by Tami Vickery | Feb 5, 2026
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and the air is filled with the magic of love, shops are full of cards, chocolates in brightly coloured wrappers, and the price of red roses has gone through the roof. But what if you’re not in love, or you just don’t want to mark the...
by Tami Vickery | Jan 22, 2026
There are dozens of wonderful places to dine in Guildford, we know, we have tried them all. In fact, we are incredibly lucky to have so many options to choose from in our wonderful town. As a restaurant, we are also fortunate that we have a number of venues to judge...
by Tami Vickery | Nov 28, 2025
Panto season is well and truly upon us…oh yes it is! Pantomime dominates the live theatre scene this December so we will begin our roundup with our great friends at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. As a side-note, the Yvonne Arnaud has recently undergone a refurbishment...
by Tami Vickery | Nov 13, 2025
Mandolay Q&A Sales Director, Tami Vickery talks us through some of the most frequently asked questions about events at Mandolay. This week, we take a closer look at Organising a Meeting at Mandolay What are the classic ingredients of a successful meeting? You’ve...
by Tami Vickery | Oct 16, 2025
When it comes to great food, small really can be beautiful We take food very seriously at Mandolay, after all, the AA do not give out Accreditations for Culinary Excellence to just any kitchen. But we also recognise that the world of food is changing, and that...
by Tami Vickery | Sep 25, 2025
Here are a few fun foodie facts to thrill* your friends with Your cup of cappuccino takes its name from the Capuchin Friars, a religious order identified by their brown robes and pointed hoods. Caesar Salad is not Italian, it was invented in Mexico, the Caesar Hotel...
