Hawthorn & Kent

Hawthorn & Kent is a UK-based distributor for the events and attractions industry, offering software, technology and consultancy to help attractions grow their revenue beyond ticket sales. With over 30 years’ combined experience, they help clients to streamline operations, generate new revenue streams, and enhance visitor engagement. Their core offering includes GoPhoto (Exclusive UK distributor), OrderBoard, and in-house strategic consultancy.

Services

GoPhoto

Hawthorn and Kent are the exclusive UK distributors of GoPhoto, a full end-to-end photo solution for attractions and live events. It combines hardware, cloud-driven software, integrated payment solutions, and guest-facing tools to help venues capture, print, share, and sell photos. Key features include:

• Easy-to-operate photo capture and print systems, including self-order stations with POS systems.
• Branded photo websites for online sales and sharing.
• Tailored experiences through AI and facial recognition.
• Real-time sales and data reporting.
• Durable hardware suitable for high throughputs.

OrderBoard

OrderBoard is a front-of-house and fulfilment ordering platform aimed at boosting sales efficiency in venues and event spaces. It facilitates a smoother experience for customers and staff, reducing wait times and enhancing secondary spend. Key features include:

• Simple and customisable menu set up, capable of being shared across multiple venues and featuring dynamic pricing.
• A front-of-house sales terminal that takes orders with chip & pin, contactless, cash or online payments, integrates with the online ordering system for hybrid events, and provides order tracking with email or SMS notifications.
• Order fulfilment tools
• Reporting and analytics on product-level popularity, financials, stock notifications and more.

Consultancy

Hawthorn & Kent also provides consultancy services, offering strategic guidance and practical support to help event and attraction operators boost revenues, streamline operations, and elevate the guest experience. With over 30 years of industry expertise and a deep understanding of the client side of the attractions business, the team is uniquely placed to anticipate and address operator needs. Their approach is personal and tailored, with regular strategy check-ins to ensure clients continue to maximise revenue opportunities.