Businesses are increasingly recognising the value of company summer parties. In fact, these events are becoming as significant as traditional Christmas do’s. But this recent phenomenon is an unknown quantity to many corporate event planners. So, how do you throw sun-sational company summer parties?
In truth, it’s all about using the principles you’d apply to any event, notably:
- Creative thinking
- Meticulous planning
- The right food and drinks (of course!)
Let’s take a dip into some fabulous ideas to beat the heat this season.
1. Keep It Timeless and Tasty with a Classic BBQ
Ah, the mouthwatering smell of sausages sizzling on the grill. It’s never goes out of style for keeping things simple yet delicious at smouldering company summer parties.
So, draw up a list of things you’ll need (or save yourself the time and effort, and ask an expert event hire supplier like Co-Ordination). BBQs and tongs are the obvious bits. But there are other not so evident fundamentals you might overlook, such as:
- Vintage oak barrel bars – Pro tip: They also make gorgeous buffet tables!
- Dark or light wood vintage trestle tables teamed with bright napkins and table runners in your brand colours
- Firepits to gather around after sunset toasting marshmallows on sticks
2. Chill Out with Picnic Vibes
Who doesn’t have fond memories of childhood picnics? Why not recreate that sense of carefree nostalgia when drawing up your it-list for company summer parties? The good news is a picnic is even easier to pull off than a BBQ when you go with cold finger food.
Once again, it’s simply a case of mapping out your requirements, which might include things like:
- White outdoor chairs to add a touch of comfort and a modern look
- Matching patio tables where guests can create their own salads and assemble their own sandwiches
- A refrigerated trailer to keep your food fresh and importantly, safe when the temperature rises
3. Traditional or Trendy Drinks to Chill Out in the Heat at Company Summer Parties
No summer soiree will be walking on sunshine without refreshing drinks to keep everyone cool and hydrated. Here are of the best bevvies to ensure a sip of summer for all your guests:
- Ice cold beers – Nothing beats a cold beer on a hot summer day. So, stock up on a variety of brews, plus a selection of reusable plastic pint and half pint glasses for ease, or traditional tulip pint glasses if you need to keep it classier.
- Pimm’s – Nothing screams summer like serving up two pint jugs of Pimm’s in high ball glasses.
- Bubbles – Have some champagne or prosecco ready for reward and recognition prizes or the boss’s speech, plus enough bouquet champagne flutes to go round.
· Mocktails – Create low or no-alcohol versions of classic cocktails for people who don’t drink or need to drive. Need inspo? The Observer’s Morgan Halberg has plenty in her recent article The Most Delicious Mocktail Recipes to Try Now. Furthermore, make sure you’ve got the right Margarita, Pina Colada or Cancun cocktail glasses to serve them in.
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Visit our website and make an enquiry. There is a cure for the event organiser’s summertime blues, we promise.
