Step outside. Warm summer weather and the added benefits of being outdoors in the fresh air, mean that Al Fresco dining spaces are attracting people from far and wide. Any venue worth its salt has invested in primping, preening and upgrading roof gardens or dining terraces. Great news for diners who are spoilt for choice when it comes to the …
Destination Guide to Los Angeles
As the UK Government has announced that double-vaxxed travellers will no longer have to self-isolate on their return from an ‘Amber list’ country, our attention turns to both holidays and business travel. Yes, we’re allowing ourselves to daydream at TLC HQ! In our destination guide to Los Angeles, we’re drawing on our international event management experience. But also remembering what …
The Importance of Supplier Relationships in Events Management
Over the past thirty years TLC has built up an incredible network of suppliers across the UK and internationally. From florists and event dressers to audio-visual crews, caterers, performing artists, musicians and mixologists. We have an unrivalled bank of trusted, uber-talented event professionals to call upon. And in the last year they, like us, have had to take a back …
Top 1920s Inspired Cocktails
Illicit speakeasies, the strongest home brewed alcohol, and parties to rival no other era. In the second of our series on planning 1920s parties and 1920s theme weddings, we feature the top 1920s inspired cocktails. We delve into the underground world of speakeasies and flappers. Simple. Stylish. Strong. Drinks from this era had a few things in common. They were …
Britain’s Best 1920s Wedding Venues
THE era of glitz, glamour and unfettered hedonism. The 1920s may have been a century ago, but the decade offers a unique and distinctive style that make it a fabulous wedding or party design. No wonder then, that TLC has seen a huge increase in couples adopting the twenties’ theme for their big day this year. And where do you …
Party Planning for 30
The summer party is now firmly on the social agenda. In the latest step on the road to recovery for the hospitality and events industry, people in England can now dine inside in groups of six and host weddings outdoors with 30 guests (from Monday 17th May). The same rule applies for bar mitzvahs for 30 people, 30 person christenings, …
Best Vegetarian Catering Ideas
According to personal finance comparison site, Finder: “Overall, 16 per cent of the UK population follows a meat-free diet in 2024, which equates to around 8.6 million people. This has increased by around 20 per cent since the start of 2023, when 7.2 million people were following a meat-free diet.” As more people turn to meat free diets, catering for …
Creating an Amalfi Coast Garden Dining Experience
Looking with optimism to the hospitality sector re-opening in April 21, in part anyway, restaurants have been busy creating as much outside dining as possible. For one such company the international chain San Carlo, they had the appetite to develop a larger outdoor dining room at their Hale site. Creating an Amalfi Coast Garden Dining Experience And for some was …
Five Spring Cocktail and Canape Combinations
Spring has arrived just as Britain collectively gets ready for the big release, and the return of the rule of six. it’s time to start thinking about what’s on the menu, now that we can finally start to celebrate again. At TLC HQ, we’re already one step ahead. The great news is we’ve done all the hard work for you …
Destination Guide to Barbados
Dreaming of pure white sands, blue skies and oh, the sunshine? What most of us would give to jet off on a tropical break right now. Or even plan a work trip! For TLC’s latest destination guide to Barbados transports you to the favourite holiday spot of the rich and famous. A place where you’re more than likely bump into …