Companies that include I2C, Experian and Jeep take to Center Parcs villages’ extensive grounds for teambuilding activities as part of a conference programme.


preciates the rest brought by nature’s contrast to modern technological life, enabling it to tune in more effec- tively to fresh thought and perspectives.


“It stimulates creativity and it’s good not having technology in the way, which allows you to be more mindful”


Creative use of Center Parcs’ facilities include a Caribbean beach party on the lake at the Elveden Forest property, a shoal of watersport activities at Woburn Forest and orienteering at Sherwood Forest. Managing director of Sundial Group Tim Chudley refers to meetings with movement as “slow meetings” and, in a blog, states that research shows that neurologically, the brain ap-


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Despite all that has been written about ‘beige food’, many organisers still give del- egates finger buffet items that are largely made up of pastry or bread, leading to a sugar spike followed by a sugar low and attendant lack of energy. This feeds into the dreaded graveyard slot, the session after lunch when delegates struggle (indeed, fail) to stay awake.


Corinthia Hotels has addressed this by introducing Food for Thought menus devised by nutritional therapist Jean- nette Hyde. These are based on protein, whole grains, vegetables and gluten-free ingredients. Dishes also reflect what is available locally: in Malta, for example, guinea fowl, rabbit, oily fish, grains such as buckwheat, and black and brown rice grace the menu.


And IET London: Savoy Place works


with Kate Cook, consultant to incumbent caterer Harbour and Jones. Her passions include supergrain kaniwa, seaweed for its iron content, and coconut cream and raspberries for vitamins A, E and C. “We plan our menus to improve delegates’ energy levels and balance their blood sugar, so that they can refuel at lunch and go back to their meetings full of energy and bursting with creativity,” says executive head chef Anthony O’Donnell.


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