Outside areas can vastly improve a venue’s pulling power, boosting footfall and profits – especially during the winter months. Home & Garden retailer Cuckooland have the perfect solution to gaining invaluable extra outside seating in the form of Pods and Pop-Up Igloos. Super chic, pods are the ideal way to instantly create attractive al fresco hot spots as well as protection from the weather.
The pod trend started a few years ago, when restaurants and cafes started to invest in pods. ‘Prior to coronavirus, Christmas markets, hotels and cafes were buying them for the winter months so they could monetise their outside space’ explains Nathalie Davis, co-founder of Cuckooland.
Not only do pods and igloos look super stylish, they also provide additional outside spaces protected from rain, wind and low temperatures. They can be used in both winter and summer and are the perfect shelter for outdoor entertaining/dining. The pods and igloos also retain heat, making them a real lifesaver for restaurants and bars that would usually see a decrease in custom during the wet winter months.
Since lockdown more and more people have been searching for outdoor dining experiences as a haven in which to socialise with friends and family. And with pubs and restaurants creatively adapting their businesses to offer a social experience for guests, many are introducing their own socially distanced dining pods.
‘Searches for outdoor pods and igloos have sky-rocketed by +117% and we’ve seen sales increase by over +1000%. The beauty of pods, and the reason they have become so popular is that they are still enclosed but you still feel like you are outside.’
Nathalie Davis, Co-Founder, Cuckooland
This new concept allows customers to enjoy time out with friends and family inside their very own pod, creating a safe, luxurious, and exclusive experience. Utilizing space outside will not only attract new customers, but also increases the amount of seating and revenue made.
Cuckooland’s pop-up igloos can also be easily dismantled and stored or moved, which is brilliant for commercial users who may only want to use the pods during certain times of the year.
Introducing our collection of showstopper pods and igloos…
Luxury Rotating Lounger Garden Pod, £8,999 Small Oval House Garden Pod, £12,995
Introducing Astreea, with not one but two fabulous inventions… the Astreea Igloo 360 Dome and the Astreea Downtown Pod.
Combining cutting edge aerospace technology with an ever-changing world the Astreea Igloo and Downtown Pod make it easy to dine outside in comfort whether its sunny, windy or even snowy. The Astreea Igloo is available in 3 sizes: Medium, Large and Extra Large, with the extra large accommodating an outstanding capacity of up to 16 people! Simple and effective, this pop-up igloo, takes just 45-60 minutes to assemble and is portable when set-up!
Astreea Igloo 360 Dome with PVC Weatherproof Cover, £1,185 (pictured above)
Astreea Downtown Pod with PVC Weatherproof Cover, £739 (pictured above)
And, lastly the Garden Igloo…
Launched in Germany in 2013, the Garden Igloo proved to be an Instant hit! The design was made to create a convertible, all year-round greenhouse which looked fabulous – and that’s exactly what it is! The geodesic design and materials selected proved to be best for optimal temperature distribution as well as offering extraordinary resilience in all weather conditions. It’s the perfect (most affordable) Pop-up Igloo for outside social distancing in Hotels, Restaurants and Bars!
The Garden Igloo 360 Dome, £999 (pictured left)
Please note, we do recommend that businesses’ considering investing in permanent structures should seek professional advice from experts to ensure that they are adhering to relevant planning or licensing legislations.