Overview:
Based on the long running BBC series that was a signature part of British Saturday night television for many years, the Generation Game is a fun filled interactive event. From Bollywood to Balloon-making; juggling to price guessing this ultimate day of games, quizzes and challenges will have your group in fits of riotous laughter and mayhem!

Imagine your colleagues competing to decorate their very own tiered cake while others try to out do each other in plate spinning and big budget song and dance number! And for trivia boffins the afternoon's proceedings kick off with a quiz and rounds off with a memory challenge.

Format:
The group will be split into teams, who will compete against one another in a selection of zany generation game style challenges.  Teams will be playing for points and the event concludes with prizes awarded to the winning teams.

Activities:
Below is a list of the generation style challenges:

Who's Who?
Are you any good at identifying famous people, answering general knowledge questions or recognising pieces of music? Well fingers on buzzers and get those thinking caps on.

Show Me How
This round involves first seeing a skilled professional demonstrate something, such as Bollywood dancing, caricature drawing or plate spinning. The teams then attempt to do the same, and are scored on their performance.

Please choose two of the following 'show me how' generation games:

• Circus skills (plate spinning and juggling)
• Street Dance
• Bollywood Dancing
• Caricaturist Challenge
• Magician
• Drumming
• Balloon Modelling

Cake Decorating
Teams race against the clock to conceptualize and decorate a delicious cake, points awarded for the best efforts.

The End Game
This round involves producing a great dance, drama or farce performance. Create a dance video or the opening credits of a film. Props provided, humour and imagination required!

The Conveyor Belt
Teams watch prizes pass on a projected conveyor belt, and recalled as many as they can in the set time. "Dinner service...fondue set...Cuddly toy! Cuddly toy!". After the games rounds everyone will compete the memory challenge finale where just like the show every team will have about one nanosecond to remember as many items as they can in a mad scramble for some last final points.

Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
The event culminates in a fun presentation of bubbly for the winning team.

Included:
· Costumed Compere
· Experienced instructors
· Full Event management
· Activities and equipment
· 2 x (45 minute) 'show me how' activities
· Full equipment instruction and safety briefings
· Public liability insurance
· Fun prizes for the winning teams

For an additional amount:
· Why not add a Bruce Forsyth lookalike to the day and hear those classic Brucie lines "Didn't they do well?" and "Nice to see you, to see you...NICE!".

Duration:
Half day event: 3 hours (also available as a full day event: 5 - 6 hours)

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you again for all your hard work yesterday. The day went very well and everyone really enjoyed themselves The girls that did the Bollywood dancing with us were fantastic, please pass our thanks on to them again if you get a chance, and lots of people came away with their caricatures! All in all, a really fun day and we really appreciated all the help and hard work you and your team put in”
- BMS Group

“A fantastic day again. We had some happy clients. Thanks for organising”
- Odyssey Re

 

Overview:
100 team challenges is somewhat different to the typical working day. It's about having an enjoyable shared experience, where you allow yourselves to indulge in a selection of completely ludicrous activities. The only way teams can succeed is by working together, planning carefully and acting quickly.

So whether you think you have the artistic talents to replicate a Picasso masterpiece in 20 minutes, or the ability to make everyone laugh in seconds, the aim of the event is to complete as many of the 100 challenges as you can.

Format:
The event starts with each team receiving a team pack that includes details of the 100 challenges. As there are no rules to this event, teams need to manage their skills, time and decide how to tackle each challenge (whether five heads are better than one?). The day finishes with all teams coming together, where fun prizes are awarded to the winning teams.

Activities:
See examples of the challenges teams can do:

10 point challenges:
Name that tune!
The popular quiz round, where players are required to identify song names for points. Extra points are given for artist and year.

Whose line is it anyway?
Take to the stage and have your colleagues in stitches, as you improvise to a given random topic.

20 point challenges:
Balloon modeling
Using the instructions provided create a selection of animals using balloons.

Mummify a colleague
Wrap colleagues in bandages until they resemble Egyptian mummies.

30 point challenges:
Rubik's cube
Try and solve the world's top selling puzzle as quickly as you can!

Wish you were here
Test your geographical knowledge and identify a place from just a postcard.

40 point challenges:
Cryptic Challenges
Solve a selection of mind-boggling puzzles as quickly as you can.

Build a tower
Using only marshmallows and spaghetti build a tower. The higher the tower, the more points it's worth.

Finale (to make the event a full day):
Rollercoaster Challenge
Using a blueprint, teams construct a section of a giant roller coaster. If the basketball travels through your section without any hiccups you'll receive extra points.

Included:
· Activities and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
Available as a half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) event

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“The event went really well. The venue was really good, the lunch was excellent and the event team were enthusiastic, smart and knowledgeable. The 100 Team Challenge Event ideally suited the diverse group we had and the vast majority of people have passed on that they enjoyed it. You did a great job”
- Lockheed Martin UK

“Activities and staff were excellent, motivated and motivating. Activities well thought out and great fun”
- Masstock Arable

“This was a great event. It had a lot to offer and suited everyone in our group. Everyone had a good time and enjoyed themselves. Once I handed over the afternoon to the event facilitators, they took the stress away from me which allowed me to take part fully”
- EC Harris LLP

“The organisation was great, the trainers helped to keep the enregy levels up and the teams attention to the various games was maintained throughout, the variety of challenges was perfect”
- npower

Overview:
A culinary workshop where the whole group will learn a new skill and have fun together creating a selection of tasty Spanish 'Tapas'.

With an expert Chef on hand with tips and techniques your group will enjoy this challenge however good (or bad) they are on the kitchen. Food always brings people together and this culinary activity creates an environment that promotes creativity, communication and co-operation among participants.

Format:
The event starts with demonstrations from our chef on how to make a selection of stylish and tasty Spanish Tapas. Then he will hand over to the group to have a try for themselves. Groups will need to copy the chef's examples and create a new Tapas of their own creation. This can be a competition style event if required with our chef and catering assistants being the judges.

Generally the Tapas will be a hot and cold selection as mobile equipment will be provided for the group to cook hot options. This is a great activity with lots of scope for learning and being creative.

The event concludes with guests enjoying their tasty Spanish tapas creations.

Included:
· Fresh ingredients
· All equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced chef
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
1.5 - 2 hours

Feedback on cookery events from our clients:
“Suzy was really helpful and was always either available to speak to or called me straight back which made organising an event at short notice really easy - and the event was excellent!”
- Topman

“We all had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed the cooking. The Chef was brilliant and we had a bit of fun along the way and every one was able to eat their own food. We will definitely look into doing this again”
- British Gas

“Many thanks for helping arrange this for the Oncology team. We had a very productive meeting and the team building events were excellent. Everyone had a great time”
- Bristol- Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited

Overview:
The original giant painting challenge where the whole group has to work as one to create the bigger picture. Masterpiece challenge is an exciting team building event that encourages the team to get those creative juices flowing and create a giant size masterpiece of a famous painting. This is an amazing event where the message is clear.

Format:
The group is broken down into teams of 6 to 8 to start and each team works on their own canvas. Teams not only paint but also they need to complete a series of mini challenges for information, blue prints and paints to help them in their quest to complete the painting. These tasks involve logical quizzes, puzzles, mental challenges, visual tasks and some engineering.

At the end of the session the individual canvases, will be joined together to create a famous painting. The final result is always breathtaking and teams are amazed at what they have achieved. The standard of results has been very high and most companies take their masterpiece away to be put up in their offices.

Included:
· All tools, materials and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Full event management

Duration:
2 - 3 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Your pre-event handling was superb. Professional, timely, informative, helpful and REASSURING! I was very impressed and I must say, I was beyond pleased and satisfied with this event and so were all my participants. From the activity itself to the team organisers to the output and sense of culture & fun it built, I could not have wished for a better session. It really was a brilliant success. I will be certainly using you again... and have forwarded your details to several colleagues that proactively asked for your information. So well done... I am sure you will be getting more business from us!”
- Hilton Hotel

“The pre-event work you did was fantastic. The venue was perfect. Timelines and budget were clear. You were very responsive to many changes and requests regarding the creative. It was all very well-handled. As for the event itself, it was a fantastic success. The letters look absolutely fantastic"
- Nike

Overview
Here is your chance to get a taste of what the circus is all about. Take part in this fun, action-packed half-day workshop where you will get the chance to have taster sessions in tight-rope walking, juggling, diabolo and plate-spinning. Tutors will be there to train and encourage the group, so everyone should leave having mastered at least one of the skills.

Format:
To ensure maximum participation in all sessions, the group would be split into teams with approximately 35 minutes per session.

Activities:
Teams attempt to master the following activities:

Juggling
Juggling is usually seen as an individual skill, but in this workshop the emphasis will be on both solo and group juggling. Starting individually with one, two and three ball juggling, this then leads onto pairing people up and learning to juggle with one person acting as the right hand and the other as the left. This is not as hard as one might think and is a great way to get beginner jugglers interacting. The throw is more important that the catch, if the throw is good, the catch is easy!

Tight-rope walking
To walk the tight-rope requires great balance, rhythm and an ability to stay focused at all times. The tight-rope is about eight feet long and two feet high. Participants will need to physically support each other initially as they attempt to walk the wire and until they have found their feet.

Plate Spinning
Learning plate spinning is a fun skill that requires technique, focus and rhythm. It's quite easy so everyone generally gets self-satisfaction very quickly with this activity. Once learned, the group challenge is to get all the plates spinning at the same time, not as easy as it sounds! Plate throwing between partners is also encouraged, as well as nominating a person to hold as many spinning plates as possible. Team spirit is essential!

Diabolo
From the juggling family, a diabolo consists of two parts, a set of sticks and an egg timer shaped plastic bit. It takes a while to be able to achieve results, but it's great fun trying! As an individual skill you can learn cool tricks, develop co-ordination skills, timing and concentration.

Unicycling
Great fun and it looks cool! A good skill for people who want to do something dramatic, but want to stay in contact with the floor! It is brilliant for assisting with balance, coordination and control. It is an individual activity that takes a while to get good at, but once you get the bug there is no stopping you!

Included:
· Activities and equipment
· Experienced Instructors
· Full Event Management
· Public liability insurance

Duration: 
Half Day (2.5 hours)

Note:
This is suitable for groups of 15 to 100 participants. Guests must wear flat shoes.  

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Just to say a big thank you for all your help in organizing the event for us. We all had a brilliant time and the circus team were brilliant!!”
- EzGov Europe

“The person holding the 'circus skills' was fantastic, he was very attentive and kept everyone completely engaged.. The event was great fun”
- HSBC

“The event went very well; the circus skills activity was well received and we have had a lot of positive feedback. The activity personnel were jovial and very capable and overall we have had a great experience with Chillisauce; thank you for all of your assistance, we will definitely use you again for our next event”
- Anglian Water Services

"The activities were great fun. Chillisauce does corporate and large group events well. It was good that it wasn't ordinary and activities were well executed"
- Bain & Co

Overview:
Develop your skills and become a professional chocolatier creating your own handmade delights. Under expert tutelage you will make and decorate exquisite chocolates to your own unique recipes. You can make your chocolates individually or in teams with prizes on offer for best chocolate and best decorated lolly.

Format:
The event will start with a demonstration by a professional chocolatier who will talk you through the techniques required to produce the perfect choc. Then it will be your turn to produce unique ganache (cream/chocolate based filling) using a wide range of natural ingredients which you will pipe into chocolate moulds.

Whilst the chocolates are chilling, everyone will be taught how to professionally decorate chocolates using fine piping techniques. After a brief practice session, you'll put your new skills to the test in a lolly decorating competition.

The chocolate moulds will then be topped off and returned to the fridge. Whilst the chocolates are setting answers are given to the teams for the chocolate quiz which they should have been working on during the first part of the event.

The chilled chocolates will them be 'demoulded', and everyone will decorate their own chocolates, the best of which will be forwarded to the judging table. If you're taking part in teams, each team will have to name and come up with a logo and slogan for their products. The judges will mark the teams on the originality of their chocolates and the quality of their presentations.

Everyone will have their own box of chocolates (usually 20 chocolates) and a lolly which can all be beautifully wrapped to take home to impress your friends and family.

Included:
· Professional chocolatiers and assistants
· Full Event Management
· Chocolate and tasters
· Great range of ingredients
· Utensils, microwaves, aprons
· Packaging, boxes and ribbon
· Prizes
· Public Liability Insurance

Duration:
2-3 hours

Works best for:
Groups of 15-40

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“The event went very well, thank you and the girls were fabulous and kept us all engaged. Thanks for your help”
- John Lewis

“Thanks a lot for all of your help in organising our event last week. It was a great success and everyone who attended had a fantastic time and expressed their thanks.

Please pass on my thanks to the organisers- they explained everything fully and were on hand for any queries and made it a great day. I would definitely look at your website next time I organise an event and would not hesitate in recommending you should my friends or colleagues be looking to do a event”
- Rolls Royce

“The course content and delivery of the course was exceptional, very much enjoyed by everyone in our team”
- Centre Parcs

“The event went very smoothly, with superb assistance from your team at all times. Could you please pass on my personal thanks to those involved in making the event a success. I look forward to using your services again in the near future”
- Lloyds TSB

“Everything was excellent!”
- Sony 
 

Overview:
This event is a fun filled day out the office where teams compete to design and film a TV ad. This is the perfect opportunity to get the team's creative juices flowing and come up with the most entertaining television commercial that everyone will be talking about!

Format:
The day starts with each team being given a different product to promote along with all the necessary equipment to shoot a full length television advertisement. Each team will need to come up with a unique way to promote their product and may choose any style they wish. However, there is a catch; teams must film the whole thing in one go! The event finishes with everyone coming together to watch the adverts, where prizes will be awarded to teams that made the best ad!

Tasks:
Teams' need to complete the following tasks:

Roles
The first task is assigning roles and responsibilities. Each team will need a Director, Camera Operator, Props Manager, Wardrobe Manager and have Actors/Actresses.

Creative ideas
In advertising there's no such thing as a bad idea; who would have thought a man dressed in a gorilla suit playing the drums to a Phil Collins song would sell chocolate. Teams need to think of a unique way to deliver their message.

Script writing
Develop the ideas and get them on paper. 

Props and costume design
Scavenge for materials and create the ultimate set and costumes. 

Rehearsals
Practise as you'll only get one shot at filming.

Filming
Using the equipment provided teams need to film the whole advert in one shot.

Viewing
Everyone will get a chance to see the finished adverts as they will be shown on the big screen.

Bonus Points
During the event teams' will be given the chance to earn bonus points, through completing extra challenges such as squeezing random words (from a list) into the advert.

Included:
· Activities and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
Half day (3 hours) or full day (5 - 6 hours)

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“The event went well. The event team were all nice and helpful and we enjoyed working with them. The day went well and we managed to achieve our main objective of improving team working between HR and Operations. It was a truly fun day. The service that I received from Chillisauce, yourself and lady from the office, was prompt, efficient and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the event”
- Daniels Group

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your team for making our Conference so successful on Thursday. The event that we booked with you was superb: Create an Ad - this worked really well and ran without any hitches - I am looking forward to seeing the DVD! Please thank Nathan and his team. I wouldn't hesitate in using Chillisauce again. They’ve been fantastic!”
- United Biscuits

Overview:
You've seen the entrepreneurs on Dragons' Den pitching for outrageous amounts of money to finance their hair-brained business schemes. Now it's your turn to put your thinking cap on and design a new product that will have our Dragons fighting to invest in you.

Format:
Working in teams (5-8) you must plan, design and build a new product for a specific industry within an allocated budget and time period.

Excellent team work is crucial in order to complete all tasks and make it to the pitch, where the Dragons will invest in the best pitch and business idea. An instructor will be allocated to each team, who'll help with generating ideas and give you tips about how best to utilise your budget and how to win over the Dragons'!

Tasks:
Teams' need to delegate and complete the following tasks before the pitch:  
 
Product ideas
Brainstorm ideas and develop the product.

Finance and Accounts
Budget wisely! The product needs to make the dragons' investment worthwhile.

Supplies Superstore
Use your bargaining skills to purchase materials.

Manufacturing
Design and build your product.

Sales, Marketing and Development
Who's going to buy it? How will they know about it? How much will they pay for it? What are future opportunities?

Pitch Planning
Planning is key. The Dragons will quiz you on everything, so have all of your facts and projected figures at your fingertips.

These are the Dragons
Teams' need to persuade Ernest Young a multi-millionaire jewellery retailer, who began selling rings from the boot of car his car, Sally Burrys, whose family worth is over £100 million, well-known for owning a large supermarket chain, and Dell Boy Laptop, who made his fortune in the computer industry.

Investment
After all teams have given their presentations, the Dragons decide which teams' invention deserves the £100,000 prize fund. The top two teams will receive medals with the top team receiving a trophy.

Included:
· Dragons
· Experienced Instructors
· All Equipment
· Full Event Management
· Public Liability Insurance
· Presentation and Fun Prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
Half day Event (3 hours)*
* for an additional cost you can make this a full day (6 hours) and film a TV advert for your product which can be played during your presentation.

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“A fantastic day enjoyed by all the team. The people who ran it were excellent nothing to fault at all would highly recommend the activities”
- The Liverpool Compact EBP

“I would just like to say a big thank you to you and your team for the fun and entertaining day we had last Thursday, the feed back has been great and the team had a thoroughly enjoyable time , I have filled in the online questionnaire for you as well.
- npower

“Everyone was fantastic, they were all so nice and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be returning if we hold a similar event – watch this space”
- Build A Bear

Overview:
Drumming has been used to stimulate and inspire for centuries and now you can have everyone dancing to the beat of your tune with a dynamic samba drumming workshop.

Using authentic Brazilian instruments including the Surdo (the large bass drum), Ago-go Bell and Snare Drum, participants will experience the passion, rhythm and energy of South America.

Format:
After the initial Samba drumming lesson you'll learn an authentic piece of Samba Reggae- Brazilian dance. The choreography is very simple, designed for complete beginners and delivered with humour and energy. The result - everyone, including the least likely candidates, moving to live percussion without inhibitions in a short space of time.

Everyone will learn the rhythms ‘parrot fashion' and very quickly the group will have an understanding of the beats they will need to all play and create the overall sound. After only 45mins they will be playing a coherent Samba Reggae piece complete with musical calls and breaks! Expect lots of energy, lots of noise and a real sense of achievement.

Included:
· All equipment and musical instruments
· Instructors
· Full Event Management
· Public liability insurance

Duration:
1.5 - 2 hours

Works best for :
Groups from 10 to 1000

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“The workshop itself was brilliantly executed by the facilitators, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! And as for you Suzy and the team, you were all excellent and really helpful throughout the process and would not hesitate to use chillisauce again!"
- Norwich Union

"Adrian was a great teacher, and everybody really got into the rhythm of things (pun intended) on the boat. Adrian told us that we worked very well as a team. I certainly feel that the team is stronger following yesterday’s activities, and many thanks for your patience during the lead up to the day!"
- Atlantis Resource Corporation

Overview:
"Red... Yellow... Green, Go!" Kit Car is an exciting team building day that culminates to the final race, where teams compete for the title ‘wackiest racers of the office'. However, before teams reach the chequered flag, they'll need to get out of the pit stop. Each teams' performance won't just be down to their driver's driving abilities; everyone will need to put their thinking helmets on and come up the ultimate human-powered kart.

Format:
Working in teams you must design, build and brand a human-powered kart. Teams will race around a wacky obstacle course while carrying a bucket of water. Excellent team work is crucial in order to complete all tasks and make it to the races on time. Teams will need to raise funds through sponsorship and make their kart look impressive (extra points will be awarded for kart design). The event finishes with a presentation where prizes are awarded to the winning teams.

Activities:
Complete the following tasks before the races begin:

Design it
Even though you won't be travelling at the speed of a formula one car, you'll need to ensure your kart is designed to make it round the track as quickly as possible.

Build it
Teams will need to buy materials and then it's all hands on deck as teams construct their kart.

Brand it
Think about the best possible way to get your sponsor's message across. Brand everything! Your kart, clothing, team mates, umbrellas, signs etc.

Race it
Race your kart round a wacky course while holding a bucket of water. Teams will be penalised for spillages.

Included:
· Host
· Experienced instructors
· Full event management
· All activities and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Full equipment instruction and safety briefings
· Public liability insurance
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning team

Duration:
Half day event (3 hours)

Feedback on this event from our clients:
"I just wanted to drop you this quick email to ask you to pass our OUR HUGE THANKS to Patrick and his team for the excellent team building day we had yesterday - everyone had a great time, got involved and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I will certainly be recommended Chilli Sauce to others"
- Centrica 

"Everything was excellent"
- Priestmangoode

Overview:
The challenge is for teams to come up with an imaginative and clever design that will promote themselves, their team and the company.

The T-Shirt Design workshop is a great opportunity for the creative design skills of the team to come to the fore, when they create something truly unique. This is a perfect start to a team day and T-shirts can be worn with pride for the rest of the event.

Format:
Each person receives their very own blank t-shirt. Within a team or as one whole group they must design and produce a t-shirt range. The final collection must depict its own message or theme.

Each team will receive a briefing from our art tutors on the methods available to create their masterpieces. Material supplied will include fabric paints, pastels and pens as well as tools to create templates and screen prints. At the end of the session participants will have created a collection of t-shirts which they must present and model for our judges.

Included:
· All tools, materials and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced art tutors
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
1 hour

 

 

Overview:
This is a challenging workshop that gives participants the opportunity to express their creative side. Sculpture is not just about using clay it also involves sculpture using the mod-roc techniques, paper sculpture and mixed media. With this event there is lots of scope for creativity and is a great way for colleagues to bond.

Format:
There are two ways this activity can work; either the group can work in teams on a number of sculptures or they can create one big sculpture that comes together at end. In the past themes based around the business has worked really well, such as the company logo, office personalities or representing different departments within the organisation.

Art tutors will demonstrate and explain the various techniques to create a sculpture. Next participants will decide which medium and style they want to use and begin their own project. All the final pieces will be displayed in the Art Gallery at the end of the session. A winning sculpture can be selected by our art tutors (if appropriate). The array of sculptures is always amazing and the different ways groups depict the same message is always diverse.

Included:
· All tools, materials and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
2 -3 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Vicki was great, very responsive and helpful. The Culture Sculpture was great - Roger and his team were enthusiastic, very helpful and engaging”
- Warner Bros. Entertainment

Overview:
Comic Connections is a creative experience, which encourages communication throughout the whole team.
The challenge tackles important company issues with an injection of creativity and humour. Although everyone starts in smaller teams, the challenge will result in the whole group pulling together in the same direction.

The Objectives:
• To improve decision making in a large group
• To understanding the importance of creativity at work
• To promote team discussion, brainstorming and negotiation
• To address company issues in a fun environment

How it works:
Each team is supplied with a large board with the outline of a cartoon. Each team has a different piece of the cartoon strip to paint.

They must also:
• Add words and text
• Include a given topic
• Follow the company theme
• Include company personnel or gossip!

Finally, the whole group needs to make sure that the completed panels fit together correctly to create an impressive company comic strip. Each team presents their part of the comic strip resulting in an hilarious finale.

Timing:
2 hours

Program Includes:
• Event Management
• Experience instructors and facilitators
• Team kits & equipment
• £2 Million Public Liability
• Disposable aprons and table covers
• Art Materials
• Large cartoon panels and easels
• Display boards for final comic strip to be presented

 

Overview:
Get your taste buds tingling with our gastronomic experience that will challenge everybody, no matter how good (or bad) you are in the kitchen. Food is a great way to bring people together and this event is all about having fun and interacting with colleagues, learning new skills (and showing off hidden talents) while cooking and eating a selection of scrumptious dishes.

Our expert chefs will be on hand offering advice, tips and techniques to ensure that you make the tastiest food possible. This is a great activity with lots of scope for learning and being creative.

Format:
The event starts with our experienced chef instructing and demonstrating how to make a selection of dishes. Then it's up to the teams to prepare and cook a two course meal. This can either be a starter and main, or main and pudding. All equipment and fresh ingredients are provided for each team to use. Once teams have finished cooking, teams can ‘break bread' and enjoy their creations at the end of the session.

Sample Dishes:
Groups can choose the two courses that they would like to create from the menu below:

Starters
Salad of bacon lardons, chevere, oven dried tomatoes and grapes with avocado, creme fraiche, tarragon dressing.
Fresh pasta filled with wild mushrooms and ricotta (v)
Pepper and tomato soup with crab cocktail

Mains
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Legs
Rump of lamb with lentils
Mushroom Strudel (v)

Pudding
Banana tarte tatin with vanilla cream
Chocolate Tart with raspberries
Apricot and frangipane tart

Included:
· Fresh ingredients
· All equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced chef
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
Available as a half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) event

Please note:
We supply food, utensils, and aprons for the session and generally two people to run the event. This event can take place in a hotel conference room using our mobile mini ovens, or in a fully equipped kitchen. We can liaise with the venue to check suitability.

· All electrical goods are tested and we follow all health and safety regulations.
· Ingredients can be tailored to fit in with times of the year or cultural themes.
· We hold current food and hygiene certificates

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Thanks for fixing a tremendous event- the attendees were so happy with the whole day it was unbelievable, and the Gourmet Challenge was a huge part of that. Your team did a super job, despite the disparate skills and personalities on display from our group. They were courteous, funny, service-minded, capable and patient beyond belief. I look forward to being asked to put together another such event in the future- and when I am, you will be the first person I call. Please make sure to pass this e-mail on to your managers, and the team on the day to ensure you all get the credit that you deserve for this fantastic event”
- Thomson Reuters

“We all had a fantastic time, thank you so so much for your help! The service from Hoops and the girls was perfect, always willing to help (despite how needy we can be, as you know!) The atmosphere was brilliant and the team really enjoyed the surprise. I special thank you to you though, I could not have organised any of it with out you! Please look out for a little thank you in the post”
- Cadbury

“Thank you so much for all your help in organising yesterday's very successful event. The feedback I've received so far was extremely positive. The event met all of our expectations and we really had fun. The chefs were excellent and really made it an enjoyable yet informative experience. Please reiterate our thanks to them. Their expertise, lively personalities and words of encouragement really made the event work. We were all nicely surprised that the food tasted incredible at the end too. So that was a real bonus. Thanks to Danny for managing and introducing the event and explaining the values and benefits to the team”
- BSkyB

Overview:
This innovative and creative teambuilding event is an engaging experience that provides the group with a hands-on lesson in effective teamwork. Participants must function as individual teams, but also as part of one single organisation to successfully complete the activity.

The event will highlight a range of important business issues, such as the power of collaboration; the importance of individual teams, as well as their impacts on colleagues and other departments, the importance of sharing knowledge, experience and resources in order to successfully achieve an ultimate objective.

Format:
The event kicks off with a briefing on the scenario and how the day will run. Each team will be given a different section of a story and the blueprints to build parts of a large structure. Teams must build a structure that integrates with the other devices.

The event finishes with the unveiling of their continuous working device, where teams will read out their part of the story as the series of reactions occur. This is where teams find out if they have completed their mission. However no single team triumphs, you'll either succeed or fail together.

Activities:
Teams must complete the following tasks:

Team Puzzle
Before teams can start the main activity they must solve a team puzzle, which will give some a head start over others.

Workshop
Teams can visit the workshop, whenever they like, to collect materials to build their part of the structure. This works on a first-come-first basis.

Building the device
There are no set rules or methods to complete the task, teams may use the blueprints and the story as a guideline, but most importantly, must be creative and use their imaginations to build a working device that will ensure a smooth sequence of events between each structure.

Telling the story
Once each part of the structure is put together, teams read out their part of the story as the chain of events happen on the device.

Outcomes:
The event encourages team members to use their individual skills, as well as the skills of others for the overall success of the whole project. If successful, the end result will be the dramatic finale that everyone has been working towards...Epic novel or total flop, you decide!

Included:
· Experienced Instructors
· Full Event Management
· All activity equipment
· Safety Equipment
· Public Liability Insurance
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning team

Duration:
3 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“This is the first time we have used an outside provider and we were very pleased with the event. Setting up and timing was perfect!”
- Essex and Suffolk Water

Overview:
French ‘patisseries' is a culinary workshop where the group will learn a new skill and have fun together, creating a selection of French cakes & patisseries for afternoon tea.

With our expert chef on hand with tips and techniques your group will enjoy this challenge however good (or bad) they are in the kitchen.

Format:
Our professional chef will demonstrate how to make a selection of stylish and tasty French cakes & patisseries. Then he will hand over to the group to have a try for themselves. Groups will need to copy the chefs' examples and make a selection of cakes.

Each team must prepare and cook. This is a great activity with lots of scope for learning and being creative. At the end of the session teams can ‘break bread' and enjoy their cooking.

Included:
· Activities and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced chef
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
1 - 2 hours

Feedback on cookery events from our clients:
“Suzy was really helpful and was always either available to speak to or called me straight back which made organising an event at short notice really easy - and the event was excellent!”
- Topman

“We all had a fantastic time, thank you so so much for your help! The service from Hoops and the girls was perfect, always willing to help (despite how needy we can be, as you know!) The atmosphere was brilliant and the team really enjoyed the surprise. I special thank you to you though, I could not have organised any of it with out you! Please look out for a little thank you in the post”
- Cadbury

“We all had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed the cooking. The Chef was brilliant and we had a bit of fun along the way and every one was able to eat their own food. We will definitely look into doing this again”
- British Gas

“Thank you so much for all your help in organising yesterday's very successful event. The feedback I've received so far was extremely positive. The event met all of our expectations and we really had fun. The chefs were excellent and really made it an enjoyable yet informative experience. Please reiterate our thanks to them. Their expertise, lively personalities and words of encouragement really made the event work. We were all nicely surprised that the food tasted incredible at the end too. So that was a real bonus. Thanks to Danny for managing and introducing the event and explaining the values and benefits to the team”
- BSkyB

Overview:
Food is a great way to bring people together, making this a good option for teams to bond.

This event is all about having fun, encouraging creativity and interacting with colleagues and friends while learning new skills (and showing off hidden talents).

During this culinary workshop teams create tasty canapés and nibbles using a large variety of fresh ingredients.

There will be an expert chef on hand with tips and techniques so that your group will enjoy this challenge however good (or bad) they are on the kitchen.

Format:
The event starts with our experienced chef instructing and demonstrating how to make a selection of stylish and tasty canapés. Then it's up to the teams to have a try for themselves.

Everyone will be encouraged to be creative through experimenting with different flavours and ingredients to develop the perfect canapés.

Once everyone has stopped cooking, our head chef will judge each team's canapés by how well they worked together (too many cooks or a smooth operation), the canapés appearance and most importantly how they taste.

Once the cooking and judging is over teams can ‘break bread' and enjoy their creations at the end of the session.

Included:
• Fresh ingredients
• All equipment
• Safety equipment
• Public liability insurance
• Experienced chef
• Full event management
• Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
2 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Many thanks to you and your team, Hoops in particular for providing such an enjoyable event. The set up was good and with plenty of ingredients and the odd steer from your team the Canapé Challenge went really well. All of our people had a good time and it certainly got the evening off to a good start, plus we ate most of what we prepared so it lead nicely into the meal and further catch ups, networking and discussions etc. Please do pass on my thanks to the team. I will recommend Chillisauce to others and they got a good mention at our conference the next day”
- Logica

“The feedback from the day has been really positive – please pass on a huge well done and thanks to your teams. Thanks again, and I look forward to working with you again at some point in the future”
- Lloyds TSB

Overview:
A culinary workshop where the whole group will learn a new skill and have fun together, creating a selection of fresh pasta and fresh bread. 

With an experienced chef on hand with tips and techniques your group will enjoy this challenge however good (or bad) they are in the kitchen.

Format:
After a demostration from our chef on how to make fresh pasta and tasty fresh bread, it'll be over to the group to have a go.  Groups will need to copy the chefs' examples and make their own. This can be a competition style event if required with our chef and catering assistants being the judges.

The final Pasta creations can be served at dinner or as a final snack before guests depart.  Food always brings people together and culinary activities create an environment that promotes creativity, communication and cooperation among participants.

The fresh pasta and bread made will also be cooked as mobile equipment will be provided for the group to cook hot options.

Included:
· Fresh ingredients
· All equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced chef
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
1.5 - 2 hours

Feedback on cookery events from our clients:
“Suzy was really helpful and was always either available to speak to or called me straight back which made organising an event at short notice really easy - and the event was excellent!”
- Topman

“We all had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed the cooking. The Chef was brilliant and we had a bit of fun along the way and every one was able to eat their own food. We will definitely look into doing this again”
- British Gas

“Many thanks for helping arrange this for the Oncology team. We had a very productive meeting and the team building events were excellent. Everyone had a great time”
- Bristol- Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited

Overview:
This is the ultimate cookery experience, where teams spend the first part of the event exploring London's heritage markets and food halls, sourcing tasty ingredients to use. The second part of the day is spent being creative making scrumptious dishes to enjoy.

This is a fun culinary experience is a great way to bring people together by learning new skills (and showing off hidden talents). There will be the right balance and pace so that your guests aren’t rushing around in a panic and are able to really enjoy all the sights and learn along the way. 

Format:
With a list of ingredients, a cash budget and a strict time limit, each team heads off into the hustle and bustle of London’s heritage food markets, where their bargaining skills can be put to the test, then to an elegant food hall to experience London finest food hotspots.

Using their purchases, each team cooks a ‘culinary delight’, against the clock and under the expert eyes of an experienced chef. Each team prepares and cooks two courses. This can be a starter, main or dessert. This is a great activity with lots of scope for learning and being creative. 

Teams can ‘break bread’ and enjoy their cooking at the end of the session. Culinary activities create an environment that promotes creativity, communication and co-operation among participants.

Included:
· Fresh ingredients
· All equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced chef
· Full event management

Duration:
Half to full day event

Overview:
Communicate your company’s message with impact through your employees (literally!) by creating a logo, message or product name - using your people.

This is a fun, memorable experience for everybody involved, designed to value employees by showing that everybody counts. Your company will own the professional photos taken on the day, which can then be used in a variety of ways after the event, such as:
· in marketing materials, e.g. on websites, in newsletters and brochures.
· the photo can be printed on a large canvas and put up in the office, which will be a talking point with staff and visitors
· used as an innovative way to send a powerful message to potential and existing customers about new product

Most importantly, it’s great to get everybody together and for boosting team morale.

Format:
A professional event team will run the day, ensuring that every part runs smoothly, so you’ll only get praise for organising a successful large-scale event.

This event is a bespoke option, which can be adapted in many ways to suit your objectives. Typically, the event starts with the group being divided into teams to complete creative tasks to earn canvases, paints and tools. Participants then paint they’re canvas based on a smaller blueprint provided by the event managers.

Then everybody heads outside and under the guidance from the event team, everybody works together to create the enormous desired shape. Once in poisition, everybody then lifts the canvases above them and professional photos are taken from a helicopter that flies above.

There will be a space in the helicopter for a guest to see the mass formation of people from the sky, ideal for the owner of the company (and extra spaces are available for others at an additional cost). However don't think that those in the helicopter will just be enjoying the views, it'll be their job to direct people on the ground.

We recommend that the actual picture should be kept a surprise until the end of the event where the photos could be revealed to everybody.

Included:
· Professional Instructors and crew
· Photographer
· Full Event Management
· All tools and equipment
· Team challenges
· Public Liability Insurance
· 1 Aircraft: Bell 206 Jet Ranger for 1 Hour – seat 4 passengers (1 hour being enough to take the picture)

Duration:
2.5 - 3hours

Note:
There is a minimum number of 60 people for this event.

Overview:
Teams have to create a new and unique pie brand from concept to producing the actual gourmet dish. There is something for everyone in this hands-on ‘cooking’ challenge.

Pie Factory is an exciting and challenging event that compels participants to combine their culinary skills with their entrepreneurial flair. The objective is for teams to concoct a completely original pie creation within a limited time scale and budget. They must also create the packaging and design a marketing strategy to sell their new pie sensation to their target market.

Format:
Teams need to plan their time carefully and watch their budget to ensure they can meet the requirements to:

· Create and make a unique pie using the ingredients provided
· Design a marketing strategy that takes into account the sector, pricing, promotion, profit and brand
· Present ideas to the judges

Results:
The end product will be scored on taste, quality, profitability, originality, teamwork, variety and effectiveness of the marketing plan. Presentations at the end of the session prove to be a hilarious and great end to a perfect team challenge.

Please note: Events will be run using either sweet OR savoury ingredients

Included:
· Professional Chef
· Experienced event manager and assistants
· Full Event Management 
· Certificates in food & hygiene
· Disposable aprons & hats for all guests
· Shop area with ingredients and equipment
· Fun prizes
· Public liability insurance 

Duration:
2 - 3 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“A quick note to say thanks very much to you & the team for an excellently executed event. The teams really enjoyed the event, were engaged with the pie making activity and had a great time. The team were attentive to the different team dynamics & ensured that everyone was involved, kept to time & delivered the task. Overall a great success, so please can you pass on my thanks & appreciation to everybody”
- United Biscuits 

Overview
Don’t be late for this very important date, or it will be “off with your head!” Welcome to an extraordinary event, full of magic and wonder! Led by a host of familiar Alice in Wonderland characters your team will fall down the rabbit hole into this strange and seemingly crazy wonderland. For an event that will appeal to everyone’s taste buds, this Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is full of fun activities and has something for everyone.

Format
Planning
This event can be as fun or as team building focused as you want. Depending on the size of the group we can either divide you into smaller teams, or you can complete the session as one big group, whichever you prefer. It begins with a preparation session where you plan everything from deciding what party food you will have, how to hand-make invitations and naming the name places.

Eat Me
Now for cupcake making! Your teams will unleash their creativity as they decorate their cupcakes with a range of coloured frosting, sugar strands, silver balls...and much more. How you decorate them will be up to you but each teams’ cupcakes will be judged in our final competition, so the more colourful the better.

Drink Me?
Each guest at the tea party will be given their very own tea cup to decorate. As is as with the cupcakes, it is a competition to design the best tea cup so let the creative juices flow. With paints, glitter and pens at the ready, your personalised tea cups will add the final touch to your tea party! 

Party Time 
The accompanying games to your tea party can be a whacky or as tame as you wish. Keep it simple with a few Queen of Hearts cards games, or go all out and hold your own Flamingo Croquet tournament?

• Queen of Heart’s card game
• Wonderland party games and musical chairs
• Flamingo croquet
• Giant chess and garden games
• Rounders
• Archery**

Included
- Alice in Wonderland themed host and staff
- All ingredients and equipment
-All decorating equipment
-Selection of games
-Full event management
-Public liability insurance

Duration
3 hours.
**premium activity at an extra cost.**

Overview:
Think you know your 'Mean Streets' better than Scorsese? Think you could do a better New York 'Taxi Driver' than De Niro? Or would you just like to sit behind a camera, scream 'cut!' at the top of your lungs at everyone in sight while having extraordinarily good looking people vie for your undivided attention? Well we can offer your group the exclusive chance to experience behind the scenes movie-making and have the chance to cut your own versions of a classic film scene, all while creating a totally unique team building experience. 

Format:  
A host will meet and greet your group at a suitable venue. Your group will divide into teams and each team will have all the necessary equipment to produce a movie scene. Each team must assign a director, camera operator, props manager, wardrobe manager, film star and extras. Each team will then have to shoot a scene from a well-known film and these efforts will be put together to create a completely unique (and hilarious) version of the film. Instructors will observe how each team works and award/deduct points accordingly contributing to the final score.

Activities:
The day will consist of the following activities:

The Shoot:
The directors and camera crew will be briefed by instructors on how long the film must last and how long to allow for shooting and they'll get tips on sound and lighting. Each team decides who will play each role and teams are allowed to film in any style they choose. The only requirement is that the scenes must be filmed in a single take, rewinding the camera is forbidden and will result in negative scoring.

The Premiere:  
After the final director has hollered 'cut!' for the last time each team's scene will be shown in order and the result is a hilarious snap-shot of a Hollywood classic. The entire group along with the host and instructors will be the premiere audience and judging will take place, Hollywood style. Awards will be presented for best costume, best actor, funniest moment, etc.

Truly Glamourous Team Building:
We think this is the perfect event for groups who are after improved communication skills as everyone will be learning new skills and have to rely on one another for a successful shoot. Everyone will have a blast seeing themselves on the silver screen and who knows, maybe you'll have some undiscovered talent in your team?  

Included:
· Event Managers
· Full Event management
· Activities and equipment
· Full equipment instruction
· Public liability insurance
· Fun prizes awarded to the winning teams

Duration:
Half Day Event (3 hours)

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“I just wanted to say that the event went fantastically and if you could would you mind passing on my thanks to the team”
- PwC

“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 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.

So very many thanks from all of us, it was truly a success”
- Beachcroft

Overview:
Mosaic is a simple but very effective art form and we have created a fantastic challenge that gets your team working together. This imaginative and creative event gives individuals the chance to unleash their hidden talents along with negotiating skills in a motivational and fun environment. The challenge creates a very relaxed environment were the group can chat and get to know each other as they work.

Format:
Teams are set a challenge to complete a section of a mosaic. They are all working on the same project. Later on in the challenge they have to pull together as one big team. Teams have to collect materials and equipment by completing a series of tasks to receive their equipment, which involve puzzles, mental challenges and some engineering. There is something for everyone!

We have explored many projects on our team challenges from creating giant logos, wall murals, garden art, benches or tabletops. Teams will create a lasting impression of their day, which they can take back to the office. Alternatively, we can arrange to donate the mosaic to a community project such as brightening up a park area or donating a funky table to a children's home.

Included:
· All tools, materials and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Full event management

Duration:
2 - 3 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“I can whole-heartedly say that everyone enjoyed the event. It was well organised, well-executed and met our objectives”
- Macquerie Group

"We had a really great time at the event; everybody really enjoyed it and our mosaics were all beautiful!  Thank you very much for all of your help with organising this event for us"
- Aston University 
 

Teamwork makes anything seem possible...

Overview:
A high energy, high impact learning experience where teams role play as a construction company who are in charge of building a bridge that will preserve the precious wildlife and coral reef of Turtle Island. Coral Banks is an engaging, two hour experience that provides participants with a hands-on lesson in effective teamwork. Participants must operate together as a single organization, as individual teams, and in sub-groups, to complete the construction of an enormous model bridge. They will recognize the power of collaboration, understand the impact of both team process and spirit, and realise the importance of sharing resources and knowledge to accomplish goals and achieve great results.

The Scenario:
Turtle Island is the habitat to an expansive and beautiful coral reef which was discovered a mere ten years ago. Within this decade, tourists have flocked to Turtle Island to swim in the reef and observe the fascinating wildlife that inhabits the underwater world. The increasing popularity of the previously untouched island and its surrounding waters is creating an environmental concern. Zoologists and marine biologists are quickly observing the rapid decay of the finely balanced ecosystem. The concerned citizens of the islands have called in the long standing and highly reputable "Coral Banks Construction Company" to assist them with maintaining the tourist industry while preserving the beauty of Turtle Island. The company's main focus is to build environmentally friendly bridges that allow people to witness the beauty of nature without destroying it in the process. Coral Banks Construction Company has developed a plan for a large bridge to Turtle Island which will keep the reef safe from pollution and the wildlife free from danger while allowing people to enjoy the coral reef.

Business Benefits:
· Improved judgement
· Decreased frustration and rework
· Greater alignment between individual goals and end result
· Increased productivity
· Increased job satisfaction and motivation
· Better information management
· Achieve success to increase motivation and job staisfaction
· Improved time management
· Improve team effectiveness 
· Improved teamwork
· Improved communication skills
· Create greater alignment between individual goals and the end result
· Better information management

Details:
· Suitable for groups of 20-2,000 + participants
· 2 hours per session
· Suitable for cross-functional and intact teams at all levels
· Ideal for use in both conference and training settings

(Words can't give Coral Banks justice. It is something you ‘have to experience to fully appreciate'. We are therefore happy to offer a demonstration to your company before you book)

Feedback on conference programmes from our clients:
"They really understand our issues, our organisation, they have a fresh informal approach, and consistently deliver quality results time and time again with us."
- Thames Water

"Thank you for a fantastic day yesterday. The team are buzzing about the day and the exercises were a perfect choice as the messages really hit home with a lot of challenges they have recently been facing in the work environment. We will certainly be looking to use more of your expertise as we evolve our focus into next year."
- Pepsico UK & Ireland

"The content could simply not have fit our meeting design better! You and your team did a very good job running the simulation and then summarising the key learnings at its conclusion."
- Boise Paper Solutions

"I have found your company and its programmes to be the best way to open our conference as a way of eliminating the inter-company, inter-departmental barriers, creating a new team spirit and opening the communication."
- FM Radio

"This is the first time in history that meeting participants were more interested in the programme than in their afternoon golf tournament."
- National Office Products Alliance

Overview:
Eco House is a teambuilding activity, which encourages groups to engage with issues of environmental sustainability in the home whilst experiencing a hands on, informative and rewarding teambuilding exercise.

The aim of the challenge is to raise awareness in the importance of reducing carbon emissions in the home, through modifications and simple day-to-day changes we can all make.

Many of the learning outcomes from our Green Events can be applied to the work environment, and elements of your CSR Policy can be included to enhance the event. Our green events will motivate a sense of personal responsibility towards improving your company's environmental credentials and share your vision of a greener future.

Format:
The event begins with a brief introduction to climate change. Next, and equipped with blue prints and building materials, each team is given the challenge to design and build a model eco-house.

Throughout the game teams will earn carbon credits through mental challenges, which can be used to purchase environmental modifications for their house (e.g. Solar panels, insulation etc). The challenge ends in a presentation of each home to the rest of the group followed by feedback and prizes for our winning eco home.

The finished houses can be taken away by the group at the end of the day, perhaps as gifts for their children.

Included:
· Activities and equipment
· Safety equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Full event management

Duration:
2 -3 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“The event was absolutely fab. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. Could you please pass our thanks to Matt, he was fab as well. All excellent, Organisation, timing, variety/range of activities”
- DECC 

"It all went very well thank you.  The guys seemed to all get stuck in to the challenge and produced some "interesting" ideas!  Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and your team were very friendly, efficient, helpful and got everyone motivated. Thanks for all your help"
- BP UK
 

Overview:
An Apprentice-style team challenge with something for everyone. Teams will follow the current celebrity trend by creating and marketing their very own fragrance brand. Participants must show creativity an originality of concept as well as the business skills that are required to launch the next big thing in the fragrance industry. The event concludes with the all important sales pitch to the judges...

Format:
Teams begin by deciding the kind of fragrance they want to make and the audience they will be aiming at. Whether it be a fragrance for dogs, mother in law repellent or a spicy aphrodisiac, they must then attempt to portray their chosen theme through the medium of smell!

Once decided they can visit the "shop" stocking a large selection of perfume ingredients and then begin to invent their scent! With a detailed information pack and advice from our fragrance experts teams can get creative. They will learn the correct way to smell, how to spot complex odour components and how to go about formulating their fragrance.

Teams will then design and make the packaging for their fragrance. This will need to reflect their brand and, of course, appeal to their target market.

A marketing strategy will then be needed to decide by which mediums they intend to advertise their product. A sales pitch will be presented to the judges at the end and in a fun finale, teams will perform their own advert!
All of this must all be done within a limited time scale and budget to achieve the sweet smell of success! Extra points can be earned by completing the bonus tasks; a quiz on the fragrance industry and an Odour Profile challenge.

Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and everyone may take home a sample of their fragrance!

Business Benefits:
· Stimulates creativity and innovative thinking
· Demonstrates the value of a group effort
· Encourages forward planning and methodical thinking
· Shows awareness of the bigger picture as well as individual tasks
· Develops leadership and time management skills
· Encourages budget control
· Promotes healthy competition
· Gives participants a sense of achievement
· Provides an entertaining themed event with a rewarding conclusion

Includes:
· Experienced Perfume Expert
· All equipment and ingedients 
· Full event management
· Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams
· Public liability insurance

Duration:
2 - 3 Hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Great event and novel idea. Different to anything they had ever done before”
- Anonymous

“The event was a great success! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event and wants to know when we can have another one. I would recommend the Activity to other people. Andy & his team were fantastic. They obviously knew their stuff and got everyone involved, they certainly delivered the goods! All the staff have commented on the event”
- The Medical Centre

Overview:
You and your team are now responsible to produce the front page of a top magazine or newspaper. Exploit your creative talents to the extreme which comes to a head when presenting your effort to the Editor!

Hold the front page is a creative experience, which encourages communication throughout the whole team. The challenge tackles important company issues with an injection of creativity and humour.

Format:
The group must create a front cover design for a well-known magazine or newspaper. Each team will have a different publication and they must create their front cover in the relevant style. Teams have to produce photographs through digital technology and
create stories and headlines to win over the editor. The final artworks are displayed for presentation to the editor for a hilarious end of session.

Activities:
Content
After a quick brainstorming sessions, teams will need to put together a story that is worthy of the front page of a national newspaper or magazine. Don't forget to include a catchy headline - and make it interesting.

Photos
"A picture tells a thousand words..." and sells millions of copies, so you'll need to do all in your power to get hold of some good ones. Find, negotiate or create pictures that not only supports your story, but will sell it.

Take your work to the editor
This is the make or break moment. Each team presents their artworks to the editor resulting in a hilarious finale.

Included:
• All activity equipment
• Experienced instructors
• Full event management
• Full equipment instruction and safety briefings
• Public liability insurance
• Presentation and fun prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
1-2 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
"Thank you very much for the ‘Hold the front page event’ you have done for me and the team. The whole group really enjoyed the challenges having lots of fun and the feedback has since been excellent. It shows we can easily mix Facilitation with Fun! Thanks again"
- University of Bedfordshire

“Thanks for a great event. Staff were very friendly and good fun. Everyone had a great time!”
- Aviva

Overview:
Get your team's creative juices flowing with an interactive wine tasting challenge, involving teams competing in a series of marketing-based activities with the objective ‘to create the ultimate wine brand'.

Format:
The event starts with a wine tasting session and a crash course of the industry. Then each team is given a different bottle of wine (plus an extra couple of bottles, as tasting is enjoyable and essential!) where they'll need to assume the roles of a creative marketing department and develop the next top wine. The event concludes with each team presenting their wine and brand idea to a panel of wine experts, where they'll pick a winning team, awarding them with fun prizes.

Activities:
Teams will take part in the following tasks:

Introduction to Wine (20 minutes)
Teams will be given a brief overview on how to taste wine, value wine, and an insight into how wine is marketed (on and off trade).

Marketing Planning (45 minutes)
Each team is given a bottle of wine and a target market - the rest is up to them.

Mood Boards
Teams create mood boards for their wine, taking into consideration the customer/sales channel.

Tasting
They'll need to write tasting notes for the wine.

Identity
Create a brand name and a position in the market for their wine.

Advertising
Come up with an ad to communicate with the target market (e.g. poster, 20sec radio, beermats etc).

Pitching (30 minutes)
Teams present their wine and brand to the group and wine experts. Extra marks awarded for humour and creativity!

Included:
· Wine Experts
· Full event management
· Wines
· All equipment
· Public liability insurance

Duration:
1.5 - 2 hours

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Pre-event service was excellent, the responsiveness and overall willingness to deal with last minute queries was brilliant. The activity itself was also incredibly well run”
- The Neilsen Company Ltd

Overview:
Get those creative juices flowing with our creative workshops where guests learn new skills (and show off hidden talents) while enjoying the company of colleagues and friends in a relaxed environment.  The main focus of the creative day is a fun shared experience for everybody, where guests have the opportunity to try things they've never tried before and have lots of fun doing it!

Art and the nature of this environment inspires creative thinking and guests will be encouraged to 'think outside of the box' throughout the event.

Format:
Our workshops are structured so that participants will have a set time to complete a project. The workshops can run as a complete event or can fit into other activities.

Guests will be given a demonstration on the chosen art and craft. Then they will start work on their own projects with an art tutor on hand to guide and offer advice.  At the end of the session participants can take their work home with them. Depending on the projects, items take from 30 minutes to half day to complete.

Activites:
The creative workshops can be just one workshop or a selection for participants to enjoy. Please choose from the following workshops:

Abstract Art
Using multimedia and collage materials the group will be amazed at what they can achieve with simple techniques and lots of paints.

Cake Decorating
We will demonstrate some ideas but we are looking for wacky designs not just the traditional white icing.

Carnival Arts
Groups work together to make giant puppets and masks for a colourful display at the end of the event.

Clay Modelling
After the tutor demostrates methods of using clay for sculpting, they'll demonstrate making simple pots, figures and 3-D decoration, then it's over to the guests.

Fabric Painting
Paint and print onto cloth bags, cushion covers and t-towels. The techniques demonstrated include block printing, brush painting and stenciling.

Glass Painting
Learn some of the techniques used in glass painting, such as dipping, painting and leading.

Jazzing up Junk
Recycle items by creating them into useable and beautiful objects, methods include mosaic, painting and decoupage techniques. Revamp old frames, chairs, furniture, vases, trays, kitchen utensils and crockery.

Jewellery Making
Hand crafted jewellery is very popular now and to make your own is not only easy but great fun too.

Mask Making
Using materials such as fabrics, feathers, gems and paints to decorate full face masks in any theme desired.

Mosaic
A simple technique to follow, perfect for making individual items and also making bigger team masterpieces. Using a variety of colourful mosaic tiles, create anything from teapot stands to wall plagues.

Picasso Studio
A studio is set up with still life exhibits such as fruit bowls, flower arrangements and bold painted canvases. Famous Picasso prints are displayed around the studio for decoration and inspiration and easels are set up to make guests feel they are in Picasso’s Studio. We include ceramic painting, paper maché and acrylic painting in the studio so there is something for everyone.

Potters Wheel
It’s messy, but it’s fun! Our experienced potter will demonstrate the skills involved in throwing a pot. Then it’s time to roll up those sleeves and have a try yourself.

Sculpture
Sculpture is not just about using clay it also involves using mod-roc, paper, metal, fabrics, junk and mixed media. There is lots of scope for creativity and creating large projects.

Silk Painting
Silk Painting is a delicate craft where patience and procession is required. To give participants a head start they will be supplied with a silk item, which has an outline design. They then have to colour in the design with special silk paints in vibrant colours.

Textiles
Use various materials including felt, wool, silks, ribbons, fur fabrics and feathers to create anything such as wall hangings, bags or scarves.

Watercolour Painting
Everyone works together in a 'paint along' session, following the steps of a demonstration so you will end the day with a painting you can take home with pride.

Included:
· Art Tutors 
· Full event management
· Activities and equipment
· Public liability insurance

Duration:
Available as a half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) event

Feedback on this event from our clients:
I would like to pass on our thanks to you and tour team, we had a great afternoon with them and from what I saw all the guys got involved and really enjoyed it. Once again thanks very much.
- LQ Group

Overview:
With an emphasis on creativity and getting to know the team, this icebreaker will get everybody creating a conference badge from the materials supplied. The badge must be a representation of them as an individual. Guests tend to either create a self-portrait or team up with a colleague and create each other’s. Company messages and key words can also be bought into the briefing and included in the badges. Materials supplied will be pens, cut out shapes, paper, card, foam sheets, magazines, ribbon, tissue paper, sequins, goggle eyes and extra goodies at the 'Face Factory'.

Included:
· Art Tutors
· Full event management
· Activities and equipment
· Public liability insurance

Duration:
Icebreaker - 30 minutes

Overview:
With an emphasis on experimental learning and company vision, The whole group is split into smaller teams and each team creates a big canvas following guidance from an art tutor. They will receive a directive on what their piece of art must depict. This will be a relevant company message or perhaps an issue that needs to be explored such as diversity or communication. The final paintings are presented by the team, judged and displayed at the end. It is interesting to see how different teams interpret the same brief.

Included:
· All tools, materials and equipment
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Full event management

Duration:
30 minutes - 1 hour

Overview:
In this Design Team Challenge groups will compete in a pitch to win business based on an actual company brief and their ability to create marketing materials from scratch. At the end of the session teams will need to present their marketing strategy, mock ups, strap lines, mission statements, designs and product design to the panel of judges.

This type of event encourages creative thinking and focuses on the importance of understanding the target market. Design Team Challenge provides an innovative way of introducing members of the team to each other and creates an environment for sharing and exploring new ideas.

Format:
The group will be divided into teams and given their brief…
A customer has approached a design agency wanting a new marking strategy for their in store promotions. Teams will take on this job, working together to impress the judges and therefore win the bid.

Activities include:
• Retail point of sale
• Recruitment brochure
• Company sales literature

At the end of the session each team will present their marketing strategy to the judges. Teams must have considered budget, target market, unique selling point and all design elements. This is a very enlightening and fun session, which has, actually resulted in new marketing ideas being created and considered for future company strategies.

Duration:
1 to 3 Hours

Overview
Do you think your team has the entrepreneurial know-how to squeeze some all important backing finance out of the fierce and foreboding dragons?! Based on the highly successful BBC show ‘Dragons’ Den’, this topical event is a brilliant way to test team work in a fun and unique environment.  The 'Den Of Dragons' event has been specifically designed to test and bring out all the core business attributes in your group, including delegation, commercial awareness, presentation skills and above all, team work!

Throughout the day, your team will have to put heads together to come up with a flawless and brilliant new idea which will have the Dragons jumping at the chance to invest their money in! The team will have to work shrewdly in order to keep to time scale and budget and allocate roles of design, sales and finance wisely in the team in order to come up with a winning product. All the team will require to present the idea will be available to purchase from the ‘business superstore’; the money for which is earned based on the team’s performance throughout the day. Do be warned however that the superstore is manned by the toughest traders you’ll ever meet, so the team will have to use their sharpest negotiating skills in order to cut a bargain here!

Format
The Idea
The product is the basis of the team’s success, so the team must really work together to create something brilliant! The host’s briefing should start brains ticking but from then on, it’s up to the team. Be careful not to drag their feet too much in the planning stage though or the team may find themselves with nothing to present at the end!

The Dragon’s Counsel
Intimidating as the Dragon’s are, the team must remember that they’re also excellent business tycoons - a quality the team should make the most of! Therefore throughout the day, 1-2 of the team members at a time will be given the chance to meet with and discuss ideas with each of the Dragons. The team will also have the chance to earn money with which to buy materials with at the ‘business superstore’, based on the poignancy of questions and ideas so far.

The Business Superstore
To really impress the Dragons, the team is going to need a show stopping presentation. In order to pull this off, the team will need to earn as much money throughout the day as possible in order to buy the essential props and materials required to really show off your fantastic new product.

The Pitch
This is the team’s chance to shine! To be crowned victorious the presentation must include watertight budget plans, a well researched design and that all important ground breaking idea that’s going to blow the Dragons away. Think your team has got what it takes?!

Benefits of Activity
This activity is a big team building experience for colleagues, which is unique and great fun. Guests will be tested in:
· Delegation
· Trust
· Communication
· Time management
· Team work
· Negotiation
· Presentation skills
· Leadership

Included
· All props, budget and equipment for business challenges 
·  Staging*
· PA system*
· Lighting*
· Full event management
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Medals & prizes for the winners
*Over 36 guests

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“A fantastic day enjoyed by all the team. The people who ran it were excellent nothing to fault at all would highly recommend the activities”
- The Liverpool Compact EBP

“I would just like to say a big thank you to you and your team for the fun and entertaining day we had last Thursday, the feed back has been great and the team had a thoroughly enjoyable time , I have filled in the online questionnaire for you as well.
- npower

“Everyone was fantastic, they were all so nice and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be returning if we hold a similar event – watch this space”
- Build A Bear

Overview
Do you think your team has the entrepreneurial know-how to squeeze some all important backing finance out of the fierce and foreboding dragons?! Based on the highly successful BBC show ‘Dragons’ Den’, this topical event is a brilliant way to test team work in a fun and unique environment. The 'Den Of Dragons' event has been specifically designed to test and bring out all the core business attributes in your group, including delegation, commercial awareness, presentation skills and above all, team work!

Throughout the day, your team will have to put heads together to come up with a flawless and brilliant new idea which will have the Dragons jumping at the chance to invest their money in! The team will have to work shrewdly in order to keep to time scale and budget and allocate roles of design, sales and finance wisely in the team in order to come up with a winning product. All the team will require to present the idea will be available to purchase from the ‘business superstore’; the money for which is earned based on the team’s performance throughout the day. Do be warned however that the superstore is manned by the toughest traders you’ll ever meet, so the team will have to use their sharpest negotiating skills in order to cut a bargain here!

Format
The Idea
The product is the basis of the team’s success, so the team must really work together to create something brilliant! The host’s briefing should start brains ticking but from then on, it’s up to the team. Be careful not to drag their feet too much in the planning stage though or the team may find themselves with nothing to present at the end!

The Dragon’s Counsel
Intimidating as the Dragon’s are, the team must remember that they’re also excellent business tycoons - a quality the team should make the most of! Therefore throughout the day, 1-2 of the team members at a time will be given the chance to meet with and discuss ideas with each of the Dragons. The team will also have the chance to earn money with which to buy materials with at the ‘business superstore’, based on the poignancy of questions and ideas so far.

The Business Superstore
To really impress the Dragons, the team is going to need a show stopping presentation. In order to pull this off, the team will need to earn as much money throughout the day as possible in order to buy the essential props and materials required to really show off your fantastic new product.

The Pitch
This is the team’s chance to shine! To be crowned victorious the presentation must include watertight budget plans, a well researched design and that all important ground breaking idea that’s going to blow the Dragons away. Think your team has got what it takes?!

Benefits of Activity
This activity is a big team building experience for colleagues, which is unique and great fun. Guests will be tested in:
· Delegation
· Trust
· Communication
· Time management
· Team work
· Negotiation
· Presentation skills
· Leadership

Included
· All props, budget and equipment for business challenges
· Staging*
· PA system*
· Lighting*
· Full event management
· Public liability insurance
· Experienced instructors
· Medals & prizes for the winners
*Over 36 guests

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“A fantastic day enjoyed by all the team. The people who ran it were excellent nothing to fault at all would highly recommend the activities”
- The Liverpool Compact EBP

“I would just like to say a big thank you to you and your team for the fun and entertaining day we had last Thursday, the feed back has been great and the team had a thoroughly enjoyable time , I have filled in the online questionnaire for you as well.
- npower

“Everyone was fantastic, they were all so nice and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be returning if we hold a similar event – watch this space”
- Build A Bear

Explore your company’s creativity and inventiveness as teams compete to create the best 20 minute radio show, complete with interviews, music  and chat.

Format
Groups will be split into teams of 5+. Each member of the team will be allocated a role for them to prepare, rehearse and perform. Typical roles include:

DJ	Controller	News Reporter
Pundit	MC	Celebrity

 

Participants will be given a masterclass in studio equipment and advice on how to create their show, then each team will be given a free rein to produce a 20 minute show that will be performed and recorded in front of the rest of the group.

Objectives
Encourage participants to succeed through working as a team.
Examine how well employees work together.
Open channels of communication between or within departments by carefully choosing teams.
Reward employees with a fun day that will get the whole company talking.
Promote friendships in the workplace, boosting moral, productivity, staff retention and improving the working atmosphere.

Duration
Half and full days are available.

Feedback
"The staff members said they had lots of fun and felt the training was a great opportunity to bond with their colleagues. They also said they found out more about their strengths and weaknesses. Working together on tasks was a bonding experience, they enjoyed working on the radio show and now they feel they know their colleagues better having spent the whole day 1-2-1 through creativity."

Carlton Cameron, Project Manager, Kids Company