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How to organise a company Christmas party people will thank you for

Tips from Top Banana for going on a recce at an event venue

Our friends at Top Banana present their top tips for organising a Christmas party to remember.

A PA once told us that her new boss, the incoming CEO of the company, said to her: “I’m going to ask you to do a job that no-one will appreciate and no-one will thank you for. I need you to organise the Christmas party.”

The Christmas Party is infamous for being a corporate poisoned chalice. The reality is that youโ€™ll never please everyone. But itโ€™s very possible to please โ€“ in fact delight โ€“ the majority.

Here are 10 top tips from venues expert Top Banana on organising a cracker of a company Christmas party.

1 Do it early โ€“ the sooner you get it booked, the more venue choice and availability youโ€™ll have.

2 Think outside the box โ€“ delight your attendees with something they are not expecting, e.g. an unusual venue or creative catering.

3 Recce, recce, recce โ€“ once youโ€™ve got a shortlist of possible venues, get out and see them (next week weโ€™ll be sharing our top tips for checking out a venue).

4 Your company, your Christmas โ€“ every company is different so get your party just right for yours.

5 Say thank you, the right way โ€“ presentation from the CEO vs a free bar? Say thank you the right way for your people and party.

6 Spend your party budget wisely โ€“ utilise the cost-effective ways to make your party sparkle.

7 Be inclusive โ€“ donโ€™t forget disabled access, specific dietary requirements and to invite employees on leave.

8 Be organised โ€“ whatever event management system you opt for, make sure it is watertight.

9 Keep the party spirit going โ€“ boost productivity with bacon butties in the office the next morning.

10 Get someone else to do it for you, free of charge โ€“ the venues team here at Top Banana will actually do all of the above for you โ€“ and itโ€™s free!

Get in touch with one of our experienced venue boffins today and weโ€™ll help you organise a Christmas party youโ€™ll definitely get thanked for.

You never know, it might even get your name up in Christmas fairy lights.

Call Debbie on 01562 701931, or drop her an email at DebbieL@top-b.com today.