Party Planning

Nariman Taweel asked:


Corporate Christmas Party Themes

This year for your corporate Christmas party why not try something a little different and host a themed event.  A fun and exciting way to end the great year, your staff and clients are sure to feel appreciated.

Below are some ideas you may wish to try;

1.       Grease inspired Corporate Picnic

A Corporate picnic is a traditional Christmas Party event, but you can change it up by turning it into a carnival.  Remember the end of year break – up party in the movie Grease, let this inspire your theme.   You could have carnival rides such as the Ferris wheel, house of mirrors, carousels, roller coasters, teacups, dodgem cars and more. 

A great event for the whole family, this grease inspired carnival is sure to be a hit.

Just don’t forget the fairy floss and candy popcorn!

2.       Circus

The big top has come to town.  With clowns, jugglers, acrobats, trapeze, and lion tamer you could make you event a circus extravaganza.

A great family day and another good one to do as a corporate picnic.

3.       Winter Wonderland

Add cool, seasonal style to your holiday soiree.

It can be simple and chic. Keep your scheme silver and white. 

A snow man set in front of a backdrop of an enchanted every green forest and winter castle can add to the magic of your winter wonderland.  Remember Santa Claus does come from the north pole!

4.       Santa’s Workshop

Creating an event with hired elves and Santa can set the scene for Santa’s workshop.  Explore your imagination as this event can be as elaborate as you like it.  You could have stations for all the different types of toys.  Of course you’ll be able to sit on Santa’s knee to tell him want you want for Christmas.  Maybe you’ll be lucky and get an early Christmas present from Santa.

A favourite for young and old alike. Santa’s workshop would make a create theme for your next Christmas Party event.

5.       Beach Party

A tropical atmosphere of surf, sun and sand is sure to get the Beach Christmas party started.  Complete with beach games like beach volleyball, soccer or cricket, there will be something to do for everyone.  Hire a couple of Jet boats and make a huge splash on the day.

Catering for this event could be a simple as a BBQ or a fruit buffet.

6.       Horse Riding day

Get out of the office and do something physical.  A horse riding trek is the perfect start to your corporate Christmas Party.   Start the day early with the ride and then for lunch take your staff to a beach side restaurant where you can appreciate beautiful surrounding.  After lunch enjoy a social drink under the mistletoe.

7.       Corporate Christmas Games

Games a great outlet and fun way to end the year with a bang. A treasure hunt will keep them entertained for hours.

You could also create some internal competition with a staff football, touch football or volleyball game.

   Casino Night

With the simple roll of the dice or turn of the card, you could have the ultimate Christmas Party to remember.

Play a game of black jack or Texas Hold’em as you slowly sip you martini – shaken not stirred.

So whether you decide to go with Vegas vibe or Monte Carlo chic, lady luck is sure to be on your side.

                                                                                                                                      

So don’t restrict your corporate Christmas party event to the office or a restaurant, be creative and let your staff know that you appreciate them by throwing them a great Christmas Party.

Merry Christmas!

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Allison

Christmasparty asked:


If you are planning a Christmas party in London then we have the answer. From an office Christmas party in London to more lavish Christmas party nights we can create for you a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will transport everyone who takes part back to Dickensian London.

You can go back in time for your office Christmas party to experience the very essence of Christmas. Everyone is familiar with the look and feel of Dickensian London and that’s exactly what we provide for you. It’s an elaborate recreation of the Christmas party events that Dickens would have seen – but with the luxury and convenience that office Christmas party goers expect today.

What you get is an office Christmas party in London comprising dinner, dance and theatre. It will almost certainly be the best Christmas party London has ever seen – in the Past, Present or Future.

A complete office Christmas party experience

So what will you find during our Dickens office Christmas party events? When your guests arrive they will be greeted with a glass of champagne before being taken down Dickens Lane, accompanied by traditional carol singers. Here you really are in Dickensian London-a snow filled magical cobbled kingdom.

Your Dickensian guide will then escort you to your exclusive dining area where waiting staff will attend to your every need. Then you have all evening to experience the best that Victorian London has to offer, but with all the luxury that party goers today expect from their Christmas party events.

Great wining, dining, dancing and more

As well as the fabulous dinner, be sure to visit The Boars Head Tavern, located in the centre of Dickens Lane, with its three large bars serving fine ales and the always popular roulette table. And to add a modern twist for a bit of extra variety to complete your Christmas party in London, there’s a roulette table and cocktail bar with barmen showing off their flair and skill.

Step back into Dickens’ London

Victorian London had a unique tradition for Christmas party nights, and that is where we have taken our inspiration. While you are on Dickens Lane you’ll see Miss Haversham’s grand town house, Jacob Marley’s Counting House and The Old Curiosity shop.

There’s also the Victorian park which has as its centre piece a dance floor styled like a frozen lake. The beautiful but eerie cemetery and the moonlit Victorian Gardens make up the final scene in this stunningly authentic world.

Bringing Dickens to life

Dickens Christmas party nights in London wouldn’t be complete without a suitable cast of characters. So our troop of actors bring to life Oliver, Fagin, The Artful Dodger, Miss Haversham, Mr Macawber, Bob Crachit, Jacob Marley, Jenny Wren and many more Dickens favourites.

The characters aren’t just there to look authentic: our actors will recreate all their trials and triumphs to reveal the stories that are so familiar yet always a pleasure to experience. Don’t expect stuffy performances – our characters can get very rowdy during the evening and love entertaining in true music hall style!

So get in touch with us if you would like to discuss what we can do to deliver you and your colleagues the perfect Christmas party. London has never seen anything like it . . . well not for 150 years!



Jaden

Mandy Chagger asked:


When you are planning Christmas work parties, you want to plan so you will be able to fulfil the needs and even the desires of all those who will be in attendance. It can be difficult to plan work parties if there will be a lot of people invited, and even more difficult if you are planning from a distance. When you use a specialist service to help you, you will suddenly find that all your options are wide open; your stress level falls through the floor, and you can put together an event that will knock everyone’s socks off!

When you work with an event and travel planning specialist, you will find that they know all the right questions to ask, so you don’t have to ask them and answer them on your own. When you meet with the right specialist, you will find that planning work Christmas parties is simply a lot of fun and actually a joy to plan.

Working with the right specialist is ideal, because when you work with someone who has experience with work Christmas parties, you can plan systematically, which will ensure that you don’t overlook any detail. You’ll start with the venue, which will differ for each party depending on the number of guests that you will be inviting, and of course, the theme or the attire that will be worn. For instance, a cosy, quaint hall may be perfect for the work Christmas parties that will be very informal, but the larger, grand ballroom may be more suitable for other work parties. Working with a specialist will allow you to view all available options before you make a decision, because they will know where to find them and be able to show them to you based on what you need.

In addition to finding the right venues for work Christmas parties, a specialist will also be able to help you arrange transportation for all those that are travelling to the party. If you need to make arrangements for cars, trains, buses, or for airfare, the travel specialist will be able to put you in contact with the right people. On that same note, you will also be able to arrange for all the guests that are coming to the Christmas party to stay in the nicest accommodations at the most reasonable price. These are all important issues that are often overlooked when there are a number of employees that are travelling to the Christmas party, but they are nice plans to make since the idea is to get everyone together to have a good time.

When planning work Christmas parties, it is often a great idea to book hotel rooms for all your guests. This will allow your guests to relax and enjoy themselves at the party without having to worry about driving home. When you are dealing with an event planning and travel specialist, you will have all the help you need for booking the rooms. Often, you’ll find that the travel specialist can get better rates than you would, if you were booking them yourself.

Another thing that your specialist will be able to help you with when you are planning your Christmas work parties is hiring cars. If you cannot book rooms right at the venue where you will be having the Christmas party, you may want to hire cars to ensure that everyone can get to and from the party as safely as possible. Your event coordinator will be able to help you with all your car hire needs and will make the planning and coordinating process so much easier than it would have been if you were doing it on your own.

Event and travel specialists will not only be able to help you with the venue and the lodging that you need, they may also be able to help you set up the catering and entertainment that you will need for the event. If nothing else, the specialist will be able to recommend some entertainment and dining options that you can contact and choose from on your own.

The idea of working with a travel and event specialist is one that they can make your life so much easier than it would be if you were trying to handle all of the details for work Christmas parties on your own. When you are planning an event for a large number of people, it is easy to overlook little details that will make a huge difference for those that attend the party. If you want to plan a Christmas party that will be really enjoyable for those that will be in attendance in the UK, you will want to use a specialist that can help you with the venue and all the arrangements that come along with it.



Ethan

Mandy Chagger asked:


g a company Christmas party takes a lot of time. One of the most time-consuming parts of the exercise involves choosing a venue for the occasion. When you’re looking for Christmas party venues in London, the task of checking out the many options available to make sure you have the right one can be especially daunting. For this reason, it makes a lot of sense to hand the task over to a specialist travel service whose representatives have up-to-date information about Christmas party venues in London and an in-depth knowledge of the facilities available at those venues. By doing this, you will leave yourself free to attend to all the other matters connected with the party, and will save yourself a lot of stress at the same time.

A specialty service, such as a venue finding service, will save you money as well as time, because there will be no charge for finding suitable Christmas party venues in London for your function. Venue finding services are offered free by various specialist travel organisations, as they are funded by hotels and conference venues. Moreover, once you have made your choice from the selection of Christmas party venues in London offered to you, the service that located the venue will also negotiate the best possible rate for your event, including any extra components associated with it. This means you don’t have to spend time getting quotes from a variety of Christmas party venues in London to ensure you have the best deal. The service you choose will be able to do all this for you, using specialist knowledge to investigate all the suitable possibilities and prices available.

Companies requiring Christmas party venues in London for corporate festive events often require accommodation, as well. This can happen if you have staff and clients coming from other parts of the country or from overseas. In addition to locating and booking party venues, your specialist service can also find and book any accommodation required in association with Christmas party venues in London. This, once again, will save you a lot of time and stress, enabling you to take advantage of the specialist knowledge of the service, as well as the ability of its representatives to source the type of accommodation you want, in the right area and at the right price. Instead of having to find Christmas party venues in London and then seek out accommodation, companies can therefore entrust all this work to specialists.

As well as letting you know your options from among the many Christmas party venues in London, the specialist service you use will be happy to make a variety of other arrangements for you. It is quite likely that you will want to make on-site visits to ensure that the venue has the size, seating arrangements, and facilities you need to ensure the success of your function. A specialist travel service can save you a lot of time by arranging these visits for you, eliminating the need for you to contact a variety of Christmas party venues in London to organise such visits for yourself.

The knowledge and experience of a specialist travel service can also help you avoid, or at least to budget for, any extra costs that you may not otherwise have realised could be incurred in relation to Christmas party venues in London. Your service representative will know to ask about such possible extra costs. They could include paying for glasses and plates to be used at the function, or allowing for any breakages that could occur during the party. If you are not aware that such extra costs can be included in the total cost of using Christmas party venues in London, you may, without expert guidance, commit yourself to more expense than you intend. The expert help provided by a specialist travel service will save you from the unpleasant shock of unexpected expenses by making sure you understand every cost detail of hiring any of the Christmas party venues in London that you are considering, and allow for these costs in your budget.

For such reasons, it is a good idea to use a specialist travel service, not only to assist you in making a selection for your functions from the Christmas party venues in London, but also to help you with the follow-up details. As well as helping you negotiate the best rates, the service will also help with the drawing up of contracts for use of the venue. This leaves you free to attend to all the other details associated with your function, to ensure it will be as successful as possible. Centralising arrangements by using a specialist service can therefore save you time, money, and stress when investigating Christmas party venues in London and choosing the one that is right for you.



Leonard

Gary Mattoc asked:


a Christmas party in London this year then read on then, I attended this event last year with my office colleagues and we had a fantastic Christmas party. It is an extremely lavish Christmas party event, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will transport everyone who takes part back to Dickensian London.

You can go back in time for your office Christmas party to experience the very essence of Christmas. Everyone is familiar with the look and feel of Dickensian London and that’s exactly what is provided for you. It’s an elaborate recreation of the Christmas party events that Dickens would have seen - but with the luxury and convenience that office Christmas party goers expect today. What you get is an exceptional Christmas party in London comprising dinner, dance and theatre. It will almost certainly be the best Christmas party London has ever seen - in the Past, Present or Future.

A complete office Christmas party experience

So what will you find during one of these Dickens office Christmas party events? When we arrived we were greeted with a glass of champagne before being taken down Dickens Lane, accompanied by traditional Christmas carol singers.

A Dickensian guide then escorted us to our exclusive dining area where waiting staff attended to our every need. Then we had all evening to experience the best that Victorian Christmas London had to offer, but with all the luxury that party goers today expect from their Christmas party events.

Great wining, dining, dancing and more

As well as the fabulous dinner, we had the opportunity to visit The Boars Head Tavern, located in the centre of Dickens Lane, with its three large bars serving fine ales and the always popular roulette table. And to add a modern twist for a bit of extra variety to complete our Christmas party in London, there’s a roulette table and cocktail bar with barmen showing off their flair and skill.

Step back into Dickens’ London

Dickens Christmas party nights in London wouldn’t be complete without a suitable cast of characters. So you get to meet Oliver, Fagin, The Artful Dodger, Miss Haversham, Mr Macawber, Bob Crachit, Jacob Marley, Jenny Wren and many more Dickens favourites.

The actors aren’t just there to look authentic: the actors will recreate all their trials and triumphs to reveal the stories that are so familiar yet always a pleasure to experience. Don’t expect stuffy performances - the characters can get very rowdy during the evening and love entertaining in true music hall style!

There are many other ideas for office Christmas party events, but this is the best I have yet to come across.

Christmas party. London has never seen anything like it . . . well not for 150 years!



Oliveria

Ingrid Cliff asked:


Hands up who likes office Christmas parties? The one time of the year when ideally everyone gets to relax, celebrate the year and get to know people a bit better beyond their normal work roles.

That is the ideal … what generally happens is a committee is formed or the office admin is drafted into the role of event organiser. They then run the gauntlet of:

First - the fight about the venue ” I don’t want to go there”, “They don’t have what I can eat”, “Can’t we go bowling/sky diving/ deep sea fishing instead”, “That’s too far to drive to”, “We went there 4 years ago - can’t we go somewhere different”.

Next - setting the date. You are more likely to win Division 1 in Lotto than be able to pick a date that everyone can attend and even if you pick a date that starts out where everyone is free, at least 2 key people will pull out at the last minute.

Next - the outfits. Guaranteed someone will suggest fancy dress (or at least funny ties and Christmas hats).

Next - the entertainment. Karaoke, versus lawn bowls, versus just sitting and chatting.

Next - paid or unpaid. There are always “discussions” about whether attendance should be classed as work time or in their own time.

Next - the menu and alcohol. Set menu or self choice. To serve alcohol or no alcohol.

Finally - Secret Santa. Will you run one, how much will be spent and on what.

The big day finally arrives, the time to start arrives and people are still milling around the office fixing last minute emails and phone calls. One or two very lonely people wait at the venue by themselves until about half an hour late the rest of the crew arrive.

No Christmas function can happen without at least

* one inappropriate comment to the boss,

* two drunken office juniors create office gossip for the next six months by their antics,

* three people hate their secret Santa present,

* four people spend the whole time running down the company and

* five employees leave early.

For years I was the HR Manager at many Christmas functions and I can tell you - I hated Christmas parties!

I counted a party a success if there were no sexual harassment allegations popping up over the next week, if no junior embarrassed herself (it was always a girl) by doing a Brittany Spears and her many wardrobe malfunctions, if no girlfriend or boyfriend of an employee threw up or hit another staff member, if no one uploaded a video taken on their phone of the drunken antics and uploaded it to You Tube and if everyone got home safely without any car accidents or brawls on the way home.

Here are my top 10 “in the trenches” tips to hosting a Christmas party at your work.

1. Intent - be clear on why you are having a party. Is it to have staff relax and get to know each other better, to celebrate a great year, to commiserate a bad year, to get families involved in work? Whatever your intent - be clear and tell people what you are doing.

2. Parties are not a motivational tool - a Christmas party (no matter how expensive) generally is not a motivational tool for staff. They will not work hard all year for no praise and average wages on the hope you throw a great party once a year!

3. Parties are work functions - there is a lot of case law about this. If someone attends a work Christmas party they are generally considered to be “at work”. That means managers are liable both directly and vicariously for accidents, injuries, harassment, vilification and all of the other nasties when people are at your party. Put in risk mitigation measures from the beginning.

4. Alcohol - in one word NO!!!!! If you really must supply alcohol you must also supply taxi vouchers to get people home from the party safely. You also need to ensure you have at least 2 managerial level staff (one male and one female) to be the “fun police” and keep an eye on people drinking and not drink themselves.

Most complaints and problems arise when people overindulge in alcohol or illicit drugs. The fun police’s role is to keep an eye on drinking, protect people from themselves, go into the toilets and help people who are ill to get themselves safely sorted out and then go home. They also need to keep an eye out for videos and video phones recording inappropriate behaviour.

5. Have someone sober monitor the bar tab. Unless you have very deep pockets, if you are running a bar tab keep an eye on the spend during the night. I know some functions that started by costing $3000 and when the bar tab was added it ended up costing over $20,000.

6. Wages - if the party is during regular work hours then I would suggest attendance is paid (unless they are under absolutely no obligation or even subtle pressure to attend and they can remain at their desks if they choose instead of attending). If the party is out of hours then the party is unpaid.

7. Mandatory attendance. Don’t do it! All attendance should be totally optional.

8. Secret Santa presents - they are fine to do but set limits on both money and the sort of gifts bought. A $10 limit is fine - make sure the limits include that there are no pornographic, R rated, insulting or abusive gifts bought (remember your vicarious liability ….).

9. Venues - do consider if the venue is appropriate for all members of your staff. This not only includes people with disabilities but also people of different religions and ages. Make sure the menu caters for Vegans as well as kosher if needed.

10. Codes of Conduct - remind all staff about your Codes of Conduct both on the lead up to the party as well as at the beginning of the function. Yes it puts the damper on things, but it will save you a lot if you do get taken to court (you can show all reasonable steps were taken to prevent a problem).

If you follow these tips your after party hangover should only be related to too much red wine and not in cases before various courts and jurisdictions.



Colin

Mandy Chagger asked:


Locating and booking a perfect place for your Christmas party can be a nightmare. First, you have to take into account the number of people that will be coming, and whether or not they will be bringing guests. Secondly, you want to make sure that the location you choose is large enough, yet at the same time comfortable enough to keep all those people in the Christmas spirit. Someone’s home is often much too small, although comfortable, and a large corporate centre just is not comfortable, although it may be big enough. An excellent compromise would be Christmas party hotels.

At Christmas party hotels, you can book a room, a series of rooms, or a larger area such as a conference centre for your Christmas party. Christmas party hotels are a perfect match for several reasons. First, they have the space. Secondly, they have the comfort. Thirdly, you can pick and choose the amenities that you would like to have. Finally, you can take advantage of catering, maid service, and decorating from the hotel directly.

They Have The Space

Christmas party hotels will have the space you are looking for during the Christmas season. Whether you are doing a small party that can be contained in a large suite, or whether you are doing a larger party that will need a bigger area, Christmas party hotels have all these areas available for you. Not only do the hotels have enough space, but they also come with that space furnished. When you book a party at a hotel, you will be able to tell them what you need. You can customize the type of furniture that is found in those rooms, so your party will be comfortable, as well.

Comfortable

It is the comfort that drives many people to book Christmas party hotels for their parties. Many people enjoy parties where they feel like they are at home. With a hotel, you can take advantage of good seating arrangements with couches and chairs, beautiful decorations, and an overall warm ambience for your party. Your guests will feel well taken care of and very special when attending your event at Christmas party hotels.

Choosing Amenities

Most Christmas party hotels also let you pick and choose the things that you would like to have at your party. Do you want several couches to sit on in the room, or would you like small tables and chairs? Do you need a head table for people to sit at, or would you prefer that everyone sit at the same table? Also, the hotel can take care of the extra touches such as audio or visual equipment to add to the party and the ease of communication with them.

Taking Advantage Of What A Hotel Has To Offer

However, perhaps the most important reason that many people choose to book their events at Christmas party hotels is that you can take advantage of the things that are right there waiting for you. If you would like to serve food at your party, the catering staff will provide you with the food and serve it to you, as well. The hotel can provide a pay-as-you go bar for your guests’ enjoyment, if you decide to have one. If you would like to have music, the hotel staff will provide you with the sound system and the set up. For parties that need a lot of set up or clean up beforehand, the maid staff at the hotel will do this too. There is a decorating staff that will help you with the set up and decorating of the area for your party. If the hotel is a rather fancy one, there is also going to be a parking service for you and your guests.

It is important to celebrate this time of year with your family and staff in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable and have a good time. With Christmas party hotels, you can afford to do this because the price is usually going to be right. It is suggested that you book well ahead of time, however. Many corporations book their Christmas party hotels in the off season, as soon as the hotel will let you make reservations. Doing so will help ensure that you have a quality place at a fair price for your Christmas party.

Imagine your guests in a place where they feel warm, comfortable, and jolly. With Christmas party hotels, this is the atmosphere they will get. There is no better way to ring in the holiday season than with a party put on in a place where you don’t have to worry about doing the cooking, the decorating, or the clean up. Christmas party hotels take care of all this for you. If you book in advance, you can be sure that your Christmas party is one that will be looked forward to all year.



Bailey

Mandy Chagger asked:


the Christmas party is a dirty job, but everyone accepts that someone has to do it. But what if that someone is you? Where do you start? How do you go about choosing Christmas party venues that suit your needs? Here are a few things to bear in mind when planning a festive Christmas party, and a few tips for taking some of the stress out of the organisation.

The first decision to be made is what sort of Christmas party you are looking to have. This will depend on a number of factors such as budget, the number of people that you expect to invite along, and any entertainment that you may be considering. Some companies like to have formal parties to which clients and other contacts are involved; others may prefer that their Christmas party is more relaxed, an opportunity for everyone to let their hair down. This will inform your choice of Christmas party venues and give you some guidelines on what you’re looking for.

Another early decision will be on the number of people to be invited along, as this obviously affects your choice of Christmas party venues. If your company is a small one with just a dozen or so people to accommodate, you’ll find a lot of local venues that suit your needs. If, on the other hand, you have a guest list that runs into the hundreds (as some large companies do), your options are immediately that bit more limited. This is a decision that it pays to make early. It is also important to establish what budget there is for your Christmas party; a £250 hire charge for use of a venue may be negligible to some companies, but a bit steep for others.

The next major decision to be made when looking at Christmas party venues is catering and drinks. If you’re planning to run a pay bar, then obviously your chosen venue will need to be licensed. If you want a formal sit-down meal or a buffet, you may need to check whether the Christmas party venue has its own catering, or whether you can enlist the services of caterers. Many Christmas parties may only have quite basic cold buffets, but this still needs to be agreed, organised, and paid for. Similarly, if you are expecting a large number of people, you’ll need serving staff for dispensing drinks, and this needs to be factored into the cost of the party.

Finally, you’ll want to consider any other requirements. For example, if you want entertainment such as music, you’ll need to check with the venue that they are equipped to deal with parties of this type, and book your chosen performers well in advance, as Christmas is a very busy time and the Christmas party is a staple of many musicians’ income.

Having made the big decisions on the size and type of Christmas party you want, the budget available, and the type of catering and entertainment involved, you can now start looking for a suitable venue. This can seem a daunting task, but it needn’t be. Bear in mind your key requirements, and make them clear to the venue in your first email or telephone call - this will save everyone a lot of time and effort. If a venue is fully booked, or otherwise unable to cater for your needs, ask them if they can recommend anywhere else in the area that would be suitable - once they’ve established that they can’t help you, they should be more willing to point you in the direction of the competition!

This is one of the times when a specialist venue finding service can help. Rather than opening the phone book or emailing round canvassing for suggestions, a venue finding agency gives you certain advantages - with a list of suitable locations in your chosen area, it can save a lot of time and effort by suggesting the sorts of Christmas party venues that may be able to cater to your needs.

In addition, a venue finding team will be able to recommend interesting and unusual venues that you wouldn’t have thought of yourself - a sporting venue, for example, that allows you to combine your office party with a day at the races, for example, or an out-of-town venue that offers activities such as paintballing or quad biking. This isn’t for everyone, of course - but by giving you the option, you have a wider range of choices.

Finally, a venue finding agency takes a lot of the stress out of dealing with your chosen Christmas party venue, because all the haggling over price, as well as details over catering and logistics are for them to worry about; you are left only with the important stuff; i.e., making sure your partygoers have a Christmas party to remember. Now that’s the hard part…



Julian

Mandy Chagger asked:


g your corporate Christmas party can be quite a task. You may well need a large venue, catering, and more in order to make this year’s Christmas party one to remember. If your staff is quite busy, this may be just one task too many. Fortunately, you can avail yourself of the services available from professional Christmas party organizers.

There are a variety of choices when you are considering hiring Christmas party organizers. Depending upon your needs, a venue booking service may be ideal, especially since many venues can handle food, drinks and decorations. Some venue booking services are even free to the user, making them an ideal choice to save your staff time in planning the holiday Christmas party. You can simply provide these Christmas party organisers with your needs and they will create a list of possible venues and the amenities available at each for you and assist you with booking the venue for the date you desire.

You may wish to narrow down your needs before consulting with Christmas party organisers. Where would you prefer to hold your corporate Christmas party? Know how many people will be attending the Christmas party, as well as the type of venue you would prefer. Are you planning a formal event or a more casual family-friendly one? Do you need a sit down meal or a buffet style meal, or even just appetizers? Will you be serving drinks? Once you have answered these questions, you will be much better prepared to speak with Christmas party organisers.

Venue booking services that include Christmas party organisers are well versed in helping companies of all sizes plan their holiday parties. They can help you find Christmas party venues in London or elsewhere that meet both your budget and your needs. Not only can skilled Christmas party organisers help you choose a Christmas party venue, but they can also help make travel arrangements or arrange lodging if appropriate. Given that Christmas party venue booking services can even be free of charge to you, you can save your staff valuable time and energy by using Christmas party organisers.

While venue booking services are often free, some companies choose to hire professional Christmas party organisers to design their corporate Christmas party. Unlike venue booking services, this can be quite costly. Moreover, you may find that some Christmas party venues offer these sorts of services in-house for a much lower cost. High end specialist Christmas party organisers may seem like an especially good idea if you are considering a themed Christmas party; however, do consider speaking with Christmas party venues as to their capabilities. You may be surprised at the services that they are able to provide on their own for a reasonable fee. Your venue booking service may well be able to help you select Christmas party venues perfect for whatever sort of work Christmas party you might be considering, including themed Christmas party plans.

What are the best Christmas party venues? The right Christmas party venues for your work Christmas party may depend upon the size of the party, the plans for the party and more. Many companies choose Christmas party hotels for their work Christmas parties. If the guests reserve rooms at the hotel, there is no need to arrange transport home after the party if anyone has been drinking and many hotels are very well equipped with regard to space and catering. If you are planning quite a large corporate event as your work Christmas party, a venue booking service can even assist with travel arrangements for staff or clients travelling a substantial distance. Hotels are also ideal Christmas party venues in London for this sort of corporate event.

Can you plan your own work Christmas parties? Certainly, however, you will find that choosing the right Christmas party venues takes a substantial amount of time, time that could be spent on work tasks. Moreover, someone will also have to coordinate food and drinks, d?r and more with the venue. If it is a major corporate event, travel arrangements may have to be made. You can save valuable time with a venue booking service or specialist in corporate travel to assist you in choosing the right Christmas party venues.

Whether your corporate Christmas party is to be a rather small, intimate dinner or a large corporate event, choosing the right Christmas party venues is critical. Often the venue you choose will impact the quality of not only the physical space, but also the food and drink at your work Christmas parties. Be sure your Christmas party is one to remember and not one to regret by using those smart habits that have gotten you where you are today and delegating the choice of Christmas party venues to an expert venue booking service skilled in handling all sorts of corporate events and corporate travel arrangements.



Caroline

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Everyone will look forward to the company Christmas party when you make plans to include these corporate Christmas party games!

Oh Come All Ye

When you need Christmas office party games that will not only allow guests to mingle but will also give them something to talk about, then how about giving this one a try?

Before the party, come up with several item categories.

At game’s end, guests will be grouped into these categories so aim to have 3-5 guests per group (for small office parties) or as many as 20 each (for larger corporate gatherings). Within each category you’ll need several items that fit the description.

Here are a few examples:

* Christmas song titles: “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” “Away in a Manger”

* Christmas sweets: candy canes, sugar cookies, chocolate-covered cherries, ribbon candy, chocolate orange

* Christmas dinner: ham, turkey, yams, cranberry sauce, stuffing

* Christmas decorations: lights, tree, ornaments, garland, candles

Write all of the items on slips of paper without indicating their categories, but do keep a master list of all of the items and categories to avoid confusion later.

To play the game, have participating employees and guests draw a slip of paper from a Christmas stocking as they enter. Once everyone has arrived, explain that they each hold one item in an unnamed category.

During the office party, their task is to talk to other guests to determine both their category and which partygoers share the same group. The first group to find all of its members and correctly guess the category wins the prize!

Christmas Ornament Bowling

If you’re looking for corporate Christmas party games that will have guests on their feet and cheering, this one is right up your alley! Christmas ornament bowling is full of unpredictable fun, and the built in comedy of rolling ornaments is a guaranteed ice breaker!

Setting up this game is easy. Use rolls of wrapping paper to make a lane to keep wayward ornaments from wandering too far out of line. Set up bowling “pins” at one end; miniature Christmas trees are the perfect accent for this holiday party game!

To play, collect several ornaments of various shapes - as long as they will roll (and not necessarily in a straight line), any shape will do. For safety reasons, avoid ornaments made from glass or those which are otherwise fragile. Have guests take turns rolling the ornaments down the lane. Award one point for each knocked over tree or pin, and the player with the most points wins.

This game is fabulous because it works for parties of any size, whether you need corporate Christmas party games for 10 employees or 100. Simply set up more lanes for bigger crowds and let the good times roll!

An office Christmas party doesn’t have to be dull just because it’s a corporate event. In fact, you can make this year’s one of the most memorable yet when you put some of these corporate Christmas party games to work for you!



Alexandra