When we were asked by a leading hospitality group, Promenade Hotels Ltd, to cater their Corporate Management Christmas Party we knew we would have to deliver first class food and service to that which they are used. They approached us looking for a bespoke catering and drinks service, for which they needed a three course […]

As the saying goes, ‘there’s no rest for the wicked’, and at Samuel James Events it rings so true. On the morning of Thursday 25th December 2014 (Christmas Day to most of you!) we were packing up our van and not opening our presents as we prepared to head off to work. In one of […]

Building on our previous foray into the history of flair bartending, now we’re going to offer our very own beginner’s guide to the art. Before we get into the swing of things, there are a few ground rules we should address: * It might be easier said than done, but try not to break or […]

Flair bartending, flairtending, flairing, bar flairing – call it what you will, but they all mean the same thing – serving drinks with flourishes. Juggling, magic, flipping, flame, smoke – it’s all fair game in flair bartending. Bars that actually practice flairing can be hard to find in the UK, but they’re out there, and […]