Meetings Blog May 08, 2017
Seafood paella made close to the Valencian shores, iconic calamari in the heart of Madrid, farm fresh Rigotte de Condrieu cheese in Lyon, traditional tacos in Guadalajara, perfectly prepared pasta in Rome, , succulent steak from Buenos Aires,… Must we go on? Wherever you choose to host an event do not underestimate the power of laying on local produce for your guests to enjoy. Not only do they provide a nourishing snack or meal – you’ll have picked well – they also open up many other aspects of a successful meeting, with a lower impact on the environment.
Take networking and social interactions. These are invaluable elements of most events and, once break-out areas have been arranged, the socializing can be enhanced by creating easy ice-breakers. “This looks interesting.” “Have you tried the jamón de bellota?” “I’ve never tasted wine from this region before.” “I hear this salmon was caught earlier today.” Building enthusiasm in the local produce, heightened with fun facts about the items on the table or delivered through the words of those serving, can turn ‘time to eat’ into ‘time to meet, learn and explore’. These could even be subtly tailored to the content of the event itself.
Presentation is as important as the actual produce and NH Hotel Group has local knowledge around the world helping you to give a cultural experience that will be talked about long after the doors have closed.
