How to Make This Year’s Christmas Get-Together One to Remember*

Christmas is upon us already, so there’s no time like the present to plan your festivities! In this post, we’ll take a look at a few awesome ways — from cocktail bar hire to delicious food — to make your party one to remember!

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Are you hosting a Christmas party this year, but yet to make any plans? Not to worry, we have you covered. The first and most crucial aspect of any Christmas party is it needs to be fun and send you guests home happy, so it’s always a good idea to incorporate things you know they will like. Fortunately, they are your friends, family and maybe colleagues, so you can always do a bit of pre-party reconnaissance. But if you are struggling for inspiration, here are a few basics to get you started!

Deck the Halls

Decorations are an essential part of capturing the magic of Christmas, so if you’re looking to host a particularly festive affair,  you’ll need to deck the halls. Although you may well have your Christmas tree up already, as well as a few other decorations around the house, making an extra effort for the party will ensure it’s an occasion that will live long in the memory.

The style of decoration you go for will depend on the design, aesthetics and characteristics of your home. If you’re struggling for ideas or simply want some inspiration to get you started, it’s worth checking out home and lifestyle blogs to fuel your inner interior designer.

Private Bar Hire

One of the first things on your party planning list will — of course — be booze. While some people may just pop down to the supermarket and pick up an array of wine, spirits and beer, why not step things up a notch with cocktail bar hire? Doing so ensures your party is fully stocked at all times, you have a variety of excellent cocktails to serve, and you won’t have to worry about buying all of the drinks, ingredients, and glassware.

Also, if you’re looking to host a more fancy affair, private bar hire gives you the option of incorporating bespoke bartending services. It means your guests will be able to socialise without the hassle of making their own drinks, and their glasses remain topped up at all times!

Festive Food

This may sound like an obvious point to make, but the selection of food you provide can be the making (or breaking) of your festive get-together. If you’re looking to ensure your party lives long in the memory, a few sausage rolls and some mince pies won’t cut it. In fact, Christmas is the ideal time to flex your creative culinary muscles. So if you have any special recipes up your sleeve, it’s the perfect opportunity to impress your friends and family.

A buffet is always a safe bet for providing enough variety of both sweet and savoury options to keep everyone happy. Whether you’re making food or buying it, you also need to consider the various dietary needs of your guests. A hungry guest is an unhappy guest, so the last thing you need is the festive spirit dampened because there is a lack of vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free snacks.

A Festive Playlist Is Crucial

No Christmas party is complete, or festive at all, without the perfect collection of music to create a jolly atmosphere. When it comes to putting together the ultimate festive playlist, it’s essential to take your time and delve into the depths of Spotify. Compile an array of classics, cheesy guilty pleasures, festive sing-alongs — and a few current songs to keep younger attendees happy. Music is an essential aspect of any party, but at Christmas, it’s vital for ensuring your guests have the idyllic soundtrack to bob their heads, tap their toes — and maybe even enjoy a dance or two once the champagne begins to flow.