Corporate Christmas parties are never easy to organise. The planning and preparation process alone will require a whole lot of time. And because parties like these involve a lot of people, looking for a good venue or a catering service to attend to your number of guests can be tricky as well. But sometimes, event organisers may not have the luxury of time to plan and prepare. So if you find yourself in this kind of situation, do not fret. Here are a few tips that can help you plan your last-minute corporate party like a pro.
The very first thing that you need to have for corporate parties is a good venue. A good venue should be able to accommodate all of your guests comfortably and should be accessible to all. Make a list of all the possible places that you can hold the event in. Sit down and call up all the available options. Ask for the availability, the rate and the inclusions for the price (rooms, decorations, sound system, etc.) and take your best pick.
The next thing that you need to look for is a good caterer. Your choice of caterer will mostly depend on your budget. This can be the trickiest part of the planning process as caterers will usually require early booking. You can opt to serve simple cocktails and finger foods which are much simpler to prepare. Remember: the earlier you book your catering service, the better.
A corporate party is never complete without music. You can invite a live band or hire a DJ to play good music. If you are really short on time, you can ask someone in the office to play for the event instead. However, if you are expecting your bosses and their guests to arrive, it’s best to hire a professional to entertain them through the night. If your employees do not have the time to prepare for themed parties, you can choose to hold a smart causal event instead. This way, they won’t have to dress up as much for such a last-minute event.
But if you really do not have the time to plan and organise the corporate party on your own, you can hire an event coordinator to do the work for you instead. These professionals usually have a ready list of party venues and catering services for any kind of event.
Another fun idea for a last-minute Christmas party is bowling night. You can rent an entire bowling alley for the event and set up a little competition. Again, you can hire a good caterer to take care of the food. This is a simple and fun way to bring your employees together. These kinds of corporate Christmas parties are the one of the easiest events to organise. All you need to do is to book the bowling alley and the caterer on the set date, prepare the mechanics for your little competition and you are good to go.
Organising a last-minute corporate party is never a piece of cake. But it is not impossible to do. So if you are up for the challenge, take advantage of these simple tips to help you through the planning and implementation.
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