Corporate Hospitality Gallery

A member of ACES service team gets the vintage cider champagne ready for guests

An Intimate Corporate Christmas Indulgence

A Christmas party with elegance and attention to detail - specially sourced reception drinks, wonderfully prepared canapes and a great music playlist.

Thick-cut salmon skewers, mint and pea tortillas and babaganoush on chicory - all a huge hit with the guests Salmon or chicken Chinese canape spoons were served as guests enjoyed their vintage cider champagne The popular main courses were chicken and chorizo stew or a lamb and apricot tagine, served with cous cous. Guests ate their fill of the delicious food whilst the DJ played a medley of chill-out and 'live lounge' style songs The venue allowed for guests to mingle in comfort

A Very Special ‘Anthesis of Corporate’ Event

The marquee sited on the Waterfront in Bristol, the clear gable-end allowed guests a magnificent view of the Harbour

Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee was served to guests Exhibitors at the conference brought in beautiful displays and stands, including this treehouse model Guests and exhibitors got the chance to really interact and mingle during the event, something the client was very keen on The guests were seated for the welcoming address by the company director The marquee was dramatically changed for the evening awards ceremony Flambees were positioned either side of the marquee entrance for that extra special touch Charcuterie plates and sparkling cider were served, instead of canapes and champagne, for a really original reception Guests loved the 'feast' style of the evening dinner - platters and serving dishes were laid along tables for a relaxed feel One of the special structures brought onto the site - the geodome - complete with woodburning stove The ceilidh at the end of the night got all the guests on their feet
A moon- and star-lit dancefloor for 300 conference guests

A Dancefloor Underneath the Stars

Following an afternoon conference, ACES transformed the marquee into a village square on a starry night.

Samba girls danced the guests into the marquee The colourful costumes brought the carnival atmosphere to the event Food stalls served a selection of fish, meats, breads and salads with food theatre provided by flambeéd bananas. The décor in the marquee was rich and colourful with carefully chosen lighting highlighting the garlands across the 'night sky' The guests were seated for their sumptuous 'fiesta' dinner Capoeira performances from local students during dessert gave an extra energy to the marquee The tealights throughout the marquee added extra atmosphere and light The lighting for the disco was top of the range The DJ got the party going Sing-a-long to the classics on the stage The event certainly had that fiesta vibe
The headland view of the private beach when the party was really going

The ‘Secret’ Beach Party

300 guests were given the ultimate playground in the form of a private beach party with a steel band, limbo dancers and fire performers.

The catering marquees being built Specially designed fire drums were lit prior to guests arrival The view of the beach from the top of the cliff prior to guests arriving Lifeguards and beach marshalls were on hand throughout the night With the sun setting guests were relaxing on beach mats and in deck chairs The steel band greeted guests with soft melodies as they arrived onto the beach Guests were entertained by 'glow' performers throughout sunset Fire drums gave guests warmth and light, whilst continuing the theme of the event All of our bar staff were getting involved in the party atmosphere too The storm lanterns added to the beauty of the setting Limbo dancers got the guests dancing The fire performers really got the crowd going The guests could not believe the skill of the fire spinners The pyrotechnical display was an incredible sight to behold
Delegates in the covered bar area

Cornish Corporate Celebration

A corporate celebration with a Cornish twist; pasties, cider shots and a 'Scrumpy Band' welcome delegates before their conference.

Specially designed flags to welcome delegates Brass band to give some 'pomp' to the proceedings A relaxed BBQ service meant guests had more chances to mingle The decks provided the perfect space for guests to chill out Fruit platters and dipping doughnuts were distributed after the BBQ Waitresses served dessert items to guests The Cornish Scrumpy Band provided some proper West Country entertainment The party went on until early in the morning, the guests did not want to stop

Celebrity Impersonators for AXA

500 staff from AXA were wowed at a Cruise Ship-themed ball, set in a 2,000 sq. metre indoor football pitch. The whole event was set up in just one working day.

Patsy and Eddie mingled with the guests
The lady stilt-walker towered over the guests

Circus-themed Summer Ball for Sift

Technology company Sift opted for a Circus-themed Summer Ball, complete with stilt-walker, fire juggler with flaming clubs, and waiting staff dressed as clowns.

Sift's corporate orange featured throughout. Guests enjoyed a real taste of the circus throughout the evening.
The covered granite block was carefully forklifted into the set-up marquee just before the guests arrived

Classic Corporate Event with a Twist

The company wanted to unveil their new office centrepiece, a large granite block with their logo masterfully cut in, with a classic corporate style conference.

Crisp linen gave the room a lift Discreet floral arrangements softened the marquee The impressive podium and lecturn gave a clear focal point
Ragley Hall was shown off at its best with a clear-walled marquee and perfect weather

Futuristic Corporate Celebration

The company's 25-year anniversary was given the ACES treatment in truly lavish style, with futuristic bar and clear-ceiling dancefloor for viewing fireworks.

Dramatic flower displays added to the beautiful dining room Enormous gilded urns filled with fresh flowers were great focal points The white bars and gleaming cocktail glasses gave guests a real impact when they walked in White cubed poufs and mirrored tables were perfect for the chillout areas The mirror balls hanging from the clear ceiling added to the height of the marquee Flower arrangements were very important to this client, so each display fitted in perfectly with the theme The bar was a hit with the guests, especially with the cocktails and champagne flowing freely! The dining area was like walking through a perfectly manicured woodland The glasswear selection also had a hint of colour to mirror the dining room's floral displays