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Hot Products for Weddings in 2017
The wedding season is just around the corner, and to help you on your way we have picked the hottest products from across our wedding range to help you create your perfect day.
Catering Industry Resolutions for 2017
Its 2017, the New Year has been rung in and 2016 is now history. While 2017 is far from predictable, it's always positive to have goals and resolutions, not just for yourself but for your business too. At Allen's Hire, we've identified four resolutions any catering or event company may want to take on this year.
Why you need emergency chairs at your family Christmas party
For the vast majority of the year, it’s likely that your house has more than enough furniture to fit your family and any friends that happen to drop by. However, at Christmas, you realise that even though you can extend the table to fit everyone you don’t have enough chairs! When this happens it’s time to call for backup.
Christmas Party: Dos and Don'ts
Whether you are attending a big family and friends get together or the annual office knees up, here are some dos and don’ts that will get you through the winter party season.
London’s top Christmas events
London becomes a Christmas lover's dream over the festive period with an array of seasonal pop-ups, Christmas markets and heart-warming events. As one of the most visited destinations in the world, it’s no surprise that almost every corner of the capital now has its own Christmas event. From pop-up ski chalets to the ever growing Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, we take a look at the top Christmas events happening in London this season.
New London food trends 2017
London is the epicentre of the UK’s culinary trends and as always trends move fast in this city. 2016 saw clean eating reach its peak and gourmet kebab restaurants pop up across the city. This year was also a year of change and shocks; as we move into 2017, with a backdrop of political uncertainty and fast pace change, we take a look at what will be tickling the taste buds of the capital next year.
Bar hire check list
The bar is often the centre of an event. It’s a place where guests congregate, network and get to know each other over a drink. If you are holding a drinks reception, conference, exhibition or pop up event, then our handy check list will help ensure you won’t forget a thing.
Wedding colour trends 2017
If you’re organising a 2017 wedding and you want to be on trend, then you’ll need to know what colours are going to make a splash. Read our guide below to discover what colours will be gracing the weddings of 2017 and what products we have that will suit the coming year’s colour palette.
A caterer's guide to the Christmas season
The Christmas season is one of the most important times for caterers; not only is it the busiest, it’s also a time when you can show off your catering talents and gain new clients. To help you get through this whirlwind time of year, we have put together a quick survival guide to the Christmas season.
3 wonderful Christmas pop-up events in London and why they worked
Christmas pop-up events are fast becoming a Christmas tradition in London. From seasonal markets, festive bars and exciting dining events, pop-ups are popular with guests and event planners alike. In this blog we take a look at five successful pop-up events in London and why they’ve worked.
