Conference gala dinners – Breeze Bites

Corporate events are an excellent opportunity to network, bring everyone together in one location, celebrate major events, align goals and help ensure the future growth of your company. Giving your employees a gala dinner is a great way to reward staff and partners for their hard work and continued success.

Providing the wow factor at a gala dinner, particularly corporate gala dinners can be a tricky event to organise. Essentially a gala dinner is an evening where you enjoy a multi-course seated dinner accompanied by entertainment. It also involves the presentation of awards, which can go on for quite some time. So, providing the wow factor is essential in order to get through all the speeches and awards. Presenting something unique is a must in today’s market, especially when it comes to entertaining clients who have probably seen it all before.

It comes down to good event management to create the right mix of creativity, versatility and professionalism. See below for tips to ensure your gala dinner is talked about for all the right reasons.

Theme

Selecting perfect theme for your gala can really make or break the success of your event. Here are a few of the most inventive theme ideas to help inspire creative gala planning.

1. Masquerade
2. Moulin rouge
3. Oscars
4. Vegas
5. Grand gala
6. Wine tasting
7. Auction
8. Under the sea

Incredible food 

Gala dinners are special nights surrounded by good company, ambiance, and most importantly, great food. The dinner will be the highlight of the evening and determine success of your event. Knowing what food to serve and tailoring your menu to match your theme is a must. Also a great chef will tell you that presentation is one of the most important parts of the experience. The appearance of a dish enhances the meal and creates a beautiful visual to go along with the taste.

Memorable atmosphere 

For your perfect gala dinner, first choose the right location. Once you have chosen your venue, add your own unique touches to create a memorable atmosphere and experience. Spaces can be transformed with props, projections, lighting effects and the food to match your theme.

…and a few sparkling chandeliers and a stunning view wouldn’t hurt either.