Portfolio Events Catering
A day in the life of an event manager
Rose Norris Event Manager Portfolio Events Catering
January always makes me refl ective. After the rush of December – the late nights, the clinking glasses, the laughter echoing across packed rooms – there’s a moment to pause and think about why we do what we do in hospitality. For me, it’s always been about people. T e feeling in
a room when everyone’s relaxed, when they’re present, when they’re enjoying themselves without having to think about what’s happening behind the scenes. I love being part of creating that feeling – quietly, calmly, with a smile – and knowing that what we’re doing allows everyone else to have the best possible day. I didn’t fall into hospitality by accident. I love the
pace, the energy, the teamwork. I love that no two days are the same, and that even the longest days come with a real sense of achievement. Working as an event manager means being organised, adaptable and cheerful under pressure – and genuinely wanting to go above and beyond, even when no one’s watching.
I love being right at the heart of it all – greeting guests,
solving problems before they appear, and helping create moments people will remember forever. When the room feels happy and relaxed, and everyone’s exactly where they need to be, that’s when I know I’m doing what I love. There’s a lot that goes into making an event feel
eff ortless, here’s what a typical wedding day looks like through my eyes:
9:30am – Wake-up call T e day begins with a slow morning and a big breakfast, usually eggs on toast, fuel for the day ahead. 11:00am – Hitting the road After getting ready and grabbing a coff ee for the journey, an oat latte from Costa (always), it’s time to leave the house and head to the venue.
11:28am – On site and straight to work Upon arrival, the preparation begins. T is can involve anything from putting bin bags in bins to unloading vans, setting up spaces, and counting plates to ensure we have exactly what we need.
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