| Christmas and work parties can be difficult to | | | | DO. |
| organise and execute. Nobody wants their party to | | | | Make sure you know how many people are |
| be a boring forgettable affair or an embarrassing | | | | attending, and inform your venue - there is nothing |
| drunken one. It can be hard to find the right | | | | worse than arriving your destination to discover there |
| balance which is why below you will find some handy | | | | are not enough place settings for attendees. |
| pointers on how to make your soirée a success | | | | Inform your employees whether it will be a formal or |
| and a memorable affair - for all the right reasons. | | | | informal occasion. If you are having a theme night, |
| Firstly, get some ideas about what everybody would | | | | make sure everyone knows! |
| like to do. A good idea is to compile a list of ideas | | | | Inform the hotel whether you will be eating at their |
| and send it around to employees. Sit down dinners | | | | restaurant or whether you are hiring an outside |
| can be a bit formal, which can make some people | | | | caterer. Remember to ensure all food diets are |
| uncomfortable, whereas a finger buffet could be too | | | | catered for, and take note of any allergies that your |
| informal. Make sure you get feedback from | | | | guests may have. |
| everyone involved as to whether they want a | | | | Make sure that you order enough taxi's for guests |
| themed event or not, and whether dancing will | | | | leaving, have a designated driver, or advise guests to |
| feature at your party. | | | | book hotel rooms if they are planning on getting |
| Hosting your party at a hotel has definite benefits. | | | | inebriated. Nobody should be driving under the |
| For example, your guests will be able to book rooms | | | | influence of alcohol. |
| so that there is less of an issue about leaving the | | | | DON'T |
| party early, or having a designated driver. | | | | Leave things until the last minute. Remember that |
| Everybody should be able to enjoy a glass of | | | | hotels book up quickly for Christmas parties, and the |
| champagne with their meal! Hotels are also able to | | | | sooner you confirm your booking the less stress you |
| cater for you in house, or will be able to advise you | | | | will have. |
| on caterers that are reputable. If you are choosing | | | | Assume that everyone can eat the same things. |
| to have an outside caterer, make sure you get | | | | Make sure you know if there are any allergies or |
| testimonials from previous clients, and ensure they | | | | other requirements amongst employees and inform |
| have up to date food hygiene certification. | | | | the hotel or caterer of this. |
| Theme events tend to go down very well at | | | | Drink too much, and keep an eye on anyone who |
| Christmas parties, as it provides some light hearted | | | | is. There is nothing more embarrassing to discover |
| entertainment for the evening and acts as a good | | | | you may have made an inappropriate comment to |
| icebreaker. Some ideas to consider could be a 007 | | | | the boss, or seeing photos in the cold light of day |
| or 80's theme. A James Bond style affair could | | | | where you have made a fool of yourself. |
| incorporate a casino style setting, and hotels can | | | | Remember, the key is planning and making sure |
| offer ideas as to where to hire fun casino | | | | everyone has a good time. |
| entertainment. | | | | To find Hotels in Norwich that could cater for your |
| One final thing to consider is diet. Make sure you | | | | Christmas party is easy. There are many to choose |
| know whether you have any vegetarians or vegans | | | | from, from inexpensive hotels to a more luxurious |
| attending so that you can make suitable | | | | setting. Norwich Hotels can offer everything for |
| arrangements for them. | | | | your Christmas party needs. |
| In summary - some Do's and Don'ts. | | | | |