STORY EVENTS

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We're always on the pulse of London’s dynamic events scene, uncovering hidden gems and the latest openings. Each week, we explore pop-ups, discover new suppliers, and seek out fresh inspiration. By staying ahead of trends, we ensure our clients have access to the most exciting and innovative event ideas.

Story Cares

We’re always looking to make a positive impact within the industry and beyond.

London Summer Event Show 2026 Sustainability Report

Corporate Speaker Partnerships to Inspire

Harnessing Corporate Speaker Partnerships to Empower and Inspire the Next Generation with Impacting the Young.

Story x City Harvest

Giving Back with Purpose: Story Events Joins Forces with City Harvest London

Beyond the Basics: Designing Inclusive Experiences for Neurodivergent Attendees

Inclusivity in events isn’t just about physical accessibility; it’s also about addressing the sensory, cognitive, and emotional needs of...

Sustainable Event Transportation: Exploring Green Options

Planning an event is an intricate dance of logistics, creativity, and practicality. Among the many factors to consider, transport often becomes a...

Tips to Avoid Event Planner Burnout

The events industry is a whirlwind of excitement and pressure. Long hours, tight deadlines, and the need to deliver flawless experiences can easily...

Giving New Life to Leftover Event Equipment

Beyond the event, we've recently partnered with Event Cycle to donate surplus items to charities, reducing waste and making a positive impact.

Offsite Activities: Health is Wealth!

Now we are in the swing of 2024 here at Story we wanted to reconnect with those wellness promises we made at the beginning of the year. We spoke with...

Story’s Spotlight on B1G1

When it comes to planning events and running a business, sustainability is key. We wanted to shine the spotlight on B1G1 – the game-changing...

World Wellness Week

It was recently World Wellness Week between Monday 26th to Friday 30th of June and Story’s Social Committee (SSC) had a few things planned for the...

Story Events

Behind the scenes insights from our world class events.

Corporate Events Calendar

Planning a corporate event in London requires more than locking in a venue and sending invitations. The capital dances to its own rhythm and is shaped by global events, cultural moments, transport pressures and seasonal demand. Understanding the...

Exhibition Trade Show Tips

Behind The Scenes at LCPS As the dust settles on another incredible London Christmas Party Show, we caught up with the Show team for a...

London Summer Event Show ’25 Wrapped

2025's Palm Royale themed London Summer Event Show sees record numbers of attendees.

An Enchanted Evening: VIP Client Dinner

On July 18th, we hosted some of our most valued clients for an enchanting, intimate VIP dinner at Moving Venue’s Bermondsey tasting rooms.

Celebrating 10 years of the London Christmas Party Show!

We recently hosted the 10th anniversary edition of the London Christmas Party Show and it did not disappoint!

A Night at The Orangery

Story Events were invited to a stunning drinks reception to celebrate the opening of The Orangery at Kensington Palace, after 7 years of...

Supplier Spotlight

EMMA Live is the ultimate event registration and fundraising solution. With everything in one place, you can say goodbye to the hassle of juggling...

Looking For A Corporate Retreat?

With the new year comes new plans and Story are on hand to help! We know how important it is to reconnect with your team and other employees in the...

What Defines a Brand Activation: A Morning at Somerset House

Earlier this month, Story Events attended an exciting event in Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries.

Two Days Of Christmas Inspiration

Last month Story Events planned and delivered the ninth edition of the London Christmas Party Show. The Show featured over 100 exhibitors including a...

Summer Soiree at Young V&A

On Monday 17th July Story was invited to a Summer Soiree at the wonderful new children’s museum in Bethnal Green, the Young V&A (formerly known as...

Story’s Summer Showcase

Story Events hosted a delicious champagne breakfast on the 6th of July at The Standard, King's Cross. Read all about the event, and find out more...

Gamification Using VR and AI

At Story Events, we always look to keep up with the ever-changing tech, and what better way to do that than speaking with one of our favourite...

Highlights from LSES 2023!

Earlier this month Story planned and delivered the London Summer Event Show which is now in its ninth edition.

Highlights from the London Christmas Party Show 2022

Earlier this month Story Events once again planned and delivered the London Christmas Party Show. This year the leading industry event was held at...

Story Hot Takes

Be inspired by the latest trends, tips and takeaways from the world of events.

Summer Event Trends 2026

How to Organise a Seamless Multi-Day Conference in London

Multi-day conferences are one of the most complex events you can be asked to deliver. You’ll need to design a program, coordinate speakers, manage...

What Does a London Event Agency Do?

If you've been tasked with organising a company event, whether that's a conference, an awards dinner, a product launch, or a summer party, you might...

How an Events Agency Helps

Peak season approaching? Learn how an events agency helps businesses plan and deliver multiple events efficiently when schedules are full.

Corporate Offsite Ideas

In this blog, we explore creative corporate offsite ideas that inspire, energise and connect. From luxury retreats and adventure-filled weekends to...

Christmas Party Trends

From immersive experiences to conscious choices around food and drink we’re sharing what Christmas party trends should be on your radar, as the way...

Sustainable Event Tips

This #EarthDay, we’re spotlighting the small changes that make a big difference - straight from the brilliant minds of our events team: Holly, Harry,...

How an Event Agency Simplifies Summer Planning

Event Tech Trends: What’s next in 2025?

The events industry is in a constant state of flux, driven by rapid technological advancements. 2025 promises to be a year of exciting innovation,...

The Role of Social Media in Events

In an era where social media has reshaped the way we communicate, connect and consume information, its impact on the event industry has been nothing...

How to Plan the Perfect Company Offsite for 2025

With the New Year fast approaching, it’s the perfect moment to revitalise your team, realign your business goals and boost company morale! Why not...

7 Tips for Christmas Party Planning

Are you in charge of organising the all-important Christmas party but feeling unsure where to begin? We understand how overwhelming it can be. That's...

Supplier Spotlight: Oxygen Event Services

We caught up with Jessica Gray, Event Director, on why Oxygen Event Services, are one of our most trusted, go-to production partners.

Your Top 5 Christmas Tips for 2024

If you haven’t thought about booking your Christmas party yet, this is your friendly reminder to start securing your favourite dates! We have...

Story’s Hidden Gems for 2024

Looking for something different and unique for your next event? Story has your back for 2024 events and beyond. Having interviewed the venue teams of...

Immersive Private Dining Experiences

At Story we love to cater for every brief, whether it’s for large groups to intimate dinners of up to 20 guests. We have noticed over the past couple...

Story’s Top Christmas Suppliers

Can you believe that we are halfway through the year? All it takes is a blink of an eye and suddenly Christmas is here again! Story pride ourselves...

The Value of Events in Uncertain Times

With inflation still stubbornly high and the pressure of event budgets tightening during this period of economic uncertainty, we asked our Founder,...

Story Takes Chelsea Flower Show

We were recently invited by the amazing Food by Dish for their annual Dish Spring Party at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It was a fantastic day filled...

A message from our CEO

As we approach the end of our ninth financial year and have just returned from our own annual off-site, Story’s CEO, Sam Gill, reflects on the...

Let’s Talk About Christmas!

Christmas may only just feel like yesterday, however we are already booking Christmas parties for 2023!

Story’s Top Tips for Team Building Activities and Workshops

With so many choices when it comes to team-building activities and workshops, we have put together our top tips on what is currently out there.

Pan-n-Ice at Story HQ

Cast yourselves back to July, when we had that big heatwave… Our team were kept nice and cool by a lovely visit from our friends at Pan-n-Ice when we...

Story News

Milestones and more from the Story office.

Meet Cara…

Meet Cara our new Head of Sales - bringing over a decade of experience from brands such as Concerto, CH&CO, Searcys and Smart Group she's ready to hit the ground running heading up the sales team.

Teambuilding in Copenhagen

This past August, our colleagues Robyn and Frieda embarked on an unforgettable weekend in Copenhagen as part of Smart's Supper Club, our internal...

Meet Sophie…

Meet Anna…

We’re excited to welcome Anna to the Story Events team as our new Operations Executive! Get to know more about Anna, her journey into events, and her...

Event Legacy Award

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that our work on the JustGiving Awards has been recognised with the Event Legacy Award at the CN Agency Awards!

Story’s Newest Member

We are excited for you to meet the wonderful Dani who has recently (re)joined the Story Team! We caught up with her for a quick chat to find out more...

A Decade Of The London Summer Event Show

We recently hosted the tenth edition of the London Summer Event Show (LSES), on the 20th and 21st February at the prestigious Freemasons' Hall. For...

Story’s Birthday Bash at Jeru

Back in November 2023 Story Events celebrated its 10th birthday, but we waited until January to celebrate this wonderful occasion. Ten years is...

Merry Christmas From Story

With all of the twinkly lights on the streets and joyful Christmas tunes filling our ears, here at Story we are reflecting on the Christmas...

A Decade Of Story Events!

In November 2023, Story celebrated our tenth anniversary! As we wrap up an amazing year and embark on a new decade, we wanted to take a moment to...

Control rooms A’s launch dinner

Story Events were invited to attend the launch dinner of Control Room A, the jewel in the crown of Battersea Power Station. The Grade II* listed Art...

Story’s Summer Round Up!

As the days are getting shorter and the evenings longer, we have taken the time to reflect on the busy summer months we have had, filled with...

Story’s Summer Soirée

As the vibrant hues of Autumn begin to grace our surroundings, we find ourselves reflecting on the splendid memories from our summer soiree held in...

A New Chapter…

The UK’s leading event management and hospitality company, Smart Group, has acquired award-winning, boutique London event management company Story...

The Story Family Expands!

Our Operations team has grown, and we're excited to introduce the newest member, Robyn, who has joined us as a Senior Event Executive. We sat down to...

Story’s annual company offsite

At the end of March the Story team spent some well-earned time together at the beautiful Nedging Tye Hall in Ipswich.

Story’s new members!

We are excited for you to meet the wonderful Holly and Iona (and their furry friends) who have recently joined the Story Team! Here’s a brief...

Hospitality Rocks!

The Story Events team had a chance to celebrate our successes of 2022 and let our hair down at Hospitality Rocks earlier this month!

Nine years of Story Events!

In November 2022 Story celebrated our ninth birthday! As we come to the end of a fantastic year, and we start our tenth, we wanted to reflect on just...

Story Venues

Read more about the latest venue openings and our top picks.

London’s Most Unexpected Summer Party Venues

Run a search for summer party venues in London, and you'll find no shortage of rooftop bars and hotel terraces. They're lovely, but they're also what everyone else is booking. If you're organising a corporate summer party intended to impress, you...

Roundhouse Preferred Supplier

We’re proud to announce Story has been selected as a preferred supplier for the Roundhouse in Camden, a venue synonymous with innovation and culture.

Summer Season at Somerset House

We’re excited to share that Moving Venue, also part of Smart Group, will be delivering the summer season at Somerset House in 2026. This landmark...

Top Venues for Offsites

Planning the perfect offsite can be a bit of a balancing act. You want to bring people together, inspire fresh thinking, and create a memorable...

Best New Summer Venues

At Story, we're always keeping an eye on the most exciting new venue openings - and with summer on the horizon, our attention has turned to the...

London’s Best Summer Venues for 2025

As the summer of 2025 approaches, London's event scene is abuzz with anticipation. The city boasts a plethora of venues perfect for hosting memorable...

Summer Venue Safari 2025

As we begin planning your 2025 party, now is the ideal time to start exploring available venues. At Story, we would be delighted to curate a bespoke...

Story’s Top Five Venues for Offsite

Venue finding for a company offsite can sometimes be a mission when looking for the perfect space for those all important get togethers.

Runway Reverie: Dreamy Venues for Fashion

Are you looking to host your next fashion show? We have shortlisted five venues that will be the perfect backdrop for the next ultimate runway.

Story’s Top 5 Conference Venues

Looking for the perfect conference venue in London? Here are our top 5 recommendations for conference venues in the Capital!

Top Five Summer Party Venues

With the days slowly becoming longer and lighter, here at Story we are already wishing ourselves into those summer nights. What better way to...

Perfect Product Launch Venues

In a city known for its rich history and global influence, choosing the right venue for your brand is critical in making your product launch a...

Story invites you on a Christmas venue safari

It is almost Christmas time, and here at Story we are already very much in the festive spirit!

Top New Venue Openings

At Story, we pride ourselves in always creating seamless events for our clients in venues most suited and unique to them. For this reason, there is...

Landing Forty Two

On Monday 16th October, Story Events were invited to a glorious dinner at Landing Forty Two, situated on the 42nd floor of ‘The Cheesegrater’...

Your Next Offsite Destination!

Bespoke at Hartswood Estate opened its doors on the 29th of September and the Story team were invited to see the beautiful estate in all its glory....

Conference Venues For Every Brief

We appreciate that in London we are spoilt with venues to choose from, so to share our expertise, we have hand-picked five of our favourite...

Our next Christmas party venue!

Christmas is fast approaching, so we thought we would whip up our Top 5 Christmas Themed Venues of 2023 to encourage some Christmas inspiration! Keep...

7 Top Tips for Finding the Perfect Venue For Your Christmas Party

Are you in charge of organising the all-important Christmas party but feeling unsure where to begin? We understand how overwhelming it can be. That's...

Venue Search London

The Venue Search London team have become a go-to partner for free, unbiased venue finding, both within the vibrant city of London as well as the...

Story’s Favourite Award Gala Venues

At Story, we love the feeling of attending an awards gala, which is why we have come up with our favourite Award Gala venues for inspiration, so you...

Story’s Top Five Company Offsite Venues

Looking for a venue for your next company offsite? We've compiled a list of of five fantastic and picturesque venues that we believe perfectly fit...

It’s not too late to plan your dream summer party!

Are you starting to panic because the sun has finally come out and you’ve yet to book your summer party? Not to worry, we are here and have some...

Story’s Port Lympne Adventure!

On Tuesday 18th April Story Events were taken on an adventure to Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve in Kent run by the Aspinall Foundation.

Story Brunch at Wood’s Quay

On Tuesday 21st February (pancake day!) Story Events, in partnership with Wood’s Quay, hosted some of our wonderful clients for Brunch.

Story’s Champagne Breakfast

Last month Story introduced some of our lovely clients to one of London’s newest blank canvas event spaces.

Top Tech Venues

After a few years now of hybrid working and an increase in the use of technology in our everyday lives, we are now very much living in the digital...

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