The Argus

Plan ahead to make it the best night ever

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HALLOWEEN may only be over but many people are already turning their sights to Christmas, planning ahead to take the stress out of the big event. There are many benefits to starting the planning early, especially if you are planning one or numerous Christmas parties catering for a large group of people. Advance booking will ensure you secure the perfect venue and date and can avail of the many fantastic offers available. If you’ve been asked to organise a Christmas party and you want to make sure it goes with a bang, there advance such as the time and date, venue, caterer, buffet vs sit-down, DJ, employees only vs. include significan­t others. Next, you need to book the location and decide on a date and theme (if these have not already been determined for you). Food is always an important element and most venues can provide sample set menus in advance so that you can ensure there is something for everyone. Discuss menu and wait staff to be provided, making sure that everything is clearly specified in the contract. are plenty of venues in the area offering tremendous packages, including DJ and catering.

Whether you are planning a small, intimate lunch or a large scale party with entertainm­ent and dinner, there are packages available to suit every budget and crowd. First you need to do a little fact-finding: How much do you have to spend, and what are you expected to provide for that money (venue, decoration­s, food and drink, entertainm­ent, goodie bags or gifts, etc?

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