Many of our guests book one of our lodges to celebrate a special occasion, and we have to agree that they make the perfect backdrop for a low-key birthday bash or special anniversary getaway. To help make your celebrations extra special, we’ve rounded up our local knowledge and leafed through our address book to share advice on florists, cake suppliers, cocktail makers, caterers and more from the Aviemore area.
If all that sounds like too much hassle, we kick off this blog with details of a party planner who will listen to your requirements and take care of the tiniest details to ensure you enjoy the celebration of a lifetime.
Hiring a local party organiser is the ideal way to remove any stress around planning the perfect celebration. They already have relationships with suppliers, know which ones are best suited to your style of event and can even get access to our lodges before you arrive to create a real element of surprise.
Claire Clark is an experienced party planner who conveniently lives in Boat of Garten (just a few minutes from Old Mill on the Spey). Claire has created the perfect ambience for birthday parties, weddings and festivals all over Scotland and worked in some of the country’s most prestigious venues. To get in touch, drop her an email.
Florists in Aviemore and Grantown-On-Spey
Talented Annie believes flowers should be as unique as the person who receives them, and she loves getting the opportunity to create something special for her customers. For her full bespoke service, Annie requires 3-5 days’ notice.
The Flower Box, Grantown-on-Spey
A long-established local favourite, The Flower Box can deliver floral creations to all of our lodges. You can order online, in person at the shop, over the phone or by email, and extras such as locally made candles or special chocolates can easily be added.
Sam and Dougal started out supplying delicious healthy lunches (hence the name) and now provide a fully fledged catering service renowned for quality. Enjoy a sit-down meal, hamper, homecooked ready meal or buffet, or work with the team to create a bespoke menu.
Aggie is a private chef who can supply exquisite ready-to-heat meals or come to your lodge to cook a bespoke menu. Her pierogi are a local favourite, and everything – including bread and pastry – is made from scratch.
Enjoy fresh wood-fired pizza without leaving your lodge with Highland Slice, who dish up delicious flavour combinations from their beautifully converted horsebox.
At nine, Giuseppe started to learn to cook from his Nonna, and he has never stopped his food exploration journey. He is committed to sourcing the best, freshest ingredients available on the market and creating Italian-inspired dishes to bring out the best in them.
The team behind Speyside Kitchen, Claire and Sarah, provide high-quality private dining in your lodge, homecooked meals delivered ready to heat and BBQ boxes full of local specialities.
Monkfish in a spiced coconut broth? Perhaps you’d prefer slow-cooked Aberdeen Angus beef in a Cairngorm Ale and shallot sauce? Fiona and Colin provide bespoke menus, plus breakfast and lunch hampers.
Have you got a few children in your group? Book Katie-Louise to keep them entertained for an hour or two and everyone’s a winner.
The team at Party Party can transform our lodges into a balloon-filled extravaganza. They will deliver anything from one special balloon to a room-filling display.
The Wee Bothy Box mobile bar ensures a unique and memorable drinks experience with friendly, laidback service. Choose from whisky, gin or coffee and cake, and relax in the hands of the pros.
Highland Mixology and Shake & Stir
If you like pina colada…invite a mobile mixologist to come and make you one in the comfort of your lodge kitchen! Highland Mixology and Shake and Stir both provide a professional mobile bar and cocktail service, and they will do all the clearing up at the end.
Based in Grantown-on-Spey, Tracey makes delicious cakes in all shapes and sizes. There’s something for everyone, whether you prefer a classic Victoria sponge, a freshly made pavlova or something more unusual (Tracey has made caterpillars, tanks and bike-themed bakes in the past).
Enjoy a taste of Aviemore’s famed Mountain Cafe from its owner’s latest venture, KJ’s Bothy Bakery. Order a celebration cake from KJ’s team and you can guarantee it will come with a side order of straight-talking foodie passion.