

"rhubarb" leads the way with the latest trends in event catering!

"rhubarb" leads the way with the latest trends in event catering!

Looking for some catering trends and inspiration for your next event? Read below to discover what expert caterer, “rhubarb” is doing to create great and innovative events! This year, canapés are be...

Late Night London & Londonlaunch host 'Seaside in the City' The Sterling Showcase event!

Late Night London & Londonlaunch host 'Seaside in the City' The Sterling Showcase event!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at 'Seaside in the City' on the 19th June! It was a glorious evening on The Sterling's Gherkin Beach and our fabulous, discerning VIP audience enjoyed the sun, ...

The Alexeeva & Jones Chocolate and Champagne tasting event!

The Alexeeva & Jones Chocolate and Champagne tasting event!

On the 17th June, Londonlaunch staged a unique Chocolate showcase event with Alexeeva & Jones in their Notting Hill shop. VIP trade and corporate guests, including Ernst & Young, RBS, PWC, ...

A bespoke Cirque du Soleil performance for your next event!

A bespoke Cirque du Soleil performance for your next event!

Cirque du Soleil has been performing in front of packed houses and at international events for the past 30 years! Their amazing and truly inspiring shows are an awe-inspiring entertainment solutio...

See Will Broome's live stand up comedy performance for charity!

See Will Broome's live stand up comedy performance for charity!

Last Thursday night Londonlaunch.com CEO, Will Broome, did a solo Stand up Comedy routine for Womankind Worldwide. Click here to see what happened!

AVEQIA launches the luxurious Krug Kitchen!

AVEQIA launches the luxurious Krug Kitchen!

AVEQIA is delighted to announce the launch of the Krug Kitchen in partnership with Krug and Gaggenau! The Krug Kitchen is an extraordinary and unforgettable cooking and dining experience for Cha...

Looking for some great corporate hospitality packages for Wimbledon?

Looking for some great corporate hospitality packages for Wimbledon?

Entertain your clients and reward staff with corporate hospitality at the world’s most famous tennis tournament! Wimbledon enjoys an unrivalled level of prestige. With the world's greatest players ...

Host a dazzling corporate event with the Embee Diamond Reception!

Host a dazzling corporate event with the Embee Diamond Reception!

The Embee Diamond Reception provides a haven of sophistication, glitz and glamour to the otherwise dull office soirée Who doesn't want to find a real diamond in their glass of champagne at a party?...

"rhubarb" caters for the Henley Regatta & brings you this special opportunity!

"rhubarb" caters for the Henley Regatta & brings you this special opportunity!

One of the most important dates in the British social and International rowing calendar, the Henley Regatta is the epitome of an English summer day and is steeped in history. "rhubarb' is proud to...

Want to become more successful in life? Change your body language!

Want to become more successful in life? Change your body language!

Self-development is now so big, it surpasses gardening and football in the hobby stakes! To help you on your way, let's look at your body language. With some simple adjustments you can enhance yo...

Looking for the perfect venue for a Great Gatsby themed event?

Looking for the perfect venue for a Great Gatsby themed event?

Take your guests back in time! If you need the perfect location for your Great Gatsby themed party, look no further than Sunbeam Studios near Notting Hill! Built in 1903, this unique and historic ...

Abbey Road appoint Taste Studios as venue caterer!

Abbey Road appoint Taste Studios as venue caterer!

Abbey Road studios is the most famous recording studio complex in the world; and with a musical heritage that spans over 80 years of iconic artists recording in remarkable rooms, it is also a uniqu...

Experience the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic in style!

Experience the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic in style!

Looking for a unique opportunity to escape the crowds and relax at the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic? Then check out the the Hurlingham Club for some VIP treatment and relaxation! IMG Events is excite...

Toaster Masterpiece!

Toaster Masterpiece!

Believe It or Not!, the painting displayed here, a replica of Jean Francois Millet’s masterpiece entitled, “The Angelus”, was created in a toaster from 60 pieces of ordinary white bread. Created b...

Multi-activity inflatable packages!

Multi-activity inflatable packages!

Introducing our multi-activity inflatable packages! These inflatables can be used inside an office or in large scale shopping malls and Global Games Sports is now releasing summer packages for 2013...

Your special day at Tudor Barn Eltham

Your special day at Tudor Barn Eltham

Your wedding day is as important to us as it is to you, and we want it to be perfect. We are the experts at helping you to plan your big day- you will find everything you need for a romantic ceremo...

Shadow Dancers to Hire for Corporate Events

Shadow Dancers to Hire for Corporate Events

Attraction burst on to our screens in the 2013 series of Britain’s Got Talent. The judges, audience and everyone watching on television were mesmerised by the beautiful shadow dancers. These corpor...

Contraband's female Magician

Contraband's female Magician

Katherine is a unique magician and corporate entertainer. She has made a huge impact in the magic world and was unanimously voted into the magic circle. She is a firm favourite for the largest of c...

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London Breakfast Showcase

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London Breakfast Showcase

The Purple Grape and Ripley’s team held their first and very successful Breakfast Showcase at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in London! Held on Wednesday 6th February, guests were greeted with a hot ...

Event videography top tips pt. 1

Event videography top tips pt. 1

Videographer Craig Murdoch discusses best practices for filming your events and conferences! What needs to be filmed? If it's a conference, for best coverage there needs to be a minimum of two came...

Event videography top tips pt. 2

Event videography top tips pt. 2

Videographer Craig Murdoch discusses the best ways to represent your brand in video and video distribution! Using logos in video is crucial! It is important to have your brand logo at the front a...

Are you planning a summer party?

Are you planning a summer party?

Believe it or not, summer has finally arrived and, you know what that means? It’s party time! It’s not too late to make the most of the beautiful summer weather (it’s coming, we promise!) and there...

Experience high tea at Paramount!

Experience high tea at Paramount!

High tea is taken to another level at Paramount, the restaurant and bar at the tip of Centre Point! Ascend 32 floors and enjoy its all-new high tea – the highest in London, no less – with 360-degre...

Banksy exhibited exclusively at the London Film Museum

Banksy exhibited exclusively at the London Film Museum

The Banksy mural 'Slave Labour', that mysteriously disappeared from a north London wall amid wild speculation and intrigue, returns to the capital at The London Film Museum Covent Garden as the lat...

Splash & Tickle teams up with the Bournemouth International Rugby 7s Championship

Splash & Tickle teams up with the Bournemouth International Rugby 7s Championship

Creating a new high profile public sports event from scratch is not for the faint of heart, so we were flattered to be asked by organisers Diamond Sports Events to add some “bling” to help ensu...

The LiveTech 2013 videos!

The LiveTech 2013 videos!

If you couldn't join us on 30th April for LiveTech 2013 at the Hippodrome Casino, not to worry! Visit our You Tube channel for the full speaker presentations, as well as some short vidoes of the Li...

Bakers’ Hall hosts a grand showcase with Purple Grape and Cooks & Partners!

Bakers’ Hall hosts a grand showcase with Purple Grape and Cooks & Partners!

Bakers’ Hall proudly opened its doors last night to host an exclusive showcase where it revealed its outstanding venue as an exciting, central London event space! Situated inside the Square Mile of...

Global Games Sports & the augmented reality challenge

Global Games Sports & the augmented reality challenge

GlobalGames®Sports were engaged by prestigious performance sportswear brand Mizuno to consult with and deliver activation opportunities for their Performance Centre in London during the Summer of 2...

"rhubarb" at the BAFTA Awards 2013!

"rhubarb" at the BAFTA Awards 2013!

“rhubarb” once again caters for the annual BAFTA Television Awards! On 12th May, “rhubarb” provided delicious canapés for up to 1,400 guests as well as a three-course dinner for all the television...

Derren Brown teams up with Contraband!

Derren Brown teams up with Contraband!

One of the most famous mind readers of present times, Derren Brown is known for his mesmerising mind tricks and psychological games He works deftly with the audience in a jaw-dropping display of ...

See LiveTech 2013 photos and read about what the press is saying!

See LiveTech 2013 photos and read about what the press is saying!

We are delighted that LiveTech was such a success yesterday! We want to thank everyone who attended for contributing to a dynamic day! Take a look at Londonlaunch's Facebook here to see the first ...

See photos of the Hippodrome Showcase Event!

See photos of the Hippodrome Showcase Event!

Over 270 guests enjoyed a fabulously theatrical evening at the Hippodrome on 30th April! Please click here to see the first photos! The curtain was raised by Londonlaunch CEO, Will Broome who, to c...

Fiat 500L Dealers Launch Event!

Fiat 500L Dealers Launch Event!

Working for such a high profile client as Fiat, Tebays looked for a partner with exceptional creative qualities and a history of delivering groundbreaking events Having supported Tebays and Fiat w...

Sparklers - LED Drummers!

Sparklers - LED Drummers!

Sparklers are a group of LED drummers that will seriously excite your guests! These corporate entertainers will make a huge impact at any corporate event or private function. They have a unique l...

Icespiration: When ISES met Icetank and The Ice Box!

Icespiration: When ISES met Icetank and The Ice Box!

Last Monday ISES held an inspired event at Icetank, making the most of the cool surroundings for an innovative talk about 3D printing on the lower ground floor and then up to the main space for som...

Amazing racing & the digital scalextric track!

Amazing racing & the digital scalextric track!

Amazing Racing is a digital scalextric track based on the legendary 24 Hours LeMans race and is great for corporate entertainment! They use one of the most technically advanced slot car systems in...

Your chance to taste an array of classic and modern Spanish wines!

Your chance to taste an array of classic and modern Spanish wines!

Wine & cheese tasting This is a classical combination, but sometimes easier said than done! For example, robust wines require robust cheeses, whereas opposites really do attract – sometimes! Jo...

How to pick the best PR agency

How to pick the best PR agency

Four things to remember when choosing a PR agency Whether you are reviewing your current PR arrangements, or are a newer businesses using a PR agency for the first time. Here are some golden rules ...

Win a three nights stay in a private villa in the Algarve!

Win a three nights stay in a private villa in the Algarve!

Enter this fabulous competition and be in the running for an incredible weekend getaway! Win a weekend for yourself and 19 friends at a beautiful privately owned villa in Portugal! Ideal for a fa...

Catch a river cruise and see Rod Stewart 'Live the Life'!

Catch a river cruise and see Rod Stewart 'Live the Life'!

Rod Stewart, CBE is an icon of British music and one of the best selling artists of all time having sold over 100 million records worldwide. He has racked up a whole host of accolades including a B...

Funny Women

Funny Women

After the fantastic success of the Funny Women Charity Challenge in 2012 – we’re delighted to be bringing it back, but this time – there’s a twist. Funny Women are challenging 12 high profile men t...

Speak when you're spoken to...

Speak when you're spoken to...

All media channels want to talk to you, and increasingly they would rather do it "live" Robert Dunsmore, 11/04/13 This development is a challenge for traditional media - how to build in real time i...

An inspiring spring menu!

An inspiring spring menu!

The weather is finally warming up, melting the snow even up north in Scandinavia! Here at Aveqia, spring has inspired us to create a menu full of fresh recipes using the best ingredients that are s...

Second that emotion

Second that emotion

Technology is an everyday experience to share – so join the culture of smart thinking! Robert Dunsmore, 08/04/13 Most of our day to day moments can be identified as “second screen” experiences and ...

Use the Cake Canape Ladies to wow your guests!

Use the Cake Canape Ladies to wow your guests!

Contraband is proud to bring you The Cake Canapé Ladies! This stunning duo attract attention wherever they go and as corporate entertainers, they will graciously move through your event handing out...

New from Bash Bars!

New from Bash Bars!

The spectacular ‘pixelating’ effect MIRROR MOSAIC Bash ROUNDBAR can now be rented for your next special event! This stunning bar, with ice wells, speed rails, adjustable shelving, serving counter ...

ThisBus.com loves a challenge!

ThisBus.com loves a challenge!

ThisBus.com are the providers of the iconic red Routemaster bus, for London events large and small! One intriguing enquiry came through from their website back in January. The request was for a bu...

All you need is 'Live'

All you need is 'Live'

“Live” as a media appears to be expanding Robert Dunsmore, 04/04/13 I read recently a quote coming out of George P Johnson “digital has only served to grow the events and experiential industry”. I ...

Unique structure for sale!

Unique structure for sale!

Check out this unique inflatable structure which is for sale through Londonlaunch! Ideal for a wide variety of events, this inflatable structure is in excellent condition and measures a whopping 18...

Is luxury dead?

Is luxury dead?

This was a question raised by communications specialists Imagination for a recent trend briefing Robert Dunsmore, 28/03/13 It is a market that is changing and that will lead to a re-structure that ...

Globalisation - Glocalisation...

Globalisation - Glocalisation...

Luxury is a global market Robert Dunsmore, 28/03/13 In 2005 Ernst and Young predicted China would spend $11.5 billion on luxury goods by 2015. In 2012 spend exceeded $15.6 billion. So how did some ...

Events & the real thing...

Events & the real thing...

One simple tip for technology at events – keep it “real-time” Robert Dunsmore, 26/03/13 The power of your event is the authenticity of a face-to-face connection. Therefore, any data tools or techno...

Fisher Productions produce the launch of Kerastase Couture Styling Range!

Fisher Productions produce the launch of Kerastase Couture Styling Range!

On Monday 11th March, Fisher Productions produced the exclusive launch of the Kérastase Couture Styling Range; the brand’s first styling collection, at One Mayfair Over 300 of the brand’s most pres...

Influencing others in THEIR own style

Influencing others in THEIR own style

A White Easter as cold as Christmas. Banks ‘as safe as houses’. How (in)appropriate that seems in the current climate. Still, we have to keep the event business going and keep on making money! C...

Clean up your vocabulary!

Clean up your vocabulary!

It’s that time of year again where you see buds on the trees and people spring-cleaning their offices. It is also time to Spring Clean Your Mind by eliminating words that just don’t serve you. Some...

3 BIG Reasons

3 BIG Reasons

Are you looking for a reason to let your hair down, rip your tie off and go a little bit wild this Easter? Well I've got 3 BIG Reasons to help you make that decision! 1. I understand how much you ...

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week

Fashion week was a real highlight for Icetank as ‘Charlie May’ invited the fash pack of London to see her stunning new collection at Icetank. With space for models, dressing rooms and hair and mak...

Get the party started…on a private river cruise to see Pink in concert

Get the party started…on a private river cruise to see Pink in concert

The O2 Arena has been around for only 5 years but in that time it has been the host to the worlds best musicians and bands including Bon Jovi, Elton John, The Spice Girls, Muse and Coldplay to name...

Miele at Ice Tank

Miele at Ice Tank

It’s been all go at Icetank in 2013 and we have welcome more and more fabulous brands and innovative ideas through our doors. This week saw a world first- A calorie neutral pop up restaurant, broug...

Brazilian Fantasy Dancers!

Brazilian Fantasy Dancers!

Fantasy is a London based group of professional Brazilian dancers with the best Samba dancers, Brazilian entertainment and dance show in the UK! They will bring glamour, excitement, quality perfo...

Venues in London

Venues in London

Venues in London and creating a great event Will Broome, CEO and founder of Londonlaunch Event venues have evolved. Whilst the classic, long established venues such as the grand Mayfair ballrooms...

The Art of Getting into Features

The Art of Getting into Features

A lot media have forward features schedules. These detail the features they are planning to run during the course of the year. Yet few companies think to ask for them, and fewer still act on them. ...

Use the Glass Ball Aerial Act for your next corporate event!

Use the Glass Ball Aerial Act for your next corporate event!

This breathtaking show consists of aerial acrobatics in a floating ball, which has been the main attraction at corporate events around the world. Emilia moves with grace and performs a beautiful sh...

H2o

H2o

H2o Orchestra is a music performance where organic sounds meet the electronic world. Acoustic hydro-percussion and digital manipulations make it an innovative and engaging experience. H2o Orchestra...

Hedge Men

Hedge Men

The Hedge Men are one of the most original and fabulous walkabout acts in the business. Straight from the pages of a fairy story they burst into life! They walk, talk and create fits of laughter wh...

Junk

Junk

Junk is a four-man entertainment company, comprising of an amalgamation of various performing arts elements; from exciting dance/movement routines, to singing, acting, acrobatics and drum beats, th...

Jen the Roo’s stilt walkers

Jen the Roo’s stilt walkers

Contraband's Jen The Roo is is an accomplished Brighton-based performer with the ability to charm and entertain any audience, on her own or as part of a group. She is a multi-talented performer, wh...

Stuck for Words?  How to create great content

Stuck for Words? How to create great content

At the heart of good PR lies interesting content. If you have interesting and relevant things to say, journalists will want to write about or interview you, people will want to follow and share you...

The Jet-set Networking Event

The Jet-set Networking Event

Over two hundred and thirty VIP guests ventured south to enjoy a stunning and unique new venue, fabulous canapés, dramatic production and rocking entertainment! Make sure you check out our Faceboo...

Contraband's Firewall is the latest trend for corporate events

Contraband's Firewall is the latest trend for corporate events

Contraband's Firewall is an art installation consisting of a piece of spandex and is a fun form of entertainment at corporate events Visuals are projected on the spandex and as people press into t...

Introducing events photographer Ian Scanlon

Introducing events photographer Ian Scanlon

Londonlaunch is happy to introduce events photographer Ian Scanlon! Ian is based in the Northhamptonshire and London areas. He recently photographed Londonlaunch's monthly Londonlaunch:Learn even...

How to ensure your PR is picture perfect

How to ensure your PR is picture perfect

Photos are often a real PR afterthought, but you only need to look at the newspapers to see how powerful good photography is Louise Findlay-Wilson, Energy PR A strong photo can really bring to life...

Create your own Canape, and yes you can eat it too!

Create your own Canape, and yes you can eat it too!

Design your own seasonal and British canapé with Purple Grape Catering and win the chance of having it made especially for you and your friends by our chefs Visit Purple Grape Catering at the ISES...

The Latest from Our Girl About Town

The Latest from Our Girl About Town

Our Girl About Town at The Moveable Feast We attend events in the hope of meeting someone new, however at most dinner type events we usually end up being placed at a table filled with people we al...

Purple Grape wins a £30k marketing campaign

Purple Grape wins a £30k marketing campaign

West London-based specialist in event catering and design, Purple Grape, is approaching business in the New Year with the advantage of a £30k marketing campaign. The young company, which counts ...

IceTank Refurbishment Creates a Cool, Industrial Feel

IceTank Refurbishment Creates a Cool, Industrial Feel

ICETANK has now completed the second phase of their build with the completion of the lower ground floor and high-spec sliding glass doors to separate the areas The second space has a cool, more in...

Ensignbus Vintage - Attention to detail makes all the difference

Ensignbus Vintage - Attention to detail makes all the difference

Every business prides itself on what it has to offer and the services that it provides its clients Many go to great lengths to ensure that the very smallest of detail is just right which is import...

“rhubarb” Cranleigh and Petworth House

“rhubarb” Cranleigh and Petworth House

“rhubarb” Cranleigh are proud to be involved with the magnificent Petworth House The 17th century country house is set in a beautiful 700 acre dear park and has beautiful grounds and servants quate...

BME AV Ltd started 2013 with a BANG!

BME AV Ltd started 2013 with a BANG!

BME AV Ltd started 2013 with a BANG! – Popbang Colour to be precise! We supported Ian Cook aka ‘Popbang Colour’ at this year’s Autosport Show while he created his masterpiece for Dunlop. Ian is an ...

Regional British Menus become Purple Grapes signature dishes for 2013.

Regional British Menus become Purple Grapes signature dishes for 2013.

Regional British Menus become Purple Grape's signature dishes for 2013 Purple Grape have been working on their new menus for the 2013 spring and summer season and bang on trend, they have created s...

Dancers of the Royal Ballet- A Photographic Exhibition

Dancers of the Royal Ballet- A Photographic Exhibition

The Hospital Club hosts NOW IS ALL THERE IS - BODIES IN MOTION Dancers of The Royal Ballet– A Photographic Exhibition The Gallery at The Hospital Club, Covent Garden 25 January 10am - 4pm; 26 &...

Race 2 Premiere at the Hippodrome Casino

Race 2 Premiere at the Hippodrome Casino

Saif Ali Khan visits the Hippodrome Casino to launch Race 2 Saif Ali Khan, one of Bollywood's biggest stars, visited the Hippodrome Casino on Monday 14th January to launch his latest blockbuster;...

Boom & Bang at the Hippodrome Casino

Boom & Bang at the Hippodrome Casino

The Boom & Bang Circus returns to the Hippodrome Casino Following on from their fantastic run in December ‘The Boom & Bang Circus’ return to the Hippodrome Casino with their spectacular ...

Team Building Events- Not just another day in the Office

Team Building Events- Not just another day in the Office

With over 30 on-site activities to choose from - archery to abseiling, raft building to zip wire - there's more than enough to keep you and your team motivated, challenged and amused at Gilwell Par...

Exploring London's Landmarks with an App

Exploring London's Landmarks with an App

MV Gaucho lets you Explore London’s diamond landmarks with the ‘Royal River’ iPad App Officially endorsed by the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation. The user is taken on a multi-media journey along ...

F13 Events joins Londonlaunch offering  bespoke event management services

F13 Events joins Londonlaunch offering bespoke event management services

F13 Events offer a bespoke event management service catering for all manner of events, large or small, grand or intimate, private or public Whether you want a dedicated and experienced team to orga...