10 Tips to Plan the Perfect Christmas Party - Caiger& Co Catering
by Liz Seyi Digital marketing manager- Set
a date & enquire with the caterers
The first step to planning the perfect christmas
party is setting a date. If you are thinking of finding a caterer for your
party, make sure you ask as much in advance as possible about their
availability, as Christmas is one of the busiest times for us.
- Establish
a budget
Defining a budget early on will make the planning
process much easier. Make sure you set a comfortable budget for yourself that
includes food, drinks, staff, decorations, and a venue. If you have a tight
budget look into alternatives to save money. Perhaps host your party at yours
or a friends house, or creating a ‘pop-up’ cocktail bar where guests bring a
special spirit or bottle of wine will cut down costs on booze.
- Find
a venue
When considering a venue first decide the
approximate guests who are attending. The best venue is one where you have free
range to decorate. If you want a budget friendly option, hosting a christmas
party at home can feel more intimate and adds that personal aspect.
- Choose
a theme & send the invitations
Once the date is set, and a budget is defined, you
can begin to send your invites. An event starts as soon as your guests hear
about it, so why not go all out with your invites. Choose a theme that you can
use at the party too. Using tools like Canva means that you can create
professional looking invitations- or if your budget allows, why not hire a
graphic designer to create a really special invite.You can go with a classic
christmas theme such as winter wonderland or Christmas jumper. For unique party
themes try going with a modern and bright Christmas costume party.
- Source
decorations
After choosing your theme it is now time to start
finding decorations! Using media platforms such as pinterest will help you find
unique decoration ideas for your event! Try and buy second hand or reusable
decorations to avoid unnecessary waste. We love working with local florists for
our events, and would be happy to suggest some for your party.
- Menu
The best part of any party of course is the food.
If you are choosing a caterer see if you can set up a tasting and ask for their
recommended seasonal courses. You can also ask if they can include drinks such
as eggnog, warm cider, or spiced mulled wine on your menu.
- Music
If a DJ or lively band is not the vibe you are
looking for, there are some alternatives. You can simply have low
volumnchristmas music playing in the background or even a string band. Just
make sure there is some background noise to set the mood for your event.
- Party
Favors
Thank your guests with some festive favors. Some
ideas are seasonal sweeties, mulled wine sachets, christmas cookies, dried
citrus for the Christmas tree!
- Include
party activities
Now party activities are not just for kids! You can
set up a photobooth with festive props for those unforgettable instagram
photos. If kids are attending the event one suggestion is setting up a
christmas cooking decorating table- although we have found adults love this.
- Choose
local
When planning and purchasing items for your party,
consider local vendors. This will help bring business to your local community
and can provide more sustainable eventsoptions.
For more information visit our website :https://caigerandcocatering.co.uk/
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