Holding the perfect coffee morning
August 31st, 2011
At some point in our lives, most of us will either attend or host a coffee morning. The latter can seem daunting; however generally it’s for a good cause, so you should put your fears aside and work hard to make it the most successful event ever.
There are a few ways in which you can improve the chances of your coffee morning going off with a bang. Firstly, you could do worse than to invest in one of the market’s finest bean-to-cup coffee machines. Providing really high quality coffee will encourage your punters to come back for more; ultimately spending more money and increasing your donation to charity.
Secondly, don’t be stingy with the treats you offer up. If you’ve got the time, inclination and skill, then you should really home-bake all of your goodies. There really is a recipe for everyone – from simple sponges and shortbread to more complex macaroons or florentines. However whilst this is a nice extra, don’t fret too much if you simply don’t have time. Head to a really good baker and ask them what they can do for you. If you tell them it’s for charity, they may well even give you a discount.
Next, consider your decor. Is your living room or event space looking a bit dingy? Why not buy some fresh flowers, light some incense and perhaps hang a few reams of bunting to spruce it up a bit? This’ll give the place a really warm atmosphere, and if you partner it with some relaxing music, people’ll have a really nice time.
Lastly, don’t forget about the visitors that don’t drink coffee. Whilst you may recoil in horror at the thought of not having your morning espresso, many others think the same about their green tea or freshly-squeezed orange juice. So don’t forget to cater for people like this.
If you follow these simple tips, you’ll likely hold a coffee morning to remember – and one that your chosen charity will be very thankful for!
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