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Hire Space spoke to Julian Saipe, Managing Director at the long-established and respected catering company, Zafferano . He was also a prominent panellist at our EventLab teaser event. Here, we pick his very best insights from both wide-ranging interviews, in which he discusses how the events industry has changed over time, the positive and negative impacts of tech, and how aspects other than food can actually be more important to a caterer. Julian Saipe’s background

Corporate Events

"Life needs to be lived with a little style." – Hugh Hefner The world of Playboy really needs no introduction. It's pretty much locked into legendary status now, with tales of the Playboy Mansion, smoking jackets, the magazine and all the rest firmly part of pop culture. But did you know that you can get a taste of the Playboy experience right here in London? The Playboy Club oozes glitz and glamour, starting with the simple fact t

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Last week we held our first teaser event ahead of EventLAB in October, where we welcomed a stellar panel of influential event professionals to discuss the future of the events industry. So, for anyone that couldn’t make it, we've rounded up the highlights so you’ll almost feel like you were there or you can watch the full video here . The Panel (from left to right): * Caleb Parker

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An event doesn't merely take place and then become forgotten – or, at least, it shouldn't. It lives on in memory , and the best way in which to capture the enjoyment and productivity of the event in our visual, digital-driven age is through photo and film. The professionals at London Filmed have this vital element covered, whether your gathering is a party, networking event, confer

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There's something beautiful in the sheer size of Lindley Hall , with its uninterrupted space fitting up to 700 standing guests for a broad range of events. In the very heart of London, close to Victoria and Westminster, Lindley Hall is the signature space at the Royal Horticultural Hall, a historic building

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Historically and architecturally speaking, Southwark Cathedral is a wonder. The iconic building enjoys a diverse and extraordinary history. Southwark Cathedral stands at the oldest crossing point of the tidal River Thames. It is believed that there was a community of nuns on the site long before 1066. In 1106, the church was re-founded as a priory, with a hospital created alongside the church. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries i

Stadium Venues

It's an iconic space of which you've no doubt seen images and heard stories of victory. Once the ultimate stage for Team GB glory as the velodrome for the London 2012 Olympics, the stunning centre now holds exhibitions and conferences in the middle of a cycling track , leading to such surreal images such as these: But that's not all that the Stratford venue offers for those looking to hold event

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"Now here's the story from A to Z..." – Spice Girls, Wannabe , 1996. Sadly, they weren't talking about an events A to Z, as far as we know. But that's OK, as we've got that covered for you right here. In alphabetical order, we present everything you need to know about venues , events and everything in between. (Well, everything that'll fit within the limitation of o

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One of the many reasons we're proud to work with a lot of our venues is the rich history that they exude. Troxy is a great example, with the venue dating all the way back to 1932. 10,000 light bulbs, 90,000 yards of wiring and 2.5 million bricks later, it quickly became one of the most popular – and biggest – performance venues in the world. Originally a luxury cinema, the Grade-II listed, art-deco hall has since served

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Our Unique Venue of the Month is a particularly special one for us, as we've been working with the venue from the very start of Hire Space's journey. It was clear then and it's just as clear now as to why. Lumière London is a standout space for business events of all kinds. Why does it stand out, we hear you say? The eclectic nature of the rooms is a great place to start. Aver

EventLAB Series

In our second installment of our EventLAB Series , we're taking a detailed look at the venue we've chosen for our very first EventLAB event. CodeNode is the UK's largest venue dedicated to technology events. The venue has been designed to create an ideal space for networking, training, meetings and large conferences, with its relaxed vibe and urban interiors. It's

Hire Space

We're very excited to introduce EventLAB , our first two-day event designed to take event professionals through every step of the event planning process. We'll be bringing you the latest updates in the run-up to the event in our 'EventLAB Series' , including relevant content and a little glimpse of the speakers, workshops and themes that will feature at the event. In the first instalment, we’ll explain all there is to know a

Bars

Situated on the ever-fashionable Kings Road Bluebird Chelsea has become a popular Chelsea hangout. Bluebird comprises of a main restaurant and bar, four private dining rooms, a café and a courtyard and when you can't bear to leave there's an onsite food store, wine cellar and bakery so you can take a little bit of Bluebird home with you. The venue has been recently refurbished

Venue Marketing

Four years ago, we launched Hire Space to connect event venues with new customers easily via our online platform and Venue Expert service. We've come up with 6 reasons why Venue Managers might like working with Hire Space, and why venues should join the club ! 1. Best SEO in the Industry = High Web Traffic Our Marketing team has enhanced our site visibility on search engines and as a result 1.3M customers visited our web site in 2016 (7% higher than the previous year). Ou

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Venue Marketing

Has your venue recently undergone a refurb or even more excitingly, launched a brand new event space for hire? Our Community Support team have compiled some top tips to help you add new space profiles easily on Hire Space. How to Add New Space(s) for Publishing Log in to your venue account on Hire Space then head to the Spaces tab. Name your new space then click the button labeled Add a new space. Using Will's Studio as an example, the Spaces tab d

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Hire Space Case Studies

In our latest case study, we talk to Charlotte Spokes, FX Dealer and Online Platform Account Manager at Ebury , a global financial specialist. She discusses her experience booking an event through Hire Space – including which Venue Expert helped, and which cosy, après-ski-themed venue they decided on. What does Ebury do and what's your role? Ebury is a financial services company that supports growth through our FX, business lending and solutions

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One storey of opulence won't do at this new, luxurious townhouse on the edge of Soho Square. Nor will five storeys, for that matter. Six Storeys on Soho , our Unique Venue of the Month, boasts no fewer than a sextet of levels on which to hold events, with each floor designed with individual character and dedicated to different occasions with distinct moods in mind. Based on the third floor, The Lounge

Digital Marketing

You've been featured on the Hire Space blog – woohoo! Hire Space promotes all of its blog content to its community of 100,000+ venue bookers, so you can be sure that lots and lots of people will read the feature. You're always welcome to ask us how we've promoted it – it's what we do best! There are a couple of things you can do to really maximise the impact of the content. Check them out: 1. Link to the feature from your website Third-party endorsements are a fan

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There's a definite mark of prestige within the walls of The Army & Navy Club , a traditional event space that boasts modern hosting facilities, as well as a rich history. This Military Members Club has been a home away from home for officers of the British Armed Forces and Commonwealth since the reign of Queen Victoria. Completely rebuilt in 1962, the space is nestled on iconic Pall Mall, on the verge of verdant St James's Park. The Duke

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Sir John Soane may be one of the greatest architects in the Neo-Classical style that the world has ever seen. And in the early 1800s, he lent his formidable skill to designing Holy Trinity Church, as a symbol of celebrating the defeat of Napoleon. Today, that auspicious building is One Marylebone . This majestic, Grade-I listed former chu