Manchester has been transformed in the last fifteen years, with a wealth of fine places to dine and ‘celebrity’ chefs in residence. Not every corporate event you plan requires the scale of a Victoria Warehouse or the historic grandeur of The Midland Hotel though. Importantly, some are designed specifically to be more intimate in scale. An exclusive Chairman’s dinner, client …
In case there was anyone who doubted just how much chocolate means to us, the nation’s favourite sweet treat has now got its very own day. 28th October is National Chocolate Day, and the team at TLC has come-up with our top-choc-chic ideas to inspire you to Celebrate Chocolate Day 5 Ways! What did our ancestors do to celebrate without …
Planning afternoon tea events Tea needs no introduction, yet perhaps something that’s been around for the best part of two thousand years or possibly more, deserves a little bit more attention…so here we go! Over the last two years, there has been a huge demand for ‘tea parties’ – from children’s events to elegant tea ceremonies. Wedding reception teas, to …
5 easy steps: spring cleaning business events Spring is in the air. Therefore, it’s time to pull your events out of the cold, dark days of winter and freshen-up with new ideas, creativity and inspiration to brighten up your events. To get you started we’ve compiled our top ideas for you: 5 easy steps: spring cleaning business events: 1. Be …
Mega Vegan Party You don’t need to be a nutritionist to become a vegan. Most people who are vegetarian or vegan are, on the whole, more informed about their food choices. People now talk glowingly about plant based eating. From Chrissie Hynde to Moby, who recently opened such a restaurant in L.A. I have just returned from my annual detox. A week of …
Brilliant Brunch Bash Turn Breakfast into a ‘breakfeast’ and have yourself a Brilliant Brunch Bash to liven up the grey days of winter and give your friends a much-needed treat! Breakfast as any cook knows, can be a demanding and complicated meal, asking for the skills of a mathematical genius to get the ingredients cooked to perfection all ready at …
As we approach another year – love is in the air. Sometimes we think we need to get away from it all to be romantic – especially when planning to proposal. But don’t let anyone tell you Manchester isn’t a romantic city. The home of TLC is vibrant and filled with passion, with many hidden gems to explore. To get …
Burns Night Celebration Have yourself a riotously fun Burns Night Celebration this 25th January to mark the birthday of Scotland’s randiest poet! You could feature all the traditional Burns Night festivities, but give them a modern twist. How about a three-course Burns supper – including live pipers ‘piping in’ everyone’s favourite offal-based dish, the haggis – recitals of Robbie Burns’ poetry, a lot of …
After the long dark month of January, the Scots give us cause for celebration as we raise a glass to the birth of the nation’s poet, Robert Burns. Scots won’t let this Burn’s Night go by without a small celebration. So, whether you are sharing poetry, song and a full Burn’s supper of haggis, neeps and tatties at home with …
If you’re looking for cocktail ideas to get your party started, gin-based drinks are more popular than ever, with sales of the spirit topping £1 billion in the UK for the first time. Which is why our gin cocktail ideas are such a winner. Gin’s popularity has been boosted by the growth of artisan distilleries (40 opened between January and November …
