Needless to say, the year 2020 has been very difficult for many of us. A year filled with uncertainty, disappointment, and change. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the events and catering industry particularly hard, with untold cancellations, and postponement of many major events across the globe.

To say it has been a challenging year is an understatement, yet with adaptation, flexibility, and forward-thinking, we have kept moving and are positively ready for 2021.

Facing the year ahead, our main objective is to prepare, innovate and shape the ‘new normal’ to create wonderful events here in Ibiza.

Whilst Covid-19 may have caused a delay, we believe 2021 can still host many successful and enjoyable events, as long as we thoughtfully and thoroughly lay the necessary groundwork, and add a little creativity to the mix.

 

Event Trends for 2021 are changing

Escaping out of the city to host a private event in a country location, away from overcrowding and problematic zones is quickly becoming a popular option. The demand for private and ultra-exclusive venues, with spacious ‘out in the open’ facilities that can be managed with the utmost professional care and catering standards, has become part of the ‘new normal’ for those seeking event and holiday opportunities.

Smaller local European islands, like Ibiza, offer many luxurious and alluring options to consider for both an event and holiday destination. Most venues here are incredibly versatile in space, with grand external gardens, and many outdoor facility choices for you and all your guests.

Even with the restrictions throughout 2020, most hospitality venues still allowed for outside events, dining, and terrace entertainment, even when internal spaces for socialising and dining were forbidden.

Many people are still hosting their weddings and major events here in Ibiza from the 2020 calendar, directly into the 2021 season, with peace of mind and confidence their event is more than likely to go ahead, in the great outdoors, over the summer season.

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Human Connection and Events

If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it has demonstrated just how much we need human connection, where friends and family can gather together, enjoy great food, have a few relaxed drinks, and simply interact.

The desire to be together will never change, it is in our DNA, our soul. It is how we are designed. Celebrating one another and being close to our loved ones is the sole purpose and the foundation of every event.

For us, and every event planner on the planet, maintaining and advocating human connection in 2021 has driven us to focus on positively creating an environment that is safe for guests to connect and celebrate life together, even if the circumstances are still a little rocky. Life has taken on a new perspective. Spending time with loved ones is at the centre of our world and appreciating moments of freedom, peace and love, even in smaller numbers is something that we all long-for, and are keeping at the forefront of our minds for the near future.

 

The New 2021 Trends

Trends are changing. Maybe not forever, but for the foreseeable future, events have had to become a little more creative. More and more clients have opted for smaller numbers, both for weddings and events. Perhaps to air on the side of caution, perhaps fewer guests want to travel, or, perhaps the pandemic has opened our eyes to the importance of intimacy, and precious time with those really important people in our lives.

However, smaller guest lists have not necessarily meant reduced budgets. In fact, many have decided less is more in terms of attendees, but less has actually allowed more budget for a lavish and luxury experience. Some have even spread their celebration over a few days, instead of one large event, to give a little more to their guests!

In 2021 and 2022, as event planners and catering services, we have considered all the possibilities to create magical experiences, whilst being flexible to the current circumstances and upholding safety and social distancing regulations. Personal cocktail mixologists, table-serviced bars, magicians, hypnotists, burlesque dancers, live bands, fire shows, comedians, performing artists, and firework displays… are just to mention a few ideas in our list that are both safe and offer a more intimate and memorable experience.

Even from your vacation villa, having freedom for you and your family to spend a well-deserved break, in a private and remote setting offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a haven, spending long lazy summer days by the pool and letting the world go by whilst you have your very own private chef and the luxury the fine-dining experience without a care in the world.

 

Consider Forward Planning

Many clients from the past year have postponed their weddings and events directly into the 2021 calendar. Therefore forward planning should be considered as many planners, venues, suppliers, vendors, and entertainment facilitators are mostly booked for 2021, with many 2022 dates already taken.
Planning ahead will be key for anyone trying to book an event in 2021, along with many new event enquiries starting to trickle in for 2022, and calendars for venues are already quite full.

 

The Ibiza Catering… About us!

With over a decade of experience, we are proud to say that ‘The Ibiza Catering’ is one of the island’s top catering companies. Our creativity in cuisine is at the centre of everything we do. With our high standards and hospitality experience, expertise in worldwide food, and utilisation of the best suppliers in Ibiza – our catering service strives for excellence, creating healthy and international menus with the very best seasonal influences. We offer a fresh way of thinking with the latest trends and endless possibilities.

We have the honour of our very own talented in-house sommelier and our very own bakery specialising in custom baked goods, including personalised wedding cakes, cupcakes, and dessert tables for any occasion.

Our Event Managers can help provide the most prestigious venues, event styling, décor, entertainment, fully serviced bars, and quality hospitality staff to execute your function to perfection. So, whether it be for business incentives, weddings, high-class private functions, villa parties, yacht excursions, private chefs or even organising those catering packages – we want everything done with exceptional professionalism and style.

Summer is all about having fun. Leaving the kitchen chaos at home, employing your own private chef, having an elegant Mediterranean garden dinner, or throwing a BBQ – we love it all and we cater for it all.

Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner, or the entire vacation package, with evenings with Spanish Paella performances, a fully serviced bar with professional cocktails or a custom designed menu just for the night – everything is possible with us!

What’s more, we can organise your entire supermarket shopping, which can be ordered online at Samos Deli, our online supermarket, bakery and delicatessen, so you can fill your fridge, and have all your groceries delivered to your door before arrival at your holiday villa.

 

Booking a 2021 event here in Ibiza? Talk to our powerful Team Beata & Edyta