Private celebrations.
Planned around your people.
A birthday, an anniversary or a dinner worth gathering for. Choose the setting and activities that suit your guests, with a programme that leaves room for the occasion itself.
Adults 20+ under our business policy.
Begin with the guest list.
You know the people coming. Some may enjoy a character-led mystery; others may prefer dinner and a short hosted activity. We help translate that knowledge into a programme that feels appropriate for the group.
The brief starts with the occasion, approximate numbers and the venue. Tell us about the guest of honour, any planned speeches and the parts you want to organise yourself. We can then suggest a scope that connects the room, the timing and the entertainment.
The event can be as focused as a themed dinner or as varied as a reception followed by hosted tables and time to mingle. The written proposal makes the arrangement and the responsibilities clear before you commit.
Give the occasion a shape.
A theme can guide the look of the room, the activities or both. You do not need to decide every detail before getting in touch.
Birthdays & anniversaries
Build the programme around the person or couple being celebrated. A welcome, meal and short speech can lead into table entertainment, a quiz or a themed party. We help position those moments so guests have time to settle in and the celebration does not feel rushed.
A name, meaningful date or colour can appear in a backdrop or table detail. If you are planning a surprise, identify one contact who can approve arrangements and receive updates without involving the guest of honour.
Dinner with something more
A murder mystery gives guests a story to follow between courses. A masquerade or 1920s setting can keep the programme centred on dinner and conversation. A casino-themed session can begin once the tables are cleared.
The food service needs to fit the activity. We discuss when the host should speak, when guests need a break and whether the room will need to change between dinner and entertainment.
Choose the amount of participation.
The same group can enjoy different formats depending on the pace of the evening. We agree how much guests will be asked to do and explain it in advance where necessary.
- Join at your own paceHosted table entertainment and a separate conversation area let guests move between activities. The host welcomes new arrivals and explains the format as people join.
- Follow a shared storyA mystery evening gives guests character notes and clues, with a host to guide the sequence. We can discuss lighter roles for people who prefer observing to performing.
- Take part as a teamA quiz or game-show session brings small groups into the same activity. The questions, rounds and break points are chosen around the occasion and available time.
- Let the setting leadDraping, table details, a photo area and room lighting can carry a masquerade, retro or destination theme while leaving most of the evening open for guests to spend together.
A private room or a space of your own.
We review the practical details before confirming the design. Space for the guests and space for the equipment both matter.
Inside the venue
A function room may already provide dining furniture, sound or lighting. We ask what is available, what can be moved and who is responsible for putting it back. If the venue serves other guests at the same time, we need to understand the boundaries of your event space.
Share any access needs early. A ground-floor route, seating near an activity or a quieter area can change the room layout. We can discuss the options with you and the venue before choosing a setup.
At a private property
We need details of parking, the delivery route, door widths, stairs, power and where guests will gather. A larger guest count may need a different layout or an alternative venue. Outdoor plans also need shelter and a workable weather alternative.
Tell us about any restrictions on sound, finish times and collections. We agree the access window for setup and pack-down separately from the guest programme, so those tasks can be completed without interrupting the celebration.
Know what is being arranged.
The proposal is the place to agree which parts of the celebration we are handling and which remain with you or another supplier.
Our scope may include the event concept, running order, selected décor, hosted activities and on-site coordination. Catering, the venue, photography, performers and transport are separate unless expressly included. We will identify the equipment and people attached to each agreed part.
Once the scope is agreed, you approve the final guest estimate, programme and any personalised artwork. If a detail changes, contact us before arranging additional suppliers or extending the event. Changes can affect equipment, staffing, access and cost.
Use the themed styling and hosted entertainment price groups to set an initial budget, then tell us your priorities.
Compare starting scopesBefore the invitations go out.
Can the celebration be a surprise?
Yes. Tell us who may receive updates and who has authority to approve the plan. We can discuss arrival timing and supplier access around the surprise, subject to the venue’s arrangements.
Can we bring our own decorations?
Tell us what you plan to bring and how you expect to install it. We need to agree space, setup time and responsibility for removal. Venue rules about wall fixings, hanging items and open flames still apply.
How much space do you need?
It depends on the activities, table count and guest circulation. Send a floor plan or room photographs. We will review the layout before confirming which equipment can be used.
Can we personalise a quiz or mystery?
We can discuss the level of tailoring you want and the content you can supply. Bespoke writing, personal photographs or custom props may add preparation time and cost, which will be shown in the proposal.
Do you supply the dinner?
Catering is not included by default. You can arrange it with your venue or caterer, and we can plan the entertainment around the agreed food service. Any catering coordination in our scope will be stated explicitly.
What happens if the guest count changes?
Contact us as early as you can. A change may affect seating, table entertainment, staffing and the room layout. We will explain any effect on the agreed scope and price before confirming it.
Can we have a shorter event?
Yes. A focused dinner activity or hosted session can be shorter than a full evening. Tell us the arrival and finish times you prefer, along with any speeches or food service that need to fit between them.
Tell us about the celebration.
Share the occasion, the people coming and any detail you would like the evening to centre on.
If the venue or date is still open, tell us what you have in mind. A guest estimate and a description of the evening are enough to start a conversation.
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