How To Host The Ultimate Work Summer Do
We’re all familiar with the concept of a work Christmas party - that end of year celebration that marks the start of the festivities. But what about a summer work do?
Making the most of summer
Not many companies throw a mid-year party, but there are a lot of benefits for businesses that do. While the weather is deceiving, summer has already kicked off! So why not break up the year for your staff and host a summer party they’ll never forget? Here at Smart Group, we specialise in hosting parties all year round, and have venues and suppliers who can help you bring your vision of the ultimate sunny celebration to life!
Not many companies throw a mid-year party, but there are a lot of benefits for businesses that do. Boosting team morale, improving working relationships and providing an incentive to encourage good work ethic are just some examples; there’s really no reason not to host one!
So, you want to host a summer party for your workforce, but how do you ensure it’s the ultimate celebration? Here’s how:
Find The Perfect Venue For All Weathers
You want to be able to host your event outside and under the shining sun, but this is England and our summer weather is famously unpredictable. So, you need to find a venue that is fit for all conditions. A perfect summer party venue is a location with both indoor and outdoor space you can have exclusive use of, such as the Inner Temple Garden (pictured left). The venue has a stunning outside area, but the hire also includes a large and beautifully decorated marquee just in case the sun lets you down. Therefore, ensure that whatever the weather does on the day of your event, you can host your party without a worry!
Plan Plenty Of Things To Do
To ensure your work summer party is beneficial to your business as well as being a fun time, you want to plan a packed itinerary full of things to do that don’t just keep your guests entertained, but can also act as team building and bonding exercises too. Fun ideas could include a staff sports day, a fun fair theme or a company summer festival with competitions, activities and places to relax and socialise.
A Summer Feast
We know more than anyone that food is an important part of any party, and when it comes to a summer party, there really is one obvious option for food… a BBQ! You can accompany a classic grill with a canapé reception, plenty of sides, and enough sweet treats to go around. Or, if you want to make things a little more original, why not hire an ice cream van, a pizza oven or even a doughnut wall?
A Drinks Menu To Remember
No party is complete without a good selection of drinks, and typical summer parties lend themselves to cocktails, Pimm’s and ice-cold frozen drinks. But what will you choose? A custom drinks menu gives your event a personal touch, so get thinking about some cocktails and mocktails you can have designed especially for your celebration to get the good times rolling!
Some Hot Summer Entertainment
You need to sort some entertainment that will keep the party going all day and night. So whether you hire a DJ to keep the summer sounds flowing, or live entertainment that keeps your guests engaged, choosing entertainment that fits with the theme and feel of your summer event is the key to hosting a super fun celebration.