Spooooky Treats at the National Army Museum!

We are very excited for Halloween and the treats are flying out of the Base Café at the National Army Museum... literally!  

'Marshmallow Monsters', 'Chocolate Bats' or 'Phantom Doughnuts' anyone??

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Happy Halloween!!

Meet Team Creative - Lindsay Atkinson

Name...  Lindsay Atkinson

Job Title... Venue Manager

Venue... Olympia

Favourite Drink... Amaretto and coke, with a splash of lime

Favourite Meal... It varies, but generally anything with cheese in it or on it

I started working for Creative...  in 2005 whilst studying for my degree. I started out at the NEC in Birmingham working as bar staff, and loved how easily I could save money whilst having fun with my friends. I worked my way up the Creative ladder working in almost every role available!

In a nutshell my role is...  managing and maintaining our catering operation, and maximising opportunities whilst ensuring clients, the Venue and customers are all happy.

On an average day... there is always something to learn and take on board. No two events and organisers are the same and each one requires a different approach to make it successful.

My most rewarding moment...  is this moment right now. I have been given a great opportunity in my new role and I am proud of myself and what I have achieved over the years to come this far.

My most challenging moment... It’s hard to pinpoint one moment as each event provides its own challenges, whether it be developing the right food offering for the crowds at Chelsea Flower Show, ensuring that stock is planned accordingly for an Example concert or maintaining a high level of customer service on the shop floor during a busy run of exhibition events. As we all do in event catering I relish the challenges- it ensures the job never gets boring!

I can't be doing with... people that have no passion and don’t try.

I couldn’t cope without...  a latte every morning!

Best piece of advice... Never let your standards slip.

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Another event video for you today... and this time it's of the operation at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show where for the third year running Creative, along with The Fine Food Co, managed all the retail catering offers.  We could not have asked for more beautiful weather to set off such a fantastic location! If you haven't already been to the show then we hope this will encourage you to get your tickets for next year!  

Brooklands Museum Wedding Show

Over 90 brides, plus family and friends enjoyed a great day at Brooklands Museum at the venue’s first ever Wedding Show last weekend.  Crystal Blush Events selected a wide range of suppliers, from the traditional to the not so traditional, with retro themes including Bettie Bangs - suppliers of retro make up, hair styling and vintage tea parties.  

Entertainment came with wonderful music from Sugar Town - Sinatra / Rat Pack entertainers and in Brooklands tradition, guests enjoyed tours of Concorde, museum car rides and trips on the Routemaster bus in all its wedding glory. Even the Museum’s Sinclair C5 was adorned with a white ribbon for the occasion – forget arriving by horse and carriage!

The Bluebird Room was dressed beautifully showing off the wonderful spaces for both ceremonies and receptions and the hospitality was flowing with a delicious selection of canapés and bubbles to toast the weddings to come!  

We are happy to say that after the huge success of the event we have already planned the next one for 23rd February 2014 - so if you or a friend are planning your nuptials and looking for inspiration we look forward to seeing you there!