Party on a Budget - Money-Saving Tips to Party Organisers for Christmas Parties

How to save money for your staff or office Christmas Party. 1. If you are sourcing a venue on behalf of a client, look carefully at the day of the week and time of the day they want to hold their party on. Midweek dates can be cheaper as they are less popular than weekends. Similarly, lunchtimes in restaurants can be more cost effective than the busier and more expensive evenings. 2. When it comes to catering, buffets are less costly than full service catering. They work particularly well for large groups and offer a more relaxed atmosphere for guests. 3. If a client has suppliers that they use regularly as a company then you could approach them. And don't be afraid to negotiate -- you can always see if a client's preferred supplier would be willing to alter their prices if they found a cheaper quote elsewhere. 4. If your clients budget is relatively small, there are ways to save money on areas such as music or entertainment. If you're organising a sole use office party for example, you could ask your client's employees to provide some of their favourite music tracks so you can make a playlist to suit all tastes. Or perhaps there is a budding DJ amongst the staff who'd be happy to showcase their talents. Other forms of low cost entertainment can include pub style trivia quizzes, particularly over dinner. If there are going to be guests who may not have met before then this is also a great way to encourage people to talk. 5. Themed parties often work well for Christmas but don't be afraid to move away from the traditional Christmas party. Anything from a Hawaiian to a Hollywood theme could be fun and can be a great ice breaker for clients. If budgets are small, look at involving employees -- you'll often find that they may have things that link to the theme so it can be a cost effective exercise and they may welcome the opportunity to get involved with dressing the venue, for example. Best Parties Ever are the UK's leading Christmas Party Supplier, producing the most spectacular and atmospheric themed Christmas Parties at amazingly affordable prices. Best Parties Ever provides fantastic themed Xmas parties for groups of 10 to 1500. Party event organiser services include party planning, party supplies, theming, entertainment and catering. Numerous venues available in the UK including restaurants, bars, hotels and clubs. Best Parties Ever Christmas Parties are located throughout the UK including: Syon Park, West London, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, Legoland, Windsor, Maidstone, Kent, Dummer Cricket Club, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Barleylands, Billericay, Essex, North Weald, Epping, Essex, FIVE, Farnborough, Hampshire, Old Trafford, Manchester, National Bowl, Milton Keynes, Kings Meadow, Reading, Stoneham Park, Eastleigh, Southampton, Towcester Racecourse, Northants and Aldenham, Watford. Great venues, imaginative themes, live entertainment, exclusive cuisine. For further information or to book a party, call Best Parties Ever on 0844 499 4040, or visit www.bestpartiesever.com.


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Best Parties Ever organises themed Christmas parties in 14 locations across the UK: London, Windsor, Walton on Thames, Maidstone, Reading, Essex, Farnborough, Basingstoke, Watford, and Northants, Billericay, Southampton, Milton Keynes and Manchester.

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