Category Archives: Catering Equipment Hire

Arena Group Takes Centre Stage at The Brit Awards

Arena Group provided extensive temporary structures, tableware and furniture for this year’s star-studded BRIT Awards in association with MasterCard, which took place at London’s O2 on the 24th February.

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The 2016 ceremony marked the 36th edition of The BRIT Awards, one of the music industry’s most prestigious events, and witnessed performances from Adele, Coldplay, James Bay and Jess Glynne. Arena Structures was called upon to supply a variety of temporary structures including the dining structure which is then transformed into the after party area , catering area and production offices. Arena Structures installed two 5m x 15m tents and one 3m x 15m tent to create a horseshoe shaped kitchen and catering area, which was positioned outside of the O2 dome.

Two 10m x 20m tents were also supplied by Arena Structures to create the main production office and the BRITS TV office, which included an Ogle Hog live video editing suite. The VIP and sponsors dining/afterparty area was created using a 40m x 35m TFS, which was constructed inside the O2 dome, to create a venue within a venue.

Arena Group’s Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables division supplied a total of 2,600 covers of crockery, cutlery, glassware and furniture within the main arena and the VIP marquee.

Dan Bluff Arena Structures project manager, commented: “We work with the O2 on a number of different events, including the ATP World Tour, which means we’re familiar with the space available and the working practices within the venue. This allowed us to successfully construct a number of temporary structures within the venue, including a temporary VIP

party area, which enabled organisers to host pre and post celebrations on-site. We’re delighted to be able to build on our longstanding relationship with The BRITS and to once again be involved with this brilliant event.”

Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables managing director, Christopher Piggott, commented: “The BRITS is always such a spectacular show to be part of and we’re proud to have once again been involved. We supplied a range of our tableware and furniture to ensure the main arena and VIP marquee were dressed seamlessly to reflect the glamour and the elegance of this event.”

Well Dressed Tables announces strategic partnership with PKL Group

Well Dressed Tables has entered a new strategic partnership with PKL Group, with each company now providing clients an expanded portfolio of temporary kitchens, catering equipment and event catering infrastructure. July 2014.

 

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As the specialist tableware division to Arena Group, Well Dressed Tables supplies crockery, cutlery, glassware, furniture and linen to some of the world’s most elegant and exclusive events. PKL Group is the UK’s leading provider of outsourced catering infrastructure and temporary kitchens around the world.

Caterers can now benefit from the combined expertise, products and services, to optimise catering options for any size of event.

Chris Piggott, Managing Director of Well Dressed Tables said: “Both companies have decades of experience and the new arrangement gives clients access to comprehensive range of products, faster service and one point of contact whatever their needs.

“As part of Arena Group we can now provide every element from temporary structures, modular kitchens and catering equipment, to the finishing touches on the table with high quality crockery, cutlery, and glassware.”

Lee Vines, Director at PKL said: “The event sector is an important business channel for PKL Group and both PKL and Well Dressed Tables have many years’ experience in this sector. We are pleased to be working in partnership with WDT to offer customers a one stop solution for a wide range of event catering services, as well as being able to draw on each other’s experience of supplying event catering infrastructure for many years.”

PKL Group and Well Dressed Tables will be providing their clients access to each other’s range of products with further details available on their websites www.welldressedtables.co.uk and www.pkl.co.uk.

Fine dining at the iconic Olympic Velodrome

Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables supported caterers The Recipe, at the first major event in the Velodrome since the London Olympic Games, March 2014.

 The finalé of Britain’s top track cycling competition ‘The Revolution Series’ opened the Lee Valley VeloPark, as 15,000 cycling fans enjoyed a thrilling weekend of races, featuring a number of Team GB medal winners from London 2012.

Event organisers Face Partnership entrusted Ed Watts, event manager at the The Recipe, to create a premium hospitality experience for sponsors and their guests. Led by project manager Jason Preston, the Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables team supplied an extensive range of furniture and high quality cutlery, crockery and glassware for the kitchen, meeting rooms, VIP spectator areas and centre of the track.

The centre of the track was creatively adapted into a versatile event space, hosting a media centre during the race, before being transformed into a post-race dinner party for sponsors and their guests. A premium experience was required for the unique dining location and this was created with black padded seats, stylish Lubiana plates, contemporary Messina cutlery and elegant Cuvee glassware.

Project manager Jason Preston said: “A dedicated team was deployed to the site for the duration of the event across the weekend, to ensure smooth installation, reconfiguration of the event spaces, replacement of fresh catering equipment for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings and de-rig.

“It’s not every day we create fine dining experiences inside world class sporting venues like this, but it was a spectacular setting for the event. Access to the venue was extremely restricted because the road leading into the venue wasn’t finished. We positioned the delivery vehicles on the outdoor cycling track and our team carried the equipment over 200metres into the building. In line with our environmental policy we utilised drip trays under our delivery vehicles in order to protect the surface of the track”.

*All images courtesy of Luke Webber.

Black Velvet Ball 2012

Well Dressed Tables were delighted to support the first Black Velvet Ball organised by Off To Work. Bringing some of the industries finest folk together for an evening of masks and Irish style dining for the official launch of the new look London Irish Centre in Camden Square last month.

Improved online ordering system launched

Well Dressed Tables Ltd. and its sister company Spaceworks Furniture Hire Ltd. have recently made improvements to their online quotation system to reflect both companies’ commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

No two events and their venues are the same. With this in mind customers are now able to specify more details about when and where their event is taking place, and also request delivery and collection times to suit their requirements.

At the point a customer’s quote requirements are submitted, the companies aim to provide a fully-priced quotation within 3 working hours.

On Show at The Royal Ascot

Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables are proud to have successfully supplied the 2010 Royal Ascot. The hospitality areas, including the Parade Ring Side Restaurant, Carriages, Sandringham and the Royal Ascot Fashion Show in the Bessborough were furnished with bars, banqueting chairs, tables, linen and Well Dressed Tables’ exclusive Chameleon Chair range. The Royal Ascot chose the full dressed Chameleon Chloe Chair detailed with a diamante band. The Royal Ascot takes place June 15-19 2010.

MyDrap Shines at RSVP

 

Well Dressed Tables and Spaceworks showcased their newest products at RSVP this year, April 28-29 at the Business Design Centre. The Stand was full of products from charger plates and cutlery to mini woks and saucepans.

It was our launch of MyDrap Napkins, however, that stole the show. Guests crowded around the unique product, inspired by the vibrant colours and vast array of sizes. The sustainable single-use cotton napkin caught the eye of caterers, hotels, event organisers and even individuals who wanted them for their own homes!

Customers claimed, “this is the best thing we have seen at the show this year!”

If you would like a sample and/or prices of the MyDrap product, please contact tanyah@welldressedtables.co.uk

Thrilled to Brits…Again!

     

The Brit Awards 2010 with Mastercard saw the combined teams of Well Dressed Tables and Spaceworks draw on their logistical abilities to provide an another extraordinary service.
 
Event Managers for the two companies, Mike Marshall and Alex Rayment saw for a seamlese execution of delivery, set up and removal. Equipment supplied included 400 tables, 4,000 chairs and all of the required table settings.
“I’m really proud of our team, we had everything delivered and set up on time and with lots of energy. The venue looked amazing!”, Alex Rayment.