When a coworker announces their retirement, they’re embarking on a new, exciting life chapter while saying goodbye to the work they’ve known for possibly decades. Make their exit memorable with a fantastic party celebrating years of hard work. Here, review tips for planning a retirement party at your local banquet hall that everyone in attendance will enjoy.

4 Coworker Retirement Party Tips

1. Pass a Card Around

Purchase a retirement card for the office to pass around and write personal notes in. Also, review possible gift options for the retiree, taking ideas from your team. The gift can serve as the official company “thank you” for decades of work, such as a watch or trip voucher.

Depending on your budget, you may want to provide a customized gift in addition to an award, such as a career scrapbook or a basket featuring small presents from everyone, such as mugs, fruit, and restaurant gift certificates.

2. Create a Guest List

Make a guest list that includes family members and non-work friends in addition to coworkers and managers. Have an estimate of how many people will attend the celebration so you can book a banquet hall with plenty of room for everyone to move around. The right party space also provides areas for food tables and other features such as a dance floor, DJ booth, and displays.

3. Use Thoughtful Decorations

Ask co-workers, friends, and family members to send photos of the retiree throughout the years to create a collage honoring their life so far. You can also print these memories on a banner to hang up in the banquet room. Place the banner so it’s eye level and provide markers for guests to add their signatures and any other special messages underneath.

You can also get decor inspiration from the individual’s retirement plans, such as a long trip to Europe or year on a Caribbean island. Photos of locations and landscapes, items such as small suitcases and beach chairs, and other related materials provide thoughtful and fun decorations.

4. Create an Accommodating Menu

Think about dietary preferences when you’re deciding on menu options, such as pizza made from scratch for meat lovers and vegetarians, or fresh fruit appetizers and hot vegetable entrees for vegans. Keep food allergies and intolerances in mind as well; consider offering menu items free of gluten, shellfish, and peanuts. 

Schedule your coworker’s retirement party at The Pizza Haven, the Italian restaurant in Rhinelander, WI. Featuring a stunning banquet room and a full catering menu, this eatery and party space uses the freshest ingredients and makes everything from scratch. Call (715) 362-5942 today to request the party space or learn more about the banquet hall and menu online. Like the restaurant on Facebook to never miss a special or foodie tip.