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Introduction

We have an invitation to the launch of The Lakes Bar & Kitchen by The Lakes by YOO on Thursday, 11 May, from 5.00pm to 9.00pm.

Looking to build on its well-established, family-based community in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Lakes Bar & Kitchen will offer homeowners, holidaymakers and locals a space to come together to socialise, relax and enjoy brunch-style cuisine and tipples alongside picturesque lakeside views.

Throughout the evening, you will have the chance to sample the menu, indulge in champagne and enjoy views of the sailing lake accompanied by live music.

Deliverables

• Attendance at the media event
• A brief interview with a member of the The Lakes Bar & Kitchen team for quote(s)
• A review of the menu and views to include relevant quote(s)
• Your pictures of the interior, exterior, and views
• Liase with the venue for copies of professional pictures of the event and/or venue

Interested?

Do let us know if you are keen to attend and be one of the first people to experience the new space. Send us an email at hello@oxforddigital.co.uk and we’ll ask that your name be added to the guest list.

Introduction

We have an invite for the Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel’s summer party on Thursday, 11 May. Fortitude Communication is representing Hawkwell House and has offered us a couple of invitations.

The party is celebrating the 77-bed boutique hotel’s recent multi-million-pound refurbishment. It has been transformed into a stylish venue with a restaurant, bar, all-weather terrace and three versatile event spaces.

You will be joining the Fortitude Communication and Hawkwell House teams for a relaxed evening of drinks on the terrace, homemade pizzas and the chance to see the elegant refurbishment.

Deliverables

• Attendance at the media event
• A brief interview with a member of the hotel team for quotes
• A review of the hotel to include relevant quotes (min 300 words)
• Pictures of exterior, interior and interviewees

Interested?

Send us an email at hello@oxforddigital.co.uk

Introduction

We have an invite you for an exclusive media preview and cold beer on Wednesday, 03 May, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at The Market Tap by Tap Social, a new cafe, bar, and bottleshop from Tap Social Movement located in the heart of Oxford's historic The Covered Market. 

Members of the Tap Social team will be in attendance and readily available for interviews.

Deliverables

• Attendance at the media preview event
• An interview with a Members of the Tap Social team
• A brief review of The Market Tap by Tap Social to include the interview (min 300 words)
• Pictures of exterior, interior and interviewees

Interested?

Send us an email at hello@oxforddigital.co.uk

If you enjoy eating out, have an eye for detail, and love to write, then we invite you to consider becoming a freelance food and drink writer for our digital magazine.

Who we are

With over a million page views annually, The Oxford Magazine is fast establishing itself as a leading online magazine curated for people who live, work or play in Oxford or across Oxfordshire. You can read more here.

And as a result, we’re increasingly inundated with requests from local restaurants, eateries and bars looking have feature or review pieces published in the magazine in order to engage with our growing local audience.

And that’s where you’ll come in.

What’ll you’ll do

As a freelance food and drink writer

• You’ll attend new restaurant or menu launches, special themed nights, invitations by restauranters, tasting sessions, food festivals and trade events.
• You’ll also interview local industry leaders and venue representatives.
• You’ll then write about the food presentation, service experience and food flavour in an engaging and informative way.
• Finally, you’ll supply original photography to accompany the review or liaise with the venue to secure usage of their own photos.

What we’re looking for

As there are no formal academic qualifications required to perform this job, we’ll be looking for you to demonstrate:

• A flair for the written word in the form of original focused and engaging written copy.
• A good understanding of creative penmanship and language expression in culinary writing.
• The ability to deliver a clear and consistent appraisal of a restaurant and its service and menu offering.

We’re particularly interested in people with unrelated jobs or working in other fields of journalism to pay the bills, whilst looking to make a name for themselves as writers, food critics or reviewers.

What we’re offering

Most of the time, the remuneration is simply a free meal or a choice of drinks at the establishment for you and one other person. Ideal, if you’re looking to build your portfolio.

However, there are times when we make exceptions for the right person/people – paying on a “per word” or whole article basis, based on experience. We’ll let you know beforehand.

How to apply

Email your details to us at hello@oxforddigital.co.uk. Please be sure to include samples of your work (either a portfolio or links to published works).