Changing Protocol: Protocol
As they say, every cloud has a silver lining. For Protocol, that meant looking at the space they had and envisaging the space it could become. Owner Genaea Calvert says, “COVID-19 allowed us to re-visit our business and utilisation of spaces”. So, after feedback about noise travelling from the bar area, […]
Cakes & catering with a twist: Twisted Flour and Sugar
Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants are a mother and daughter team, Sally and Kate, who create magic in the kitchen, with a pinch of chaos. The Twisted ladies specialise in creating bespoke cakes, delicious grazing platters and individualised catering for your special event. Their spectacular cakes – from dainty treats, […]
Flavours of the World: World Cuisine
Planning a corporate event, function or in-home party? Chef Liz M and her team at World Cuisine create designer menus influenced from her world travels. With vast international catering experience as a private chef, she has worked on exclusive dinner parties and events like Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix, […]
Not just a pretty place: Larcomb Vineyard
We’re not going to pretend that when planning an event your venue options are limited…in fact it’s quite the opposite. With so many choices out there, it can be hard to find the one that’s right for you and your guests. In order to help with the decision Metropol caught up […]
Platters to impress: Hanmer Four Square
The team at Four Square Hanmer Springs has a passion for creating beautiful, bespoke grazing platters – just perfect for outdoor summer eating to give you so much more time to relax and enjoy being with friends and family. The platters are available for every occasion, from large corporate events and […]
A fête-full day! Hanmer Springs Fete
Lock 30 October into your diary now. That’s to be sure you don’t miss the Hanmer Springs Fête in the grounds of the historic Queen Mary Hospital. The inaugural fête in 2019 saw 2000 people come through the gates from all over the country and even from Australia. One hundred […]
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