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Get to know these food recommendations for your events

Post author By adminTriario
Post date October 30, 2019

Every time we think about food to enjoy at an event hall, we picture a long buffet line, right? And although that is a great option for a large party, there are other ways to introduce food into your event. Let’s take a look at a few:

Brunch: the Best of Both Worlds

If you are planning an event like a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday celebration, or even a wedding, you could consider this trend that has swept the world in the last few years. A brunch combines the best parts of the recipes, usually divided between breakfast and lunch, and we are able to create a party that generally starts at 10:00am and go on until the afternoon in a casual and relaxed environment.

More than a Coffee

If you are organizing something a bit more formal, like a business meeting, how about taking the classic coffee and biscuits to another level? Planning more nutritious and elaborate snacks for meetings and congresses is key to make the attendees happy and full of energy.

What Kind of Diner?

For large events such as weddings, graduations, anniversaries or quinceañera parties, diner is one of the most expected elements by the guests when arriving at the party hall. But, how will you serve it? If we are talking about a reasonable number of guests, serving at the table is generally more elegant and efficient cost wise. And if we are talking about large number of guests, the buffet is always an excellent choice.

The Food Truck Craze

Surely you have seen them at any mass event that you have attended: Food trucks with all types of food available for you to choose your favorite. This is a great option for concerts, fairs, and expositions.

Take into Consideration all the Possible Diet Restrictions

Nowadays, the food options that we offer at our event halls must always include, or at least when possible, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

At the Centro de Convenciones de Costa Rica, we have a gastronomical team ready to take your ideas to the next level in the party hall. . Have you seen our gastronomic offer? You can check it out here: https://es.calameo.com/read/005946579afea10557b23?page=1

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How to organize a successful meeting

Post author By adminTriario
Post date September 27, 2019

It may sound easy, but to organize a successful meeting there are several specific elements to take into consideration to make sure that we have a rewarding Business Meeting.

Here is a guide with the essential steps:

1. Send the invitation with plenty of time and RSVP

It is very important to take your time to check the meeting guest list and ask ourselves if their presence is absolutely necessary. When the list is ready, sending the digital invitation one week before the event is ideal, as well as reconfirming the attendance one day before.

2. Have the agenda with the topics to cover ready

Many meetings lose productivity because of a lack of a detailed agenda with a clear description of the topics to cover or discuss. Checking beforehand the objectives of the meeting allows us to proceed in an orderly and clear way to be as efficient as possible with the time.

3. Assign someone to keep a track of time and write the meeting minutes

In larger scale meetings, there is always one person in charge of keeping time to make sure that all the objectives in the agenda are met. It is also crucial to choose the right person to write precise yet concise meeting minutes.

4. Choose healthy snacks

Generally, meeting snacks consist of coffee, beverages, and something light to eat: the most important aspect here to take into consideration is for them to be healthy. Avoiding excess sugar and fat is key to keep the guests active during the meeting.

If you need a room fully equipped to have an important Business Meeting, at the conventions center we have a variety of rooms to hold different capacities. We have cutting-edge technology and all the camenities – including excellent gastronomy – for you to enjoy a successful and productive meeting.

Get to know more of our meeting rooms and here.

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The best drink according to your event

Post author By adminTriario
Post date September 27, 2019

Besides the food, the organization, and the decoration, one of the most important elements in any Social or Corporate Event are the drinks. Every specific event has drinks that are associated to them, and that is why we are highlighting some important details that you can take into consideration when planning your next activity.

-Meetings, Talks, or Morning Events

In this case, the predominant beverages are many people’s favorites in the mornings: coffee and orange juice. Bust just because they are traditional beverages it does not mean that we cannot innovate or be creative in the Event Hall; we can use different methods of preparation – in the case of coffee – or add other ingredients to the juice so that your guests will definitely notice and remember it.

–Social Events

For weddings, graduations, anniversaries, etc., choosing the drinks is highly important to keep the party hall cheerful. It is all about finding a balance between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages: this will always depend on who is organizing the party. Sometimes, some prefer to focus on a good selection of wines, while others seize the opportunity to explore different types of ingredients and liquors by creating original cocktails for the occasion. And while carbonated drinks are the common solution for the non-alcoholic beverages, it is also a great opportunity to get creative!

–The Boom of New Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)

The last point takes us to this section: the new wave of non-alcoholic beverages that is popular thanks to the wellness tendency. Fermented ingredients like kombucha or classic like coconut water are mixed with other flavors to create new types of beverages that will cautivate your guests without the need of alcohol.

So now you know, if you are organizing a Party, Talk, or Meeting, don’t forget to carefully choose your drinks! This can be the detail that makes your guests have an unforgettable experience at the Event Hall. Ask us for a quote here to create a unique food and beverages plan.

Remember that at the Costa Rica Convention Center we have halls and amenities that can adapt to every one of the needs of your event. Contact us for advice and information here.

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The CCCR adheres to the «National Plan for Sustainable and Healthy Costa Rican Gastronomy»

Post author By adminTriario
Post date September 12, 2019

Initiative declared of public interest by the Government of Costa Rica

The strategy aims to strengthen the gastronomy, the development of tourism products, and the country as a gastronomic and tourism destination San Jose, Costa Rica The Costa Rica Convention Center announced its incorporation to the National Plan of Sustainable and Healthy Costa Rican Gastronomy (PNGCSS) for the events held at its premises. The goal is to offer creative options based on local products, both traditional and innovative, and to present a gastronomy and with identity, that supports the entrepreneurship of national farmers and, therefore, that stimulates the country’s economy and gastronomic creativity, also giving visibility to the producers.

This initiative is possible thanks to the joint coordination with the Costa Rican Gastronomic Foundation (FUCOGA),which coordinates the PNGCSS and aims to promote the gastronomy of the country as a pillar of cultural and social identity, as well as a new added value to the tourism offer and an economic, progress, and wellness development factor for all Costa Ricans. All while being inclusive and within the frame established by the PNGCSS.

“For the Costa Rica Convention Center it is a great opportunity to be part of the PNGCSS because it is part of the strategies that we implement so that all details are met in every event, that the food service promotes a creative, sustainable, and healthy gastronomy, and that each client receives the best products and services,” added Álvaro Rojas, General Manager of the conventions center.

«At the Food and Beverages department, this program allows everyone involved in the food service delivery to be active participants on the day-to-day operation. Part of our commitment is to have workshops on the conceptualization of the plan that allows us to link the bases of the project with the development, design, and execution of a gastronomic proposal that creates an experience for our clients and attendees,” concluded María Victoria Piñeres, Operations Manager of the CCCR.

With the implementation of this plan, our purpose is to contribute to the link between society, the government, and private enterprises; to a better natural resource conservation; to a sustainable food production; to revitalize the gastronomic and cultural heritage of the country by using native plants of different geographic areas and excellent quality; to reduce waste and create a positive impact for climate change; to decarbonization, framed within the national plan, which aims to reduce completely the carbon emissions.

“The incorporation of the CCCR as a strategic ally in the PNGCSS represents a milestone in the initiative’s history because the CCCR has an extraordinary capacity to implement its principles practically and transversally to an unprecedented scale, as well as communicating it and sharing it socially, both nationally and internationally, as a contribution and example for Costa Rica on a worldwide level if possible,” declared Alfredo Echeverría, president of FUCOGA.

Initiative was declared of public interest by the Government of Costa Rica.

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