WHY YOUR SALES KICK-OFF NEEDS A SHAKE UP

The best of both worlds: hybrid events provide just that.

Sales kick-off shouldn’t just be about delivering information to your front line. It should be about injecting energy back into the business through a well-planned, tightly executed event that ultimately leaves your employees feeling energised, inspired, confident and valued.

With a proven track-record in running hybrid events, Tigerlike has built a reputation for its knowledge and experience in this area.

We believe that in order to achieve a successful kick off, every detail needs to have a purpose and presence.

VIRTUAL & HYBRID

Are you reinventing the way, we communicate with our colleagues?

We create amazing virtual experiences with key features such as live, interactive, on-demand streaming, community moderation, remote translators for a multi-language broadcast, closed ‘Break Out’ sessions, viewer polling and post meeting delivery to online audiences via any of the stream destinations.

In short, we will ensure that our clients feel closer than ever to their teams, even if they are virtually far apart!

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION

Have you found the right location?

A lot of meticulous planning goes into making your SKO a successful event and choosing the right venue, with the right vibe and perfect on-site facilities is one of the most important decisions in that process.

Tigerlike have long established relationships with a multitude of venues across the globe. Below are two ideas for 2022 of very different hotels, both with their own unique selling points.

The Londoner Hotel, Leicester Square

This Luxury hotel is situated in Leicester Square and has 350 bedrooms on site. It boasts an impressive gym, tranquil spa, numerous dining options and strikingly unique event spaces (the largest of which can accommodate 708 pax Theatre style) and two state of the art, private screening rooms.

The Woodlands, Lutterworth

The Woodlands is located on a beautiful 12-acre estate and offers bright and modern meeting spaces for up to 60 pax and 120 bedrooms. This unique woodland venue is surrounded by lush grassy areas and woods, providing ample space to enjoy fun team building activities, and al fresco dining.

DYNAMIC EVENT DESIGN & STRAPLINES

Have you got an event name that truly encapsulates your core business messaging?

Our design team not only create dynamic, punchy straplines but can also deliver a design concept that extends throughout the entirety of your event, from your registration site, event communication, printable materials, signage, decoration, and production.

CAPTIVATING PRODUCTION

Have you thought about the right message, the right execution?

We produce captivating production solutions that are uniquely tailored to your specific event requirements. We supply state of the art technical solutions, including audio and visual systems, conference set design and build, auto-cue and video-wall technology, power distribution, filming and more.

MESSAGING AND COMMUNICATION

Seamless communication, irrespective of location.

There is a lot of communication that happens in the workplace, so it’s easy for teams to miss some key information, which is why bringing everyone together for a dedicated session is so important.

Whether this event is physical, hybrid or virtual, to really engage your audiences and keep your teams up-to-speed with the latest sales strategies, initiatives, and marketing messages, you need an agenda that is thoughtful, light, and informative. Our experienced engagement experts are exceptional at creating a balanced, thoughtful agenda.

TEAM BUILDING / ENERGISERS

How about creating an atmosphere of healthy competition between your teams, through motivating activities?

Tigerlike can provide short burst energisers like the HAKA to stimulate your audience ahead of a presentation or provide a half/full day of enticing activities such as a Bear Grylls style survival course, including fun and furious axe-throwing, fire and glass walking to name just a few…

AWARDS & REWARDS

Your awards presentation is the perfect time to share employee success stories. Tigerlike can not only assist with the award ceremonies look, feel and format, but also design and create the awards to present to each attendee.

COVID REGULATIONS

We look after your attendees to ensure we are Covid compliant and continually review and update on all necessary and compliant regulations as they are announced.

If you are looking to host a live event, TIGERLIKE EVENTS LTD are fully insured and as part of our continuous commitment to COVID regulations, we will run a full risk assessment with any locations that we secure on your behalf to ensure the locations are COVID compliant. We will only propose venues that are COVID secure and have introduced a series of committed measures to give the delegates reassurance when in attendance.

We do understand your concerns about booking events with the current circumstances but would like to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to honour your bookings and are flexible with our cancellation policies. 

 

Outdoor Team Activities

Groups of 30 can meet outside from 17 May! What will you decide to do to reconnect with your teams? Tigerlike Events have an extensive directory of Covid secure, outdoor activities that will suit everyone. As well as activities, we can manage the entire event, from the pre-event communication process with attendees and sourcing the appropriate venue, to arranging all of the necessary catering.

FIRE WALKING

Get your team testing their nerve and skill with the ultimate "mind over matter" challenge.

Our highly trained experts will safely guide your guest's to walk across the burning embers leaving them with a feeling of exhilaration and achievement.

AXE THROWING

Whether you are looking to try something different or training for the next zombie apocalypse, our mobile axe throwing is a perfect way to test your abilities in the art of short and long-distance throwing.

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CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING

Try a competitive day of clay shooting with your colleagues. Our qualified instructors will provide first class coaching and all necessary equipment for a fun team challenge.

Clay targets of varying sizes will be released to simulate the flight of different game birds, such as incoming pheasant, crossing crow and settling pigeon, we even have a bolting rabbit.

We cater for novices and experienced marksman alike.

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COUNTRY PURSUIT ACTIVITIES

Create a competitive and fun filled country pursuits event. Choose from a large selection of activities, such as pilot buggies, quad biking, hover crafts, Segway's, blindfolded 4x4 driving, clay pigeon shooting, crossbows, Air Rifle target practice, sheep and duck herding, gun dog handling, ferret racing, crossbows, archery and falconry.

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BUSH CRAFT WORKSHOPS

If you've ever wondered which of your colleagues has what it takes to survive in the wilderness - our bush craft workshops are the ideal way to find out. Your team will be tutored in a range of essential survival techniques by our very own Bear Grylls style bush craft expert.

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FORAGING WORKSHOPS

Join us on one of our fun and engaging, foraging and wild food cookery courses, to develop an understanding of foraging and cooking with wild food. Enjoy some delicious wild recipes with a lunch or dinner, cooked by you and your team.

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BBQ MASTERCLASS

Get your team involved in an interactive, hot and smoky, hands on event with a bbq masterclass.

Our masterclass is all about cooking with fire over hot coals, great ingredients, fun and interactive tuition and eating delicious food. We teach barbecue cookery: grilling, low-and-slow and smoking – all of it over the finest charcoal.

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PORTABLE CLIMBING TOWER

Let us bring the fun to your office with our Portable Climbing Tower. Unlike most towers, with a route on each side, our tower has many different routes on it, providing a challenge for anyone and everyone.

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If you are looking to host a live event in the future, TIGERLIKE EVENTS LTD are fully insured and as part of our continuous commitment to COVID regulations, we will run a full risk assessment with any locations that we secure on your behalf to ensure the locations are COVID compliant. We will only propose venues that are COVID secure and have introduced a series of committed measures to give the delegates reassurance when in attendance.

We do understand your concerns about booking events with the current circumstances, but would like to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to honour your bookings and are flexible with our cancellation policies.

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EASTER TREATS

Send something sweet to your employees or clients this Spring, with a personalised Easter box.

Choose from an extensive selection of scrumptiously sweet treats, to ensure your box suits your recipients perfectly. We have a beautiful range of packaging, which can be colour coordinated with your corporate branding, along with hand baked goods and artisan chocolate bars and eggs.

Contact Tigerlike for more information on how we can deliver these beautifully crafted boxes!

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VIRTUAL EASTER EGG MAKING

It’s so rewarding to make your own Easter eggs, especially when the results are so good!

Our expert chocolatier will take you through the process of melting, casting and decorating, as well as hand making your own truffles to sit inside your masterpiece, all from the comfort of your home.

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VIRTUAL SPRING FLOWER ARRANGING

Nothing says Spring like fresh flowers! Let our fun and professional florists show you how to get the perfect arrangement every time.

Ahead of your call Tigerlike will send you beautiful hand cut flowers, an elegant vase and all the tools required to make a breath taking floral spray!

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CHOCOLATE BUNNY COCKTAIL RECIPE

Try this indulgent chocolaty cocktail this Easter.


INGREDIENTS

·         Mint Chocolate Cream Liqueur (Baileys Mint Chocolate of Hotel Chocolat Mint Cream Liqueur)

·         Chocolate milk

·         Chocolate bunnies or eggs

·         Sprigs of mint leaves and edible flowers

·         Festive paper straws

DIRECTIONS

·         Dip a sharp knife in boiling water for 30 seconds

·         With your hot knife, cut the ears off of the chocolate bunnies/top off your Easter egg (keep dipping your knife in the boiling water as needed)

·         Eat the ears or top….you deserve it!

·         Fill bunnies/eggs with chilled mint chocolate cream liqueur and chocolate milk (just add chocolate milk for the kiddos)

Garnish with mint leaves, edible flowers and paper straw

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It’s a Spring Thing!

As lockdown lifts and spring approaches, Tigerlike want to anticipate the arrival of some much needed sunshine by offering some delectable treats and fun ideas for your clients and employees to enjoy!

AFTERNOON TEA BOXES

Nothing invokes the thought of spring and screams ‘sit and indulge’, like a sumptuous afternoon tea box. We can deliver a bespoke range of professionally prepared boxes, directly to the doors of your employees or clients.

Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift idea or an accompaniment for your virtual event, we have exactly what you are looking for.

Contact us for more information and handpick your hamper inclusions, both branded or unbranded.

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VIRTUAL TRUFFLE MAKING

Let our chocolate making workshops give your guests a taste of Easter, with an exclusive virtual Truffle making event.

We will show you how to whip up some extraordinary and outrageous chocolate truffles and shake up an indulgent chocolate martini.

A decadent chocolate kit will be hand delivered straight to your invitee’s door with your evening being hosted by one of our amazingly talented Chocolatiers.

For that extra special touch, we can also provide champagne and chocolates as a parting Easter gift for each attendee.

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VIRTUAL COCKTAIL MAKING

It’s time for your colleagues to let their hair down and finally enjoy some cocktails after work with colleagues, from the comfort of their own homes!

Tigerlike will send each participant a branded cocktail goodie bag containing everything they will need to shake up amazing cocktails at home.

Our professional mixologist will join the party to guide your participants through a fun filled event by sharing a few trade secrets and mixologist hacks to get the perfect serve every time.

VIRTUAL PIZZA MAKING

Try our virtual pizza making master class, where our chef will guide you through a culinary journey to Italy. 

Get ready to get make the most delicious pizza and learn some top tips to accomplishing an authentic Italian pizzeria taste.

You will begin by expertly handcrafting your own pizza dough, then topping with a bright slick of homemade tomato sauce and finishing with fresh, high-quality ingredients, all supplied in your pre delivered pizza kit, along with some delicious Italian wine!

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VIRTUAL WINE TASTING

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Tigerlike will provide a selection of delicious wines delivered directly to your attendees, in a beautifully branded presentation box.

With an event that is completely tailored for you and your guests, you can make your own wine selections from: French, Italian or New World wines.

Accompanied by our professional wine educators, your guests will enjoy an engaging and informative evening.

Event Trends for 2021 !

You will no doubt remember 2020 as a year that has redefined ‘events’ forever, with the new safety concerns and the rise of virtual events. As a result, the landscape for events in 2021 has changed beyond recognition.

It is important more than ever that companies communicate and keep their brands alive with virtual and hybrid events. As event professionals, it is our job to provide creative input for virtual events and ensure the safety of all attendees to any live events, however large or small.

We can expect 2021 to be a year of change, rebuilding and redefining the events you hold.

We wanted to highlight you some event trends for 2021 edited by EventMB.

MICRO EXPERIENCES

As planning an event is redefined in 2021, the concept of planning large events in exotic locations will change dramatically. They will be possible, but not how the industry is used to planning them.

Therefore, a new breed of destination that helps to create a more contained experience will be provided. This will enable us to offer surprising and enticing experiences that cater to smaller groups of people. Despite being smaller, they will be more palatable and less risky than larger events, in large cities and large venues.

Smaller experiences will offer an unprecedented opportunity to be more exclusive and subsequently more intimate, fostering more meaningful connections between attendees.

SAFETY FIRST

Safety is paramount in terms of how attendees will evaluated whether to attend a live event or not. Therefore, the reputation of corporate brands hosting such events will be built upon effective health and safety:

- Social distancing at all times
- Mask wearing at all times
- Socially distanced seating
- Staged meal times
- Ventilation
- Sanitation and separation by plexiglass and other types of dividing materials
- The use of stewards to direct attendees and ensure compliance with safety rules at all times
- Onsite testing and event bubbles

All of our events will have these measures in place along with a system for tracking attendees and informing by spotless communication in the event of an outbreak during the event.

Testing is important not just onsite, but for multiple days before and after.

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HYBRID IS THE FUTURE

According to EventMB’s latest research, 67 percent polled respondents agree that hybrid is the future of events, and 71 percent said that they would continue to employ a digital strategy even after live events return.

Things are quite different now and online will be the most prominent part for at least the next six months. In a climate of uncertainty, we need to focus on what we can control. We can control our new knowledge of virtual platforms, and we can start focusing on how we will continue to use them once live events are back in action.

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VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE SCALE UP

Event agencies that have done virtual events before January 2020 have never experienced the demand and depth the industry witnesses these days.
Whatever virtual event technology platforms were before the pandemic that represents a tiny fraction of what they are today. The level of inbound requests received is at an all-time high, and there is no sign of slowing down.

While having a Zoom meeting was OK in March and April, needs are getting more sophisticated. As a result, expectations are evolving and therefore the market is evolving.

Events are happening with increasingly sophisticated levels of production. As travel restrictions ease, TV studios and virtual venues are popping up.Event agencies that have done virtual events before January 2020 have never experienced the demand and depth the industry witnesses these days.
Whatever virtual event technology platforms were before the pandemic that represents a tiny fraction of what they are today. The level of inbound requests received is at an all-time high, and there is no sign of slowing down.

While having a Zoom meeting was OK in March and April, needs are getting more sophisticated. As a result, expectations are evolving and therefore the market is evolving.

Events are happening with increasingly sophisticated levels of production. As travel restrictions ease, TV studios and virtual venues are popping up.

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The new way to organise a corporate gathering - On trend and COVID friendly picnic style

We love the mood of a picnic style party - it's informal, fun and the perfect setting for relaxed dining. These picnics are so perfect when staged outdoors in private green fields sites, barns or in parks, as well as indoors in meeting and event venues. Alternatively, we can take it to your office for a team get together.

Corporate Picnics

Why not let us create a perfect setting for you to get out of the office for a team away day, add some outdoors activities and help get your staff re-energised and back together once again for a fun, face to face reunion.. ​

Our picnic settings are perfect for:

- Team Get Together / Away Days & Meetings 
- Christmas / End of Year Celebrations 
- Thank you gifts for Corporate clients 

We could combine a team away day with a meeting in the morning, either in your office or in a private venue. An outdoor picnic style lunch with roof cover, patio heaters, knee blankets and an afternoon activity for all delegates. Let's enjoy the last days of sunshine and make the most of it with social distancing rules of 2 metres in place !

Picnic style luncheon menu prepared from fresh, organic, local produce accommodating dietary requirements & menu theme possible eg: Italian, Indian, Bento box style...

When it comes to theming and styling, our team have a wealth of knowledge, experience & props to style a venue or the office for you. 
Themes ideas : Christmas, Moroccan, Italian, Boho ...

We can also brand some items with your company logo/colours such as glasses, plates, napkins …
We pride ourselves on providing eco-friendly solutions.

We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and for any other specific dietary requirements. 
The Government Guideline allow up to 15 pax.

We could combine a team away day with a meeting in the morning, either in your office or in a private venue. An indoor picnic style lunch and an afternoon activity for all delegates. Set up to ensure social distancing rules of 2 metres are in place !

Picnic style luncheon menu prepared from fresh, organic, local produce accommodating dietary requirements & menu theme possible eg: Italian, Indian, Bento box style...

When it comes to theming and styling, our team have a wealth of knowledge, experience & props to style a venue or the office for you.
 Themes ideas : Christmas, Moroccan, Italian, Boho ...

We can also brand some items with your company logo/colours such as glasses, plates, napkins …
We pride ourselves on providing eco-friendly solutions.

We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and for any other specific dietary requirements. 
The Government Guideline allow up to 15 pax.

Alternatively, if you are not confident to host a physical event just yet, why not make it an event, not just a meeting, with one of our delicious Virtual picnic boxes. We can manage all your requirements and ship next day delivery tracked to you client or work colleagues’ home address.

We will have this arrive the day before the meeting so that it can be kept in their fridge ready for the meeting ahead the next day. This way it’s ready the day before the meeting!

This is a new and exciting way to connect your company with clients and staff and complete the circle.

We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and for any other specific dietary requirements. 

TIGERLIKE EVENTS LTD  are fully insured and as part of our continuous commitment to COVID regulations, we will run a full risk assessment with any locations that we book and secure on your behalf to ensure the locations are COVID compliant. We have only proposed venues that are COVID secure and have introduced a series of committed measures to give the delegates reassurance when visiting them.

We do understand your worry about booking events with the current circumstances, we would like to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to honour your bookings and are flexible with our cancellation policy. 

We are currently following Government guidelines with regard to managing our packages :
Small groups only with 2m social distancing. Tour group sizes have been reduced to allow greater personal space. Provision for regular hand washing and sanitising. We are ensuring that all critical contact points are sanitised and visitors will be asked to take a temperature test. 

Team Away Day locations across the UK

With the end of the summer holidays looming, thoughts are turning to getting back in the office, coming together as a team and closing 2020 on a high.


Tigerlike have selected some perfect locations great for team away days, business focused bonding time and activities. 

Lake District

Take your mind off the hustle and bustle of everyday life and get back to nature at this serene location. Broken down into 4 sites, 1 hall and 3 cottages, this superb venue can cater for up to 22 pax comfortably. The space has plenty of communal entertainment areas, from a games room in the snug of the house to a pool table. Large dining facilities are available in all 4 sites, suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 
Taking in the mesmerising surroundings the possibilities are endless for team building and bonding experiences. Take advantage of what the land has to offer with guided hikes over the hills, quad biking down the ravine or a gentle trot to the lakes by pony. There are blissful lake cruises to be had or energetic paint balling fun to try out, plenty for all.  


Cornwall

Enjoy the luxuries of this British coastal location, often mistaken for a sun kissed European destination. Enjoy the heated pool accompanied by drinks on the terrace, followed by dinner al fresco style. Tucked away on the popular Cornish coast, overlooking a picturesque harbour, this venue is able to accommodate 13 pax at single occupancy. A large kitchen bar area can host hearty breakfasts, lunch or dinner and even a team drinks reception before dancing the night away at your own private disco.  

Enjoy exploring the nearby beaches, try sailing for the day or practice your aim with a clay pigeon shoot. Have an energetic tennis tournament together or knock up some delicious home made pizzas from the wood burning stove. Relax, engage and build memories together.  


Suffolk

Experience luxury across 14 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and 6 reception rooms alternatively there are numerous farmhouses, barns and cottages to choose from catering for a maximum of 24 pax, all on a private 5000 acre estate. Think open fires, fine antique furniture and chandeliers alongside discreet technology. For something a little less formal, escape to below stairs to party the night away in the cellar where you will find the cinema room and games room.

There is an abundance of activities to try during your stay from group clay pigeon shooting to some hearty competitive driving in off-road buggies, canoe races on the lakes or winding down in the spa. If you are craving some local exploration, you can venture into the nearby towns for historical tours and treasure hunts, cultural experiences and exhilarating team building exercise at the closest high ropes course.


Gloucestershire

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, you can find this serene location. Sleeping up to 10 guests in single occupancy bedrooms, there is an abundance of things to do and see. Starting your day with a fresh pot of coffee, warmed on the aga swiftly followed by a brisk walk around the gardens then onto some group outdoor activities finishing with dinner prepared and served to you by your own private chef.

Play a few rounds of golf at the local course or simply relax in the heated outdoor pool. To really let your hair down, beauty therapists are available to come to the house to indulge you in some personal treatments. To get your heart racing, try water-skiing and wakeboarding, clay pigeon shooting or off road driving and so much more.   

Get together in beautiful surroundings for a long overdue team meeting! 

The above is not an exhausted list, we have plenty more locations to suit your team requirements. Give us a call to discuss your unique itinerary. 

Looking forward to 2021 !

   B2B events set to bounce back in 2021 - here are some ideas for you - start planning, it is never to early !

It’s never too early to start preparing for the upcoming year’s events. 2021 event trends indicate that with proper sanitation and social distancing protocols, companies should be able to host meetings and offer incentive travel rewards once again.

1. HYBRID EVENTS

Hybrid events are events that incorporate both in-person and virtual, live-streaming elements. They have grown in popularity in recent years, and with COVID-19 impacting the industry and the ability for large groups of people to gather, hybrid events are expected to be a significant part of the future.

Since many workers already have ample experience with video conferencing apps and virtual meetings, offer them the option of attending your company’s event in person or via a virtual platform. Hosting a hybrid meeting will not only help limit the number of attendees, but offering the option of in-person attendance is sure to promote satisfaction and well-being within the company, as people will feel like their personal boundaries are being respected and valued.

Some hotels and venues are already doing this, an all-in-one audience engagement software for live events and the classroom. This partnership will build on the venue’s high-speed Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art technology, applying their presentation software and integrated audience response system.

Ermin’s Hotel in London offer a hybrid event solution. This hybrid offering, a combination of a physical and virtual audience.

Ermin’s Hotel in London offer a hybrid event solution. This hybrid offering, a combination of a physical and virtual audience.

Examples of successful hybrid events

Various companies have taken on the concept of a hybrid event and turned them into incredible experiences for both in-person and virtual attendees! We thought we’d share some examples with you:

TwitchCon

It shouldn’t come as a shock that Twitch, as “the world’s leading live streaming platform for gamers”, could pull off a fantastic hybrid event. Each year the site hosts an event to bring together live streamers and fans from all over the world, both in-person and virtually!

Apple Special Events

As one of the biggest events of the year, its only natural that Apple would choose a hybrid event format. With people all over the world awaiting information about new releases, the events are live-streamed.

2. MORE OUTDOOR EVENTS

Another great option for a team or company meeting is to consider planning your event in an outdoor area such as a terrace, garden, or outdoor theatre.

Outdoor events will be able to accommodate a larger group of people and easily provide a comfortable distance between attendees.

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The recent opening of three five-star eco-luxury resorts – Soneva Jani, Nekupe Sporting Resort & Retreat, and Alila Anji – is fuelling a growing trend in sustainable luxury travel.

Today, hotel sales and catering professionals need to expand how they engage with millennial attendees on a few different levels. They’re focusing on:

- Removing single-use plastics from their dining centres and restaurants
- Monitoring use of water
- Sourcing foods from local farms

DRINK UP - Homemade Rhubarb cordial

Homemade Rhubarb Cordial (Rhubarb Syrup) transforms sharp rhubarb into sweet & most refreshing drink. Simply dilute with either still or sparkling water to make delicious & thirst quenching beverage. Great in cocktails too!

This delicious Rhubarb Cordial is super easy to make and provides perfect drink solution on those hot days when just water simply won’t do as you are after that little bit of lovely flavour in your drink. 

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Ingredients

  • 300g golden caster sugar

  • zest and juice 1 orange

  • zest and juice 1 lemon

  • 450g rhubarb chopped

  • 1 slice fresh root ginger (optional), peeled

Method

  1. Put the sugar in a large saucepan with 300ml water. Bring to a simmer then add the zest and juice of both the orange and the lemon along with the rhubarb and the ginger.

  2. Cook the mixture over a medium heat until the rhubarb is falling apart.

  3. Pour the mixture through a sieve lined with muslin into a clean heatproof jug then transfer to sterilised bottles. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 month.

  4. Serve approx. 25ml of cordial per 100ml sparkling water, or to taste.

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This week cake recipe : Mille-Feuille

This week, we are sharing this recipe for the mille-feuille, or Napoleon as it's also known, is a classic French pastry (tribute to our Frenchy : Berenice) which is readily available in Moroccan pastry shops. It's made by sandwiching crispy layers of puff pastry with a rich custard pastry cream filling and then garnishing the top with a glossy royal icing. The end result is a wonderfully appealing blend of flavors and textures—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth at tea time or over coffee.

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Ingredients

For the Pastry and Filling

  • 1 1/2 pounds frozen puff pastry (or 1/2 batch homemade pate feuilletée)

  • 3 cups pastry cream

  • Optional: 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped to medium peaks)

    For the Royal Icing and Decoration

  • 3 ounces/80 grams bittersweet chocolate (melted)

  • 2 large egg whites (room-temperature)

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 3 cups/350 grams confectioners' sugar

    Prepare the Pastry and Filling

  • Gather the ingredients.

  • Make homemade puff pastry dough and have it ready and chilled. Or thaw store-bought frozen puff pastry dough according to the package directions.

  • Make the pastry cream. Once completely cooled, you can lighten its texture if desired by folding in the optional whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate until assembly time.

    Bake the Pastry Layers

  • Heat the oven to 400 F/200 C.

  • On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the puff pastry dough into an elongated rectangle the thickness of a thin piece of cardboard.

  • With a sharp knife, cut the dough into three equally-sized pieces.

  • Transfer the dough to a baking pan (or pans) lined with parchment paper and pierce the dough all over with a fork.

  • Cover the dough with another sheet of parchment paper and place a baking pan or pie weights on top to weigh down the dough as it bakes.

  • Bake the weighed-down dough, in batches if necessary, about 25 minutes, or until the dough is deep golden brown. The weights and the top layer of parchment paper pan can be removed the last 5 or so minutes of baking to help color the dough. 

  • Transfer the baked pastry layers to racks to cool completely.

    Assemble the Mille-Feuille

  • Gather the ingredients.

  • Set out and have everything ready—the baked puff pastry layers, the pastry cream, and the ingredients for frosting and decorating. Don't worry if your baked pastry layers look unevenly sized. After assembly, you'll be trimming the edges for a uniform look.

  • Start by distributing half of the pastry cream over one layer of baked puff pastry.

  • Top with another layer of dough, pressing gently to adhere it to the pastry cream below.

  • Spread the remaining pastry cream over the second layer of pastry and top with the third layer of pastry and again press down gently. 

    Decorate the Mille-Feuille

  • Melt the chocolate in a saucepan over very low heat and transfer it to a pastry bag or decorating tube fitted with a fine round tip. Alternatively, you can use a small plastic bag which has a corner pierced or snipped to make a tiny opening.

  • Make the royal icing by beating the egg whites and lemon juice just until foamy. Add most of the confectioners' sugar and mix on low speed until very smooth and glossy.

  • Add more confectioners' sugar if necessary to achieve a consistency so that when the icing is drizzled back into the bowl from the beaters, it will sit briefly on the surface of the icing before sinking back in.

  • Immediately pour the royal icing over the top layer of pastry and spread it evenly over the entire surface. Don't worry if some of the icing drips over the edges.

  • Next, working quickly before the icing sets, drizzle the chocolate across the icing in evenly-spaced, parallel lines. Again, don't worry if some of the chocolate drips over the edges, and don't worry if your lines look sloppy. The next step will improve their appearance.

  • With the tip of a thin, sharp knife, lightly drag it through the lines of chocolate spaced evenly from one side of the pastry to the other first in one direction, and then in the opposite direction to make a chevron pattern. This creates the classic decorative pattern shown in the photo.

  • Serving the Mille-Feuille

  • With a long, sharp knife, cut 1/4-inch off the edges of the pastry all around to make a neat, evenly proportioned rectangle.

  • Carefully transfer the trimmed mille-feuille to a serving dish and refrigerate. Allow an hour or two to chill before cutting into individual portions for serving.

  • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

    Tips

  • Please do not confuse frozen puff pastry dough with phyllo dough. The two are not interchangeable in this recipe. Always select all-butter puff pastry for the best flavor and texture.When assembling the mille-feuille, it's best to work on a flat surface for easy transfer of the finished pastry to a serving dish. When cutting the mille-feuille, a long, non-serrated knife will make the cleanest cut through the icing.

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Mexican milk cake recipe

Here at Tigerlike, we always like to keep you up to date with news about the events industry, with the current circumstances, future plans may be a little further away than we all would like. 

We also want to share with you some top tips and activities to keep you busy during lock down…

This week, we are missing cake we often get to enjoy whilst in the office, lovingly handmade by our MD, Julie. She has shared her favourite recipe for an easy at home task with a yummy result to enjoy – no arguments over who gets to lick the bowl though!

Be safe, stay well and look forward to seeing you all again very soon ....

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PREP: 30 MINS
COOK: 40 MINS - 45 MINS plus cooling

Ingredient Checklist
Flavourless oil, for the tin
4 eggs, separated
200g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
200g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
100ml milk
410g can evaporated milk
200ml sweetened condensed milk
300ml double cream
2 tbsp icing sugar
pinch cinnamon

Instructions Checklist
1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly oil and line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin.

2. Put the egg whites in a large bowl with a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric hand whisk until foamy, about 3 mins. Keep mixing while you add 150g of the sugar, a spoonful at a time, until thick and glossy. 

3. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, remaining sugar and vanilla (no need to clean the beaters first) for 2 mins, or until pale and foamy. Add the flour, baking powder and milk to the egg yolks, and use a spatula to fold everything together.

4. Add a large spoonful of egg white to the cake mix, beat together to loosen the mixture, then gently fold through the remaining egg whites with a large metal spoon (being careful not to over-stir so you don’t knock out too much air), until you have a smooth batter. 

5. Pour into the tin, smooth the top and bake for 40-45 mins until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Mix together the evaporated milk, condensed milk and 3 tbsp of the cream. 

6.Leave the cake to cool for 10 mins in the tin, then ease a knife around the sides. Poke holes over the surface with a skewer, then pour over half the milk mixture. After 5 mins or so, most of it should have soaked into the cake. Leave for another 5 mins, then transfer to a plate and pour over some of the remaining milk until it starts to leak a little. (Any leftover milk that won’t soak into the cake can be served on the side) Leave to cool. 

7.Whip the remaining cream and icing sugar together until holding soft peaks. Spread the cream over the cake and sprinkle with a little cinnamon. Can be made and chilled a day ahead. Serve in squares with any remaining soaking milk.

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We will help you to create a memorable day that includes business, fun and team elements!

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Worrying about Coronavirus? Concerned how it may affect your event?

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Here at Tigerlike, we understand the worry that can be caused when something threatens your plans. Following the global impact of Coronavirus on the events industry, we want to help you plan your
upcoming events by reducing delegate travel, exploring digital events solutions.

We are able to provide remote delegate experiences using the
latest technologies of audio-conferencing, live streaming services and web
conferencing on a small and large scale.

Contact the Tigerlike team today for more details and let us
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Turn plastic drinks bottles into lanyards and wristbands!

Thinking of ordering lanyards and wristbands for your next event ? In collaboration with our printer, we are helping to reduce the amount of plastic entering our seas and landfill sites by recycling into lanyards !!

Our partner is using a fabric entirely produced from recycled PET plastic bottles, to create high quality, environmentally friendly printable lanyards and wristbands.

Contact the team today to find out more!

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Our sister company Stratfield Fairlane engaged a new partnership with Tiger Recruitment !

Our sister company, Stratfield Fairlane, VIP Concierge service is working closely with Tiger Recruitment to deliver high profile, networking events to the PA Collective, a members-only PA & EAs group. We are offering exclusive, tailor-made events, via a preferred partner directory and a community forum.

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Tiger Recruitment is a one of London’s leading recruitment consultancies for business support and private household staff. Their expert consultants across both temporary and permanent divisions, take a service-orientated approach when matching high-quality candidates to top businesses in London and further afield.

We will be doing our first, exclusive networking event on October 24th at The Miller Harris store in 14 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9HB.

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Contact Tiger Recruitment for more information if you wish to be a member of the PA collective https://tiger-recruitment.com/pacollective/










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Greenland arguably tops the list of most “exotic” destinations for extreme Arctic adventures, such as thrilling heli-skiing, kayaking among towering icebergs, and dog-sledding across the top of the world near Qaanaaq (Thule). Roughly 80% of the island is covered by the Greenland ice sheet, and no roads connect remote towns and outposts.

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One can sail or soar into the wild via charter boat, ferry, helicopter, or plane. Adventurous visitors can climb the solid rock walls of south Greenland’s fjords or witness stunning northern lights displays in remote Northeast Greenland’s National Park, the world’s largest, covering an area more than twice the size of California.

Inuit people, whales, seals, hot springs, icebergs, glaciers, Inuit and Viking ruins, etc. Greenland is an unknown destination outside of conventional circuits, which makes it an excellent destination for an incentive trip.

HAPPY NEWS // New collaboration with a local florist !

Tigerlike is delighted to announce a new collaboration with a local florist based in Odiham, Moutan !

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Fancy taking your team to a creative, colourful and fun workshop ?

Learn to create a beautiful selection of table centres, door wreaths and bouquets.
Up to 4 hours course with tea, coffee and pastries.

* All courses are for a max of 12 people

Contact us today to find out more - info@tigerlike.co.uk