Hosting a successful Christmas party at work can be stressful, but our tips will help you plan a stress-free and successful party. Whether you want to organise a simple party or something more elaborate, we'll give you tips on how to make it quick and fun.
How do you choose a venue for a company Christmas Eve?
Choosing a venue for any successful event, especially the annual work Christmas party, can be difficult, tiring and daunting. These ideas will help you identify the right venue to suit the needs of this year's business Christmas gathering.
When choosing a restaurant, consider first and foremost: cost, size of the room, ease of access (location, public transport, parking options) and accessibility for people with disabilities, if any of your employees need it.
These are key, but not the only criteria for choosing a good venue. What else is worth considering?
Find out what employees think.
The best way to find out what your Christmas party guests expect is to ask them directly.
While a surprise party can be a tempting option, it's more important to make sure the team will enjoy themselves and genuinely enjoy your chosen venue.
Find out what they like and don't like about venues hosting Christmas parties. Ask for suggestions. Find out what is important to them. In this way, you'll get a better understanding of what employees really want from a venue.
Jot down some ideas and make a list of your most loved places.
Make sure the venue matches the nature of the meeting.
Most restaurants decorate their interiors during the festive period, building a festive atmosphere. However, it is worth checking to see if they are doing more to make corporate Christmas Eve gatherings a success.
Maybe they offer additional activities that your team can enjoy and make the meeting memorable.
Also check in advance whether the premises are in force dress codeto avoid an awkward refusal to enter at the door.
Sometimes setting a specific theme for an event gets people excited about the event. They start thinking and planning what to put on and what activities to get involved in.
It is also an opportunity to strengthen the team, unite and involve people in joint activities.
Take care of the atmosphere.
You need to decide whether the Christmas Eve gathering will be casual or more formalso that the restaurant can be informed in advance. This way, it will be able to plan staff, menus and entertainment accordingly.
Some venues may even be able to adapt certain things for your event. Provided they receive the guidelines early enough.
Your guests will also want to know about the basic arrangements - but you don't need to give away all the details and spoil the surprises.
Just enough information needs to be provided so that event participants know what outfit to wear (e.g. whether or not it is a fancy dress event) and where to go.
Read reviews.
Reviews of restaurants on the Internet or from your friends are a good guide for you. This will give you an idea of the general atmosphere in the restaurant. What other people like about it and what they don't like.
You can find answers to questions that are important to you in the recommendations.
The best venues for corporate events in and around the Tricity.
The choice of venue is the most important decision you will make. A good venue will take a lot of the responsibility and stress out of organising a corporate party.
We have selected 4 restaurants for you that are doing a great job and are open to the needs of companies.
Company Christmas Eve in the Tricity.
The Tricity offers you a great number of larger and smaller pubs where you can celebrate with your team. The choice can be difficult. You don't have time to visit them all. That is why we will now give you the 3 best restaurants "on a platter".
Hotel Quadrille in Gdynia.
At Quadrille, or more precisely at the local White Rabbit restaurant, you can organise a traditional company Christmas Eve in an elegant palace interior or a crazy party with additional attractions. The hotel will help you prepare them and take care of the appropriate arrangements.
Employee giveaways, a DJ, live performances, workshops, accommodation - you'll find it all at Quadrille.
One of the conditions for a successful meeting is delicious food. The restaurant's menu will appeal to lovers of traditional and more modern cuisine. Importantly, White Rabbit also specialises in plant-based cuisine, so it will also be able to satisfy vegans, of whom there are more and more.
In addition, the hotel is only open to adult guests, so you will feel at ease and comfortable here.
Zacisze restaurant in Gdańsk.
This atmospheric restaurant has an almost hectare garden which enhances the intimate atmosphere. Here you will taste European cuisine in an authentic setting. At this establishment, the staff is also ready to help you organise additional activities.
Culinary Motif in Sopot.
Planning a Christmas get-together in Sopot? Visit the Culinary Motif. The restaurant organises parties in the heart of the city. It allows you to tailor the menu to the character and requirements of your specific event. In addition, it helps with the musical setting and the thematic arrangement of the room.
Company Christmas Eve in Kashubia.
If you are thinking of organising a company Christmas Eve outside the Tricity, visit the beautiful Kashubian region, especially Sulęczyno.
The picturesque Lake Węgorzyno is the setting where Christmas relaxation gains even more magic. At the lake you will find Forest Manorand there is an event coordinator who will take the whole burden of organising the Christmas Eve off your shoulders.
You will especially like this place for the delicious food, the beautiful panorama visible from the windows and the openness of the staff to your team's needs.
You will taste Kashubian dishes. You will taste recipes from Kashubia, Košiewie and Żuławy. You will also experience Kashubian generosity and hospitality.
A successful Company Christmas Eve in 4 steps.
It is never too early to start planning a company Christmas Eve. Remember that you are not running the only business in the area. If you get down to organising a meeting too late, good places may already be taken.
1. set a date for the meeting.
Christmas is the busiest time of year for many people. It is therefore important to book the date of the event as soon as possible.
Offer your staff a few possible dates to get an idea of when they are available and what date suits them best. Remember that it is impossible to please everyone, so it is best to follow the 'majority rule' when choosing a particular day.
2. Define the budget.
The size of your budget will have a huge impact on all the decisions you take. From food and drink to entertainment and the venue.
Knowing your exact budget before sending out enquiries to specific restaurants will save you and them a lot of work. Find out how much money you can spend and share this information at the start of the planning process so everyone is aware of what is achievable and what can be ruled out at the outset.
3. Be in constant contact with guests.
Once the date of the meeting has been decided, send an e-mail with this information to all those interested. You will thus ensure a better turnout. At this stage, it does not matter that you do not yet know any details about the party. It is more important that as many people as possible make it to the party.
Also plan when you will send out formal invitations with details of the meeting. Remember that you will need some time to establish the final number of guests and any dietary requirements.
Book now!
One of the most important aspects of planning a work Christmas party is booking the venue early. The sooner you make a booking, the greater the chance that your first, dream choice will still be available.
A company Christmas Eve is such a popular occasion that everyone will be competing for the same local venues. Choosing a restaurant in advance will save you frustration and disappointment.
Every organiser of a company meeting wants everything to be a success and the guests to have fond memories of their time spent together at work. However, as an organiser, you also have to balance your role with other responsibilities, not least your professional duties. Therefore, by choosing a good venue, you will ensure that your guests have a great time and that you are less stressed. Good luck!