Tips for the Perfect Office Christmas Parties

express your appreciation for all the hard work your employees have put in over the year. Most companies

pull out all the stops for a blowout Christmas bash that will be talked about for the next year.

If you are in charge of the Christmas party, then the pressure is on to make this party better than the

one before. It is the perfect opportunity to vow your boss and colleagues with your organizational skills

and creative ideas.

If you find yourself at a loss on how to kick-start your party preparations, here are a few simple tips

that can help guide your way.

Budget is the Key

First thing to get off your checklist is the budget. The rest of your planning depends on that entity.

Going vastly over-budget does not bode well for your plans on getting in the boss’s good books.

Some companies foot the entire bill for the party while other expect the employees to chip in too. Be very

clear in who is paying for what and let the people know as soon as possible.

Whether your company is willing is shell out a major fortune for the yearly Christmas party or if it is on

shoe-string budget, it is possible to get the maximum out of the event with proper planning and

creativity.

Location, Location, Location

As with real-estate, a great party is also all about location. Book a venue that will make people excited

just to hear it. For that reason, don’t hold your Christmas party in the office cafeteria or your boss’s

house. The first is boring and the second can be a stilted and awkward affair.

Pick a party venue that is suitable for all guests. If you have the budget for it, then spring for a

resort or waterfront location. A luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour is another unique venue for a Christmas

party. Magistic Cruises offers Christmas parties onboard their multimillion dollar catamaran with

sumptuous food and impeccable service.

For those on really tight budget, there are plenty of parks and gardens that allow you to hold picnics or

barbeques on the grounds.

Food and Drink

People have the habit of eating and drinking a lot around Christmas. So plan your menu to accommodate the

extra helping. All parties do not need a full meal; you can serve hors d'oeuvres and appetizers with

drinks for a cocktail party. Make sure to have both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and don’t forget

to include some traditional Christmas dishes.

Magistic Cruises offers plenty of choice in selecting the

menu options for your Christmas party. You can choose from buffet style menu, formal sit-down dinner or

cocktail party style. From 20 guests all the way to 350 guests, Magistic Cruises has the perfect tailor-

made package for you.

Not everyone wants a make a fool of themselves in front of their peers, so ensure that there are plenty of

non-alcoholic drinks along with the alcoholic ones. Soft drinks, punch or virgin cocktails will do the

trick. Of course, there might be some who feel that Christmas is not complete without a few hard drinks.

Take steps to make sure that they do not spoil the party for the rest.

The fully licensed bar on the Magistic Cruises is stocked with the best Australian beers and wines along

with plenty of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The beverage packages let you enjoy the full

benefits of the bar throughout the duration of your Christmas party cruise.

So start planning your party right away, the earlier the better. If you have done your homework and made

the right decisions, then you will be assured of a perfect office party this Christmas.

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