If you’ve been put in charge of planning the office Xmas do, here is a checklist to get you started on your way:
Venue – Choose your Christmas party venue carefully, can people get to it easily? What about drivers? Public transport options?
- Date and Time – You don’t want to overlap with other parties if you can help it, for example individual team Xmas parties.
- Budget – How much has been allocated per head?
- How many people are attending – Are you allowing spouses/dates?
- Caterer – Is it a sit down meal or buffet? Don’t forget to cater for vegetarians, allergies etc.
- Drink allowance – is there a bar?
- Entertainment – Themed, music or band?
Remember that places get booked up very quickly during December, so don’t leave it too late to get organising.
Further advice on all things Christmassy in the office including planning an office Christmas party in London and company Christmas cards and Christmas on a budget.