Over the course of BDIA Showcase this year, a special event took place on the Friday evening on board the Sunborn Yacht Hotel. You may have heard about it, you may have went, either way we're here to give you an insight of what went down (and it wasn't the boat thank God!) at the BrushUp UK BoatBash.
Who are BrushUP UK?
BrushUP UK are a dental Charity based, and operating, in the South West of England. BrushUpUK qualified Dental Care Professionals provide individually tailored presentations to schools, SEN schools, care homes and palliative care units in the local area. Delivering practical, sensory and visual displays. These strive to improve the oral hygiene and attitude towards oral hygiene of the clients, staff and students.
With the help of dental professionals across the country, BrushUp UK aim to share their knowledge and skills to ensure a good standard of oral health is accessible and maintained for all ages and all people across the UK, with a particular focus for those that are most ‘at risk’ such as the elderly, those in palliative care and SEN schools.
Donations allow BrushUp UK to purchase vital materials and presentation tools that ensure they can deliver the oral health message to a wide audience. Branded scrubs, toothbrushes, tooth paste, educational books and practical demonstration tools all help them to capture their audiences attention and make positive changes to their oral health.
The Venue
The Sunborn Yacht Hotel is situated just a stone's throw away from ExCel London (where BDIA Showcase was located) , permanently docked on the Thames river. The super yacht was the perfect venue to host a party, bringing just a touch of elegance and luxury.
The event was held in the main bar, where people where treated to a glass of champagne upon arrival. You couldn't miss the entrance with the BrushUp banner including their sponsors for the event! The bar had a warm inviting feel and was given the brush up touch with beautiful centre pieces featuring a small write up about brush up. On the far right as you enter the silent auction table could be found, where they were some excellent prizes to be won, including a days golfing on the prestigious Loch Lomond course.
At the back of the room, just to the right, the photo booth could be found. The booth was heaps of fun as crowds gathered around the camera finding the most ridiculous prop they could find! Attendees where also able to get out onto the rear deck faced with a beautiful view of the London skyline, with the O2 arena lit up standing prominently alongside the Thames. A great pace to sit and chat in a more quiet area.
The Entertainment
The entertainment at BoatBash was second to none. Opening the night the FiveGoforth Cycle team announced how much they raised for their recent charity cycle from Land's End to John O'Groates giving a small speech and allowing the charities they donated to a chance to each say a few words. At 8:30 A live band (Northern Quarter Live) made an appearance which featured not only your standard make-up of musicians but also a saxophone player! The band but their own funky, stylish spin on a range of old and new hits.
Shortly after the band the casino upstairs in the Sky Lounge was opened, where guests flocked around the tables, playing roulette, black jack and poker. Guests exchanged money for fun money in order to purchase chips to place their bets at the table. The games provided fun for hours and were huge hit amongst all of the attendees! Amongst the tables was also a vodka luge which had the BrushUp UK logo inscribed into it.
The Food
In order to meet the luxurious standards of the Yacht the gourmet had to be fine and elegant, and that's exactly what it was. Throughout the night a wholesome selection of canapés and bowl food were brought round by waiters. For starters canapés included a slow braised pork belly with apple puree, served on a golden spoon, deep fried halloumi & lemon dip and vegetable samosa with sweet chilli sauce for the vegetarians.
Following that the bowl food made the rounds, with a selection of atlantic prawn cocktail salad with Marie rose sauce, breaded chicken goujon with spinach and mushroom, pomme Lyonnaise, sweet chilli sauce and peas and butternut squash risotto with herbs crème sauce Parmesan cheese. For desert a chocolate brownie with crème Chantilly was served. The guests all seemed extremely satisfied and from first hand I can tell you that everything was absolutely exquisite!
All in all the night was a huge success, not only in raising money and awareness for a great charity, but also in providing a night of regalement for all the guests! Find below a short video including a few highlights of the night.
