Event Project Management
From concept to completion.
Everard Consulting provides professional event project management for organisations delivering conferences, food related, business and collaborative initiatives, helping clients plan with clarity, coordinate stakeholders and deliver with confidence.
What we do
- Event strategy, objectives and scope |
- Project plans, timelines, milestones and budgets |
- Venue, supplier and stakeholder coordination |
- Exhibition pavilions, trade shows and industry showcases |
- Programme planning and event day operations |
- Risk planning, progress reporting and issue management |
- Post event review and evaluation |
Who we support
Businesses, public bodies, enterprise organisations, regional networks, industry associations and event organisers requiring professional project coordination.
Our approach
Define the objectives. Build the plan. Coordinate the partners. Manage delivery. Review the results.
Experience and Case Studies
Midlands Flavours Pavilion - National Ploughing Championships 2025 and 2026
Project Management | Procurement | Event Delivery | Stakeholder Coordination
Project Overview
Bernie managed the end to end planning, procurement and delivery of the Midlands Flavours Pavilion at the National Ploughing Championships in 2025 and 2026, creating a dedicated platform to showcase food and drink producers from across the Midlands.
The project involved coordinating multiple suppliers, contractors, producers, chefs, event organisers and local authority stakeholders to deliver a fully operational food pavilion within tight event deadlines.
Project Delivery
Bernie’s responsibilities included:
Procurement: Securing exhibition space, pavilion infrastructure, utilities, furniture and equipment.
Event Management: Coordinating site layout, installation, logistics, supplier schedules and on-site operations.
Health & Safety: Managing event compliance requirements and coordinating relevant documentation with organisers and suppliers.
Producer Coordination: Engaging participating food businesses, managing exhibition requirements and supporting their participation.
Live Demonstration Kitchen: Procuring the kitchen supplier, coordinating equipment and facilities, and organising chefs and cooking demonstrations.
Stakeholder Management: Liaising with the National Ploughing Championships organisers, local authorities, suppliers and participating businesses.
The Outcome
The Midlands Flavours Pavilion brought together regional food and drink producers under one recognisable brand, providing a high-profile platform to showcase their products to a national audience.
The project demonstrates Bernie’s ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder events, oversee procurement and logistics, and coordinate every element of delivery from initial planning through to live event operations.
CATEX 2025 Producer Showcase
Bringing Regional Food Producers to Ireland’s Leading Foodservice Trade Show
Project Management | Event Delivery | Producer Engagement | Stakeholder Coordination
Project Overview
Bernie coordinated the participation of Midlands Flavours at CATEX, Ireland’s largest foodservice trade show, bringing together food and drink producers from across the Midlands to showcase their products to a national trade audience.
For many participating producers, this was their first opportunity to exhibit at a major national trade show, providing valuable exposure to buyers, distributors, hospitality operators and foodservice professionals.
Project Delivery
Bernie’s responsibilities included:
- Producer Engagement: Recruiting and coordinating food and drink businesses from across the region, supporting many through their first trade show experience.
- Exhibition Management: Organising exhibition space, stand layout, branding, equipment and logistics.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Liaising with event organisers, suppliers, participating producers and relevant stakeholders.
- Marketing & Promotion: Coordinating the Midlands Flavours presence to maximise visibility and promote the region’s food and drink offering.
- Business Development: Creating opportunities for producers to connect with potential buyers, develop relationships and explore new markets.
The Outcome
The Midlands Flavours presence at CATEX provided regional food and drink businesses with access to a major national trade platform, helping them increase their visibility, build industry connections and explore new commercial opportunities.
The project demonstrates Bernie’s ability to bring businesses together, remove barriers to participation and deliver coordinated initiatives that support regional enterprise development.
Taste of Abbeyleix - Sept 2026
Project Management | Procurement | Event Delivery | Stakeholder Coordination
Project Overview
Taste of Laois in Abbeyleix was a first-of-its-kind food experience celebrating the county’s exceptional food producers, hospitality businesses and growing reputation as a food destination.
The event brought together local food businesses, industry representatives and food journalists, providing a unique opportunity to showcase local produce, promote collaboration and raise the profile of Laois as a food tourism destination.
Project Delivery
Bernie led the project from initial concept through to successful delivery, managing all aspects of event planning, stakeholder engagement, logistics and on-the-day coordination.
Working closely with local businesses and key stakeholders, Bernie developed and coordinated a curated food trail through Abbeyleix, creating an engaging experience that showcased the town’s vibrant food offering.
Her role involved bringing multiple businesses and partners together, coordinating event logistics, managing communications and ensuring a seamless experience for participants and guests.
The Outcome
Taste of Laois successfully delivered a unique food experience that celebrated local enterprise, strengthened connections across the food and hospitality sector and showcased Abbeyleix and County Laois to a wider audience.
The event created valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration and destination promotion, while establishing a strong foundation for future food tourism initiatives.
The project demonstrates Bernie’s ability to transform an innovative concept into a professionally delivered event through strategic planning, effective stakeholder management, attention to detail and hands-on project leadership.