Summer Events!

Summer is synonymous with exciting outdoor activities, parties, weekends away and celebrations. As we are moving from spring into summer, do you have ideas springing into play? If you've been given the task of planning an event this summer, think sunny weather and cool evening fun. Whether you're a summer baby and celebrating a big birthday, or whether you have an anniversary or event idea that is ideal for the summer sun.. It’s time to get planning!

With the sun shining and the days getting longer, it's the perfect time to let your event see the great outdoors. 

Smooth simplicity is the key to a successful event- so if you don’t want stress and sweat, hand your ideas over to Desire Leisure and we will do all the hard-work for you!

What Desire Leisure could offer your summer event;

-      Props and Theming

-      Indoor/Outdoor Venues

-      Marquee

-      Staff and Events Crew

-      Catering                                                    

-      Activities

-      Entertainment

For your no-obligation quote, contact us on 01435 817155

Top 5 Beer Capitals of Europe

With such a varied amount of cultures, languages and influences- Europe is a fascinatingly diverse place to visit. Whether you're traveling with the family, or going with the guys/girls for your Stag/Hen do, Birthday or celebration- something that will draw in the dads to the dudes... Europeans have an immense love for beer!!
Whilst almost every European country has it's own national beer, here is a list of what WE consider the top 5... 


1. Bruges
Yes, we all know that Belgium is famous for it's mouth-wateringly divine chocolate. BUT for all you that have a taste for something a little more refreshing, you need to try it's Beer.
Belgium produce more than 350 types of beers. This region of Belgium is responsible for the lambic beer – a beer produced by spontaneous fermentation, often with the addition of various fruits.
Start your beer tasting journey with a visit to Brugs Beertje (Little Bear) bar, where you can taste and enjoy literally hundreds of Brews of Bruges' Beer (try saying that outloud and ten times faster!)

And then move on to try breweries such as De Halve Maan (makers of Bruges Zot) and the De Gouden Boom Brewery.  

2. Prague 

with 156 liters per capita per year, it's safe to say that Czechs are the most avid of all European drinkers- thus making Czech famous for it's beer! The biggest players in the local beer industry are Pilsner Urquell, Gambrinus, Budvar and Bernard. Klášterní pivovar Strahov (Strahov Monastery Brewery) is an excellent place to explore the Czech’s beer history, with a tradition dating back to the 17th century.
Novoměstský pivovar (The New Town Brewery) has some great food and delicious beers that will leave you burping of joy. Don’t miss the stronger, dark beers, with as much as 12% alcohol.

3. Amsterdam 
The Netherlands is home to the famous Heineken and you’ll see this brand proudly displayed all over Europe! The Dutch offer an exciting range of bars and brewery's if you want to uncover the fascinating history of Dutch beer. When the clock strikes Beer O'clock, start with a visit to a superb little bar offering a selection of around 200 beers- Wildeman. And for your other Beer stops try Beiaard, offering over 60 refreshing and tasty beers- and Arendsnet, for a more unique taste. 

4. Munich 

Oktoberfest! Munich is full of exciting all year round attractions for all you beer lovers. An experience you should not miss is the beautiful beer gardens – small islands of relaxation in the urban jungle, where you can enjoy traditional Bavarian golden drinks. Head on down to the Beer Garden Augustiner Keller, Munich’s oldest, the Aumeister or the Hischgarten. Visit the big breweries such as Löwenbräu, Augustinerbräu or Hofbräuhaus for a firsthand experience of authentic German lager.

5. Copenhagen 

What springs to mind when you hear the words København or Denmark? Tuborg or Carslberg! But if you’re looking for something more than what you know from home, know that this is the country with the most micro-breweries per capita in Europe since 2005.
The recently opened ‘Jacobsen’, a new brew house in Varby that aims to showcase beer culture and produce a rare variety of beers. Or if you want to sample special brews, head down to the Vesterbro Bryghus, Nørrebro Bryghus or Brewpub.

Dining in Brighton on a Budget

We know how much of a hassle it can be when you're looking for an orignial, quick and easy place to eat..without having to spend a fortune, or having to compromise the food quality. Of course there's always McDonalds.. but we've got a feeling your taste-buds are looking for something a bit more luxurious. So here's a list of some of the best places to eat in Brighton when you're on a Budget. Great for Stag and Hen groups looking for a Hangover Cure, or looking to grab a bite before the night begins. And just to make it even better, almost all of these restaurants allow you to bring your own Alcohol. Ideal! 

Foodilic, North Street Brighton

For all you healthy food lovers! This perfectly balanced cafe restaurant- attending to all you with organic-only taste buds, but offering delicious cakes and pastries. Could it get better? It’s ALL YOU CAN EAT for a budget-friendly price at £6.45, and dig in. Foodilic cater for the majority of dietary requirements, with dairy, gluten, flour free options. Not only is this food good for the soul and body, it’s also unbelievable tasty and will leave you feeling better, inside and out; not to mention full up!

Pompoko, 110 Church St The Lanes, Brighton

Located in the heart of Brighton, Pompoko is a Japanese restaurant with an excellent perk. Bring your own alcohol. Perfect for pre-drinks and a meal out with the group before the night gets started. To put it simply, the Pompoko experience consists of delicious food, speedy service, and the hub of a varied crowd. Excellent food; beat your budget and have a delicious dining experience!

Taste Of Sahara- 103 Western Rd Brighton and Hove, Brighton,

Fancy the taste of exotic at a budget friendly price? With its delicate Arabian food and decor created with care to reflect classic Mediterranean story books, the diversely flavorsome menu is sure to catch your senses. From Halal Kebabs to Tagines and Coscous, Sheesha Patio and Mint Tea; ones Middle Eastern and Iranian favourites are offered by the restaurant’s kitchen, along with some lesser known and more adventurous dishes. Perfect!

La Choza- 36 Gloucester Road, Brighton

La Choza, Brighton’s authentic Mexican Street Food joint in the heart of North Laine. Drop in and enjoy affordable, healthy and tasty slow cooked Mexican street food. You can have it ‘to go’ or take a seat indoors or out and unwind to some great music, and all that Mexico has to offer. With options to make your dish your own, choose your base, choose your filling and choose your salsa- brilliant and budget friendly.

Mascara, 101 Western Road, Brighton,

Mascara, 101 Western Road, Brighton,

An authentic North African Restaurant with a Moroccan décor and serving scrumptious dishes. Moroccan cuisine is based on stew with meat and fish, accompanied by couscous and tajine. Their chefs combine the finest fresh ingredients using traditional methods, blending together rich flavors and spices to create the fine taste of North African Cuisine. The ideal environment for celebrating- again, bring your own alcohol!

We know you swirl the wine in the glass at a restaurant.. but nobody really knows why?! 
Learn exactly what you're drinking- having a glass of Red with dinner will be a completely new, and sensory experience. Plus, you can look and feel truly sophisticated when you're out for a meal with the couple next door.
Try Wine Tasting or a Wine Tour, put your knowledge (and taste-buds) to the test!  

http://www.desireleisure.co.uk/activity/wine-tasting-tours

Weirdest Hangover Cures...

How to cure the hangover from hell. We've heard of some crazy tips for hangover cures...but these really shocked us. Share with us your hangover cure, however wild and wacky- if it works then we want to know! Prepare yourself for some weird and wonderful morning after ideas...

Germany- The Germans like to pickle things. They SWEAR by a breakfast they call ''katerfruhstuck'', which is supposedly the ultimate hangover cure. It's a pickled herring wrapped around pickled cucumber and onions.

Japan- The Japanese, with their strong tastebuds- eat dried sour plums called ''umeboshi''.

Poland- The Polish swear by drinking a glass of brine from a jar of sour pickles. Mmm.

UK- Us Brits swear by a hearty, good ol' Bacon Sarnie. With brown sauce and butter. Cured.

BUT the winner, with the strongest stomachs of all, are the Mongolians. They swallow pickled sheep eyeballs mixed with tomato juice. 
We're not entirely sure how accurate these remedies work...so here's some scientific advice for you!!

Milk, two sugars?

Not only is Afternoon tea a beautifully British and sophisticated activity- it's delicious, and an excuse to dress up in your favorite summer dress and flower crown.
As the sun is slowly making it's presence, and you're planning a party or an event for the ladies to get together- consider Afternoon Tea. Perfect for a garden party, or for an afternoon at a 5* Hotel, or tea gardens.
Decorate your garden with Cath Kidston design, or style it to a more vintage chic look...

Personalise your garden party, as spring is coming upon us. BBQ, Afternoon Tea's... make it originally YOURS. An event that everyone will love, and claim your stylish crown as the best party hostess. ( We'll plan your event and let you take all the credit)

What would make YOUR event stand out?

Spring- Summer- Party Seasons.

Have a party that's truly original and personal to you, with our ideas and themes we offer some of the best Birthday Party/Event planning. Pick a venue, pick an activity, and have a day filled that reflects your true personality. Events for you. It's your day! 

Pintrest!

Follow us on Pintrest, for an abundance of creative and original event planning and activity ideas. For what to wear, where to go and what to do..you'll find boards and pins filled with some stunning ideas!! Come on all you fellow Pinners, get pinning!!

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Kidnap The Stag

Are you and the guys forever throwing around banter, pranks and messing with each other?
What better way to give the groom-to-be a proper send off into married life, than kidnapping him. Put your heads together and do some serious scheming, for the ultimate prank. Whether it's for revenge, or just for laughs..kidnapping the groom will scare the pants off him, it's so outrageous and shocking..it will be Stag weekend that will go down in history.
Be prepared for some shock, anger and a lot of confusion.. but once the dust has settled, he'll be laughing with you, and at himself!

We'll arrange to have him 'professionally kidnapped', tied up and scared out of his mind. Only for you fellow stags to jump out and surprise him. This is the ultimate man prank. Totally original. Totally hilarious. Make sure you bring a camera.. you wouldn't want to miss seeing that patch of pee on his jeans as he's scared out of his wits.
If this sounds like your kind of thing, get in contact with us and we'll do all the booking and planning. It's your job to keep the secret, and play a long. We'll do the rest.

Champagne, anyone?

We all know and love the glamorous style of Made In Chelsea.. such suave, sassy and elegant outfits, you can't help but be envious! Maybe not of the inevitable boyfriend-stealing cat fights, or Spencer's competitive need to be the male alpha.
We've seen their garden parties, bar parties, dinner parties, house parties... how can someone make a BBQ seem so sophisticated?!
From the stunning dresses, the tailor made suit and ties, and unbelievable heals.. create your Made In Chelsea themed party. Whether it's a local birthday party, or a weekend abroad for your 21st birthday celebration.. feel the true MIC lifestyle. 

Have a day filled of MIC style activities, from Horse Racing/Horse Riding,Archery, Butler In the Buff, Ice Bar, Jet Skiing, Abseiling...the list goes on..and then why not have a Model Make-Over or Photo Shoot before your evening party, where you and your friends can get dressed up MIC style, and have a night filled with extravagant partying. ( Hopefully without the MIC drama) Impress your friends with your style and sophistication, you could include Cocktail Making, Nude Life Drawings..or maybe have your party on a Party Bus! 

Desire Leisure Events can provide completely tailored events, so if you fancy fashioning your event to the Made In Chelsea style.. book with us!

What an absolutely brilliantly crafted prank... horrifically hilarious but totally cruel!

They should've left the planning to the professionals.. ensure this doesn't happen on your Stag Party, and check out our activities, packages and locations for an event tailored to your desires! 

Oxford Hen Weekend

Most recent review!

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Super smooth and well organised hen do in oxford. Lovely accommodation for a fair price. Easy transfer to the activity (quad biking) and nice choice for dinner and clubs.all reasobable price and quick entries. Good timing to leave dinner for bar and then club. All within walking distance. Thanks for organising. Loved the interlinking rooms for all the girls to get ready together. Perfect to have breakfast on the room ready for the next morning so no need to get up just make you own tea and cereal. Easy to get through the day with clear schedule which also allowed for some flexibility. Nice to have things paid for already such as hitel and activities. Hotel within walking distance and parking for free one street away was very useful. ***** Star. 

Hen Ideas

Cute ideas to make your Hen Day yours! Hen Cupcakes. Brilliant!

50 People 1 Question :

Dig in deep and find your inner most desirable event destination- explore your creativity and we'll tailor an event exactly how you'd imagine it to be. Find that excitement that's waiting to be let loose. Don't hold back- have the perfect event specially made to suit your needs. 

Have the desire to be creative, but are you just not feeling inspired?! Well with these suggestions hopefully you'll find something to spark the creative side in you...

#1 - Alice In Wonderland ~ Mad Hatters Tea Party

Where only the unexpected shall happen..bring the well known and loved story to life, giving both adults and children the chance to dress up and let their stranger side loose!

#2 - Vintage

Bring the class, sophistication and style to your party with some sassy chic vintage-look decor.

#3 Willy Wonka- Let your imagination free!

Sweet treats around every corner... find the inner child in you, and create a fun and memorable party that is sure to end on a sugar high!

#4 - Austin Powers ~ Groovy Baby!

Quirky, funky and bright! For a slightly more unconventional event go for the swinging 60's theme.

#5- Las Vegas!

Set up your own Casino, glamorous and flash style to set your Las Vegas scene.

Hen Do's and Don'ts!

Rule #1 – Shhh...Mum’s The Word

First and foremost you (as the party planner) need to decide whether the Hen’s mother is going to be invited...and more importantly, whether his mother is going to be invited. While its guaranteed they will have seen it all before, you need to consider which parts of the event you’d like the mum’s to join you for, if any! It’s usually best to invite them to the day time activity and give them the chance to opt out of the evening madness. Unless of course you’d like your mum to enjoy the strippers with you! Don’t worry about offending them, by doing it this way they will feel included and usually get the hint at the end of the day.

Rule #2- Ask The Boss!

Whether it’s a surprise event or the Bride-to-be is organizing it herself, its crucial not to bring anything to the day that wouldn't sit perfectly with the Hen. Remember it’s HER day and she wants to feel like she has an option to have as much/little input as she’d wish. So get a list of her nearest and dearest girlfriends and plan a day that she’ll love but never forget!

Rule #3 – Set The Date!

Planning a Hen Do can be almost as rigorously exhausting and stressful as planning the wedding itself.. So get in there early and be as organised as humanly possible! That means lists, post-it-notes, invitations, itineraries and lots of phone calls! All of which is best helped by setting a date as early as possible!

Rule #4 – It’s not a competition!

If the Stags are planning a weekend in Vegas..That doesn't mean yours can’t be just as fun! Make it personal and exciting, don’t compete with the Stags..You’ll all end up in the same position in the morning anyway!

Rule #5 – Spice it up!

The use of forfeits and rules can be deadly but wonderful! You’ll make memories that will never be forgotten, and some never repeated..
Here are some examples of possible rules and forfeits;

-          Banning the use of certain words.. ‘yes and no’ are interesting choices, you’d be surprised at how many people ‘forget’ the words are banned and are therefore made to drink!

-          Kiss someone old, someone new, someone borrowed and someone blue. This date requires not just nerve but creativity!

Rule #6 – The Hen is still the Bride!

Under no circumstances should things get out of hand enough for the Bride-to-be to do something that will screw up the big day.. My all means have flirty fun with the stripper but as fellow Hens it’s your responsibility not to let it go too far! And if his mother-in-law IS with you... make sure she has nothing but harmless innocence to report back to camp in the morning!

Rule #7 – One hand one drink!

At all times the bride should have a drink in her hand, whether it’s a glass of Pinot or a shot of tequila! There’s no exceptions to this rule..DRINK!

Rule #8 – HAVE FUN! Make a night to remember.

Hen Don'ts!

Scared of this happening on your Hen day? Not a fan of surprises? Come to us for your completely tailored event- we'll meet all of your desires for a Hen Do that suits you!

We thought this was fantastic- there really are some Break Up and Pick Up Line originals out there! Tell us any funny experiences you've had with Pick Up Lines or Break Up Lines!

Stag Do's and Don't

Stag Do's and Don't

Stag Do’s and Don’ts!

Stag and Hen nights are considered a ‘rite of passage that no one should have to endure’ – aside from the inevitable, you want to avoid the night becoming expensive, monogamous and even painful! So here are some tips for making a night that nobody will forget but everybody will enjoy; whether you’re organising your own, or planning a surprise for a bride or groom to be- these tips will apply all round!

Rule Number 1 – Men On Tour! : What Ever Happens on the Road STAYS on the Road!

This rule, though unwritten and unspoken, is the most important rule of all. Whatever the reason, whether something mysteriously unbelievable happens, or something that nobody wants to ever mention again... or it may be the case that nobody remembers (or wants to remember) it is kept quiet for the rest of time!

Rule Number 2 – Never Leave A Man Behind!

Those attending the stag do form and unspoken pact to unite and stick together. You must never leave the inevitable one man that passes out in the bathroom floor of the club only to be woken up by the doorman and left to make his own way home (usually with little recollection of where he is going)

This rule also applies if a girl is involved! As part of a stag pact- a man should never end up waking alone in the living room of a girl’s house, he must always be accompanied!

Rule Number 3 – Man Up And Take The Bullet!

If you are nominated, no matter what you have done, you MUST see the punishment through! If you don’t... it is more than likely that the punishment will worsen, nobody wants to be made to have an ‘alcoholic drink before breakfast’ so take the bullet like a   man! 

Rule Number 4 – The Stag Is Also The Groom!

By all means take advantage of the most powerful weapon of all – EMBARRASSMENT! It is a rite of passage for there to be some kind of prank, but make sure that the stag remains in one piece (or pieces fixable before the big day). No tattoos, major spontaneous credit card expenses, no Vegas weddings!! Keep him dignified- he may be a stag- but remember he is still the groom-to-be.






Rule Number 5 - One Hand, One Drink

AT ALL TIMES- The stag must have a drink in his hand. If not, a forfeit must be put in place, or a dare or prank. But under NO circumstances must the stag remain drink free!

Rule Number 6 – ‘The Hangover’ Is Just A Film!

Nobody – especially the bride-to-be – wants to see videos on Facebook of the stag peeing in public, dancing shirtless on a table, sleeping in a bath, or throwing up! There are some parts of the night that are best left un evidenced
Filming of the daytime activities is allowed, except if the daytime activities include drinking or strippers.



Rule Number 7 - Target Audience

For the day time activity, ensure the venue and event is enjoyable for all- so if you’ve invited the grooms (or worse, the brides) elderly father, it’s probably best not to arrange a paintballing or rock climbing day!

Rule Number 8 – HAVE FUN. Make a night to remember. 

Your Stag Event!

Arranging a Stag Party and a group of guys can be very time consuming as well as stressful sorting out where, when and what to do whilst there. Whether you're looking for the ultimate action packed weekend with fun filled activities or just wanting to party hard in the liveliest cities on the planet, Desire Leisure can cater to your every taste!