Christmas party season is once again upon us, but how are you going to make this year’s bash even better than the last? You could do the same as last year and hope for the best, or you could take a trip down this list to see if any of our tips stand out to you…
A classic corporate Christmas party generally involves dressing up, a three-course meal, lots of drinks, and a DJ. But to make the event unforgettable, you might need a little more than that. In this list we’ve put together some of our favourite Christmas party activities and inclusions, from painting and cocktail masterclasses to gameshow experiences and of course, a good old photobooth!
Have everyone get creative
Get your team’s creative juices flowing at your Christmas party this year with a fun activity. Provide all the equipment and materials for everyone to go all out, or even hire someone to show them the ropes. Activities like bauble or wreath making will give you something you can keep forever, making this Christmas party unforgettable. Other activities, like chocolate making or gingerbread house building are just as festive with the added benefit of being delicious!
As busy working adults, we don’t often get the chance to sit down and let our creativity run wild. When combined with tasty festive nibbles and tipples, this could be the perfect addition to your next work Christmas party!
Hire a magician
Whether you’re having an intimate Christmas meal or a huge corporate bash, a magician could be a great way to insert some childlike wonder and magic into your Christmas party this year. Not only will a talented magician give you a fantastic performance, they’ll get everyone involved and engaged. Gasps, laughter and genuine confusion will make this addition to your Christmas party completely unforgettable.
Have a cocktail masterclass
A cocktail masterclass is a brilliant option for smaller Christmas parties, where you know your team well enough to know they all drink alcohol. Hire a specialist mixologist to come in and teach everyone how to make some classic cocktails, or bring everyone to a bar which provides cocktail masterclasses. This is an experience which is sure to get your event off to a flying start!
Hand out some fun awards
During your office Christmas party, set aside some time to hand out some fun and creative awards! We don’t mean ‘best salesperson of the year’ or ‘most innovative project’ – we mean ‘most likely to fall asleep at work’ or ‘more French than English’ for employees who use a lot of colourful language. Playful, unserious awards tailored to each employee is a great way to show how well you know them and will give everyone a lot of laughs.
Make this experience even more unforgettable by getting crystal awards made for each recipient with their name on!
Play games to win prizes
Raise the stakes in well-loved Christmas games with fantastic prizes. Get everyone up and involved, whether it’s a childhood classic like pass the parcel or pin the nose on Rudolph, or a more adult game like beer pong. In beer pong, write prizes on the bottom of each cup – from vouchers and gadgets to extra days of annual leave.
If you want to get really serious, put together a gameshow-style activity like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Family Fortunes, or Taskmaster. This can take a lot of prep, but the pay-off is huge, as your team will not forget it! For larger corporate Christmas parties, you can even hire event companies which specialise in putting together gameshows.
Make it an overnight stay
Eliminate the stress of trying to find a hotel or book a taxi home and make this year’s Christmas party an overnight event. Book rooms for everyone at the same hotel near or at your party venue, or for smaller teams, you could even find a unique venue which you have to yourselves where everyone can stay, such as a beautiful country house.
After partying hard, everyone can get a good night’s sleep before enjoying a complimentary breakfast in the morning. This will make your Christmas party far more unforgettable!
Hire a gourmet private chef
Perfect for smaller teams, take your Christmas meal to the next level by hiring a gourmet private chef who cooks a carefully curated menu just for you. This can tie in nicely with tip #6 if you’ve hired a private venue for your party, or you can join the chef at their own venue for an interactive dining/cooking experience. To make your meal into even more of an activity, book a cooking masterclass for your team or choose a tasting menu.
Have fun with the food
A fun food activity is another great way to make your office Christmas party unforgettable. Fondue or raclette can make the meal interactive, not to mention how inherently festive they are! For dessert, turn your attention towards a chocolate fountain with all the trimmings, or something that doubles as decor, like a profiterole Christmas tree.
Go all out on theming
And we don’t just mean by asking everyone to wear Christmas jumpers! As well as dressing up according to a theme, set up your venue with decorations to make the event truly immersive. From a masquerade ball to a vintage Christmas experience or a Winter Wonderland, make it authentic and give your employees a party to remember! Look for events organisers who specialise in making a theme come alive.
Hire a photobooth
Last but not least on our list – what better way to make an event unforgettable than to provide a place where your guests can immortalise it forever in a funny photo? Hire a photobooth with props included for everyone to have fun with. Everyone will come away with a set of photos which will always remind them of the fun they had at your work Christmas party.
Reward your Employees with Crystal Awards this Christmas
As the UK’s leading manufacturer of 3D crystal, we’re recognised as a world leader with two decades worth of experience in creating crystal plaques of unbeatable quality. Our huge range of crystal awards, trophies and gifts includes a wide variety of designs to suit all budgets, tastes and occasions. If you can’t find exactly what you have in mind, we offer a made-to-order service where we can create niche designs unique to you.
We make all of our glass awards from clear and flawless optical quality crystal and use innovative, precise 3D laser engraving techniques which allow us to achieve an exceptional level of detail. Let us know what you need and when you need it, and we’ll do the rest. We ship worldwide and offer a same-day courier service for UK orders. Every plaque will be supplied in a high-quality, satin-lined presentation gift box.
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Contact the Laser Crystal team for further information, to receive a quote or if you’d like a sample. Alternatively, pop us a call on 01202 675000 and we’ll be happy to chat with you about your colour printing crystal award project!