Seasoned Events has been the Official Caterer for the 18 years at Farnborough International Airshow. As one of the largest temporary exhibitions in the world, Farnborough Airshow 2008 was the biggest yet for the team.
Seasoned Events catered for over 25,000 guests over a 7 day period who were looked after by a team of more than 400 hospitality professionals working out of 8 fully operational temporary kitchens. We served over 50 Heads of State, Royalty and members of international government and one of our hospitality chalets, signed the largest
ever deal at the Farnborough Airshow, in the presence of the Saudi Royal Family.
Seasoned Events provided catering for the Exhibitors Club Restaurant, Public Food Halls, Stands and Private Chalets. In excess of 500 kg of beef, 500 kg of lamb and 1500 kg of fish were consumed during the week, as well as 15,000 rashers of bacon, 8000 sausages, 18,000 eggs and 250 Gallons of Milk!
But it didn’t stop there! More than 3,500 bottles of wine and champagne, 15,000 litres of mineral water, 8,000 bottles of beer and 800 jugs of Pimms were consumed.
As part of their sustainability policy, Seasoned Events ensured that we recycled over 2 tonnes of bottles and cans.
An estimated total of at least 15,500 hours of hard work was completed by 272 staff recruited via Jobs2Go who received many compliments throughout the week.
When asked by a well known venue manager, “how do you do it?” Colin Sayers, Operations Director responded “logistics, timing and a lot of hard work!”
Friday, 12 September 2008
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
FIVE - Venue Hire Options
Capacities : subject to layout design
# Reception Standing - 3000 pax
# Theatre style conference - 3000pax
# Awards Dinner - 1000 pax
# Theatre style conference with seated lunch/dinner - 600 pax
# Drinks reception with seated dinner - 750 pax
# Reception Standing - 3000 pax
# Theatre style conference - 3000pax
# Awards Dinner - 1000 pax
# Theatre style conference with seated lunch/dinner - 600 pax
# Drinks reception with seated dinner - 750 pax
Thursday, 3 July 2008
Seasoned Crew prepare for take off!
Farnborough Airshow is looming close and the Seasoned Events team are working closely with Farnborough International to put together the final details for this years massive event. As with any event of this scale planning is the make or break of its success. The site is a hive of activity with hundreds of contractors working to build the 5 exhibition halls and the many bespoke chalets.
The whole Seasoned Events team have been working towards the show for months. Executive Chef Darren Deadman has designed his own kitchens and created the Menus for the nine operating areas, which will service approximately 2000 covers full Hospitality and up 5000 covers in the Café Bistro each day.
Sam from Jobs2Go has been recruiting 3 days a week for the last few months to source locally most of the 300 staff needed for the show.
Seasoned Events have applied for four separate premises licences and reserved over 8,000 bottles of wine,1,000 bottles of champagne and enough soft drinks and water to fill 3 articulated lorries!
The delivery schedules are being agreed working closely with the hand over times for each of the areas and a 17.5 tonne lorry has been drafted in to bring the equipment.
As the show gets closer it is a case of doing all the pre-flight checks dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s ready for takeoff!
The whole Seasoned Events team have been working towards the show for months. Executive Chef Darren Deadman has designed his own kitchens and created the Menus for the nine operating areas, which will service approximately 2000 covers full Hospitality and up 5000 covers in the Café Bistro each day.
Sam from Jobs2Go has been recruiting 3 days a week for the last few months to source locally most of the 300 staff needed for the show.
Seasoned Events have applied for four separate premises licences and reserved over 8,000 bottles of wine,1,000 bottles of champagne and enough soft drinks and water to fill 3 articulated lorries!
The delivery schedules are being agreed working closely with the hand over times for each of the areas and a 17.5 tonne lorry has been drafted in to bring the equipment.
As the show gets closer it is a case of doing all the pre-flight checks dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s ready for takeoff!
Monday, 16 June 2008
Farnborough International Venue and Events
Farnborough International Venue and Events (FIVE) have awarded the contract for on-site catering partner to Seasoned Events, part of the Crown Group.
Home to the famous biennial air show, Farnborough International have put together a contemporary and forward-looking venue that fully reflects the needs and requirements of event organizers looking for a perfect blank canvas on which to project their creative ideas.
Suzanne Allis, FIVE’s Head of Business Development comments:
“FIVE offers blue chip and multi-national companies the high quality, excellent service that they would expect from a London venue, but on their doorstep.”
“It was vital that we sourced a catering company that could match our flexible, dynamic approach, and we are delighted to welcome Seasoned Events on board.”
Charles Beer, Chief executive of the Crown Group was equally enthusiastic.
“Our commitment to provide a total Event Solution Package ensures that we are the first choice for major venues that require a bespoke service to reflect upon the market they serve.
“It is hugely satisfying to reflect that as a catering partner, Crown Group companies continue to positively influence sales growth at any venue.”
Home to the famous biennial air show, Farnborough International have put together a contemporary and forward-looking venue that fully reflects the needs and requirements of event organizers looking for a perfect blank canvas on which to project their creative ideas.
Suzanne Allis, FIVE’s Head of Business Development comments:
“FIVE offers blue chip and multi-national companies the high quality, excellent service that they would expect from a London venue, but on their doorstep.”
“It was vital that we sourced a catering company that could match our flexible, dynamic approach, and we are delighted to welcome Seasoned Events on board.”
Charles Beer, Chief executive of the Crown Group was equally enthusiastic.
“Our commitment to provide a total Event Solution Package ensures that we are the first choice for major venues that require a bespoke service to reflect upon the market they serve.
“It is hugely satisfying to reflect that as a catering partner, Crown Group companies continue to positively influence sales growth at any venue.”
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