Summertime eventing tips

Summer is here! And so is peak eventing season. The balmy South African summer days and nights lend themselves to the best of outdoor eventing. The key to pulling off a great outdoor event in the height of summer though, is always preparation.

The ultimate guide to planning the year-end party

We’re rolling into the silly season. And it’s getting to that time when the invites need to go out for the company year-end function. If it’s your responsibility to pull it all together, we know first-hand how tricky it can be to strike the right balance of fun, food and formalities.

Planning a menu – how much food do you need?

The last thing you want at any event is hangry (hungry and angry) guests. And the second last thing you want is cold, poorly presented food. That’s why accurately planning your menu is one of the most important parts of the event planning process.

Get fancy without the fuss: budget friendly event décor

When planning an event, it’s easy to go down a Pinterest rabbit-hole of gorgeous décor ideas. Then comes the moment of reckoning when you realise you might have to seriously consider robbing a bank if you hope to actually pull it all off.

8 steps to a memorable kid’s party

You would be easily forgiven if the first thoughts that come to mind when confronted with having to throw a kid’s party involve screaming children, sugar-highs and parents just wanting it to be over.