Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 4, 2023
In our March/April 2023 issue of Meetings, we published an article on the problem of food waste at events. It unpacks why food waste is a problem and shares some insights into how to deal with it. However, there are many neat tips and tricks to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 3, 2022
Organising and hosting an event is a costly and resource-intensive affair; during a time when budgets are much tighter, unnecessary expenditure isn’t an option. Join theplanner.guru as we navigate through what essentials and add-ons can be...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 6, 2022
Many events follow very similar formats and are becoming indistinguishable from each other. theplanner.guru offers just a few tips and tools for you to switch up the pace and create impactful experiences for your attendees. Events...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 20, 2022
Do event organisers understand attendees’ needs, wants and desires? Liz Lathan, CMP, CMO, and a co-founder of Haute Companies, took it upon herself to identify attendees’ pet peeves to create The Attendee Bill of Rights: A Guide to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 25, 2020
A few years ago, the notion of serving CBD infused coffee at a corporate event would have been laughable. But suddenly, it isn’t. With the legislation around cannabis relaxing in SA and many other parts of the world, a host of related products have...
Martin HIller | Dec 31, 2015
Choosing a catering company can be a difficult decision, as you need to accommodate a variety of dietary requirements and still make sure that the food is both delicious and presentable. Catering is probably the single most important aspect of your...
Martin HIller | Dec 24, 2015
Looking for ways to ensure that your event is ‘green’? Yes, you say – then download our 10 ways to ensure green catering list today! Click here to download.
Heather Hook | Dec 21, 2015
If you are using a venue that allows you to stock and run your own bar, and to avoid wastage or over the top costs, clearly define a few things before heading off to purchase your stock: Guest Type and Preferences: What do your guests like to drink...
Heather Hook | Dec 21, 2015
Selecting the menu for your event can sometimes be quite a nightmare, but it is one that deserves a fair amount of consideration and effort. Family functions can be a bit more straightforward than catering for events where you don’t know all the...
