AOK Events

For the third year running AOK Events have been placed in the Top 50 Great Places To Work in the UK, with us chalking up a remarkable 19th place in 2024 🎉 We are the only company of 50 employees or fewer from the hospitality industry to achieve this accolade. To say we are incredibly proud is an understatement. We have the best team! The last 12 months has been a ground-breaking one for the Company, with us becoming an employee-owned business after purchasing 65% of the company's shares from AOK Events shareholders through an Employee Ownership Trust. All of our staff are incredibly motivated to make unforgettable happen, day in day out, for our roster of wonderful clients. If you add in company trips to Morocco and Slovenia; 8 brilliant new members of staff; one of our best financial years on record; significant progress around improved employee wellbeing; becoming a more sustainable business; the launch of our new Destination Management Company, flexible working and countless nights out...you can see why we really are A Great Place To Work. #UKBestWorkplaces #bestworkplaces #gptwcertified

We are delighted and proud to be named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women for the third year running 💕 At our mid-year off-site this week, we took a moment to reflect on our success this year and how we plan to continue to thrive into 2025. We would not be able to do that without the initiative and engagement of our ever-growing and truly brilliant team which we are proud to support in life and at work. #gptw #ukbestworkplaces

Women's sporting events we are excited about 🏃♀️ With a surge in popularity and unprecedented investment, women’s sport has reached new heights, captivating audiences worldwide. From football to tennis, to golf and cricket, this summer marks the beginning of a game-changing time for female athletes. Let’s get into the key events and milestones that will shape the rest of the year, making 2024 an unforgettable season for women’s professional sports. 🏊♀️ OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 - 26 July - 11 August 2024 The tournament, lasting just over two weeks, offers the best opportunity to see the world’s biggest superstars, such as Simone Biles, Sky Brown and Dina Asher-Smith competing at the top of their fields. 🏏 THE HUNDRED: Revolutionising Women’s Cricket Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as the summer of 2024 brings forth a revolutionary tournament in women’s cricket - The Hundred. This innovative format, featuring fast-paced matches with 100 balls per innings, promises to attract fans and take the sport to new heights. THE ELIMINATOR AT KIA OVAL - 17 AUGUST 2024 THE FINAL AT LORD’S - 18 AUGUST 2024 🏌️♀️ AIG WOMEN’S OPEN AT ST ANDREWS - 21 - 25 AUGUST 2024 The final women's major of the year will be hosted at the iconic home of golf. As the summer comes to an end, the LPGA Tour will continue to captivate audiences, leaving a lasting impact on women’s golf. 🎾 QUEENS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - 9 - 15 JUNE 2025 In 2025, we will see a first for The Queen’s Club Championships, with the tournament set to extend to a second week for the ladies to have a chance to prepare for the grass court season. 🏇 AYR GOLD CUP - 12 SEPTEMBER 2024 Over the last few years, the racing world has seen names such as Rachael Blackmore and Hollie Doyle develop into the next superstar jockeys, and personalities across the circuit. Cheltenham, Aintree and Royal Ascot have all become accustomed to watching female jockeys lead the way in some of the biggest races on the circuit, including the Gold Cup, Grand National and King Charles III Stakes. ⚽️ BARCLAYS WOMEN’S SUPER LEAGUE 24/25 STARTING ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2024 The Lionesses have lead the way for increased popularity for women’s football, with over 12 million fans in the UK tuning in to watch the World Cup Final in 2023 following the European Championship win the previous year. This has seen an amazing change in club football with Arsenal noting an increase in fans of over 300%, selling out the Emirates Stadium. In the next few years, we can only see this increasing with clubs such as Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal boasting the biggest names in the sport - inspiring the next generation. Whether it is an England or Club game, the growth of women’s football will offer great hospitality options to entertain guests. Which events will you tune in to this year? #womeninsport #corporatehospitality

☀ On Sunday I was lucky enough to be hosted by the beautiful The Gallivant - a day full of relaxation, beach air and lots of English Sparkling wine! 🍷 After a yummy lunch on the terrace, we were whisked off to Gusbourne winery only a short 20 mins away, for an informative wine tasting session where we got to sample lots of their beautifully made sparkling wine (which The Gallivant serve) 🏖 Upon our return, we took a short walk over the road to the beach for the hotels 'Drinks in the Dunes' concept, where the bar had made us a takeaway cocktail to enjoy overlooking the beach 🍴 Dinner was a beautiful 3 course meal, explained by the talent head chef Dylan, with lots of local produce featuring - and of course accompanied by some more Gusbourne wine! 🛌 After a very comfortable nights sleep, the morning started with a session of yoga which is offered complimentary to all guests. The perfect way to kick off your day (although I used muscles I haven't used for a very long time!) A huge thank you Elise Roberts and Victoria Ryznar for putting together such a lovely itinerary to allow us to fully experience the beauty and uniqueness of the hotel. If you are looking for a coastal retreat for small groups of up to 20 people then I would highly recommend The Gallivant. 👏 AOK Events

We’re all set up at the London Christmas Party Show 💜 Come down to Freemasons Hall and talk to the team on stand B31 about all things Christmas Party Entertainment 🎄🎷🥂🎹🪄🪩 Today until 8pm Tomorrow from 8.30am until 5pm #christmasparties #corporateentertainment #makeunforgettablehappen #crackingentertainment

New venues we are excited about 💫 In London we are fortunate to be at the centre of venue innovation, always discovering newly opened spaces and seeing the reinvention of old favourites. At the moment we are particularly excited about the following: 💎 THE PELLIGON Designed by renowned architect, César Pelli, the glass atrium provides a spectacular setting for everything; from conferences, to dinners and to product launches. LOCATION:📍Canary Wharf CAPACITY: Up to 440 guests seated and 1,000 guests standing 🍣 AKIRA BACK Located within the newly opened Mandarin Oriental, Akira Back blends Japanese and Korean cuisine in a creative and unique way, executed by Chef Back to create his modern interpretation of Japanese cuisines. The restaurant interior is nearly as impressive as the food with a triple-height sky roof and marble, circular staircase leading into the space. LOCATION:📍Hanover Square CAPACITY: 150 guests seated with private dining rooms for 8-16 guests ☀️ CIRCE’S Previously Bar Elba, Circe’s is in the heart of Waterloo with stunning rooftop views across London with a Mediterranean feel. Self-described as a rooftop oasis with versatile event spaces, this venue is perfect for events that require outdoor space and stunning views in Central London. LOCATION:📍Waterloo CAPACITY: Up to 600 standing ⚽️ THE RIVERSIDE FULHAM The Riverside is a brand-new and unique development in the redeveloped stands of Fulham FC's Craven Cottage. With a slick sports bar, gourmet restaurants and a breathtaking roof terrace with sweeping views of the Thames and London’s iconic skyline, the Riverside will elevate match day hospitality as well as private and corporate events in SW6. LOCATION:📍Fulham CAPACITY: TBC 🍸 DEAR DARLING Dear Darling is a recent addition to the storied Mayfair members’ club scene and features lavish interiors across two meticulously-designed floors – the luxurious Living Room featuring a cocktail bar and a stylish Basement space. LOCATION:📍Mayfair CAPACITY: Up to 250 standing 💡 TOWN HALL BOTTACCIO Opening in Q3 2024, this is one of London’s premier event venues that can accommodate up to 1000 guests for a standing reception. With an impressive 13-meter-high ceiling, a vast performance stage, full AV system and a live broadcasting studio, there is not much this venue can’t do. A truly versatile venue that will impress for any event. LOCATION:📍King’s Cross CAPACITY: Up to 1,000 guests standing and 800 seated #venuefinding #londonvenues

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Allison and the team on a perfect day at the cricket for England vs West Indies! 🏏 Glad all the guests had a brilliant time and that the weather held up too!

Celebrating Leadership with Westminster College (MO) at Guildhall 🏅 AOK Events was tasked with helping Westminster College in Missouri find an ideal venue for their Churchill Leadership awards evening, as well as provide support with event management and production. The goal was to create a memorable and seamless experience for all guests, highlighting world politics and the importance of leadership in today’s world. With its historical significance and featuring a statue of Winston Churchill himself, Guildhall was the perfect choice for the event. We delivered: 📋 Full event management 🏰 Venue find and liaison 🌸 Looked after full production, stage design and room styling 🍤 Sourced Ultra high-end caterers 🍷 Sourced private allocation of wines and champagne 🎤 Booked a classical singer using AOK Entertains 🇬🇧 Booked D Day Darlings from Britian's Got Talent 🎥 Booked a photographer & videographer 🥂 Furnished the drinks reception area 🍽️ Took lead on full table design 🔨 Helped organise auction for the event The event was a full success and our event manager Jake received the best feedback from the award winner himself: “You did an amazing job with this event. It was truly spectacular Jake. And the way you handled my last-minute request on the quotes on the screen…plus the volume on the video was extremely impressive. That memory will stay with me forever.” - Bill Roedy #leadership #awardsceremony #eventmanagement #makeunforgettablehappen

We are looking for a Venue Finder! 💚 Our venue finding team is growing and we are looking for someone with a passion for venues and who enjoys working with clients to find the right space for their event requirements. AOK Events is recognised as a Great Place to Work and this is a fantastic opportunity for a proven venue finder to join our happy, busy, award-winning event management company, based in Clapham Junction. If you think you're the right fit, you can take a look at the full job description in our listing below and send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. We would also appreciate you forwarding this to anyone who might be a good fit for the role 💌 #hiring #venuefinding #gptw

Are you still planning your end of year event programme? 🎄 We are delighted to be exhibiting at the London Christmas Party Show once again on 16-17th July. Our team will be on stand B31 chatting to visitors about our Christmas entertainers, event management, venue finding and corporate hospitality services. With just over two weeks to go, there is still plenty of time to register here: https://lnkd.in/eZ5AhZbr We look forward to chatting to you about all things Christmas! #christmasparties #lcps2024