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This is the time of year everyone in Ibiza starts to think about one thing – Halloween! Many adults in Ibiza see this day as the grande finale party of the year and it has not failed to deliver some incredible events in previous years! People of the island and many visitors go all out in fancy dress to have a real spooky session.

This year, we have a few changes to the usual line ups, here’s what the island has to offer on Monday 31st October:

Sankeys – Halloween (season closing party)
Pacha – Bambuddhas Halloween party
Pikes – The brothers grim
Heart – Halloween closing party
Hostel Salinas – after hours party

Of course, if you are on holiday in Ibiza, or fancy staying in – we can create a private halloween party for you including food and drinks, or provide a private chef for smaller groups. Contact [email protected] now, or visit www.cardamomevents.com.

Wherever you decide to go – be sure to have an amazing night!

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Cardamom recommends…

It’s September. For many people in Ibiza that means time to finally start to ease off the throttle of summer madness – plus the vacation crowd attracted to September often seek a slightly more luxurious and relaxing trip to the island. Why? Well, the weather gets slightly less scorching yet the days are still long and warm, the sea is now at perfect dipping temperature, and with slightly fewer tourists, the overall island energy (and traffic!) is much more pleasurable.

Our September recommendation therefore comes in the form of the 5 star Aguas de Ibiza Revival Spa. At 40€ to access for non hotel guests (which includes use of the pools and steam rooms), and with bolt on Clarins treatments and restaurant options such as a set three course lunch, there is arguably no better way to unwind in Ibiza. The Santa Eulalia spa was renovated last winter and now hosts some beautiful spaces to unwind and you leave feeling like you’ve received a true 5 star experience.

We visited the spa a couple of weeks ago and the experience was simply magical. Opting for the three course lunch which included a salad starter, chicken main and fruity desert we then entered the spa and did the rounds of the steam rooms and jet pool – to ease up our knotty shoulders until we received Clarins hot stone massages – which were incredible. The staff were polite, professional and calming – as was the entire experience (which came in at around 200€). Just what we needed!

Aguas is also a fantastic venue to host your Cardamom event (think rooftop birthday drinks with marina views, a wedding in a luxurious courtyard or hosting a dinner in one of the many fine dining restaurants at Aguas), plus the bedrooms and suites are divine (group bookings made through Cardamom receive a 10% discount). Go on, treat yourself! For more information, contact [email protected] today.

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Make your own version of our famous Cardamom Cava Sangria

So it’s a UK bank holiday today, and that means one thing – Family & friends having BBQ’s (no matter the weather)! In honour of it being the peak of summer – we thought we’d share a special secret with you today!

Cardamom have created a few food and drink items over the years which guests always ask us how to make at home. One of these is the enjoyment of our Cardamom Cava Sangria recipe. Ideal for a hot afternoon – refreshing, fruity, ice cold and with the perfect amount of alcohol to relax you into any event, this drink choice is very popular in Ibiza, especially as an event welcome drink. To try our recipe at home, simply follow the following steps:

Prep time: Part day before (15 mins max), 30 mins on the day

Equipment:
Glass jug x2 (or x1 item similar to hold fruit in fridge overnight)
Knife
Chopping board
Fridge space
Stirrer
Wine glasses for serving

Ingredients:
1 apple
1 pear
1 peach
A handful of strawberries
Sugar syrup
Ice (lots!)
30cl Vodka
20cl Dark Rum
25cl Cointreau
Cold fresh orange juice (no bits!)
A cold bottle of Cava (or two!)

How to:

1. Cut up the apple, pear, peach, strawberries, place into jug (or similar) & cover in sugar syrup. Leave overnight to soak in the fridge.

2. Use fresh jug and fill ½ way with ice.

3. Add vodka, rum, cointreau, fruit.

4. Add orange juice until jug ½ full.

5. Add cold cava until full & stir.

6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Now – we tend to make our cava in mass production, meaning the recipe quantities are just a guide. If you feel you want more alcohol, more fruit or to add your own twist – play around with it until it is your very own recipe! Plus one extra top tip for even more enjoyment; put your glasses in the freezer 1 hour before serving, then remove and pour into chilled, frosted glasses!

Contact us today to order our very own cava sangria at your Ibiza event [email protected]. Special thanks to Fernando our Matre Di, for sharing this top secret recipe! 😉

Image by Gypsy Westwood photography.

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Cardamom Corporate

2016 has been a successful summer of progression for Cardamom so far. Whilst our weddings, private events and catering projects have remained fruitful and something we are incredibly passionate towards, we have also focused on delivering some key projects for our Corporate clients – which is becoming an increased area of focus for professional events happening in Ibiza. In line with this, Belgium born Dirk Aerts joined our team at the start of the summer. Combining his wealth of experience in luxury group travel, business incentive projects and corporate hospitality, Dirk also has an impressive list of incredible corporate event suppliers and specialists on the island – making him the perfect addition to our team.

So far, June and July delivered some interesting corporate projects including an employee incentive project for an international catering business which saw 160 employees travel to Ibiza for three days of incentives at the Palacio de Congresso (Ibiza’s conference hall). This included a cooking show, catering and all transport managed by Cardamom. Following this we partnered with our friends Amplified and Kit & Caboodle to work on an energy drink prize winners event with 30 guests across two weeks, where we delivered a full schedule of on site catering which saw our chef Juan Pi flip Burgers with Ibiza DJ legend Carl Cox! We also supported a luxury boat event for press surrounding this project with our catering as well.

October will see the next corporate project for us, which is an employee incentive project for international travel company. 120 guests will enjoy a fantastic agenda of beach games plus a high end gala ginner – all by team Cardamom.

Our Corporate services include:
Planning of a range of event contents and schedules
Venue sourcing
Entertainment
Accommodation
Transport
Decoration
Equipment hire
Staffing
Food and beverages (breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, dinners plus a full drinks menu – at any venue from 10-500 guests)

For more information on Cardamom’s Corporate services, please contact us today [email protected].

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Something sweet

One of our gorgeous couples wanted something special and sweet this year. We did a vanilla bean lactose free cake topper covered in marshmallows and dripping chocolate (to cut), with a macaroon tower alongside it (raspberry, vanilla and almond flavours), which added some colour and fun to this beautiful wedding.

Images by Ana Lui.

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Cardamom decoration featured in Boho Weddings

The wonderful Boho Weddings & Events have featured a styled shoot the talented Ibiza photographer Heike Moellers created last winter, showcasing Ibiza wedding products, including decoration from us. Check out the blog post link below and to see our decoration and equipment hire catalogue to use for your own event, click on the link below! [email protected]

https://www.boho-weddings.com/2016/08/15/a-rustic-eco-friendly-inspiration-shoot-in-ibiza/

https://cardamomevents.com/brochures/decoration.pdf

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Butterfly beauty

This year we created a stunning wedding in a private villa near to Cala Vadella where the bride wanted something beautiful to happen at the end of her ceremony.

With our creative hats on we sourced some butterflies which are ethically kept, to be released on demand and float out into the world, as a symbol of the start of their journey into marriage. More information available from [email protected].

https://cardamomevents.com/ibiza-weddings/

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A wonderful wedding tale

In 2014 we created a three day wedding extravaganza for the gorgeous Sophie And Christian. Two years later, it still sticks in our mind as one of our favourite events to have organised. The talented photographer Jimena Roquero has also recently blogged about the event. Check out the full post here:

http://www.jimenaroquero.com/

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The peak of summer has arrived!

Every year the UK’s BBC Radio One descends on Ibiza in early August for a jam packed weekend of fun and this year is no exception – it’s seen as the weekend to be in Ibiza and we can’t wait to experience it’s 21st year on our beautiful island. Tonight starts with the annual free party hosted by Annie Mac at Ushuaia and follows with Essential mixes and a range of the radio shows being broadcast live from the island and featuring music from some of dance musics most iconic and popular DJs. Although we are crazy busy putting on our own Cardamom events all summer, we do love to show some appreciation for other events happening & try to go to them (especially free ones!) where possible – plus, it attracts a whole host of other brands and celebrities to join! Last night saw Warner Music UK host a yacht party in the middle of the Ibiza Town port which brought guests in golf buggies through the town including Pete Tong, Nick Grimshaw, David Guetta, James Blunt, Monki & Robin Schultz.

FULL BBC RADIO ONE WEEKEND SCHEDULE 2016:

Thursday 4 August – Annie Mac live from Radio 1 in Ibiza (7-9pm UK time)
Friday 5 August – The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw (6:30-10am UK time)Pete Tong b2b KolschB
Traits b2b George Fitzgerald
Annie Mac b2b Heidi
Toddla T b2b DJ Target
Danny Howard b2b Mistajam
Friday 5 August – Radio 1’s Essential Mix with Carl Cox (11pm-1am UK time)
Friday 5 August – Radio 1’s Essential Mix from Paradise (4-6am UK time)
Saturday 6 August – Radio 1’s Dance Anthems with Danny Howard (4-7pm UK time)
Saturday 6 August – MistaJam live from Radio 1 in Ibiza (7-10pm UK time)