Corporate holiday parties can provide an opportunity to relax and mingle with colleagues and executives. In addition, an off-site party can make it feel like an event, rather than work. Consider incorporating a theme into an off-site holiday office party.
Off-Site or Out of Town Parties Provide New Atmosphere
Even if it's just a few miles down the road, having an off-site corporate party can provide a new atmosphere and mood that an office party might not otherwise have. Consider a local hotel, banquet facility or restaurant for a company holiday party. In addition, corporate planners should think about overnight accommodations for out of town attendees, especially if alcohol will be served.
Company Holiday Party Ideas from Around the World
For a new flavor, consider incorporating an international theme in your party. Choose a city, country, or region – such as the area where the corporate headquarters or a major customer is located – and center the party around that theme. Serve food and drinks common to the area, decorate with authentic fabrics or colors from the region and play music from the area.
Mardi Gras Theme Party
A New Orleans Mardi Gras theme can warm up any cold winter night. Decorate the venue with bright colored streamers and beads, and hand out strings of beads or masks at the entrance. Guests will enjoy dining on New Orleans delicacies like crawfish and other seafood, and drinks such as hurricanes or other mixed drinks.
Casino Themed Parties for Corporate Parties
A casino theme can turn any corporate party into a good time. Set up tables for poker, blackjack and other favorites and give guests a set number of chips when they arrive. Also consider setting up a contest for the attendee who has the most chips left at the end of the night – or who lost theirs the fastest.
For a casino theme party, serve finger food and other easy to eat fare that won't slow down the partygoers. In addition, think about serving a few Las Vegas-style drinks such as martinis and other mixed drinks.
Celebrate the Season at the Company Holiday Party
Choose a season and decorate to fit that time period. For summer, consider a barbecue or picnic theme; for winter, a snow and ice theme is suitable. Serve foods commonly eaten during that season, such as warm stews and meats for colder months, and lighter fare such as salads and sandwiches for warmer times of year.
Wherever your holiday party, be sure all guests drink responsibly and do not drink and drive; provide designated drivers or other safe transportation, or hold the party in a hotel or other overnight facility.
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