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How to have a sustainable Christmas party
How to have a sustainable Christmas party
The holiday season is just around the corner; which means food, fun and festivities! There is no denying that, over the Christmas period, we eat more, drink more and buy far more than we do at any other time of the year; all of which makes for a great few months – but it also means that we have a bigger impact on the environment.
4 awesome Christmas pop ups in London
Whether you’re a London local, or a visiting the big city for a spot of holiday shopping, the Capital really is one of the best places to get your fix of festive cheer, with plenty of pop-up events taking place.
We’ve taken a look at four of the most exciting pop-up events in London this Christmas, to help get you into the holiday spirit
Christmas food trends
The leaves may only just be changing, but if you're a caterer, event organiser or pop-up host you may be already planning your Christmas menus. To help inspire you, we have discovered six Christmas food trends that will impress your clients and guests this 2017 season:
The Essential Christmas Party Hire Checklist
For many companies, brands and individuals, the Christmas party is one of the biggest annual events that they will organise. For some it’s about rewarding staff, impressing clients and for others, the most important thing is about getting family and friends together. The festive season is also a time when pop-ups and one-off events take centre stage.
So, whether you’re a pop-up host, professional event organiser, a caterer or have been tasked with arranging your company’s Christmas party then take a look at our essential Christmas party hire checklist.
Halloween Party Inspiration
September is here and with the nights drawing in, it's time to start getting organised for any Halloween parties you may be throwing. Whether it's a big family and friends get together, a corporate event or a seasonal pop-up, we have what you need for the perfect Halloween party.
Winter Wedding Inspiration
Winter weddings don't have to be all about darkness and rain, they can be magical and romantic – full of rich warm colours, sparkle and luxurious faux fur. At Allens Hire, we have scoured our vast wedding hire collection to find the best products we have for fabulous winter wedding.
7 things you need to hire for your event but always forget about
Whether you are a seasoned event pro, have been tasked to organise your company's yearly jolly or love throwing big family parties, there are always little details that can be easily forgotten about.
Serving craft beer at your event
Craft beer has taken the UK by storm in the last few years. There has been an explosion of micro- breweries across the country and now almost every UK county has its own craft beer.
How to host a family event
At Allens Hire, we offer catering equipment and furniture hire for your family event. Hiring items such as glasses, china, chairs and tables can be a cost effective and convenient way to ensure you have all your party essentials.
New ways of serving gin
The rise of gin has been well documented. This drink, once seen as old fashioned, the preserve of grandmothers, has now has come back in style!