With so much going on around the holiday season, especially if you work in retail, it’s easy to forget to plan a company holiday party. If you are scrambling to find a last-minute holiday party venue, decorations, entertainment, or a caterer in Tucson, AZ, our team at Tucson Creative Catering can help. We can often handle last-minute catering and event planning jobs—just call us and we’ll check our schedule. Here are five tips for planning a last-minute holiday party for your employees.
Think Small and Simple
Start your party planning by thinking small and simple. Try to find flexible options that are still fun and accommodating. Choose a convenient location, keep the decorations and entertainment simple, and work with an expert on the menu planning, event planning, and catering so that you can make the most out of your budget. Our team has extensive experience planning last-minute events, and we have connections with local vendors, venues, and suppliers that will make the planning process go much more smoothly.
Pick a Local Venue
A smaller, local venue may be better able to accommodate last-minute requests. Plus, you’ll be supporting another local business, so it’s a win-win. Choose a local event venue that is in a convenient location and can accommodate your group.
Send Out Electronic Invitations
Send out an Evite or another type of electronic invitation to speed up the process of notifying your employees about event details and handling RSVPs. Be clear about the theme, location, date and time, and guest list for the party. Follow up the electronic invitation with an announcement at your next staff meeting, or set a special meeting to discuss the party and make sure everyone has all of the details.
Choose a Festive, Creative Theme
You can still choose a fun, festive, and creative theme for your party, but try not to choose one that will make it challenging to find decorations. Having a party theme can make employees more excited about the event and can encourage more participation. A theme also makes it easier to plan your menu, decorations, and entertainment. Some simple themes that invite participation are Ugly Sweater, Gingerbread House, Holiday Cookies, White Elephant, and Holiday Trivia.
Plan DIY or Low-Key Activities
While you may not have time to coordinate any elaborate entertainment options, you can plan some DIY or low-key activities that are holiday-themed and that invite participation from your employees and their guests or families. Some examples are cookie decorating, wreath making, gingerbread house stations, holiday trivia, or a holiday movie night.
Let our team at Tucson Creative Catering help you plan your last-minute company holiday party in Tucson, AZ. We are experts at planning corporate events and company parties of any size and scope, and we can take things off of your to-do list and make the party planning process seamless and stress-free. We offer full-service event planning and catering services throughout Tucson and the surrounding areas. Call today or contact us online to schedule a consultation.