Don’t miss Granny Mouse Country House & Spa’s culinary artists Wayland Green and Theodasious Mannie at this year’s Decorex Durban show.

The show, which runs for four days from 21 – 24 March at the Durban Exhibition Centre not only gives home lovers a peek at the finest concepts and products from a collection of expertly curated designers and manufacturers, but also has a Gourmet Cooking Theatre where you can catch some amazing chefs in action.

Originally from Glenwood in Durban, Green completed his studies in Food Preparation, French, Food Costing as well as Food Theory through the Hotel Training Academy from 2002 to 2004. He joined the Granny Mouse team in July 2015, and has fast become a firm favourite with hotel guests as he designs incredible dishes, from start to finish, pleasing even the fussiest of palettes.

He considers himself to be, “a very calm person, who works well under pressure and strives to push beyond his best” – but it’s his dishes that speak for themselves!

Mannie, also a culinary artist and sous chef, joined the Granny Mouse family in 2017. He completed his studies at Canterbury College and gleaned plenty of invaluable experience from working in hotels, at food and music festivals, in canteens and even as a consultant assisting struggling kitchens turn their businesses around. Mannie’s true passion, however, is menu and dish planning.

Catch the Granny Mouse team in action on Friday March 22 from17h00 – 17h50 and Sunday March 24 at 14h00 – 1500 and 17h00 – 17h50.

Escaping to the country for your next conference can be a breath of fresh air for a number of reasons, and if you book in the months of March to September, you’ll pay 10% less!

Whether your conference lasts a single day or even several days, Granny Mouse has well-equipped conference and meeting rooms that will be a major improvement on that same old boardroom.

Not only will a break in the Midlands minimize those irritating distractions, but it will also enhance both innovation and creativity. By investing that little bit extra in your employees, you will not only show them that you value them and their contributions, but encourage them to take the entire event that little bit more seriously.

Did you know that there’s an important psychological dimension when it comes to getting away from the hum drum and the mundane? When people gather in the same place that they usually meet, they tend to choose the same seats and stare out the same windows. Employees easily slip into their comfort zones and roles within the company hierarchy and seldom ‘think out of the box’.

By creating a richer and more inspiring experience, there’s a good chance that everyone will not only remember their discussions better but be more inclined to implement them when they are back at their desks.

If you’re also working on training and personal development, a country setting which emphasises growth within a peaceful natural setting can help people to focus on tackling challenges that they wouldn’t ordinarily take on. When people are asked to do a lot of thinking, to reflect on the bigger picture and to imagine new approaches and responses to common problems, Granny Mouse can offer the perfect backdrop.

Outside the office, people also tend to see each other differently or relate to each other differently. The boss in a pair of jeans or the human resources manager without her heels are that much more approachable making breaking down barriers and problem solving that much easier.

For your next conference, book at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, and take advantage of the discount on offer. Chat to us about our range of conferencing options and we’ll provide plenty of advice and ideas for a conference to remember. Contact us on 033 234 4071.