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Danilo Barbagallo: I cook for up to 2,500 people at a time, here’s why I still treat every plate like a restaurant dish
Executive Chef Danilo Barbagallo of the QEII Centre emphasizes delivering restaurant-quality dishes at large-scale events by prioritizing team training, seasonal and sustainable sourcing, creative menu evolution and meticulous planning. and quality control.
The QEII Centre reports biggest year-on-year increase in AI-focused events
AI events are becoming a major growth sector for The QEII Centre, with AI-focused events increasing by 25% year on year. From healthcare and finance to legal and technology, the London venue is seeing growing demand for events exploring the opportunities, risks and future of artificial intelligence.
A triple win for The QEII Centre at Eventex Awards
The venue, which reported exceptional growth in sales for the last financial year, won Gold in the Venue Event Team category, silver for Large Venue, and bronze in the City Venue category.
The QEII Centre reports record growth for third year running
World-renowned conference, events and exhibition venue The QEII Centre has reported an exceptional growth in sales for the third year in a row, with revenue just under £1 million ahead of this time last year.
Latest Blogs
Bold Foundations Behind the Scenes: Dispatches from the Loading Bay
Go behind the scenes at the QEII Centre and meet Wayne Shaw, who has overseen the Loading Bay for 12 years. Discover how careful planning, quick thinking and in-depth knowledge of the building help keep deliveries moving and events running seamlessly.
The Art of Hosting Large-Scale Events in Central London
Planning an event for 1,000+ delegates? Discover how the QEII Centre combines flexible spaces, expert teams, in-house AV and catering to deliver seamless large-scale events in central London.
More Than a Venue: Make Your Event Unmistakably Yours
Discover how the QEII Centre’s flexible spaces and creative branding opportunities can help you transform your event into an unforgettable, unmistakably yours experience.
Dare to Be Bold: Creating Energy Through Event Design
Discover how bold event design can create energy, encourage connection and boost engagement, with flexible spaces and layouts designed around your event objectives.
Latest Case Studies
QS Reimagine Education case study – The QEII Centre
The QEII Centre was chosen for its prestigious central London location, directly opposite Westminster Abbey – an iconic setting that attracts senior academic leaders, policymakers, and global delegates.
The QEII Centre wows with bold Summer Showcase
Leading London conference and events venue, The QEII Centre, dazzled planners and agents at its latest summer showcase event, encouraging them to Dare to be Bold with their creative event design.
Chefs’ Table Culinary Event at The QEII Centre Raises Over £40,000 for Hospitality Action
In May, The QEII Centre was transformed into a 300-seater restaurant for Chefs’ Table, creating a showstopping event in aid of the charity Hospitality Action.
The Beauty Beat at The QEII Centre
On 2-3 November 2024, The QEII Centre was the host venue for the third edition of The Beauty Beat, the UK’s only luxury beauty event dedicated to Women of Colour and Black beauty.