How to Plan a Work Christmas Party That Will Have the Whole Office Talking

A work Christmas party can be a really fun-filled event that the whole office will enjoy. It’s a chance for your employees to let their hair down and relax after a full-on year of hard work. While you could choose to let the season pass you by, instead opting for a meal out or a trip around the Christmas markets, why should you when you have the opportunity to plan the most amazing, unforgettable experience for your workers? But why have a work Christmas party and how can you plan the ultimate one?

Why have a work Christmas party?

You might be wondering why you should look to have a work Christmas party, whether you choose to organise it yourself or bring in party planners to get the job done for you. From boosting employee morale right through to rewarding a solid year of hard work and determination, here are several reasons why you should reward your employees with the most epic Christmas party at work this festive season:

• It boosts employee morale
• It increases productivity in the workplace
• It improves workplace satisfaction
• It allows employees to relax and have some fun
• It fosters collaboration and teamwork
• It enables teams to come together who don’t ordinarily work together
• It gives employees the ability to embrace some creativity
• Workers have a chance to get dressed up and enjoy a pleasant evening
• It’s a good way to reward your employees for a years’ worth of hard work 

How to plan the ultimate Christmas party

Depending on the budget you have, you might either want to bring in some party planners or take on the job yourself. If you’ve chosen to do it all yourself, from start-to-finish, then you’ll likely be wondering where to start, especially if you’ve never hosted or planned a company Christmas party before. 

With this in mind, we’re on hand to explain to you how you can plan and pull off the most amazing work Christmas party that will have the whole office talking for years on end. Here’s how to plan the ultimate Christmas work party:

Pick a memorable theme

While you don’t absolutely have to choose a theme for your work Christmas party, it’s recommended so that everyone knows what the atmosphere is going to be and what the dress code is. It doesn’t have to be a particularly Christmassy theme, like dressing up as an elf, for instance. 

It could be something as simple as hosting a work Christmas party with a 1920’s theme or the theme could be sequins and glitter or an ‘under the sea’ theme instead. The world really is your oyster when it comes to choosing a Christmas work party theme, which brings us onto our next point. It’s always worthwhile getting some feedback and input from your attendees, perhaps asking them to vote on a theme and going with the most popular one. So, ask your employees for some input into their work Christmas party.

Ask your employees for some input

We’ve just touched upon this briefly, but part of making sure that your workers have the most amazing, unforgettable time at your work Christmas party is by asking them what they think. You should send out an email that has the option to vote on different aspects of the work Christmas party, such as the venue, the theming, the food, the music and so much more. The more input they have in the event, the more likely they are to enjoy it. 

Choose & reserve a great venue in good time

Part of choosing the most epic venue for your work Christmas party is to make sure that you’re picking and booking within a reasonable timeframe. It needs to be done as far in advance as possible so as to avoid disappointment. 

If you’re wanting to make sure that your work Christmas party is as amazing as it possibly can be, then it all starts with, and hinges on, the venue that the event is being held in. Choose an epic venue and book it in good time and every other aspect of your work Christmas party will fall into place from there.

Be organised when it comes to food selection & choices

Food and drink can be a complicated thing when it comes to work Christmas parties, especially seeing as you have to be so careful with regards to allergies and dietary requirements. 

This is why your food and drink choices need to be made as far in advance as possible, making sure that people can choose what they have to eat, or that anything on a buffet is clearly labelled and their contents and ingredients are also clearly displayed to avoid any confusion. 

Your number one priority when it comes to food and drink is the safety of all of your attendees. If the food is delicious and safe, your work Christmas party will be unforgettable for all of the right reasons. 

Set an agenda that is convenient for all

You should be setting an agenda out for all of your attendees, therefore making it more likely that they’ll be able to attend it. This is especially useful if your workers have children, so then they can make the right plans in advance. Your agenda could be something as simple as the following:

• 6:45-7pm – welcoming party
• 7-8:30pm – food is served
• 8:30-11pm – disco and activities
• 11pm – the night concludes

Prepare some small-yet-thoughtful gifts for your everyone

While you might think that hosting and planning the perfect Christmas party for your employees is enough, it’s still important that you’re making them feel as important and as valued as possible. Do this by giving them a few small gifts, it could be something as simple as a bottle of wine each or a Christmas hamper filled with goodies. It’s entirely up to you and the budget you have after hosting the most amazing work Christmas party.

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