Celebrating a New Chapter: Afternoon Tea at Hachette UK to Mark Bloomsbury’s Move to Hachette UK Distribution
Corporate Event Management for a new chapter!
Capability Events have organised and run hundreds of successful corporate events throughout the UK and across Europe for more than 20 years. Our expertise in corporate event management allows us to work with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses and family-run enterprises, to large corporations. We were delighted to be approached by Hachette UK Distribution to organise a plan an event for their staff to celebrate a new partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing.
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The Brief
We were tasked with creating a memorable event for Hachette UK staff to celebrate Bloomsbury Publishing’s move to Hachette UK Distribution. The brief was to host an afternoon tea that would bring everyone together in a unique setting. Staff would need to come together at different times in different areas of the distribution centre. The event not only celebrated the partnership but also offered a moment for staff to connect and enjoy a special afternoon.
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The Event
The event kicked off with coffee and pastries for guests from Bloomsbury, setting a relaxed tone for the day. Guests also then enjoyed guided tours of the warehouse, offering a glimpse into Hachette’s impressive facilities. The highlight of the afternoon was a delicious afternoon tea for 250 staff, held on the mezzanine floor, accompanied by presentations from both Bloomsbury and Hachette about the partnership. Afterwards a second seating of afternoon tea was arranged for staff on a later shift in a separate space. In order to ensure no one missed out, extra servings were thoughtfully boxed up and refrigerated for the warehouse nightshift team.
We produced the event with:
- Full corporate event management during the day
- Black Draped Area on mezzanine floor area – 25m x 16m open to show racking. Fully carpeted.
- Blue carpet entrance
- 4m wide x 2m deep x 3ft high stage with steps to one side, valance to front. Carpeted with hand rail to sides
- 4m wide x 2.5m high LED screen
- Power Distribution
- Full audio system for stage
- Sound engineers
- Video technicians
- Full afternoon tea served in 3 sittings for different staff, including all crockery and linen
- Catering Manager
- Serving staff
- Refridgeration
- 42 x Round Table
- 250 x Oak chairs
- Crew
- Post-event clear up
“Thanks so much, the event was a huge success, all the teams were brilliant and our client was delighted. We are so very glad we chose you to deliver this event, your professionalism, fantastic teams and delicious food will live long in the memory.”
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