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BESPOKE EVENTS IBIZA : Luxury Ibiza agency delivering event management, catering and equipment/decoration for corporate and private events.

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Cardamom Events Entertainment Feature: Urban Soul Orchestra (UK)

Here at Cardamom Events Ibiza, we are big fans of the Urban Soul Orchestra (USO) - a contemporary and versatile string ensemble with a unique twist, incorporating percussion, bass, DJ & vocals. By enriching a classic string set-up with soulful arrangements and funky rhythms, they create a fresh modern sound. USO’s elegant musicians are comprised of celebrated professional musicians, vocalists and DJs of international acclaim.

USO provide various styles of entertainment offering the complete soundtrack to any corporate or private event, from chilled background music during drinks or dinner, to a roof-raising full band to stir up the dance floor. The band can be adapted for all parts of the show in just one booking.

USO has worked for 25 years at the top of the UK music industry, collaborating with an impressive range of artists including Groove Armada, Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, Take That, Keane, The Script, Grace Jones, Octave One, Ella Erye, and Jess Glynn. Working at this level, USO brings an added height of professionalism, musicianship and style. We recommend USO if you have a desire for something truly unique.

Every summer USO perform a series of Classic Ibiza concerts across the UK in association with Ministry Of Sound. The orchestra plays a collection of classic Ibiza anthems arranged for a 32 piece Orchestra with live DJ and internationally renowned vocalists at some of the most beautiful stately homes in the UK. Last year USO released their debut Classic Ibiza album. To stream or download the Album click here.

USO’s ensembles include the Chill Out Set, DJ Live, DJ Sets, Electric String Quartet, Acoustic Ensemble, Jazz Band, String Quartet, Little Big Band, Little Swing Band, Show Band, Swing Band, Twin Violins. Several or all can be combined to provide bespoke entertainment tailored to specific events. They can tailor all their sets to a line up that perfectly compliment the clients needs based on venue, budget and preference.

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Cardamom Events Feature - Anna Wild, Hair & Beauty Artist & Jeremy Christopher, Photographer

Photo credit: Sofia Gomez

The partnership of Anna Wild and Jeremy Christopher joined together through their mutual love of their creative worlds.

Anna originally hails from England's north west and Jeremy from the rolling hills of Dorset, and their history with Ibiza spans over two decades. 

They fell in love with the island in their teens and have been coming back ever since. They now base their life/work hubs between Ibiza and London's East end. 

Most of the year, the couple live in a gorgeous little finca in one of their favourite spots, in the countryside towards the north of the island and sometimes they live in London. They love to blend the hustle and bustle of the most creative city in the world with the serenity and magic of Ibiza.

When they're not shooting and beautifying, Anna and Jeremy practise yoga, box and love to hike, exploring secret spots on the island - some of the most beautiful locations where they get a lot of our inspiration for shoots. 

It was their love for fashion and beauty that influenced their desire to work with photography, hair and makeup. Many years of experience in those fields means they're always up to date with current as well as classic trends, which most certainly influence their unique approach in the wedding and events industry, where they love to fuse these worlds together.

With over 10 years experience in their respective industries in London and beyond, the pair have worked with some of the world's most highly respected brands, such as Qatar Airways, BBC, MAC Cosmetics, London Fashion Week, Sony.

Let us know if you wish to procure their services for your special event.

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Cardamom Events Ibiza -Mercedes Benz Corporate Affair!

Automotive brand Mercedes-Benz brilliantly chose Ibiza as the venue for an international meeting which started in February this year and attracted more than 13,000 people to the island, including sales and post-sales personnel.

Cardamom Events Ibiza were asked to organise an intimate reception dinner for 75 of the Dutch and Belgian delegates at the glorious La Escollera Restaurant on Es Cavallet beach.

Guests were treated to canapés of shrimp tempura, crispy Californian sushi, tuna and salmon tartar spoons, Gazpacho shots and goats cheese mousse cones.

Sharing platters of Iberico ham, pimientos padron and tuna carpaccio were served as starters to everyone’s  delight!

The main attraction was the hake ‘a la espalda’ with garlic and mild chilli with a chocolate marquise as the main attraction...

After enjoying their delightful meal, the delegates then danced the night away to their own playlist of country music! The restaurant even surprised one of the delegates with a birthday cake for his special day!

The evening was yet another success to add to Cardamom’s impressive corporate event portfolio!

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Cardamom Events Entertainment Feature - Ibiza House Orchestra

One of the latest sensations taking the island by storm is the Ibiza House Orchestra...

Formed from the most highly trained musicians living on the island, this 14-piece band has blown the minds of those lucky enough to have seen them.

Taking their crowds on a musical journey through hands-in-the-air moments, they play classic after classic seamlessly performed as any masterful DJ would mix them.

Their stunning performances are perfect for giving your event the wow factor, whilst taking you and your guests on a fantasy ride to all those special moments shared on Ibiza’s dancefloors.

Cardamom Events will take care of the stage, soundsystem and production. All you and your guests have to do is dance...

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Mimi’s 3rd Birthday Party by Cardamom Events

Mimi’s 3rd birthday has become quite the way to begin the year for the Cardamom Events family. This year was no different with the design brief being that it should be non-stressful for adults and maximum fun for kids! Believe it or not, kids’ parties in Ibiza can be quite challenging as they are usually big family affairs... 

The event took place at Can Xarc, a Spanish family restaurant on the beach. The menu was vegetarian, fun and healthy.

The highlights for the kids were the bouncy castle, a game of pass the parcel, some eco-friendly party bags and, of course, the cutting of the Frozen cake!

The parents were able to relax too with tapas and wine, knowing that the children were in a safe and comfortable place.

All in all a successful afternoon!

Photo credits: Orphee Creative Photography

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Cardamom Events Ideas - Marta Fofi Artist and Designer

Marta 

Here at Cardamom Events Ibiza, we are constantly looking for fresh and inventive ideas to make your special occasion more personal and unique.

We have recently come across the fantastic work of artist Marta Fofi who designs and creates these bold and colourful prints which she adapts as invitations, menus, cards and more!

Marta is an Italian artist and designer who lives in a farmhouse in Ibiza. Her love for the island and her connection to it is evident in her work. She describes her style as ‘Mediterranean Pop’ which we just adore!

For more information on Marta and to look at more of her magnificent work, check out her website!

http://martafofi.com/

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Cardamom Events Ibiza New Website Launch

When it comes to event planning, design and management, the fact that Cardamom Events Ibiza are top of their game is no secret. And with the launch of their brand new website, you can see exactly what they offer across the board. Here’s a sneak peek:

WEDDINGS

Cardamom are the leading luxury wedding planners in Ibiza.

The Cardamom name and reputation has become synonymous with trust, care and a sprinkling of fantasy. We have everything covered and take pride in being recognised as one of the most established bespoke wedding planners Ibiza has to offer.

CORPORATE

Cardamom is a full DMC (Destination Management Company) delivering a wide variety of corporate event offerings to businesses, from conferences, to product launches, to competition prize holidays, to team building and incentive trips. We work closely with you in order to ensure that no detail is missed in your MICE events.

CATERING AND BAR

Cardamom’s fully licensed catering and bar services offer menus for large scale events to intimate dinner parties. We have built our business on our love of food and also boast a superb in-house team. We know that faultless food and drink can make an event!

EQUIPMENT HIRE

Providing all your solutions for private, corporate and wedding events. Select the finest in crockery, cutlery, glassware, event furniture, decor, catering equipment and any other event accessory you can think of, from our unique one-stop-shop.

CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE BY CLICKING RIGHT HERE

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Friends of Cardamom Feature - INMEDIA Design

Here at Cardamom Events Ibiza, we are lucky enough to work with the cream of the island’s professionals. Having spent much time with Alex and Dino from INMEDIA Design over the years, their support of our business and the service they provide to our clients in terms of design and print definitely warrants a blog piece! We had a little chat with Alex, CEO and Production Director of the company.

Cardamom - What brought you to Ibiza?

Alex - Of course the love of the island and the beautiful weather! We didn’t want to work inside the tie-suit advertising business anymore. It was a typical emigration dream for the better life in Spain!

In 2006 we came to Ibiza. After a few years freelancing we realised that the professional and creative service we were offering justified setting up our own company. So, in 2009 INMEDIA design was born and has enjoyed more and more success each year since. We’ve hired professionals for each sector of the business. From coding experts to copy writer, social media and marketing specialists. Our main aim is to solve all problems in-house.

C - What is your relationship with Cardamom?

A - We are friends. We’ve supported each other wherever possible and we still do. As we have the same immigrant background, just from different countries, we share a lot of problems and dreams. We are 2 families with different histories but we would give them housing whenever needed, and I’m sure they would do too! We both started from a little business and grew it up with a hell of a lot of work, lots of sweat and hard times!

C - What do you love most about Ibiza?

A - The weather and the multi-cultural feeling. I love to hear many languages when you are in a restaurant, and the different cultures and influences from all over the world.

C - Any advice for anyone wanting to start a business here?

A - Don’t think that the island was waiting for you and your business. Better set up a business with the entire world as target-marked instead of this tiny little island.

You can contact INMEDIA for all your design needs right here [email protected]

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ROCKID Cliff Jumping - Discover a wilder side to Ibiza!

Cardamom Events are looking forward to working more closely with ROCKID Ibiza in 2018.

Discover the wild side of Ibiza with one of the most exciting and fun excursions. Driving through the old 'caminos' (roads) of Ibiza, exploring areas of great natural beauty and sea views, to walk down the cliffs and mountains to reach sea level.

There, in a challenging but safe environment, ROCKID urge each of you to 'face your fears’, as they offer the increasingly popular activity in Ibiza, cliff jumping. You will enjoy the fun and exhilaration of jumping into the water from the rocks, with experienced instructors to ensure your safety. 

Cliff jumping can be also combined or replaced by snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the secluded places you can visit. Afterwards, far away from the crowded beaches, you can share a delicious organic picnic on the rocks with some refreshing ice cold drinks.

We can offer all of the services of ROCKID to our more adventurous clients! Not only cliff jumping, but treasure hunts, kayaking, quads and so much more! Perfect for corporate events and group activities!

Revisit your inner child and discover a completely different side to the island.

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Los Fermentistas - committed to making live cultured fermented food and drinks!

Los Fermentistas are Cardamom’s new neighbours! Recently homed in our office’s kitchens, Los Fermentistas are a husband and wife partnership who were looking to regain control of their health and happiness.

Jakob and Rebeca Hronek began their fermentation journey in 2012 after noticing their physical reaction to ‘live’ sauerkraut. They have since been committed to the revival of this old technique, how it can be utilised in the modern world, ways to make it more accessible, if not trendy in an age where there has been a huge reliance on antibiotics, and where bacteria are demonised rather than understood and honoured for their roles.

Bex - The first time I tried a live fermented product was Sauerkraut, on a camping trip with friends in Germany, I felt an instant bodily reaction, like this was something my body had been waiting for, it was amazing!

Curiosity piqued, I dove in and got my first ever scoby for Kombucha and began to make a very basic version of Kimchi.

I hadn’t realised just how much impact ferments would have on my health, my digestive system began to function properly and the acne I had become accustomed to cleared up.

Jakob being an avid chef and a scientist by nature took things to the next level and the experiments diversified, we began to make more varieties of kimchi, and sauerkraut and Jun were added to the repertoire.

Through much trial and error, orange walls and purple splashed ceilings we began to perfect our recipes. Jars of pickles filled the shelves, pots of Sauerkraut and Kimchi bubbled, and bottles of Kombucha and Jun fizzed.

What is it we do exactly?

We are micro microbe farmers and avid fermentation revivalists.

We make a range of products, in the Cardamom kitchens, which we sell every Saturday at Ibiza’s only local farmers markets, offering free degustations and information about the benefits of fermented products, the chance to try before you buy!

On our standard menu you’ll find:

- Classic Sauerkraut, our very own Superkraut ( made with Hijiki and Wakame seaweed, turmeric and kale, pretty super huh?!)

- A range of Kimchi’s; Classic, Butternut squash, daikon and vegan.

- Our drinks are Kombucha (black tea with rose) and Jun (gunpowder jasmine green tea fermented with honey).

The foods are probiotic and the drinks prebiotic, all teeming with beneficial bacterias to help balance your gut. This is our standard, but we often have visiting jars from our experimental kitchen.

We love doing pop up dinners ‘Love Your Guts’ often in collaboration with chefs whose food we love, where ferments and their culinary uses are shown in all their glory,

We offer a ’Fermentale’ bar, where ferments and live vinegar shrubs are combined to make delicious virgin and non-virgin cocktails.

Where can you find us?

Our products can currently be found in Savia in Ibiza Town and Polen in Santa Eularia, and other shops throughout the island.

Every Saturday with good weather you’ll find us just opposite Can Tixedo Art cafe at the Mercat de Forada, it’s the best place to get your seasonal, affordable organic veggies!

We work frequently in collaboration with other chefs like James Canvin Knight (gastro pub chef) and Boris Buono, and are happy to receive frequent invites to educate about fermentation and present our products.

We have a few other interesting projects and events in the pipeline, for those you’ll need to tune into our Facebook page for updates.

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Las Cicadas Luxury Villa

Las Cicadas has captured the hearts of all of us here in the Cardamom Events Team.

A stunning 6 bedroom converted finca, it effortlessly combines chic boho style with a true feeling of island life.

The 600 year-old Finca is set in a large olive plantation and surrounded by green mountains. It enjoys a perfect location a short walk from the village of Santa Gertrudis, in the heart of the island and just minutes drive from anywhere. A large swimming pool and mature gardens make this an ideal venue. Where better to host your private event?

Contact us directly right here if you want to know more...

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CARDAMOM EVENTS IBIZA

Here at Cardamom Events Ibiza, We would like to wish all our clients and partners, past and present, a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!

Besides the successful weddings and private events during the season and the soft opening of our new Decor & Equipment rental business (Cardamom Event Hire Ibiza), 2017 was topped off with the proverbial cherry with the Lastminute.com corporate group’s annual event, with over 200 international guests over 2 days for sporting events and their grand finale party which was quoted as the "best event they had ever had” - a proud and satisfying way to finish 2017!

With regards to our wedding events for 2018, the clients are from such varied countries and cultures, and their visions and decor tastes equally varied, that we believe the 2018 wedding ‘looks’ will be exciting and fresh. We also look forward to strengthening our position in the private and corporate events in Ibiza and can’t wait to hear the fabulous ideas the clients will ask for this coming year.

Finally, after 9 months of work with InMedia Design, we are proud to properly launch the latest website of our new offering for 2018. Namely, Cardamom Event Hire Ibiza which we will constantly be building upon to offer more for Ibiza’s events clients in the future…

Photo credits: Nigel Edgecombe Photography and Orphée Creative Photography

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Cardamom lastminute.com Event A Night To Remember!

The summer of 2017 was a particularly fantastic one for Cardamom Events. And to cap it all off, on the 3rd and 4th of October, we threw a huge 2-day corporate event for the guys at lastminute.com.

The brief behind the event was team-building, recognition of hard work and to combine this with a motivation and awards ceremony for the many sectors and countries that fall under the lastminute.com umbrella.

Following a day of games and team-building on the gorgeous beach at Cala Pada, we transported our guests to the moonlit open air of Nassau Tanit at the end of Playa d’en Bossa beach, where they were greeted by acrobats on stilts on the beach and extravagant circus performances.

The Dazzle Dolls were on hand to embellish the guests as a girl wearing a huge python moved through the crowds and a glamorous contortionist wowed the crowds in a huge martini glass on the white sand.

Drinks flowed aplenty as the guests feasted on mini quiches of goats cheese & semi-dried tomato, langoustine and sea bass green Thai curry with jasmine rice & nuts, Indian chicken with spiced yoghurt marinade and mini cheesecakes.

The lights then dimmed and the headliners for the evening took to the stage. Cue a show-stopping 90-minute performance from the spectacular Ibiza House Orchestra, who mesmerised the venue with their stunningly talented 14-piece band!

Performing Ibiza house classic after classic to an enchanted and up-for-it audience, the crowd were left spellbound and like putty in their hands. The flawlessly accomplished show was electrifying and left the enthusiastic crowd begging for more. Songs ranged from Basement Jaxx’s Good Luck to C& C Music Factory’s Gonna Make You Sweat, with Blaze and Barbara Tucker’s Precious Love as a hands-in-the-air encore!

The dancing continued late into the night with DJ Juan Corbi leading the charge, until the exhausted, yet happy party people retreated to their hotel just across the road.

A huge thanks must go to our team who worked tirelessly to create this magical 2 day event which ran seamlessly and gave the lastminute.com team the recognition for their hard work that they deserved…

Credits:

- Cardamom Events “A" Team

- Orphée Tehranchian - Orphée Creative Photography

- Antonio from Buena Vista Videography

- Maru & Team from Kristal Shows

- Backroom Productions & The Shop Ibiza

- Ibiza House Orchestra

- Global Star Events Team

- Cintia & Team from Nassau Tanit

- The Dazzle Dolls Party Embellishment

- DJ Juan Corbi

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Unbridled Talent In The Form of Keisher Downie

Here at Cardamom Events, we strive to give you something at your event to make you remember it forever, and nothing has quite as much impact as a live singing performance.

May we introduce you to the brilliantly talented Keisher Downie, who cut her teeth touring around the world both as a solo artist and as backing vocalist for Soul II Soul. 

Keisher now operates as Ibiza Wedding Singers and provides a stunning voice along with immaculate professionalism.

Check her out singing live here and tell us you don’t get goosebumps!

“Keisher we LOVE YOU! You made our wedding magical! Our connection with you was so intense...”

You can book Keisher and her band directly through us here at [email protected]

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Cinema Paradiso - An intimate outdoor film-viewing experience!

Here at Cardamom Events, we like to offer exciting and cutting-edge entertainment and businesses to our clients, making events memorable and unique.

One of our latest partners is Cinema Paradiso, Ibiza´s original outdoor cinema.

They have been organising outdoor cinema on the island for the past 4 years and we particularly love the intimate cinema nights they are able to organise.

We all feel that these personal nights are the perfect compliment for wedding celebrations and private events.

We can organise outdoor cinema as a relaxing activity or even the evening after an event, with images that the guests have taken projected on the big screen. Seeing pictures or short videos before the start of the film, whether it be a romantic old classic or a blazing blockbuster, makes it even more special and is a great way to relive a wonderful event.

The exclusive outdoor cinema experience includes comfortable bean bags as the ultimate cinema seat, small side tables to place a glass of champagne, blankets, lots of candles to set the mood, and unlimited fresh popcorn.

There’s nothing quite like an intimate screening in the balmy Ibiza air, reclining underneath the twinkling stars…

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Who Says Corporate Can’t Be Luxe?

Earlier on in the 2017 season, Cardamom Events were asked to organise a corporate incentive trip for a group of 90 investment bankers. Of course, we grabbed this opportunity gladly, as there is nothing we enjoy more than showing off what the magical White Isle has to offer.

There is so much to see and do, so it would be easy to attempt to cram as much as possible into our guests’ event, giving them a plethora of activities and options. 

However, as experience has often shown, less is more, and in our usual serenely unique style, we gave them a full day on the Mediterranean Sea on a luxury boat party with water sports and on-board catering, followed by a fabulous 3-course dinner of sharing plates  accompanied by champagne and cocktails, and a disco at the stunning Lamuella in their open air dining and dancing area.

All planning, organisation, transportation, logistics and entertainment were taken care of by Cardamom Events. 

Photography by Orphée Creative Photography

Boat 5 Star Catamaran

Boat DJ - Juan Corbi

Party DJs - Tom Grimes & George Blackbeard

Venue & Food, Champagne & Cocktails - Lamuella

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Cardamom’s First Events of Summer 2017

It’s only May and we already have two major events under our belt. Two extraordinary birthday celebrations delivered with love.

For Lillijana’s birthday we were asked to provide an intimate, jovial and musical environment at the client’s family home. We were able to create a rustic vibe which was carried through from the furniture (our new bespoke-made wooden tables), to countryside flowers and a relaxed service to cater for all the wonderful surprises on the day.

The food too was an informal affair - big family-sized sharing platters with a vegetarian bias provided by Chef Alessandra.

A wonderful family celebration with friends from far and wide, and musical performances from start to finish.

For Pip’s birthday bash, we created a unique and intimate celebration with a luxury dining experience.

The venue, Villa Marysol, is modern yet relaxed with sea views and a high-level interior.

Again we brought our unbeatable attention to detail, down to the opulent table settings of handmade crockery, cutlery and glassware made in Portugal, which gave an edge of sophistication to the day…

Teams include:

Chef Juanpi Leonardi

BackRoom Productions

Ibiza House Orchestra

DJ Buddah

Kids In Ibiza