Brussels Regional Economic Strategy Launch

The Regional Development Agency is charged with supporting the development of the economy of South West England. The RDA is involved in a wide range of activity, including business support, skills development and regenerating the region’s deprived communities.

An opportunity to promote the South West food & drink industry presented itself at a Diplomatic reception in October 2006 in Brussels to launch the Region’s Economic Strategy. The RDA decided take the opportunity to showcase regional food and drink suppliers at a canapé reception for this prestigious event.

Posh Pig Promotions was commissioned by the RDA to arrange the logistics of transferring food and drink from Devon to the U.K Representative’s residence in Brussels. We worked closely with the Head Chef, who was responsible for the South West Food & Drink Skills Network Seminar catering. A variety of food and drink producers were approached and a refrigerated vehicle was arranged. Posh Pig liaised with the RDA, producers and chef to ensure that an agreed canapé menu, regional juices and fine wines were picked up and delivered on time by an International freight company.

The reception was considered a great success, with delegates at the launch commenting on both the quality and the range of produce from the South West – something that very few had been aware of before. Information about the suppliers was provided to all delegates, and initial indications suggest that there has been good interest on sourcing more South West produce in future.

Client Comments

The prompt delivery of the regionally sourced ingredients in a refrigerated van from the UK to Brussels was a small but pivotal element of our whole event. Posh Pig was recommended to us for all aspects of supporting the chef prior to the event, and in organising the delivery of the food. I am happy to say that the chef's confidence was well founded; and thanks to Posh Pig's co-ordination, the reception was a very great success. 

Chrissie Edginton, Events Advisor
South West of England Regional Development Agency

www.southwestrda.org.uk/

Posh Pig promotions company are corporate events specialists in the South West


Posh pig range of company and corporate events services include, Conference Organiser and management, Exhibitions, Golf Events , Hospitality Events , Incentives , Sponsorship , Team Building , Trade Shows and Training Events Company Training Events Exhibitions Management Conference Organising UK Golf Events Days Hospitality Events Team Building

Saving your staff time - leaving them free to focus on primary tasks Informing you of progress and problem solving Certainty that the project is on track and that deadlines will be met Happy and relaxed guests - who are more receptive to your message Taking the ‘strain’ on the day – leaving you free to focus on your guests. An example of Conference Management - Conferences Rangemaster In-House Conference,Rangemaster, the UK’s leading range cooker specialist, tasked Posh Pig Promotions with the job of organising their sales and marketing conference in Nottingham in March 2005. The event was timed to coincide with the launch of a new product range.

Exhibitions Organizers

South West Food & Drink at Food & Drink Expo 2006, Food and Drink processing is the largest industrial sector in the South West, adding over £2.8 billion to the value of the raw ingredients it uses and employing round 85,000 people – thus providing 4.4% of the jobs in the region.

Golf Events


Electrolux – Golf Event Days UK


Ask any golfer where they would really like to play and Gleneagles would undoubtedly feature towards the top, if not at the top of the list! In 2005 Electrolux, the world’s largest manufacturer of kitchen appliances, took advantage of this golfing fact and in June invited 40 guests to the pinnacle of their golfing desire. Posh Pig Promotions arranged for Electrolux guests to play on the challenging 5,965 yard Queen’s course. However, heavy overnight rain brought near disaster with the news that all courses were closed! Yet, as if by magic, the rain stopped and the Electrolux guests were the first to tee off that day – smack on time! A Stableford competition for both teams and individuals with ‘nearest the pin’ and ‘longest drive’ competitions added to the day’s enjoyment. Gleneagles golf courses are demanding for any level of golfer and the stunning environment was a fitting backdrop for this top-drawer event.


Team Building Events

Deloitte & Touche - Team Building Event

Deloitte has a straightforward goal: To be recognised as the pre-eminent and most trusted professional services firm, famous for the calibre of their people and respected for the exceptional quality of their work. For the past 5 years Posh Pig Promotions have arranged a variety of team building exercises for three Deloitte UK offices - Bristol, Gatwick and St Albans. The days are similar in format - a morning of formal business followed by lunch and afternoon team building. Rewarding staff for all their hard work during the year, the afternoons are given over to light hearted fun like inflatable volley ball, "It's a Knockout", assault courses, driving events, to target sports - to name but a few! On one occasion teams were all provided with video cameras and asked to make a 60 second video on a given subject. All the videos were edited and put on a master tape and shown after dinner that evening. At most events, a variety of evening entertainment is provided: Karaoke, discos and quizzes have all been popular ways for staff to let their hair down, building relationships that will strengthen further once back in the office. The fact that Posh Pig Promotions has provided this service annually demonstrates the value of team building in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. The cost is often offset by an increased understanding of the company's core values and closer inter working - leading to increased productivity.




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