Connecting with people

Client brief

Accenture enquired to Chillisauce about holding an event to reward 14 of their staff that had recently won a sales incentive. The challenge was to find an exciting activity that aligned with their health and safety values. Accenture wanted the activity to have a “Wow” factor.

Our thinking

Chillisauce suggested a full day bespoke cookery lesson with Jean Christophe Novelli’s Head Chef at the Novelli Academy in his 14th Century Hertfordshire farmhouse. We also organised dinner and an overnight stay at the 5* luxury Luton Hoo Hotel

The finer details

The guests enjoyed a champagne reception, gorgeous lunch with wine and hands on cooking. They even got a visit from Jean Christophe himself on the day. Staff were rewarded and motivated throughout the day with an experience they will remember. They also learned new cooking skills to take home.

What they cooked

- Acacia Honey Caramelised Pumpkin Soup with Cream Mousse

- Olive Bread

- Salmon Christina Melody

- Mushroom Ravioli with Ricotta

- Apple Tarte Tatin

- Chocolate Pot with Whiskey        

Feedback on the event

“From my perspective I thought the event last Thursday was absolutely excellent and thought the overall package worked really well.  

I was impressed with the service from Chillisauce and would definitely recommend you to colleagues.

In terms of the Academy I could not really fault it - the setting, the instruction and the quality of the food were all superb!

I thought the Luton Hoo hotel was impressive and a very luxurious setting.

Overall a great time was had by all.”

Client Brief

Emap Ltd is a B2B media group that focuses on five main verticals - construction, retail, media, automotive and public sector. Chillisauce were asked to tender for the Sustainable Communities awards evening for local government (LGC) and Health (HSJ) trade magazines.
The brief not only required us to create an event that was sustainable and in keeping with the agenda of the awards but design a creative way in which the whole audience understood where the finalists and projects are based.

They had a limited budget and we had to create an awards lunch the following day for a totally different industry (Ground Engineering) within this budget.

Chillisauces Thinking

Chillisauce undertook a rigorous tender process and successfully secured the contract with our sustainable but sophisticated stage set & design, creative presentations and innovative ideas using reusable resources through the awards evening.

Chillisauce proposed an interactive presentation that included an animated map to display the locations of the entrants and winners in order to demonstrate the national and local feel of the work carried out. This also allowed all attendees to have some form of engagement with each project and gave finalists the recognition they deserved.

There were 650 guests on the first night and a quick turn around for the next lunch times event for 400 guests. Chillisauce created a set that was made from reused materials with a slick design that would give sophistication to the lunch time awards required.

The Finer Details

From the start Chillisauce worked closely with Emap to create imaginative animated presentations, suggested stings that suited the demographics of the audience. Graphics and lighting set the right mood and atmosphere for the event.
The Sustainable Communities award graphics were printed onto 100% recycled cardboard using UV free inks. The lectern was made from 100% recycled cardboard which would all be recycled after the event. Reusable wood was used to create the stage and set and LED lights were used around the room where possible.
The chosen venue, The Brewery is a sustainable conference centre using only locally organic produced foods, LED lights around the whole building and using reusable energy where possible.
Chillisauce managed all live aspects from the AV production, lighting, set design and stage, graphics, presentation, MC, Live video footage and edit, running order and entertainment required.

Feedback on the event

‘Just wanted to say thanks so much to you and your team for all of your hard work for Sustainables. It went really well and we’ve had some great feedback so far so thank you!’

Client Brief

Asda wanted help organising an event to reward their team and get people together who don’t see each other on a regular basis.  They wanted a full day of outdoor activities followed by a fun themed interactive evening to encourage socialising.

Our Thinking

We suggested a full day Crystal Challenge event at a beautiful luxury hotel located near to ASDA’s head office. We suggested a Wild West Themed Night with a Dj and disco, finishing off with accommodation at the hotel.

The Finer Details

We chose the venue due to its fantastic grounds and private function rooms for the evening. We chose the Crystal Challenge as it creates a great, unique environment for staff to get together outside of the office. The variety of tasks in the Crystal Challenge gets staff working together effectively, thinking laterally and encourages them to reverse roles throughout the day.

Client Feedback

Thanks for all your help with organising the event last week, it really was enjoyed by all. It was well organised, ran to time throughout the day and handled by a tremendously professional team. The venue was also excellent, perfect for access to the motorway and good quality food and rooms.

No negative feedback at all really, the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and I would not hesitate in recommending you to other teams should they wish to organise similar events.

Client Brief

Beachcroft were aiming to integrate new staff in their Newcastle office with existing staff from other offices in Bristol, London & Winchester. They requested a fun-filled and laid back event at a Central England venue that would encourage all employees from the different locations to get to know each other and communicate better.

Chillisauces thinking

Chillisauce suggested a full day Commercial Break at a luxury hotel in Warwickshire for the day time activity followed by a Casino themed evening.

We chose Commercial Break as it encourages communication and plenty of teamwork with business relevance. It allows the team to look behind the scenes of the world of television and advertising and gives them a chance to shoot their own television commercial, whilst creating a unique teambuilding experience.

We chose a Casino Themed evening as a fun and relaxed, dip in, dip out evening where colleagues could enjoy themselves and mingle together.

The Finer Details

The morning was spent pitching ideas for adverts and the afternoon was spent filming adverts with a prize giving for the best team.

The Casino evening consisted of three Casino tables, dinner, a disco, fake money and theming to continue with the ‘fun factor’ of the event.

Feedback on the event

‘I and my partner colleagues considered the event to be a complete success, on the formal front it met with all of the objectives that we had set, but more to the point it exceeded our expectations in terms of the fun element (one of the objectives of course) and the integration of the teams from our various offices (another objective).

We have held an event annually for the whole of the practice group but I can not remember a time when I received so much positive feedback and individual thank you’s from the people involved. I thought your team were very friendly and helpful and just what was required on the day and throughout I felt that as the “organiser” on site I had lots of communication and support, from you and your team.

The evening was also a great success and I believe thoroughly enjoyed by all. In the past we have had groups of people leave to go and find their own entertainment elsewhere at local clubs etc and on this occasion everyone stayed, mingled and thoroughly enjoyed and again I received a lot of very positive feedback and again lots of communication with your evening team.

GE Capital Solutions enquired to Chillisauce about holding an interactive half day event for members of a small team. They wanted the location to be somewhere that wasn’t too far to travel from their offices in Addlestone. GE Capital had a limited budget, however, they were very keen to undertake a teambuilding event as they knew how beneficial they are.

Chillisauces thinking

Chillisauce suggested a half day bespoke treasure hunt around the town of Addlestone. The Treasure Hunt option was chosen due to the broad appeal encompassing elements within the event such as Cryptic clues, Photographic Challenges and Scavenger Lists. It challenged GE Capital both mentally and physically whilst taking them out of the office to explore their local town.

The Finer Details

The Treasure Hunt required team co-operation in problem solving, planning and communication through friendly competition. Treasure hunts are an excellent activity for boosting team morale and encouraging team members to get to know each other. They are also a good opportunity to explore a town or city.

Feedback on the event

‘The event went very well and the whole team, including myself, had a great time. The organisation was excellent, all details taken care of, really really well and in a professional manner.

I am indeed pleased with the service and assistance provided by yourself and Chillisauce.

I am giving very good press to Chillisauce in our company and you have now been added to our official approved suppliers.’

Brief

Research in Motion enquired to Chillisauce about organising an event for their staff near to their offices in Slough. The event would follow a pre-organised day of addressing business issues and planning for 2009. They wanted the day to incorporate fun filled activities whilst getting their staff out of the office and working together in teams.

Chillisauces thinking

Chillisauce suggested The Crystal Challenge activity as it incorporates a range of fun filled physical, mental and skill based team work activities. It also encourages the group to consider leadership skills, levels of involvement and engagement, co-operation and team play.

We chose an activity centre in Chalfont near to Slough for the convenient location and fabulous amenities.

The Finer Details

The group took part in five activities in the morning session followed by lunch. In the afternoon they took part in three more activities before the Crystal Dome Finale and prize giving ceremony.  The activities that were arranged for the group were:

• Physical
  • Treasure Island
  • Battering Ram
• Mental
  • Save the World
  • Pharaoh’s Towers
  • Ship Maths
• Skill
  • Flock ‘em In
  • Knock their Blocks off
  • Phileas Fogg’s Adventure

Feedback on the event

‘The feedback we’ve had from the team is fantastic, they all enjoyed it so much and you and your staff were excellent.  This is definitely something we want to repeat and we will certainly come back to Chillisauce.’