Sugar & Rind was founded by Philly Mackinnon during the Covid-19 hiatus. Always an optimist, she was convinced that everyone was going to want a party once the nightmare was over. Luckily, she was right! Since then, Sugar & Rind has been going from strength to strength, establishing themselves as s key player in the events indsutry for both private and corporate clients.
Sugar & Rind also works with a range of venues across the South East and in particular at Bush Hall, operating as their in-house team for private hire. They are also an Official Event Planner for Kachette, a brilliant, urban arched venue in Old Street
Sugar & Rind is a fun-loving team fully prepped to deliver on whatever our clients throw at us. With experience and creativity being at the heart of everything we do, the answer is always ‘Yes -let’s find a way.’ Small and perfectly formed, here is our core team
Philly Mackinnon – Founder
Philly Mackinnon, an events pro of 25+ years. She’s worked agency side (IMG & Havas), brand side (Betfair) and venue-side (Jockey Club Racecourses and Wembley Stadium). That breadth of experience cultivates a deep understanding of the needs and desires of each and every client that we work. In short, wherever you’re coming from, Philly gets it.
Lindsay Philo – Head of Sales
Previously Head of Sales at a well-known central London venue, Lindsay brings a wealth of experience to our team having worked at an events venue from it’s inception. She’s particularly in the venue sector where Sugar & Rind continues to expand. Her warm and gentle approach to sales is also to be noted as something that’s highly effective!
Carmen Chiu – Event Manager
Hailing from Hong Kong, Carmen’s extensive background in organising events spans over a decade, covering a wide range of event types, including government, public, corporate, and international exhibitions & conferences. You will find her upbeat attitude, and meticulous work ethic a joy to work with!
