New ideas for group outings, catering, rentals, corporate entertaining, gifts, and entertaining summer associates in Toronto.
Absolute Tent and Event Services
Absolute Tent and Event Services is the first company in Toronto to offer the Stretch Tent. Available for rent or purchase, the waterproof tent can be stretched and wrapped around trees, structures, or rocks. Absolute has three sizes (20-by-30, 30-by-30, or 40-by-40 feet) of the tent and will install it onsite.
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Andrew Richard Designs
The curved Tribeca Sectional from local patio furniture designer Andrew Richard Designs is perfect for outdoor socializing. Launched last season and available as an event rental, the versatile piece can be arranged in different configurations. Both the furniture and pillows come in a variety of colours.
Photo: Courtesy of Andrew Richard Designs
Bobbette and Belle
Artisan pastry shop Bobbette and Belle offers handmade marshmallows in summery flavours like raspberry and passion fruit. Made with real fruit purees, the marshmallows can function as a thank-you gift for picnic guests or summer associates. Packaging can be customized with logos for corporate events.
Photo: Courtesy of Bobbette and Belle
Higgins Event Rentals
Higgins Event Rentals is now offering Duplicity Linens in bright, summery shades. The vibrant tablecloth collection comes in a number of sizes, with matching runners and napkins.
Photo: Courtesy of Higgins Event Rentals
Taste Culinary Inc.
To keep employees focused during a meeting this summer, Taste Culinary Inc. can set up a Power Station at your office. The spread includes healthy, high-protein snacks like multigrain rosemary crostinis with black and white bean puree, baked vegetable chips, and fruit and granola clusters.
Photo: Arthur Mola
The Art Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario’s Picasso exhibition runs from May 1 to August 26 and offers group tickets at a 20 percent discount. Pair the show with the "After-Art Wine and Cheese" package at the AGO’s Frank restaurant. The cost is $60 per person, including museum tickets, and is available for groups of 20 to 50.
Photo: Courtesy of The Art Gallery of Ontario
Canadian Outback Adventures and Events
Bring teambuilding outside with the Canadian Outback Adventures and Events' "Iron Chef BBQ Challenge." Communication, collaboration, and time management are key as each team plans and executes a menu over an open grill. Like on Iron Chef, a mystery ingredient has to be incorporated into each team's meal.
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A2D2
A2D2 Aerial Dance and Circus Company just unveiled its new portable, self-standing rig for aerial entertainment. Perfect for outdoor events, the rig is 20 feet tall and has space for up to three high-flying circus apparatuses.
Photo: Courtesy of A2D2 Aerial Dance and Circus Company
Yours Truly
The newest addition to the Ossington strip, Yours Truly is open for drinks and snacks until 2 a.m. The ever-changing cocktail menu is seasonal and features new twists on classic tipples from around the world. Everything from the bitters to the syrups are made in-house. For larger groups, the restaurant and bar is available for buyout on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Photo: Courtesy of Yours Truly
Sloane Tea Company
Serve iced tea cocktails at corporate picnics this summer. Hoda Paripoush, tea sommelier and founder of Sloane Tea Company recommends the White Mint-Tea-Ni: The recipe calls for 2 ounces of gin, ¾ cup of Sloane Tea’s Silver Mist Iced Tea, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of honey.
Photo: Courtesy of Sloane Tea Company
