Sugar & Rind
SW14, London
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SW14, London
(20)
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20 customer reviews
SWD Bespoke
Event & Party Planners
Philly organised us a brilliant showroom launch party for 80 people including amazing canapés and drinks, burlesque dancers and incredible flower arrangements. All the staff hired were really friendly and all in all was a great evening! Thank you :) More...
Isabel Taylor
Event & Party Planners
We hired Sugar and Rind to help us organise our joint 60th birthday party - cocktails, seated dinner, band and dancing for 160 people.
We recommend them most highly!
The first and most important thing to say is the party was a complete blast! So fantastic, such fun, we are still on a complete high. As are all our guests - they've called it the party of the century!!
Having Philly working with us on this made organising the party as stress free as you could hope, and her expertise and knowledge is what made it so perfect.
She managed all the contracts with multiple suppliers, and at times this meant she had to negotiate on our behalf, sort out tricky issues etc, all of which she did in a completely unflappable way so there was never any worry for us. She also has the best Rolodex, masses of experience and great taste which all contributed to the party's success. The band she suggested were absolutely perfect; she wisely pushed us to have a theme which made the whole evening hang together; she knew a great designer to decorate the venue and a great furniture supplier to jazz it up. We were able to trust her advice and judgement about things like timetable, table plans, sorting venue issues etc and she handled all the details so professionally and kept everyone fully updated. I suspect the suppliers were all thrilled to be working with such a professional as she must have made their lives easier. We also appreciated Philly's flexibility in agreeing to work with a couple of suppliers who were our preference and who we introduced to her.
A particular thing I wanted was to be able to fully relax on the day of the party itself and I absolutely could. Philly and her team were at the venue sorting it out and setting up so when we arrived it was perfect. She was an elegant presence all night, keeping everything ticking over and running smoothly - I know she even served drinks at one point! Basically, she made the party run perfectly so we could just be footloose and fancy free enjoying our guests!
I also appreciated that invoicing and accounting were all done accurately and in a timely fashion.
I've copied below some parts of my thank you note to Philly to give you more of a flavour:
I can now take a moment to say the hugest thank you on behalf of us both to you all for an unforgettable night!!! We both had just the best time, as did all our guests!! I think we all had a night to remember for ever - and it was the perfect way to celebrate so many things.
Bush Hall looked fantastic - we were especially thrilled with how nice the upstairs bar and the terrace looked, and the main hall was fantastic with all the tables laid out. We were so glad we chose that layout. The candles everywhere looked lovely. The decorations were really something and made the place look fantastic and so suitable for a disco party! We especially loved the big ‘DISCO’ sign by the stage - so funky! Our thanks to Saskia for all her work on that.
The arrivals and flow of guests worked really well and having everyone upstairs worked fantastically - we never got to the crush I have experienced before and it was a lovely way to be able to greet the guests. Drinks seemed to be flowing and everyone was happy.
What can we say about The Earth Lights other than they were absolute perfection. All of them were fantastic and the way they worked with the crowd - especially Spencer - was amazing. Our guests adored them and had such a great time. The DJ was also brilliant and so interactive and charismatic. It was a big decision to choose them, but it was a brilliant recommendation and they could not have been any better. Lighting and sound were impeccable too - thank you especially for supporting Charlie’s speech.
And a big thank you to all the many staff who looked after our guests so wonderfully - it seemed like everyone had a great time even if they couldn’t all find their coats by the end of the evening 🤣 - luckily all repatriated now!
Philly and Rupy - you were such a wonderful presence on the night and it was very reassuring for us both to know you were managing everything and we didn’t have to worry about anything other than having fun with our guests - you were worth your weight in gold on the night and looked fabulous too!
We have had so many thank yous already from our guests who just loved everything about the event - calling it the party of the century! It was everything we hoped it would be and more!
That you so much from us both!! We’re completely exhausted and on a complete high!!!
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Reply from Sugar & Rind
What an absolute pleasure it was to organise your party Isabel. Thank you for giving us the opportunity and also for this very very very kind review! x
Petros Andreou
Event & Party Planners
A Surprise 60th Birthday Party!
Phillipa from Sugar and Rind was so easy to work with, From humble beginnings she made a special effort to attend the venue and together was able to work with her and create an amazing bespoke surprise 60th birthday party in a wonderful country venue.
Everything was sensational from the lighting, drinks, reception, dinner, games ,fireworks and dancing all was organized to perfection and all the guests loved everything from the design to the execution. A party never to be forgotten.
Amazing!
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Reply from Sugar & Rind
Ah - this is so kind. Thank you Petros. The party was such a pleasure from start to finish. Warmest wishes to you and Paul.
Alice Sales
Event & Party Planners
Philly and her team delivered me the most fabulous 50th birthday party. She totally understood the brief and exceeded all my expectations. The venue was decked out beautifully with well thought out furniture and lighting, and she sourced amazing food, cocktails and entertainment. All with brilliant, friendly service. So many small touches made the difference and the evening flowed seamlessly. The best thing was taking away all the stress and I arrived at my own party like a guest, not having to worry about a thing. Feedback from my guests has been brilliant - everyone had such a fabulous time. Could not recommend highly enough. Thank you! More...
Chloe
Event & Party Planners
Philly was super responsive, knowledgeable and gave great advice and recommendations. I felt reassured I was in good hands with her expertise and she really listened to understand the brief rather than railroading a predefined solution.
Karen
Sugar and Rind provided an exceptional service and experience for my husband’s 50th birthday party. Philly oversaw every detail and it was a pleasure dealing with her and her team of suppliers. The stretch tent, catering and bar service were phenomenal and we had an amazing evening. Thank you 😊 More...
Jane
Event & Party Planners
Philly from Sugar and Rind was brilliant! We had a smallish party of 40 guests, and at quite short notice needed caterers and a bar. She found the perfect suppliers and advised on all other aspects of the party. The party surpassed all expectations and was a wonderful night to remember! Philly is professional, exacting and organised - she knows exactly what makes a great party, was on my wave length and also kept a keen eye on budget too. I’d highly recommend! Thank you so much Philly! And Rupy too! More...
Reply from Sugar & Rind
Thank you Jane. This is so kind. It was our absolute pleasure.
Sofia, London
I used Sugar & Rind to organize my husband's 50th birthday party and it was absolutely amazing!
The food was beautiful and delicious, with all the dietary restrictions cared for, as well as abundant and unique.
The birthday cake and cupcakes looked like pieces of art and were to die for.
Philly and her team were highly professional, providing all guidance and support that made the event go smoothly and worry-free for us.
Last, but not least, Magic Marco's astounding tricks were all kinds of spectacular. His incredible talent and captivating personality made for a truly unforgettable experience that had guests (children and adults) talking about it long after the party had ended.
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Reply from Sugar & Rind
Thanks so much for your kind words Sofia. It really does mean a lot to us and it was an absolute pleasure! Best wishes, Philly x
Yvonne, Georgina & Ali
Event & Party Planners
After being lucky to find Sugar & Rind on Bark, Philly and her Team organised an exceptional event for Kimberly-Clark. Nothing was too much to ask and our event was a roaring success due to the diligence, attention to detail & fantastic organisation from Philly and her Team before & during our party! What a pleasure Philly & Rupy are to work with and we highly recommend them for corporate & private parties/events. More...
Yolanda
Event & Party Planners
Sugar & Rind was the best company to use for my 30th birthday. The whole process was easy from the very first enquiry to the end of the event.
We had the hog roast which was simply superb! The chefs set up quickly and assisted with serving and collecting the food to ensure a smooth food delivery service but
the best part was by far the bar - we had one of the packages with cocktails and a range of other drinks, Miller the bartender was amazing and everyone loved him. He served every drink with a smile and no one had an empty hand.
At the end everything was cleared away and left in perfect condition so we didn’t have to do anything.
I would recommend Philly and her services to anyone if you’re planning an event. It’s so easy!
Thank you so much!
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Reply from Sugar & Rind
Oh, thanks so much for your really kind words Yolanda. The pleasure was absolutely all ours from start to finish.
Juliet
It was wonderful working with Sugar and Rind. Philly makes it so easy. They created a great 60th Birthday Party with relatively short notice. The Bar was huge success and the Hog Roast delicious. The lighting was perfect. The singer was a real highlight. I would highly recommend them and certainly would use them again. More...
Sam Hillman
Event & Party Planners
Philippa and her team did an exceptional job putting on an event for us. Philippa is very professional and takes on a considerable amount of responsibility keeping the process as stress free as possible for us which was essential. Every detail was taken care of and the ideas she came up with and implemented made sure that this event was one to remember. We were all very impressed and delighted to have chosen such a great party planner! Would definitely hire again and recommend! More...
Kate
Event & Party Planners
Philly did a wonderful job in taking the hassle out of my birthday party. Fab food & a wonderful bar service. Thank you !
Natasha
Event & Party Planners
Couldn't have asked for a better experience by getting Sugar & Rind to help us bring our tropical party to life. Philly was incredibly responsive, able to understand and interpret our brief to help us achieve the party vibe we were going for, and ensured everything ran incredibly smoothly on the night. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. More...
Reply from Sugar & Rind
Oh thanks Natasha. That was one glam party with the tone set by the hostess with the mostess! Thanks for having us there. It was a real pleasure.
Sherraine Hurd
Sugar & Rind gave me the best birthday party of my life. I arrived to a venue that was in disguise as a small restaurant which turned into an enormous surprise when 50 friends and family dressed in day of the dead theme appeared as if my magic!
When the lights turned on, it turned into a spectacular party with amazing art work design, entertainment, food and cocktails.
Sugar & Rind responded to my husband's brief to create something unique - they organised the venue, food, drinks, design, costumes, entertainment and all services through the evening. Sugar & Rind are highly creative and energetic in responding to the brief to make dreams come to life.
Philly is a charming and highly professional project leader and a wonderful host. We will certainly work with her in the future!
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Reply from Sugar & Rind
Oh - thank you so much for your lovely words Sherraine. They mean so much to me. Your husband was the most delightful client EVER and you sure know how to morph from a quiet night in a pop up restaurant to an all out Day of the Dead themed knees up in one small and very nifty step! x
Cleo Bowen
Event & Party Planners
I wanted to say how very appreciative we were of the team you lined up for Saturday night, namely Tom, Miller and Casey.
Tom was excellent on the decks and the music spot on…..everyone very happy dancing! Some very enthusiastically….we have all been cooped up for too long! All ages….
Miller had that bar so organised with Casey as his wing man. The set up was immaculate, service was fun and friendly and the clearing up immaculate too. Even the rubbish disappeared with them which was very helpful.
All three were engaged and committed to making that night extra special. Thank you.
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Reply from Sugar & Rind
We were so happy to hear you enjoyed your party Cleo. Thanks so much for the feedback and above all for this really kind review. We'll be hoping to hear from your enthusiastic friends about their impending celebrations very soon! x
Richard
Philly arranged a full on wake for us at understandably very short notice. Lovely tent, pink champagne, heaters, canapés, golden mirror bar, group of period singers, opera star for the Church. 200 guests sent the old girl off in some style. More...
Amanda
Sugar and Rind were the perfect company to help us in arranging a birthday party and Philly was a pleasure to work with. The communication throughout was great and Philly was always open to feedback to make sure everything went smoothly on the day. The suppliers she works with were all excellent. All of our guests had a great time and we got the chance to relax and enjoy ourselves knowing everything was taken care of. We would have no hesitation in recommending Sugar and Rind More...
Robert Bixby
Event & Party Planners
Very personable and attentive. The evening was a huge success with alot of credit going to Sugar and Rind.Key skills i would recommend
1. Decoration and party presentation
2. Catering
3. Photographs.
4. All round management
I found them on a google search and was not disappointed
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Irina Volkova
Philly was great - the best party planner you can find! Super efficient, she has provided me with all pre-event information. I particularly liked the way the website helps to visualise exactly what you’re getting. It’s a totally stress-free process. My guests have complimented the cocktail bar and I cannot stress enough how amazing the food was. All the staff at Sugar & Rind are super friendly and professional. It was worth every penny. Would definitely use Sugar & Rind again! More...
What do you love most about your job?
Organising the moments that people remember forever!
What inspired you to start your own business?
“Sugar & Rind is all about putting the joy back into partying. I wanted to create something that would take away all the hassle of organising a party and make it super-fun and imaginative at the same time. Our motto is ‘We bring the party, you throw it’ - and that’s exactly what we do. From food and drink, to decorations and entertainment, we’re on a mission to make throwing a party ridiculously easy.'
Why should our clients choose you?
Our Founder Philly Mackinnon is an events pro of 25 years. She wanted to make the planning of any event, super easy and enjoyable via her easy to use website.
Sugar & Rind has partnered and negotiated with carefully selected caterers, wine suppliers, DJ’s, furniture suppliers – basically everything you need for a fantastic party. Then we’ve put it all into one place to make it ‘shoppable’ for you! Absolutely no more liaising with multiple suppliers to put your party together. For the same price but zero hassle, you can use our ‘Build Your Party’ tool to order everything you need. Or Go Bespoke and we'll create something completely unique for you. We absolutely love to talk to our customers about their parties so please do give us a call. We are very keen to help and guide you through our service in person.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes - it's a website but we recommend a really good chat through everything with us before booking.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Currently our business is operating within the guidelines for events as specified by the UK government.
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