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Throwing a holiday party for employees is an excellent way to show appreciation for their hard work. However, you’ll have to make several decisions, from the time and location of the event to what catered food to order. Here are a few suggestions to ensure the process goes smoothly. 

How to Plan the Perfect Office Holiday Party

1. Schedule the Event During Lunch Hour

From shopping to socializing with friends and relatives, employees might have several commitments after work and on weekends during the holiday season. To avoid scheduling conflicts, hold the party during the workday. You could start the event at lunchtime and let employees go home early afterward. Once you choose a date and time, let team members know. They can plan accordingly to make sure their workload for the day is cleared so they can enjoy themselves.

2. Order a Diverse Selection of Food

Tampa-Florida-catered-foodServing an assortment of catered food at the party encourages employees from different departments to socialize. Talking about what food they’re eager to try and how it tastes can serve as ice-breakers. You can send out an email to the team asking whether anyone has food allergies or other dietary restrictions. 

3. Create a Festive Atmosphere

Whether you reserve an event space or host the party in the office conference room, set aside part of the budget for decorations. You can turn the space into a winter wonderland by hanging twinkling lights on the ceiling, wrapping the backs of chairs in shiny tinsel garland, and putting cotton balls on tables to serve as fake snow. Creating a festive setting will help employees to take their minds off work and get into the holiday spirit.

 

To make sure everyone at the office holiday party is well-fed, reach out to Corporate Caterers Tampa in Temple Terrace, FL. These professionals have over 20 years of experience providing catered food for corporate events throughout Polk, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties. The selection of mouthwatering fare includes deli wraps, Italian entrées, and turkey dinners to please a variety of tastes. View the complete menu online and call (813) 397-6579 to reserve catering services.

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