The amount of preparation that goes into arranging a corporate holiday party can be overwhelming. It's easy to get caught up in the details, from finding the perfect restaurant for the occasion to figuring out how to keep your attendees entertained. However, if you keep a few pointers in mind, you'll throw a memorable event for your team.

How to Plan a Memorable Holiday Party

1. Find a Venue

The location you choose for your holiday party is crucial. It needs to be accessible to everyone, so choose a venue near hotels if you have out-of-town employees coming in for the occasion.

If all your employees are locally based, choose a restaurant close to the office. Prepare an estimated guest count ahead of time to ensure the restaurant has enough room, taking into account the amount of space required for seats and entertainment. If you're inviting your workers' spouses and kids, make sure the establishment has booster seats and kid-friendly food options so that everyone's satisfied.

2. Hire Entertainment

You don't want anyone at the event to lose interest, so book some entertainment to keep your employees engaged and thrilled to stick around. For example, a live band or DJ will encourage everyone to get on the dance floor and let loose. 

To encourage the holiday spirit, ask the performers to incorporate festive favorites, like "Jingle Bell Rock," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," or "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." You can also hire or appoint an emcee to coordinate themed activities. These might include managing a gift exchange and organizing a holiday raffle.

3. Choose a Theme

Finally, give the event a holiday-based theme. Some popular options include winter, an international Christmas, and Santa's workshop. Use the chosen theme to determine decorations, gifts, and the menu.

For example, if you decide on a winter-themed party, you could give your employees glass snowflake paperweights embossed with their names as corporate gifts. For decorations, you could opt for white glitter, fake snow, and silver trees.

Finally, you could ask the restaurant to create a menu that matches the theme. They can do this either by opting for dishes that fit the color scheme or renaming traditional recipes with wintry names.

If you're looking for a restaurant to host your holiday gathering, look no further than L.A. Cafe in Whitestown, IN. This cozy venue offers an extensive menu with delicious dishes that are sure to satisfy your guests. From salads and wraps to chicken fingers and burgers, they have a delectable option for employees, kids, and spouses. Visit their website to browse their offerings, or call (317) 769-7503 to start planning your event today.