Tips For Organising a Glasgow Christmas Party

If you want to plan a decent Christmas party in Glasgow, proper planning is essential. Trying to organise a good party venue in Glasgow at the last minute is not going to be easy but with a good amount of time, you have the opportunity to host the most legendary event. We've collected some advice on what you need to consider when planning your festive do.

Start the planning in good time

Don't fall into the trap of trying to do everything at the last minute: mistakes are made and things end up slipping through the cracks. For one thing, if you leave all of your planning late, then the best venues will already be booked. If you are just going to hire out space, you will need to make arrangements for things like food and drinks separately. Book in advance to make sure you get your first choice.

Try to include everyone

Not only do you need to ensure that your venue is safe, fun and exciting, but you also need to make sure the venue is suitable for all of the people who are going to be attending. It can be an absolute nightmare if you arrive at a venue only to discover that there’s nothing available for one member of your party to eat. So how can you ensure your office Christmas party goes without a hitch?

Make sure that you consult with everyone who is going to be attending your Christmas party so you can make suitable choices in terms of your venue, the food available and the date you pick. If there are going to be people attending who require wheelchair access, make sure the venues you consider are able to provide this beforehand.

If there are people with dietary requirements, find out what kind of food will be available - and don’t forget about those who have allergies! It’s important not just for them but for the safety of everyone else that they don't experience any issues.

Find the right size venue

One of the first things you'll want to do when planning your office Christmas party is figuring out how many people are going to be there. Once you've got a solid headcount, you can move on to deciding what kind of venue will be best for your event.

When browsing venues for your Christmas party it's important that you pick a venue that's got space for everyone but that's also not too big for your party. Finding the perfect size venue is one of the most important parts of planning an event.

You don't want to go to all the trouble of booking a venue and setting up decorations just to find that the people who show up are crowded into a small space and uncomfortable or that they're sprawled out in an empty room feeling awkward. Make sure you really take the time to find the venue that's right for you.

Choosing The Right Venue

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When planning any kind of party, one of the first things you need to consider is your budget. How much money do you have available to spend? You can't go ahead and start planning out a luxury event if you don't have the means to pay for it!

If you find yourself struggling with budgeting, here are some tips to help you get started:

-Think carefully about what kind of a budget you have to work with. The budget available to you will determine what sorts of venues you are able to realistically consider, as well as what kind of catering options you can go for. Remember to not only consider the cost of hiring out the space itself, but also other expenses such as transport and any entertainment you want. Do the maths and make sure it all adds up. 

-Leave yourself some wiggle room. It's easy for even the most meticulously planned budgets to go astray. Try to leave yourself some room for unexpected costs or last-minute changes that might come up along the way.

-Be realistic about how much money you want to spend on each aspect of your event. Don't set the budget you wish you could keep but rather a well-thought-through budget considering all aspects. Properly sit down and have a look at the numbers.

You should also try to compile a guest list of attendees as soon as possible. Having a complete picture of exactly how many people to expect will make organising and arranging everything else much more straightforward. Even if you cannot get the precise names of everyone coming, you should get a maximum number of attendees to work with. Some of your guests might have plus-ones, making it unpredictable exactly how many people will show up. If you plan for maximum attendance, you will be prepared for any situation.

Once you know what kind of celebration you want, you can then look through the VenueScanner catalogue of Glasgow Christmas Party venues. We have venues to suit every kind of event you could possibly want to throw. Whether you are looking to put on a small and intimate get-together or going all out on an extravagant party with hundreds of guests, there is something in our range of available venues that will satisfy your demands.

Don't hesitate to contact our concierge service. They can help you with all aspects of your event and venue search completely free of charge.