🎧 From Hospitality to Headlining with AO Events
Home of the 3D Infinity Dancefloor & Proud of Our 5-Star Reviews
Getting Started in Hospitality
My first real taste of customer service came from working behind the bar and waiting tables in local restaurants 🍷🍽️.
Those shifts taught me the importance of great service — from remembering regulars’ favourite drinks to making sure the atmosphere was always just right. I quickly learned that even the smallest details could turn an ordinary visit into a memorable experience ✨.
Looking back, those early days gave me the foundation for everything that followed. They sparked my passion for hospitality and for creating moments people remember — a passion that would grow stronger as I moved into contract catering and, eventually, into the world of DJing 🎶.
Stepping Into Contract Catering
After my time in restaurants and bars, I joined Sodexo, managing private education catering contracts across multiple school sites across the North West 🍴.
I was responsible for overseeing the smooth delivery of food services for entire school communities — with at least three core services each day, plus organising and hosting additional catering for events, private functions and awards evenings 🎓✨. My role covered everything from health & safety compliance and budget management to stock control, staff recruitment, training and, when needed, stepping into the kitchen myself 👨🍳.
Each site had its own character and challenges, and I really enjoyed working closely with my teams to ensure pupils, staff and guests received the same high-quality service every day. Those years taught me the value of organisation, flexibility and teamwork 🙌 — skills that continue to shape the way I run AO Events today.
finding The DJ Spark
While catering during the week, I started DJing at weekends 🎶. What began as a small side hustle quickly grew into a real passion.
There’s something special about reading a crowd, finding the right track at the right moment, and keeping a dancefloor full all night 💃🕺. It gave me the same buzz as hospitality — but with even more energy, excitement and creativity ⚡.
That feeling of connection through music was the spark that set me on the path toward building something bigger.
Launching AO Events
Eventually, I took the leap and launched AO Events 🚀.
From the very beginning, my goal was to offer more than just music — I wanted to help people create unforgettable events that felt truly personal and unique 🎉. What started as a passion for great entertainment soon grew into a full events company, working with couples, families and businesses to bring their visions to life 💍✨.
Our 3D Infinity Dancefloor quickly became a standout feature, turning celebrations into something spectacular and different 💫. Alongside that, we built a reputation for 5-star service, attention to detail and creating memorable experiences that guests talk about long after the event has finished 🙌.
Where We Are Today
What started as weekend DJ sets and a love for hospitality has grown into AO Events as it is today 🎉.
From private parties and weddings to major corporate launches, we’ve been lucky enough to work with incredible clients and venues across Cheshire, London and further afield 💍✨. Our journey has taken us from keeping school dining halls running smoothly to filling dancefloors at luxury weddings, film premieres and international brand events 🌍.
Today, AO Events is proud to work with some of the UK’s leading companies and brands. We provide our signature 3D Infinity Dancefloor hire and full event services for product launches, corporate celebrations and international awards. Over the years we’ve supported names like Nike, Amazon Prime and The Smurfs Movie Premiere in Leicester Square 🌟. We’ve also had the honour of DJ’ing for international awards at Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger HQ in London 🎶, bringing energy, style and creativity to every occasion.
On the wedding side, our team has become a trusted name in luxury wedding entertainment across the UK & Ireland 💍✨. From stunning London wedding venues such as the Natural History Museum, Syon Park, Two Temple Place and The Brewery, to the world-famous Adare Manor in Ireland, we’ve been proud to help couples create unforgettable memories with our dancefloors, DJs and event hire services.
Whether it’s high-profile dancefloor hire in London, a glamorous UK luxury wedding, or a private party closer to home, AO Events continues to combine professionalism, creativity and energy to make every celebration truly one of a kind 💫.
Why People Book AO Events
We’re not just there to play music — we’re there to help create moments people will remember for years to come.
From the bar jobs that taught me the value of great service, to managing large-scale catering contracts, every step has led me here. And I couldn’t be prouder of what AO Events has become.
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