Conference News learns about the Christmas offering of Party Ingredients , ready for this season ’ s festivities

alfway through the year , talk is now turning to the festive season as event venues start to finalise Christmas packages for parties , corporate celebrations and private dinners . In recent years , there has been a change in the way organisers book Christmas events , often booking later . However , 2023 is set to be the first worry-free season with companies coming together to celebrate and in turn , this has led to a change in expectations .

“ Guests are wanting more than just dinner and drinks ; they are after an experience to remember which allows time to socialise and network , without compromising on quality ” comments Tim Cramp ,

“ It is key for caterers to go beyond the menu to curate experiences which match the individual needs of the client .”

director , Party Ingredients . “ It is key for caterers to go beyond the menu to curate experiences which match the individual needs of the client , whether this is a bespoke menu , bookable masterclass or entertainment to pair with a theme .”

Ready for the start of festivities , Party Ingredients has launched its Christmas packages across its venues , which includes a portfolio of Livery Halls and historic venues in the City of London . With over 40 years of experience in delivering great occasions at many of London ’ s sought-after venues , the company has changed its approach to party season to match the needs of organisers .

“ As we look after many historical venues in our portfolio , we need to keep in mind the heritage of these buildings when creating festive packages and have tailored our themes to match this .

“ For Christmas , we are keeping things traditional , championing hyper-seasonal British produce , sourced as locally as we can to ensure the best quality possible .”

This approach to use seasonal produce is part of the company ’ s sustainability focus , which is key for all venues and organisers to keep in mind for events . Party Ingredients works closely with suppliers to ensure produce is sourced from British suppliers with limited food miles , while food waste is donated to local charities such as FareShare .

However , to create an immersive experience , Party Ingredients encourages creativity amongst its team through a range of themed packages . Able to host events ranging from dinners of 20 to

receptions for 1,500 , Party Ingredients excels in creating bespoke experiences for clients to book .

Across its venue portfilio , add-ons include music , dance lessons and drinks masterclasses . Party Ingredients chefs have also introduced food stations , tailored to international cuisines . All these can be added onto party experiences and tailored for both small and large gatherings .

There is also a shift in drinks , with more organisers booking non-alcoholic packages , in which Party Ingredients caters for this need by offering more interesting choices , including creative mocktails and sparkling wines from Wild Idol .

By keeping on-top of current trends and the needs of those booking events , Party Ingredients is jingling all the way this Christmas season , ready to offer bespoke , worry-free options for all celebrations , big and small . CN