Work Social Event Ideas

It was an absolute blast working with WeWork as a part of their brilliantly curated Christmas activities and experiences for their staff. The lovely Annick had done a terrific job creating a varied and inspiring range of pursuits for both WeWork employees and members as client events. We set up ‘Pop Up’ cupcake decorating area and we were absolutely inundated by people wanting to have the opportunity to try their hand at cake making. I was really impressed by the standard of cake decorating and their were a lot of really imaginative cupcakes being created. It always surprises me when people talk about cake decorating being a women’s thing. On this occasion there were definitely a lot more men than women taking part. And there was a lot of competition between them. I always find this when we are doing team building and conference activities, the guys always take it much more seriously than the women do. It’s such a great idea to create all these varied experiences for their member’s to get involved with and fosters a real sense of community and belonging as well as a great opportunity for some networking. I have worked for WeWork before hosting a cupcake decorating workshop as a team bonding activity for one of their monthly mixer evenings. It was really fun and they were a lovely group. I was really impressed by the London Bridge venue and loved the concept of what they do and how they do it. This time working at Devonshire Square I learnt so much more about the company ethos and discovered just why their employees love working there. They are a really young company and have such a fresh approach to running a business. They are really into sustainability and have a no plastics policy. They also support refugees as their priority charity. As you know this is close to my heart with my fundraising for help Refugees through my initiative #Bake4Refugees. A lot of businesses are wary of showing support for this cause as it has become so politicised so I really admire and respect them for this. We had such great feedback from everyone and they were so appreciative of what we offered we are really looking forward to going back to do more cake events with them soon.

Jess' Baby Shower

I literally adore my sister in law.

She is one of loveliest people I know.

In fact, I met here before my brother in law, on a hen in Ibiza.

She was performing on stage with Leftfield and we were 

hypnotised by her.

When she turned up at our villa later that night (or morning by then!)

I got chatting with her and realised that she is a great beauty inside and out.

I had one of those rare moments where you meet someone and just think 

‘Wow you're amazing. How do I get you in my life?’

And then my brother in law met her (not through me) a few months later and clearly

thought exactly the same!

They have been together a few years and are now expecting their first baby 

together. Very exciting. So obviously I offered to do the cake table. And also host

the party. It was a great event. There where probably around 60 or 70 people there.

I made a ‘Cuddly Toy Sheep Cake’, This was the same technique as I used for Teddy’s 

1st birthday Teddy Bear Cake. ’ Baby Vest & booty biscuits’, ‘Bottle Biscuits’, 

‘Baby Cakes’ and Bunting Cupcakes’. I also made some healthy fruit skewers.

It was a lot of work and a lot of fun. And I did have some help from my children. Although 

some would say more hindrance….