It’s crazy how quickly this year is speeding past like an express train that definitely ate its Weetabix and believe it or not the C word is already crossing our lips! Yes indeedy, Christmas party catering is now the hot topic here at Thomas Towers and for all you Gen Zs out there, here’s how to make sure it well and truly SLEIGHS (sic)!!
Fine food and drinkies is what’s really going to make any Christmas party go with a swing because it’s the best way to help ramp up the atmosphere and ensure everyone is getting in the party mood.
Your fabulous Christmas party catering ideas could include all sorts and just remember, creativity is key. Check out eye-catching grazing tables, for example – and no that doesn’t mean a boring buffet!
Whatever you choose to serve, the world should be your oyster when it comes to the type of food and drink that you lay on for your Christmas party catering. So, when we’re talking about Christmas grazing tables, imagine the finest seasonal produce beautifully laid out with an array of tasty homemade delicious treats which are designed to bring on all of those festive feels and flavours.
Consider injecting a bit of flair into your catering plans and you’ll have every chance of getting your event talked about for a long long time to come. So, once you’ve taken into account what you’re aiming for, then consider the following as examples:
- A never ending choice of creative canapes
- Banging blinis to accompany your glass of fizz
- Vibrant grazing tables bursting with colour
- Vegan and vegetarian food to tantalise the most committed carnivore
- Simply smashing street food stalls
- An array of superbly fresh seafood
- Crunchy crudites and delicious dips to die for
- Deli meats and cheeses to make your mouth water
These are just a taste of what could be taking centre stage on your grazing tables, because of course, when it comes to Christmas party catering the possibilities are absolutely endless!
Top Christmas Party Planning Tips
Success is all in the planning when it comes to Christmas party catering, so in addition to piling on the creative flair, make sure you give yourself enough time to get things bang on!
Remember to factor into your Christmas party planning things such as the style and theme, your budget, how many people will be coming and the logistics of the location. For example, establish how big the venue is, is it indoors or outdoors, is there good access to electricity and running water. Get the invites out early and remember to check for any allergies or dietary requirements among your guests.
It might sound boring, but making sure you do the admin checks as a first step in your Christmas party planning will help to ensure that once you get on to the fun bit – planning your Christmas party catering – that you’re fully set you’re fully set up to get it perfect.
Why hire a Christmas party catering provider?
You may be wondering about the reasons why you should go for a Christmas party catering specialist, rather than letting the venue provide the food or doing it yourself, but there are loads of reasons why it’s the best way forward:
- Experience – having catered for plenty of Christmas parties in the past, your Christmas party caterer should be more than fully versed in what it takes to make it go with a swing.
- Less stress – it’s one less thing for you to think about, giving you more time to get the other bits right and actually enjoy yourself.
- Creativity – it’s your chance to inject some bespoke fair into the proceedings and make sure that, instead of being ‘just another Christmas party’, it’s going to have your guests raving about it well into the New Year!
It might be that you’re uncertain about how to get your Christmas party catering right. If you haven’t booked a caterer before, you may be wondering how to check they’ll be the right one for you.
There’s a quick and easy solution to that – check the reviews left by previous customers in places such as on Google and Facebook. Look at the caterer’s website, ask yourself, does it appeal and can you see examples of where they have done Christmas party catering in the past?
Check what services your local caterer can provide and make sure that these are the right ones for you. For example, do they offer mobile bar hire, if that’s what you require? Can they provide a range of food which suits the tastes of those who will be there? If you have a variety of dietary requirements within your Christmas party guests, can they easily cater for this?
The key here is flexibility, because no two Christmas parties are the same – and as such, this should also apply to the food. The choice of catering for your Christmas party should be made only by you and your friends and family – depending on who the guests are, of course!
Check availability
If you’re struggling with your Christmas party catering and need someone who can help make it marvellous, then you’ve come to the right place.
We cater for parties of all sizes and our food is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s faces so check our availability for your event date today, get it booked and start looking forward to the festivities!