Hani Ratib 30th Birthday Party
Venue: Home, Nottingham
An outstanding party! Hani Ratib definitely had a clear idea as to how his 30th birthday celebrations should be. After our initial consultation with Hani our brief was to transform his house into a fusion between a style bar and a cabaret club. This event involved a cocktail bar, indoor and outdoor lighting, DJ’s, pole dancers and licensed security.
This was one of Gorilla’s more outrageous parties and we can honesty say, Hani’s 30th competed with any party for atmosphere and service. A great time had by all.
What Gorilla supplied:
“Friends phoned up asking where the party was. All they could see was a fluorescent green building and they wondered if they were anywhere close. Needless to say the lighting was more than spectacular, but it could have easily been the energy that was put in by the Gorilla boys to ensure I had a better party than I ever imagined.
A couple of meetings to explain what I wanted, some guidance from the Gorilla boys on how it could be tweaked for impact…. and all of a sudden I had a team of pole-dancing girls, a psychedelic pool room and cocktail bar in my house. Not to mention the DJ’s keeping the atmosphere constantly buzzing. Or was that the dry ice? Anyway, 60 odd people had an absolute riot.
As quickly as they erected all the gadgets, the next morning it all came down in the time it took an Alka Seltzer to dissolve. Everything carried out with equal professionalism to enthusiasm.
The only issue now is that they have set a precedent for a house party. We're seeing what they come up with next."
John & Susan Howard, 60th Birthday party
Venue: Home, Cheshire
80 people
This special occasion was a celebration of life mixed with a hint of of Christmas spirit Gorilla provided a tailor made cocktail list to cater for 80 friends of the family. The party started with a selection of canapés’ accompanied by the finest Champagne. Our range of Christmas cocktails certainly put the party in full swing, and as the atmosphere ignited, the bartenders gave a truly awesome performance.
What Gorilla supplied:
"Dear Dan & David,
Happy New Year to you both and thank you for your good wishes I want to thank you both for providing such a wonderful and amazing centrepiece to our party. The bar was just perfect and so professional. The cocktails were truly the best and you both worked so hard that night. Tom Collins is now my cocktail to go for - I just hope they come up to your standards Dan.
We have had lots of feedback from our guests and you are both mentioned many times in glowing terms. Thank you for all your kindness and understanding prior to the party and for being the WOW on the night. We do hope to get the chance to contact you again in the future. Have a great year.
Kindest Regards, Susan."
Mandy's 50th
Venue: The Golden Goose Lodge
A decadent party for the queen of parties! With a champagne reception and cocktails throughout the night, Gorilla accompanied the 5 course meal with style and panache. Classic champagne and Rossini cocktails were popular on the red carpeted entrance, but the real winner was the Gin Bramble that had revellers dancing till dawn. Gorilla's experienced bar staff coped easily with the pressure of producing top quality drinks for some of the most discerning customers in the business. By Mandy's own admission it was 'Simply the Best'.
Rita & Tudor Griffiths
Venue: Home, Shropshire
Rita & Tudor celebrated the completion of their home renovation with a Christmas party in the beautiful grounds of their Shropshire home.
What Gorilla Supplied:
"Hi Dan, Simon & Will
A huge thank you for your hard work on Saturday night. Everyone had a fantastic evening and our guests have been raving about your excellent service and Mandy's superb food!
The bar looked very impressive, and your professionalism, attention to detail, and, of course, good humour made it a real pleasure to work with you.
Many, many thanks."
- Rita Griffiths
Rt Honourable Andrew Fraser
Henrys 21st Birthday Party
200 guests
Organising the 21st Birthday party of Henry Fraser was a formidable challenge. The task required meticulous planning in order to produce the event within a strict time frame. The event, set against the gorgeous backdrop of Henley-on-Thames was to be attended by a host of landed gentry and high profile guests. In addition to the party programme Gorilla worked the magic delivering a real live lion, a host of entertainers and a flyover by a WW2 Tiger Moth plane.
What Gorilla Supplied:
"Gorilla Events team organised my 21st birthday party and they put on a really good show. They suggested and booked very imaginative entertainments including a caged lion. They provided good service during the party and I know they made a real effort to make everything run smoothly. I would be happy to employ them again in the future."
- Henry Fraser
"A big thank you for all your help on Thursday evening, the night went extremely well and following that we have had lots of positive feedback. Our guest and staff thoroughly enjoyed the selection of drinks provided by your bar tenders and your accommodating nature throughout the evening.
- KATHRYN BROWN, AUSTIN-SMITH: LORD
