Catering your own event? We’ve got the equipment covered
“Plates need to be out in five minutes. That’s five minutes. Can I get a ‘Yes Chef’?!”
While this may not be Masterchef, if you’re catering your own event, or an event for a client, the stress is very real. The food preparation is just as important as the way it’s served to the guests and it’s a lot to have to think through.
Creating the right ambiance for any event
At the end of the day, the lasting impression your guests will have of your event is how it made them feel. Lighting, sounds and temperature all heighten the ambiance. Here are four tips to remember when creating the right ambiance for your event:
What the fork? Modern table etiquette 101
Growing up we all had varying degrees of dinner table rules dictated by our parents. And now, as we’re all full-on adulting, we’re expected to know and conform to the universal laws of the dinner table. But what are the rules anyway? Here’s a little MPR context for you:
A recipe for creating memorable events
South Africa is full of entrepreneurs hustling to find and host the next big thing. However, in the age of the Fyre Festival, there’s a real art to making an event memorable for the right reasons. And it’s all in the thoughtful details (and actually pulling them off).
Here’s the MPR guide to making events unforgettable:
Glass act: How to choose the right glassware for an event
The right glassware complements the taste experience and, of course, the ambiance of the occasion – because drinking a premium red wine from the only clean mug available, just won’t do. Let’s start with the basics, the five pillars of a strong drinks menu; wine, champagne, cocktails, beer and whiskey.
The in-tents guide to marquee types
Marquees offer versatile and flexible solutions to turn any outdoor space into the perfect venue. With more than 40 years’ experience in the business, MPR Hiring has a marquee solution for any space and any event.
Your guide to planning your New Year’s Eve party
The New Year’s Eve party. Always filled with so many expectations and high hopes. For organisers and hosts, it’s the marathon of parties. You have to keep guests entertained and fed while keeping the drinks and fun coming into the early hours of the morning.
‘Tis the season (to be thrifty)
Silly season is upon us. Even in the sweltering South African summer, we all somehow hear the siren call of those cheesy Christmas themed sweaters, and want to cover our homes and desks with tinsel and snowflakes.
Spring event inspiration
We can finally see (and feel) the sunlight at the end of the winter tunnel. Spring is the perfect time for outdoor events and celebrations bursting with colour and fun. We’ve rounded up some of the ideas we’re most excited about for the Spring 2018 event season:
Event lighting 101: what you need to know
Graydon Carter once said: “Life is all about seating and lighting.” And in the eventing industry, we’d have to agree. Lighting is truly what sets the atmosphere and the mood for any event, and yet it can often be overlooked in the details of event planning.