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Introducing Zest Meetings and Events

We’re doing a regular feature on business partners we work with in Windsor and Maidenhead. Get in touch with John if you would like to find out more about what London’s Country Estate can offer.

Name:
John McIlroy

Company name:
Zest Meetings & Events Limited (or Zest ME for short!)

What does your job involve?
Zest ME is a corporate event company specialising in indoor and outdoor teambuilding, conference activities, themed events, evening entertainment and family fun days. We also offer an audio visual production service so we like to see ourselves as a one stop shop for our clients’ event requirements. As Director at Zest ME my job is hugely varied and very fast paced. One day I may be on the road visiting key clients up and down the country, the next day I may be offsite managing a team activity for 800 delegates. No two days are the same and this is one of the things I really love about this incredible industry. As well as the operational side to my role, I also have a passion for building strong loyal client relationships and key strategic business partnerships.

How long have you been in the industry?
In total I have now worked in the events industry for 20 years so as you can imagine there’s not much I haven’t seen!

Career highs:
After working for another employer for nearly 15 years, my career high to date has definitely got to be taking the leap of faith and setting up Zest ME in January 2014. Needless to say it’s been a whirlwind adventure but I haven’t looked back once.

What do you love about your job and the industry?
One of the favourite parts of my job is building strong client partnerships and working with a client to create a vision for an event and then helping them bring this vision to reality – from conception to fruition, and everything in between, we are with them every step of the way. What I like about the industry is how friendly it is. The events industry is like one big family – everyone knows everyone and supports each other. I would never work in any other industry.

What is your dream weekend away?
Somewhere fun, hot with plenty of liquid refreshments. If I am feeling a little more adventurous, maybe a weekend skiing in the alps.

What exciting plans are in the pipeline for the next 12 months?
We have lots of exciting plans in the pipeline but one we are really keen to get up and running is to do more overseas events and look after overseas incentive requirements for clients… so watch this space.

Contact John at Zest events at john@zestme.co.uk 0161 804 2051 www.zestme.co.uk

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Windsor Castle

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Private Boat Hire Ltd

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Windsor Escape Experience

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Test your skills at the brand-new, interactive, and immersive escape room in Windsor, United Kingdom. Find clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes to locate the key for your escape! Our themed escape rooms are fun yet challenging. You have 60 minutes…
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If you are looking to source the perfect Windsor venue for treating your staff, look no further than Goldcrest Events. They have a wealth of experience in creating memorable incentive travel and reward programmes for all sizes of corporate groups.
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Set in 165 acres of beautiful countryside on its very own island surrounded by the River Thames, Royal Windsor Racecourse makes for a unique venue. Perfect for anything from small scale meetings to large outdoor events, this venue offers 165 acres…
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The historical Sir Christopher Wren Hotel & Spa sits directly on the River Thames in the centre of Royal Windsor. Featuring luxurious rooms and apartments across several characterful buildings, as well as The Brasserie at Sir Christopher Wren and…
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel

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Located only 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport and less than an hour from London this boutique townhouse hotel offers everything you need for meetings, conferences and events together with the attentive service you and your guests or delegates…
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Set in an oasis of beautifully landscaped gardens, adjacent to Windsor Great Park and Savill Gardens, the new Fairmont Windsor Park boasts over 200 bedrooms which have been meticulously designed with luxury, comfort and tranquillity in mind.
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Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel and spa, Coworth Park, nestled amidst 240 acres of parkland, combines the intimacy of a private country estate with a modern sophistication. With both stunning accommodation and event space this…
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The Boatman

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The Boatman in Windsor is directly on the River Thames overlooking Eton Bridge, and is arguably the best location in the town for soaking up the incredible waterfront views and watching the world go by. In addition to the large open Terrace, there…
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Enjoy comfort and convenience at Heathrow/Windsor Marriott Hotel, a top hotel in Slough, United Kingdom that offers warm hospitality in an unrivalled location.
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The Olde Bell

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The historic buildings of The Olde Bell function like a village, the main Inn building for the overnight guests and locals and the auxiliary buildings for private gatherings.
Cumberland Lodge

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Cumberland Lodge is an educational foundation and residential conference centre, majestically situated in the heart of Windsor Great Park. Our stunning facilities are available to hire for conferences, meetings, away days, professional development…
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Situated on a picturesque private island on the River Thames in the historic village of Bray, Monkey Island Estate will open on February 2019 after major renovation by YTL Hotels and the award-winning Champalimaud Design. 41 beautifully-appointed…
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Set within the 30-acre Henley Business School estate in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. This magnificent Grade II Listed Building, once home to the WH Smith family, offers excellent conference, meeting and private event facilities along with…
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The Windsor Guildhall

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Next to Windsor Castle in the centre of this historic town, close to hotels, restaurants and transport links, Windsor Guildhall is a stunning grade 1 listed building perfect for your wedding, civil partnership, reception, dinner or event.
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Enjoy a 'Great Park Experience' with Windsor Carriages. We bring a unique perspective to the Great Park by sharing the knowledge, stories and events passed down through the generations of coachmen.