Don’t we all wish to give our attendees a good time? Including desserts—whether through a catering buffet, a live station, or as part of a multi-course meal—is a fantastic way to treat your guests and elevate their corporate event experience. However, like everything else, there are some nuances to getting it right to ensure it’s both impressive and successful. If you’re curious about how to pull it off, keep reading—we at Sugartree Gelato share five ways to wow your guests at company events with delicious and exquisite desserts, whatever they may be! 

Incorporating Company Branding

What sets corporate desserts apart from regular desserts is their branded nature. They help create a cohesive affair through their colours, logos and other fathomable brand elements, making the event more memorable. When guests see desserts that reflect your company’s values and aesthetics, it strengthens their existing connection to your brand. 

Whether it’s a logo-embossed cake or a trio of gelato flavours in your brand’s colours, these desserts ensure that guests walk away with a positive experience and literally sweet memory of your brand. If there’s one thing you absolutely must incorporate into your corporate event’s dessert offerings, it’s the unmistakable branding of your company.

Themed Dessert Concepts

If your celebration is for a specific occasion, you can make the desserts even more unique by customising them to that theme—these special touches not only serve as surefire conversation starters but also show your guests how much thought you’ve put into their experience, making them feel valued. Consider a Halloween-themed dessert table featuring red velvet cupcakes topped with ghostly meringues, pumpkin-shaped cookies with cobweb icing, and a chocolate graveyard cake complete with candy tombstones. 

Here’s a little secret: always make sure your desserts are Instagram-worthy. It’s like getting free marketing, as guests will likely share photos of your novel creations on social media.

Creative Pairings and Selections

Unique dessert and drink combinations can enrich your corporate event by engaging the senses and creating a multidimensional experience. Think of the delightful contrast of warm lava cake and cold ice cream that’s hard to forget—now, think of a rich chocolate cake paired with fruity wine!

Start by experimenting with flavours; complementary flavours enhance each other, while contrasting ones create balance. Textures, like creamy paired with chunky, can add appeal as well. You can also explore fusion desserts from different cultures to align with your event’s theme and identity. 

Don’t forget to play with temperature—mixing hot and cold—and try infused drinks with flavoured spirits or teas. The possibilities are endless, and once you find one that resonates with your guests’ tastes and expectations, you’ll be met with praise and appreciation. 

Interactive Dessert Experiences

There’s no better way to turn an ordinary moment into a lasting memory than by getting hands on and involved. When guests are part of the action, it naturally sticks to them. Why not add a little extra magic by offering interactive experiences? Imagine a gelato bar where guests can scoop and customise their creations, or something more adventurous like a chef-led dessert-making session where they can get creative and even share some laughs.

Meanwhile, the real charm of a live dessert station isn’t just the sweet treats, but the thrill of watching chefs work their magic right in front of you. And if it’s a spectacular show, it becomes entertainment that captivates and sparks conversation, leaving your guests with a story to tell. 

Not Forgetting Dietary Preferences

You’d be surprised by the number of people who leave this out. When planning desserts for a corporate event, it’s essential to consider dietary preferences and restrictions to ensure every guest feels included. Offering a diverse range of dessert options, or carefully planning your selections, ensures that you cater to various needs—whether vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, or nut-free—and demonstrates thoughtfulness. Imagine a dessert spread where everyone can indulge without worry, from decadent dairy-free chocolate gelato to crisp, delicate gluten-free macarons. 

By taking these preferences into account, you make sure no one feels left out and your event leaves a sweet, lasting impression on all. 

Turn to Sugartree Gelato for Inspired Corporate Dessert Offerings!

There are plenty of dessert makers out there, but not all of them can craft desserts that seamlessly fit your corporate event like they were made for it. At Sugartree Gelato, our two chefs, trained at Carpigiani Gelato University, specialise in creating unique gelato flavours (topped off with stunning presentations), giving you a truly on-brand Italian dessert experience. Whether it’s to refresh guests after a marathon, sweeten up a productive conference, or be the star of a grand corporate feast, you can count on us to deliver desserts that make a satisfying, indulgent mark. 

For more information, speak to us directly. Or give our frost-kissed treats a try by making an order today.