With the hotly anticipated film Office Christmas Party starring Jennifer Anniston and Jason Bateman about to open in cinemas, Simon Hunter, Head of Venue and Brand at Stamford Bridge, got to thinking about the standard office Christmas party. Itโs often got a stigma attached to it โ warm wine, bad dancing and questionable behaviour ring any (Christmas) bells? At Stamford Bridge, the team wants to ensure your office Christmas party goes off with a bang! So theyโve put together some tips for you to turn your office do from a Silent Night to a night Rockinโ Around the Christmas Tree.
Tip 1: Keep it together
Bringing everything together at once can be a logistical nightmare and itโs impossible to prepare for every eventuality if youโre working with a multitude of suppliers. Venues that have an all-inclusive party package can really limit the stress, and the time taken in organising your party.
At Stamford Bridge we have a fully serviced, readymade party venue for you. Under the Bridge, our very own underground music venue, is all ready to go, with no hassle whatsoever. It has a permanent dancefloor and established banqueting area, which is circled by two fully stocked bars with balcony seating and banquette-style booths. Itโs ideal for whatever youโve got in mind, whether itโs a formal banquet with an after party, or a night of dancing with sophisticated cocktails and canapes.
Tip 2: Impress your party-goers
It doesnโt matter what scale youโre going for with your Christmas party, itโs still important to wow your attendees. You want them to be in awe when they arrive โ it sets the tone for the rest of the evening and will definitely obliterate the stigma we mentioned earlier.
Having your office Christmas party underneath one of the oldest football grounds in England is not a common occurrence. And with the opportunity to make your party bespoke it would make for a fantastic occasion. Working with the Stamford Bridge team, you can tailor your party to your taste, whether you want to install a Santaโs grotto or you want a โPin the Tail on the Reindeerโ, work with us and youโll have a brilliant Christmas party.
Tip 3: Set the stage
Pull out all the stops! Your guests should be talking about this party for years to come โ you want it to be for the right reasons! Spoil them with some phenomenal entertainment. And no, weโre not suggesting hiring a tribute band!
With our built-in stage at the Under the Bridge, you have the capacity to hire any entertainment you fancy. Whether itโs a band performing live music, a good-old fashioned DJ spinning old favourite Shakinโ Stevens, or a comedian making your guests crease with laughter, weโve got the space for it. This stage has been host to many stars in the past, including Beyoncรฉ, Gary Barlow and Ellie Goulding, and with the state-of-the-art lighting and technology at UTB, anything is possible!
Tip 4: Be sure to indulge your guests
Having enough mouth-watering food and drink for everyone is probably the most important part of the party and is not an area where you want to let your guests down.
Holding your party with us means your guests can indulge to their heartโs content. Weโve got two fully-stocked bars with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks as part of our Christmas package. Included in these packages, you can choose to have whatever food you fancy โ bowl foods, food stations, or fine dining. The decision is yours! Catering is what you want, how you want and when you want.
Tip 5: Relax
The logistical nightmare of venturing home after a Christmas party is an important consideration when selecting your venue. Location really is everything when it comes to an event so itโs important to make sure your guests can attend and still relax and unwind without worrying about how theyโre getting home
Being just two minutesโ walk from Fulham Broadway tube station, within close proximity of West Brompton and Victoria mainline rail station, Stamford Bridge is an ideal location for a good old-fashioned knees-up. You donโt have to worry about missing the last tube, train, or bus home, and as well as the great transport links, there are also two onsite hotels โ the Millenium and Copthorne โ so your warm, comfy bed is just a few steps away.
And there you have it; everything you need for your Christmas party in one place. If you want a bit more information on our Christmas Party Packages, just get in contact with our elves by clicking HERE or calling 020 7386 3327.
