Event formats

An occasion.
A world of possibilities.

Company dinners, private celebrations and themed entertainment. Find a starting point, then make it your own.

Start with your people

Choose the feeling.
Then the format.

Roll Nook organises offline events in New Zealand for up to 150 guests and up to eight hours. Choose from hosted entertainment, company occasions and private celebrations.

You can combine a theme with a gala, a quiz with dinner or a reception activity with a milestone celebration. Tell us how you would like guests to spend their time together.

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25 ways to make
it an occasion.

25 formats
01 / Event idea

Casino-themed evening

Hosted roulette, blackjack and poker-style tables give guests a place to gather. Dealers explain the activities, with short rotations for newcomers.

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02 / Event idea

Corporate gala

A reception, dinner and hosted entertainment for your company occasion. The programme makes room for speakers and time together.

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03 / Event idea

Awards night

Put your people at the centre of the evening. Hosting and presentation cues keep the ceremony moving, with a reception or activity afterwards.

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04 / Event idea

Team building

Small-group challenges combine discussion and hands-on rounds. Guests can contribute in different ways.

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05 / Event idea

Quiz night

A live host leads general knowledge, visual and optional company rounds. Run it on its own or around dinner.

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06 / Event idea

Murder mystery

A fictional story unfolds through clues, character prompts and hosted reveals. Guests can take a role or solve the mystery at their table.

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07 / Event idea

Great Gatsby

Art deco details, an elegant reception and formal hosting evoke the era. Costumes are optional.

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08 / Event idea

Masquerade

A restrained palette, atmospheric lighting and optional masks set the scene for an evening gathering.

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09 / Event idea

Hollywood

A premiere-style welcome, photo area and hosted spotlight bring your guests into the story. Personalise the occasion with its own title.

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10 / Event idea

Carnival

Short activity stations let guests mingle and join in at their own pace. The mix of activities reflects the space and group size.

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11 / Event idea

Circus

Theatrical colours and big-top hosting bring the theme indoors. Specialist performers and equipment are additional options.

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12 / Event idea

Retro

Choose a decade for the music brief, welcome and table details. Trivia and conversation rounds can carry the theme into the programme.

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13 / Event idea

Tropical

Fresh textures, relaxed tables and light hosting create a summer social, indoors or outside with weather cover.

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14 / Event idea

Winter wonderland

A winter palette and layered lighting create an atmospheric indoor evening, with warm spaces for guests to gather.

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15 / Event idea

Corporate Christmas

Thank the team over dinner, then share a quiz, hosted table session or themed evening. Leave room for speeches and conversation.

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16 / Event idea

Mid-winter Christmas

A seasonal dinner or team social brings colleagues together halfway through the year. Add a short hosted programme to an indoor gathering.

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17 / Event idea

Sports-themed evening

Team colours, a quiz and friendly challenges create a sports-inspired social. Live broadcasts and viewing permissions need separate arrangements.

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18 / Event idea

Game show

Quick hosted rounds give everyone something to follow. Guests can play from tables, in teams or through nominated representatives.

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19 / Event idea

Festival-themed event

A welcome area, social seating and entertainment zones give guests places to explore. Outdoor programmes need a weather alternative.

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20 / Event idea

Garden party

Use a private garden or landscaped venue as the setting. Relaxed styling and seating leave room to enjoy the surroundings.

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21 / Event idea

Beach-themed celebration

Bring coastal colours and textures to an indoor or outdoor venue. A beach-inspired setting can work well away from the shore.

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22 / Event idea

Neon / glow

Selected lighting and high-contrast styling create an after-dark atmosphere. Tell us about light sensitivity when planning the effects.

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23 / Event idea

Around the world

Table styling, a hosted quiz and a food brief for your caterer explore different places. Share cultural preferences and dietary needs with the organiser.

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24 / Event idea

Futuristic

A clean palette, focused lighting and imaginative hosting set a forward-looking scene. Screens and interactive installations are additional production options.

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25 / Event idea

Superhero

An original hero-inspired story, bold colours and playful challenges celebrate team strengths or a personal milestone. Costumes stay optional.

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From an idea to a brief

A format for
your venue.

Share the city, guest count and a floor plan if you have one. Tables, seating and activity areas need enough space for people to move comfortably.

The pricing page gives starting budgets. Our event ideas show how a programme can fit around arrivals, dining and breaks.

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A few useful answers

Before we begin.

Can we mix two themes?

Yes. A shared visual style and complementary activities can bring the ideas together.

Do we need to choose a venue first?

You can enquire before choosing. Tell us the city, likely date and guest count so we can help identify the space your programme needs.

Are costumes compulsory?

No. Room styling and optional accessories can carry the theme.

Can the event run during the day?

Yes. Quizzes, team challenges and many themed formats work as daytime programmes.

Will every format cost the same?

Hosting, equipment, décor and travel affect the price. Compare the starting budgets on our pricing page.

What if our idea is not listed?

Send a few references and tell us what you like about them. We will let you know how we can help.

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