Sicilian Festival Of Wine

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 By Creative Platform

A 3-day celebration showcasing the best of Italian wine

Hotel Villa Diodoro

Event Summary

A 3 day event celebrating the excellence of Italian wine. The program featured guided wine tasting by experts, Michelin star cooking masterclasses and a celebratory gala dinner on the final night. 150 of the best Italian wine producers exhibited their top products to selected VIP guests and F&B journalists.

Banco DAssaggio, Wine Event, Hotel Villa Diodoro, Best Events, Prestigious Star Awards 2019

Objective

To showcase a variety of fine Italian wines to industry experts and F&B journalists

Delivered

3 exciting days featuring cooking masterclasses, guided wine tastings and a celebratory gala dinner

Success

2,000 visitors, 650 Italian wine labels, 70 F&B Journalists, National Media coverage, Top "Made in Italy" Brands and the presence of Top Italian Wine and Food producers

"Top 'Made in Italy' Brands and the presence of Top Italian Wine and Food producers made the event unique and gave prestige and visibility to our Venue"

Patrizia Costa, Senior Sales Manager, Gais Hotels Group Taormina

Hotel Villa Diodoro, Thumbail, Prestigious Venues

Hotel Villa Diodoro is an incredible venue, located on Taormina's cliffside. Diodoro has commanding views of the Ionian sea, just a few steps from the heavenly town of Taormina, in Sicily. This venue offers majestic event spaces for conferences, meetings, networking and corporate events. Hotel Villa Diodoro's event spaces are also perfect for grand weddings and gala dinners. The Diodoro estate, part of Gais Hotels has its very own vineyard 'Tenuta winery' located a few miles away at the base of Mount Etna. In partnership with the spectacular Il Picciolo Golf Club, the estate offers an 18-hole golf course set on top of a volcanic rock, only minutes from Tenuta winery. For events on the beach, you can request the beach terraces of Diodoro's sister hotel, Caparena. In brief, the Diodoro and its vast estate offers a unique world of its own for extraordinary occasions.

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A 3-day celebration showcasing the best of Italian wine

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Taste of The Golden Age

Posted on May 20, 2019 By Creative Platform

A Michelin starred dinner celebrating the 17th Century "Dutch Golden Age"

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Event Summary

A very special evening for a select group of VIP guests themed around the 'Dutch Golden Age.' Held in a series of the venue's historic spaces and accompanied by music from well-known 17th century composers, guests truly felt as though they had been transported back in time. Waiters dressed for the occasion provided guests with true 'Waldorf Service' at each table and guests enjoyed a delectable menu prepared by the in-house Two-Michelin Star Chef Sidney Schutte.

Waiter, Taste of the Golden Age, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Best Events 2019

Objective

To transport guests back to the Dutch Golden Age for an evening of elegant luxury

Delivered

Waldorf Bellmen waited at the door with torches to welcome guests into the event. Upon entering the Hooft Ballroom, guests were seated at themed tables and served by themed waiters. Music by classic composers entertained the diners as they were served a bespoke menu of dishes artfully prepared by Two-Michelin Star Chef, Sidney Schutte.

Success

The feedback received from the attending guests was extremely positive and all guests enjoyed their participation in such an elegant experience at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

"An event that highlighted how the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam's unique characteristics can be used to conjure a true luxury hospitality experience"

Robin Klabbers, Senior Marketing Executive, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Thumbnail, Prestigious Venues

This unique venue in Amsterdam is comprised of six monumental 17th and 18th-century double-fronted canal palaces. Located in the heart of the city by the Herengracht canal, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers an elegant setting for a wide variety of occasions. The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam event spaces are made up of seven exclusive meeting and event rooms that can host a variety of events and celebrations. The grand ballroom overlooks the canal and is the ideal location for exclusive social events of up to 160 people. There are four multifunctional meeting rooms for conferences, receptions or business meetings. All of these spaces overlook the Herengracht canal or the private courtyard garden. This venue's distinctive decor and rich heritage make it a stand out event destination in Amsterdam.

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Lord’s Dining Club

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 By Creative Platform

A unique dining club launched to honour the age-old pairing of food and cricket.

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Lord's Cricket Ground

Event Summary

Lord’s Dining Club was launched in 2018 with renowned michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge. The menus were exclusively designed by Kerridge and each course was paired with a matching wine, chosen to enhance the culinary delights on offer. The event took place in the Grade II* listed Pavilion, and included a Nyetimber sparkling wine reception with a selection of canapés in the Long Room Bar before a four-course menu was served in the historic surroundings of the Long Room.

Speaker, Lords Dining Club with Tom Kerridge, Best Events, Prestigious Star Awards 2019

Objective

Launched to honour the age-old pairing of food and cricket, Lord's Dining Club couples the traditions of Marylebone Cricket Club with innovative cooking from a line-up of world renowned Michelin-starred chefs.

Delivered

All teams involved executed the event to a very high standard with outstanding service. Great feedback was received and a successful evening was enjoyed by all who attended.

Success

Wide ranging media coverage of the event. The teams also worked together from start to finish to execute and deliver a successful event. Not only were guests expectations met but they were exceeded.

“Working at an Interdealer brokerage in the City we are often looking for unique memorable events to attend with our clients. Upon entering the Long Room we knew immediately we were in for something special. The view from the prestigious Long Room overlooking the pitch at sunset was breath taking. Supported by Angus Fraser, Tom Kerridge was sublime delivering a fantastic mix of humour and an imperious knowledge of his trade. The delicious dinner with wine pairings was a treat, all 15 of our party left replete and satiated.’’

Oliver Terry, GFI Group

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Lord’s Cricket Ground, is recognised worldwide as the Home of Cricket. Steeped in over 200 years of history and owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), it has been based in its central London location since 1814. Lord’s is known for seamlessly blending its rich history with modern world-class facilities. This is typified in its architecture, with the Victorian Grade II* listed Pavilion situated opposite the modern, award-winning J.P. Morgan Media Centre. In addition to this, Lord’s offers several other pitch-facing event venues combined with three outdoor spaces, accommodating between 10 and 500 delegates. It also boasts the newest venue, ‘Pelham’s’, which is at the forefront of MCC’s sustainability drive and the world's oldest sporting museum which contains the original Ashes Urn. The quality of the in-house catering, combined with award-winning service and the venue's rich sporting history, makes Lord’s a cut above the rest.