Top Tips for Planning your Work Christmas Party

If you're tasked with the responsibility of organising your company Christmas party, there are a few things to be mindful of which apply to every situation.

Top Tips for Planning your Work Christmas Party

If you’re tasked with the responsibility of organising your company Christmas party, there are a few things to be mindful of which apply to every situation. Christmas parties are often used as a way to unwind for the year and gives employers a chance to show appreciation and reinforce a positive work culture to their staff and clients.

Here are the top Tips for Planning Your Corporate Christmas Party:

1) Know your budget
Settling on the amount put aside for the event allows you to make choices that fit your needs. This will determine whether partners can be invited invited, the venue size required and what form of entertainment fits within the price range.

2) Secure the venue
Early booking ensures that you’ll have the ideal venue for the size and type of event being planned. It’s important to know whether the venue can accomodate custom styling to your needs. Confirming the date early allows your employees to coordinate their schedule in the busy holiday period.

3) Day or Night?
The time of day chosen will dictate the events and entertainment available for your event. It may also determine the activities and participation of staff for other pre and post event in surrounding venues.

4) Set a theme
Formal drinks, Cocktail night? Picking a theme allows you to select catering that fits with the feeling of the party. Having a formal theme provides a great opportunity for employees to get dressed up and look forward to the event throughout the year.

5) Your Christmas Feast
Great, plentiful food is an amazing way to convey generosity and gratitude to your staff. Plated meals are generally more cost-effective than buffets and creates a more elegant experience.
It’s worth taking the time to consider how the menu fits in with the Christmas theme and compliments the colour and theming of your event. Cheese platters and grazing boards perfectly complement cocktails, while lollies and desserts are crowd pleasers in the spirit of festivity.

6) Drink and be Merry
Creating exciting cocktails is a great way to thank employees for their work and dedication. It’s also creative way to control the volume of alcohol dispensed for businesses mindful of budget or intoxication at the event.
An open bar is a generous touch in the spirit of Christmas but it’s worth considering whether the selection is limited to wine. You may also close the bar early or only offer drinks only during the meal.

7) Welcome your guests
Greet each guest individually and take the opportunity to show gratitude towards loyal and hardworking employees. Make every guest feel valued and appreciated. Consider including a welcoming and including toast. (create the spirit of Christmas through inclusivity and generosity over decorations and music). Christmas parties are an opportunity to build a stronger team and get to know your staff on a personal level.

If you’re after more ideas, speak to a Navarra Venues coordinator for inspiration regarding your Christmas event.

Top Tips for Planning your Work Christmas Party

If you’re tasked with the responsibility of organising your company Christmas party, there are a few things to be mindful of which apply to every situation. Christmas parties are often used as a way to unwind for the year and gives employers a chance to show appreciation and reinforce a positive work culture to their staff and clients.

Here are the top Tips for Planning Your Corporate Christmas Party:

1) Know your budget
Settling on the amount put aside for the event allows you to make choices that fit your needs. This will determine whether partners can be invited invited, the venue size required and what form of entertainment fits within the price range.

2) Secure the venue
Early booking ensures that you’ll have the ideal venue for the size and type of event being planned. It’s important to know whether the venue can accomodate custom styling to your needs. Confirming the date early allows your employees to coordinate their schedule in the busy holiday period.

3) Day or Night?
The time of day chosen will dictate the events and entertainment available for your event. It may also determine the activities and participation of staff for other pre and post event in surrounding venues.

4) Set a theme
Formal drinks, Cocktail night? Picking a theme allows you to select catering that fits with the feeling of the party. Having a formal theme provides a great opportunity for employees to get dressed up and look forward to the event throughout the year.

5) Your Christmas Feast
Great, plentiful food is an amazing way to convey generosity and gratitude to your staff. Plated meals are generally more cost-effective than buffets and creates a more elegant experience.
It’s worth taking the time to consider how the menu fits in with the Christmas theme and compliments the colour and theming of your event. Cheese platters and grazing boards perfectly complement cocktails, while lollies and desserts are crowd pleasers in the spirit of festivity.

6) Drink and be Merry
Creating exciting cocktails is a great way to thank employees for their work and dedication. It’s also creative way to control the volume of alcohol dispensed for businesses mindful of budget or intoxication at the event.
An open bar is a generous touch in the spirit of Christmas but it’s worth considering whether the selection is limited to wine. You may also close the bar early or only offer drinks only during the meal.

7) Welcome your guests
Greet each guest individually and take the opportunity to show gratitude towards loyal and hardworking employees. Make every guest feel valued and appreciated. Consider including a welcoming and including toast. (create the spirit of Christmas through inclusivity and generosity over decorations and music). Christmas parties are an opportunity to build a stronger team and get to know your staff on a personal level.

If you’re after more ideas, speak to a Navarra Venues coordinator for inspiration regarding your Christmas event.

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