Interlink partnered with We Are MEaT to create the closing experience for its annual Vision Day at Riverside East in London.

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After a day focused on company performance, achievements and future priorities, the final part of the programme needed to shift the energy without losing sight of the event’s purpose.

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The brief was to give employees the opportunity to celebrate what had been achieved, spend meaningful time together and close the day with an experience that reflected the company’s culture.

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We sourced and contracted Riverside East, overlooking the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and developed a relaxed evening programme combining a rooftop barbecue, music, drinks and access to the ArcelorMittal Orbit slide.

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The result was a natural progression from business content into recognition and connection, giving the 55-person team a memorable conclusion to an important company event.

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The brief

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Interlink wanted to close their annual Vision Day with an experience that felt considered, social and celebratory. The event needed to recognise the team’s achievements, create space for connection and give people a genuine reward after the business focus of the summit. It had to feel relaxed without feeling under-planned, fun without losing polish, and memorable without becoming complicated for the client team to manage.

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With a three month lead time, We Are MEaT were brought in to source the right venue, manage contracting, support the event planning and coordinate the details that would turn the close-out into a proper team experience.

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The venue

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Riverside East gave the event the right energy from the start. Set within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with views across the Olympic Stadium and the surrounding London skyline, the venue offered a distinctive setting for a summer corporate celebration.

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Its rooftop space created the perfect environment for a barbecue, music and informal team connection, while the location added an immediate sense of occasion.

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For Interlink, the setting mattered. This was not a generic drinks reception or a standard post-conference dinner. It was a celebration of people, progress and performance. Riverside East gave the event a backdrop that felt fresh, open and unmistakably London.

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The experience

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The close-out was designed around simple, memorable ingredients done well. A rooftop barbecue gave guests a relaxed and sociable food experience. The DJ brought energy and atmosphere. The views across the Olympic Park gave the event a strong visual identity.

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For the more adventurous members of the team, the ArcelorMittal Orbit Helix slide added a bold, playful moment to the day. A few brave people took on one of the fastest tunnel slides in Europe.

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Those are the details people remember. Not because they are complicated, but because they create shared stories. They give teams something to laugh about, talk about and carry with them after the event is over. That is the difference between an event that happens and an experience that lands.

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Our role

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We Are MEaT supported Interlink from planning through to live delivery. Our role included sourcing and contracting the venue, securing the right commercial arrangements, supporting planning conversations, helping shape food and beverage menus, coordinating with the DJ, sourcing Helix slide tickets and providing on-site event management.

The aim was to make the event feel seamless for the client and effortless for guests.

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With 55 attendees and multiple suppliers involved, the details mattered. Timings, hospitality, entertainment, guest flow and on-site support all needed to work together so Interlink’s team could simply arrive, enjoy the experience and feel celebrated.

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What We Are MEaT delivered

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• Venue sourcing and recommendation
• Venue contracting and supplier coordination
• Planning support across a three month lead time
• Food and beverage menu planning
• Rooftop barbecue coordination
• DJ coordination
• Helix slide ticket sourcing
• Guest experience planning
• On-site event management
• Live event support and troubleshooting
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Why it worked

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Interlink’s Vision Day close-out worked because it had a clear purpose. It was not just about putting people in a room with food and music. It was about recognising achievement, rewarding effort and creating a shared team experience in a setting that felt special.

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Every element supported that purpose. The rooftop setting created atmosphere. The barbecue kept the experience relaxed and social. The DJ gave the event energy. The London views added a sense of occasion. The Helix slide created a memorable talking point. And We Are MEaT’s planning and on-site support kept everything moving smoothly in the background.

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For the Interlink team, it was a chance to pause, celebrate and connect. For the business, it was a culture-building moment delivered with care.

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Key details

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Client: Interlink

Event: Annual Vision Day summit close-out

Location: Riverside East, London

Guests: 55

Lead time: 3 months

Experience: Rooftop barbecue, DJ, London views and ArcelorMittal Orbit Helix slide

We Are MEaT role: Venue sourcing, contracting, supplier coordination, planning support and on-site event management

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The result

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Interlink’s Vision Day ended with a celebration that felt relaxed, personal and properly earned. The team were able to recognise achievements, spend meaningful time together and enjoy a London experience that felt very different from a standard corporate event. From the rooftop barbecue to the music, views and Helix slide, the close-out gave guests a memorable finish to an important company day.

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Most importantly, it gave Interlink a team moment with lasting value. Because when corporate events are planned well, they do more than fill a calendar. They build culture. They reinforce belonging. They reward performance. And they remind people why coming together matters.

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Planning a company summit, away day or team celebration?

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We Are MEaT designs and delivers corporate events that bring people together with purpose. From venue sourcing and supplier management to guest experience design and on-site delivery, we help businesses create events that feel considered, memorable and commercially worthwhile.

If you are planning a company summit, annual celebration, away day or team event, speak to We Are MEaT about creating an experience your people will remember for the right reasons.

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