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Save the Orchards launch event at the RSA

Posted on: June 22nd, 2013 by chandco

We created an incredible pop-up orchard on Wednesday 19th June in the bare brick vaults of RSA House to launch our campaign to save declining orchards to the events industry. More than 190 event industry professionals including representatives from M&C Saatchi, Banks Sadler, DUAL Group, and Industri UK attended.

Giving event bookers the opportunity to sample our new Save the Orchards themed menu, we also launched a new interactive concept – an old fashioned juicer that guests can use to squeeze their own juice and enjoy the sweetness of freshly pressed apples. For every glass squeezed Harbour & Jones Events will be also donating 50p towards saving more trees in their quest to restore 300 orchard trees this year.

We’re in the fab 50!

Posted on: June 5th, 2013 by chandco

We’re delighted to tell you that we’ve been named in Event magazine’s top 50 newcomers to the industry, which includes the most innovative agencies, organisers, suppliers and venues.

The list of businesses was whittled down from more than 100 nominations. The companies which made the list have been in business for less than five years, yet have already proven their drive to succeed by accumulating impressive client lists and working on a number of exciting and high-profile events. The Fab 50 Newcomers are Event’s ones to watch for the future.

We of course celebrated in the only way possible… with lots of cakes from our favourite bakery, Bageriet on Long Acre.

WIN TICKETS to our exclusive pop-up orchard event

Posted on: May 20th, 2013 by chandco

19th June 6pm – 10pm

We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to our special one-off VIP event in an underground location in central London. For one night only we will be transforming a historical building into an orchard inspired wonderland complete with a barn bar, signature apple cocktails and even our own set of micropigs called Boe and Gizmo.

Guests will have the opportunity to sample our entire new menu, including canapes of smoked ham hock with English apple and vanilla, Dorset crab with wasabi mayonnaise and apple tea jelly, apple blossom candy floss and mini chocolate dipped apples.

HOW TO ENTER

Tweet us @handjevents with ‘I want tickets for #SavetheOrchards’

Email: [email protected]

Prepare to be pampered at the London Marathon

Posted on: April 16th, 2013 by chandco

Preparation is underway for the Virgin London Marathon, goodie bags are being packed, oranges cut, water bottles filled and last minute preparation runs squeezed in. And at Harbour & Jones Events we’re making plans to ease the aches and pains of 1,000s of runners who will be raising money for good causes such as Age UK and the Alzheimer’s Society.

Our venues, Prince Philip House, Royal Society and Royal Society of Arts, will be transformed into pampering palaces for race goers, with massage rooms to ease aching muscles, delicious fresh food to replenish depleted energy, ice cold water to rehydrate, and even the odd tipple for those who found it all too much!

Good luck to all involved.

Do you know where the best religious venues in the UK are? Conference News reports…

Posted on: April 16th, 2013 by chandco

Hot off the press! Conference News has arrived in the Harbour & Jones Events office this morning and we are pleased to see that two of our venues have been mentioned – 41 Portland Place, for their summer menu showcase, and also St Paul’s Cathedral.

Profiling the best religious venues in the UK, Sarah O’Donnell, a reporter for Conference News, focuses on using churches for meetings and conferences.

Making the pilgrimage to see what the market can offer, Sarah headed to St Paul’s Cathedral, where Harbour & Jones Events are the in-house caterer.

Sarah writes…

St Paul’s Cathedral, London
With five event spaces, including the Crypt and Nelson Chamber, St Paul’s Cathedral is a setting for dinners for up to 250 guests and receptions for up to 350 as well as conferences and lunches for up to 70. The event spaces contain some of the oldest architectural features but have been transformed into venues for corporate hospitality.

The North Churchyard is St Paul’s Cathedral’s newest and first outdoor event space. This can accommodate receptions and BBQs for up to 250 and is one of a few outdoor event spaces located within the City of London.

Guests can also privately access the cathedral floor during their events. Tour guides and musical performances can also be organized.

Most unique event ever held (Also catered for by Harbour & Jones Events):
St Paul’s Cathedral held its first ever fashion show in January. Guests entered the event via the Cathedral floor before moving down to St Paul’s Crypt, which had been transformed into a catwalk. Following the show guests enjoyed a champagne drinks reception in the Nelson Chamber.

Click here to read the latest edition of Conference News.

Interested in looking around St Paul’s for your next event?

Contact Hannah Evans – [email protected] or 0203 206 7750

Boris gets on his bike at Prince Philip House

Posted on: February 15th, 2013 by chandco

Last week we served up a variety of teas, coffees and delicious pastries to not only World and Olympic cycling champion, Laura Trott, but also the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

The launch was to unveil Prudential, Britain’s largest insurance group, as title sponsor of the Mayor’s Ride London, a new two-day world-class cycling event that will form a key strand of the post 2012 Olympic and Paralympic legacy.

Watch the video from our 1,000th event on board Cutty Sark

Posted on: December 15th, 2012 by chandco

200 esteemed guests from Harbour and Jones Events’ little black book of venues, event agents and corporate clients, including St Paul’s Cathedral, RSA House, Prince Philip House, JM Finn and JWT, descended on the Cutty Sark on Saturday 8th December 2012 for a fabulous ‘All that Glitters Gotta Be Glam’ black tie party.

The glamorous affair was to celebrate Harbour and Jones’ 1,000th event and coincided with co-founder Nathan Jones’ 40th Birthday.

Stars Come Out for Our Glamourous THT After Party

Posted on: November 4th, 2012 by chandco

Helping the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) celebrate the charity’s annual Supper Club in style, H&J were asked to plan a glamorous after party at one of London’s newest and most spectacular venues, One Mayfair. Taking place on October 31, 50 dazzling dinner parties were held simultaneously in some of the UK’s finest restaurants and private residences to raise money for the THT charity. H&J’s events and sales team were also in attendance, taking a table at The Goring. At the end of the meal guests were whisked off in a fleet of taxis to the exclusive after party, ready to be greeted by a team from H&J.

The 450 guests were treated to delicious late night fare and cocktails, which were designed specially for the event, including the Pink Pigeon Rum Swizzler, Blue Disco and Ketel One Flirtini.Dressing the venue in extravagant silks of pink and white, H&J not only expertly styled the event, but also planned every last detail, from the lighting and production to the food and drink.

Guests enjoyed entertainment from DJ Prince Nelly during the star-studded evening, which was attended by Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Ronni Ancona, Russell Tovey, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Charles Worthington, Dan Gillespie Sells and Matthew Cain.

This year’s event raised more then £90,000 for THT, which supports sexual health and HIV in the UK.

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