How to make your orporate christmas party fun and productive by ditching the traditional banquet: guidelines from our event coordinator Kristina Radinova
Corporate Christmas parties have long been synonymous with banquets or stiff work-related conversations. Although these gatherings are originally organized to bring teams closer, help them relax, and celebrate, they often lack an unforgettable experience or the creation of meaningful connections. Instead, in many cases, the event turns into a tedious gathering or just an excuse to have a few drinks on the company’s dime, without anything truly productive or beneficial coming out of it for the team.
So, how can we change that?
Break the mold
Our experience in organizing corporate parties has shown us that long banquet tables are a thing of the past. The focus is now on a more informal setting, with a large percentage of businesses choosing us as their party venue preferring a cocktail-style atmosphere, encouraging people to engage with each other. After all, great ideas can be born in a relaxed environment with a good cocktail in hand.
Focus on experiences, not just food
Nine out of ten Christmas parties are a huge success when different activities are organized to engage employees with fun incentives. Games, contests, cool workshops. Currently, one of our most sought-after services is organizing a bartender workshop during the event—how to make a Margarita or a similar cocktail.
Include recognition elements
As hosts of hundreds of such events, we recommend including a moment of appreciation from your side. A pat on the back while someone is in a good mood can touch anyone’s heart. We often suggest that our clients use our multimedia and sound system to liven up this recognition moment with a few behind-the-scenes clips from the workplace.
Choose a unique venue
Step out of your comfort zone and experiment with the venue you choose for your Christmas party. There are many alternatives to traditional restaurants, and many of our clients mention the beautiful view, colorful setting, ample space, and, of course, direct access to the bar as reasons for choosing our Rooftop59 for their event.
When the corporate Christmas party is planned with care for employees’ needs and preferences, it not only becomes more enjoyable but also more beneficial. The key is to go beyond traditional choices. If this has sparked your interest and you’d like more guidance and advice, or if you want to learn more about Rooftop59 and our corporate event options, don’t hesitate to reach out to our event coordinators, Kristina Radinova and Hristina Hergeldzhieva!
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