“We are a Bristol based, family run business called Handmade Events Ltd.
I founded the company in 2012, and after 5 successful but increasingly chaotic years my sister Di Smith joined me in 2017 as co producer and all round organiser (and if you have ever called us, she is the funny person who answers the phone!).
Next to join us (to everyone’s relief), was Remy Small who took over from me as ops manager in 2021.
Last but certainly not least, I’m very proud to say the latest member of our core team is my daughter, Florence Meadows (who now controls EVERYTHING).
My other children, 14 yr old twins Sonny & Lola get in on the act too, Lola’s a skilled face painter, while Sonny’s a regular member of the production crew.
Just for full disclosure, in our early years my Brother Nick was our site manager and Mum used to come every year to rigorously road test the Chardonnay…(we only ever stocked it for her!)
Oh, and finally, my best man, the one and only Chinese Alan from Gavin and Stacey, can sometimes be found helping us out behind the bar! “
Steve Meadows – Founder and director
The Spiegeltent
Spiegeltent translates as ‘mirror tent’ and they were created in the Flemish Region of Belgium in the late 19th century. Spiegeltents are hand-hewn pavilions known for their wild and decadent ambiance and used for travelling dance halls, bars and bohemian entertainment salons. The magnificent round tent is made of dark wood with intricately carved panels, stained glass windows, bevelled mirrors and an impressive draped ceiling. Its innate beauty and romance makes it a truly extraordinary venue for any event. Our Spiegeltent continues this fine tradition with an exquisitely decorated performance space that is ideally suited to Christmas parties, masquerade balls, live music shindigs and food filled festive soirees.
