With the holiday season right around the corner, Canadian companies start to think ahead to the big end-of-year bash. Especially after the two past years – the isolation of which has been challenging for many employees – this year’s celebration needs to be perfect.
The perfect Christmas party requires balance. It needs to wow and comfort in equal measures. It needs to be a break from the ordinary while still providing people with a pleasant environment to unwind. In other words: the perfect Christmas party comes together with a few critical elements.
In this article, let’s explore the four elements of a perfect Christmas party. If you haven’t booked these pivotal components yet, get started right away.
Quality Catered Food
Catering is the cornerstone of any successful corporate bash – and that’s particularly true at Christmas. Good food serves several functions. It’s a token of gratitude for a year of hard work, a communal ritual around which to celebrate the season, and, (if one’s being honest), a much-needed accompaniment whenever alcohol is involved!
Need a recommendation? Try McEwan Catering based in Toronto: Helmed by a talented celebrity chef with a knack for diverse cuisines, McEwan Catering strikes the right balance between chef-led sophistication and comfort. Plus, they accommodate several dietary restrictions, so you can keep everyone happy.
A Swanky Venue
Employees see the office every day. (Worse yet, during COVID, they see their home office every day). To signal that this is a break from work – a night free of business obligations and mundane responsibility – choose a swanky venue.
Need a recommendation? Consider the rooftop of a tall building. The pandemic is still ongoing, and some employees will certainly appreciate the outdoor setting for safety. Plus, rooftops often provide scenic urban views that add to the ambience. Because it’s December, that will mean investing in heat lamps, fire pits, complimentary blankets and gazebo coverings. This article offers a few more key considerations when choosing a venue.
Support Staff
Your employees shouldn’t have to lift a finger. Remember: this is the opposite of work for them. To ensure that every facet of the evening is taken care of, hire a robust support staff.
Quality catering companies like the aforementioned McEwan Catering arrive with direct-to-venue catering and an experienced team to execute service. But you may also need to hire bartenders, coat check services, ticket-takers, and an event planner to oversee the entire thing.
Spectacle
Last but not least, your perfect Christmas party needs entertainment. While dancing, speeches and a great catering company can each provide entertainment in their own right, consider going above and beyond. Luckily, you have several ideas to choose from here:
- Stand-up comedians
- A for-charity casino corner
- Live music (like Christmas carolers, a string quartet or rock band).
- Magic acts
- Engaging games (like axe throwing, trivia or a lawn bowling corner)
- And much more
Ultimately, you know your audience best. You know whether the employees at your workplace would prefer button-up entertainment like a jazz band, or more casual entertainment like parlour games.
To recap, a perfect party needs four elements working in sync: chef-inspired catering, a wow-worthy venue, helpful support staff and irresistible entertainment. ‘Tis the season to start planning, so book your ideal elements now!
