It’s hard to believe, in the height of summer, that Christmas is just around the corner, but, despite the soaring temperatures we’ve been experiencing this year, it still is only a few months away. That means, if you’ve got a festive bash to plan for, then there’s never been a better time to get crack(er)ing!
Having catered for a whole Santa’s sack-full of Christmas parties in the past, in this blog we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite Christmas party catering ideas to get you in the mood to plan a party that’s simply going to blow your guests away!
Creative Presentation for Festive Food & Drinks
In addition to thinking about what you’ll eat and drink at your Christmas party, it’s also mega important that you think about how you will present it. It could be the most deliciously mouthwatering taste of heaven, but if it’s presented like a dog’s dinner, then it’s not even going to make it to the tasting stage! And the last thing you want is hungry, miserable guests, or to end up wasting food you’ve spent good money on. We already let you in on our top Christmas party planning tips. But most importantly…
As with most things in life, your food and drink needs to be visually appealing, but it’s also a great chance to let the presentation of your food enhance the festive feel of the occasion and of course maximise your guests’ experience. So get creative and make your Christmas party catering truly stand out – read on to find out how!
Themed & Immersive Catering Experiences
In keeping with the idea that your food and drink can enhance the festive atmosphere, making it feel more special and memorable, here are some examples of specific festive themes and elements that you could consider including as part of your Christmas party catering.
- Dry ice for that frosty, festive feel
- Popping candy to make your occasion truly crackle
- Staff in themed costume dress, for example Santa’s elves
- A magical winter wonderland or log cabin theme
- Christmas around the world theme featuring a range of international festive dishes
- A sophisticated black tie Christmas gala with gold, silver and sparkling decor
- Christmas party dessert table which is bursting with sparkle
- A never ending choice of creative festive canapes
- Banging blinis to accompany that all-important glass of fizz
- Vibrant Christmas grazing tables bursting with festive colour
Complete Catering Packages for Christmas Parties
If planning your Christmas party is becoming a bit of a headache, consider finding a caterer who can take all of the pain away, by providing a full-service package covering both food and drinks from the planning stages, all the way through to delivery and clearing away at the end to create a stress-free, seamless event experience from start to finish.
Choose a caterer who comes with plenty of experience in catering for Christmas parties and has bags of banging reviews from previous customers to offer you that vital peace of mind, too.
Book Your Quirky Christmas Party Catering Today
It’s never too early to start planning your Christmas parties and remember, it’s always the best caterers which get booked up first. We love throwing around fabulous, unique and out-of-this-world ideas with our clients, so, don’t delay, get in touch to enquire about our availability today and let us help you create a marvellous and memorable party or event with our expert, tailored Christmas catering services.