In an ever changing, fast-paced world, success is determined by good experiences and lasting effects with events. Refine events was born out of a desire to create a truly client focused agency with a strong creative twist, to make those memories everlasting.
The business was founded in 2018 following our dream to have a bespoke, passionate and experienced team, handpicked for their dedication to the events and lead by industry experts of over 15 years. Through consistent, predictable professionalism and most of all experience, we will ensure that our 360 degree event management service will bring your company's objective to life.
At Refine we ensure we go that extra mile to deliver excellence and perfection in every event that we produce. We provide a number of services new to the market, to help plan everything from start to finish and take the stress away from you.
Refine events are unique, in that we not only manage events for others, but we also manage our own events. No other events company does this and we are proud to say that the calibre of Refine events is guaranteed in this way. Innovating, pushing boundaries, and insisting on nothing but perfection from ourselves and our partners, Refine deliver breath-taking events for you and your guests no matter the occasion.
Mario Perera, the Executive Chef at The Dorchester has collaborated with Paul Sagoo, Chairman of luxury events agency Refine Events to bring guests The Asian Events Experience.
Using flavours from Mario's home country of Sri Lanka and taking inspiration from Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine, the duo has created a bespoke banqueting experience for the Asian community in the UK. Unique to The Dorchester and built around the client's specific wants and needs, the experience includes everything from the event space hire and dining, to drinks and entertainment for the event.
Guests will work with the team from the very start to plan their event, beginning with a menu tasting at the Chef's Table - a private dining room with a unique view into the heart of The Dorchester kitchens. Here they will map out their menu, choosing from a selection of delicious canapes such as Blue lobster lentil vada with green coconut chutney or Portland diver scallops with an almond truffle masala. There is also the option to have live cooking stations of Papdi chaat or Mini dosas. From there, the starter, main course and desserts are selected. Highlight dishes include Slow-cooked Rhug Estate venison masala ravioli, almond korma, Swiss chard, cardamom jus, pear chutney and hazelnuts; Artichoke and paneer Wellington, roasted red pepper Shimla makhani, fried okra and Flaming Indian spiced creme brulee, apple compote with cinnamon ice cream.
Executive chef, Mario Perera, commented, ‘We are so looking forward to welcoming guests to these spectacular Asian events at The Dorchester. It has been a pleasure working with Paul and the Refine team to ensure we have a show stopping offering, from the authentic cuisine showcased in our extensive menus to every detail throughout each entirely bespoke event.’
Commenting on the collaboration, Paul Sagoo said, ‘I’m delighted to
be working with The Dorchester. We’ve been meticulously planning this
concept for almost two years, creating and refining an exceptional cultural menu
to be executed by The Dorchester’s talented culinary team, and curating
best in class partners to collaborate with on delivering the best Asian
banqueting experience in the luxury hotel market.’
As well as the food and drink, the rest of the experience will also be organised and executed together by The Dorchester and Refine teams. The event will include full room hire until 2am, an expert Dorchester banqueting service team, and bespoke setup with optional dancefloor or staging. There is also the option to add on bespoke theming packages, full staging audio and visual set ups, sound packages with after-party DJ, professional photographer or videographer and all types of other entertainment.
Prices on request. To enquire contact dorchester@refineevents.co.uk
Paul is the Chairman of Refine Events. He is also the founder and Director of Lemon Group International Ltd, a UK-based investment company. In 2009, he founded The Asian Awards, which focuses on awarding the worlds best Asians across a multitude of disciplines. He is also the founder of the British Science Awards, which take place in London to honour the very best British Scientists plus the managing partner and event producer for the British Photography awards. Paul speaks on a number of interest areas such as Asian business, entrepreneurship, motivation and corporate development. His goal is to make the businesses and people that he interacts with happy and profitable. Paul is an official LinkedIn Influencer. Paul was honoured with an OBE from Her Majesty The Queen in 2022.