Hosting a company holiday party is perhaps the most valuable way to demonstrate your employee appreciation and reward the team for a stellar year full of hard work. To ensure everyone can attend and increase the likelihood they’ll have a good time, be sure to plan well. From finding the right event space to the type of food that will be served, the following tips will help ensure a festive occasion that will end the year on the highest note.

3 Tips to Plan the Perfect Holiday Party for Your Company

1. Choose a Date ASAP

Event spaces book quickly during the holiday season, so set a date for the festivities before tending to any other tasks. Keep in mind that many staffers use their vacation days at the end of the year, so avoid the days immediately before and after Christmas. To increase the likelihood that more people will be in town, choose a weekday at the beginning of December or just before New Year’s. 

2. Decide How Food Will Be Served

The catering option you choose can set the tone for the function. Buffet-style dining, for example, is often associated with casual affairs, as guests can mingle while they serve themselves.

A plated dinner is more akin to dining in a restaurant, where guests will be served cuisine at the table and waited on. While everyone is seated, you can use the opportunity to share company announcements and have entertainers perform.  

3. Assign a Committee 

Planning every aspect of a party can be difficult in the middle of the workday. To help lighten the load, delegate responsibilities. Assign a staffer to keep track of RSVPs while another person uses a portion of the party budget to buy decorations and items for gift bags.

Other party-planning committee members can research entertainment options while you secure the event space and finalize menus for on-site catering. 

If you need a memorable event space to host your holiday function in the Franklin County, OH, area, arrange a tour of Makoy Center in Hilliard. The event venue can accommodate private parties and events with up to 400+ guests. They also provide delicious on-site catering options. To book the venue, call (614) 777-1211. View the menus online and check out photos of the center on Facebook.