At any given time, London is one of the best places to party in the entire world, but if you’re residing in the UK, when Christmas time comes around, London gets transformed into THE place to party. You definitely don’t want to miss out and as much as we all know that London’s irresistible festive party cheer comes around every single year, somehow the majority of us fail to plan adequately.
By the time the festivities kick off and the allure proves a bit too strong to resist, the average partier adopts as spend-now-worry-later approach to getting their dose of Christmas party fun. It really doesn’t have to be that way however and as much as we can discuss the obvious pointers to take into account if you want to make sure you can let loose without breaking the bank, if you truly want to fully enjoy the festive party season in London without overspending you have to start looking at it from the point of view of the venues where it’s all happening.
Book early
If you’re the organiser of any London Christmas party then you have no excuse. The onus is on you to take some initiative and start organising the party as early in the year as possible. This even applies to casual and informal party organisers, such as those who are simply rounding up their social group to party it up good and proper, London-style! Christmas Party venues in London would probably be their first target. Book early at venues such as the many different types made available by the event management company, MELON and I swear, a lot of the other organisational aspects of your party will all but fall right into place.
Plan the food and beverage menu
When organizing a party, the most important aspect, after picking the venue, tends to be the food and beverages. The task of satisfying all the guests’ needs can seem daunting, but when done right, it might make the party a massive success. To cater to everyone’s preferences, you could opt for classic dishes like succulent roast turkey with cranberry sauce or perhaps a vegetarian feast with mushroom Wellington as the centerpiece. Additionally, consider planning a diverse beverage menu, offering a variety of drinks to accompany these savory offerings. These drinks could range from mulled wine and spiced cider to artisanal cocktails and refreshing ipa beers. Remember, the key is to strike a balance that ensures all your guests can indulge in the festive spirit and create lasting memories without exceeding your budget. You can still have great food and drinks without having to stretch your budget over the limit. Things such as frozen foods from the list above will help cut the costs, plus you can use canned cocktails (if it’s a party bordering on fancy) such as a canned mai tai or margarita, they come in all different flavors which will satisfy a lot of your guests.
Integrate a “glamping” element to your parties
We all know just how expensive London is as a city to live in all throughout the regular year, so you can bet your bottom penny it gets even more expensive during the festive season, when everybody is looking to find a place to lay their head between all the festive season partying. How about integrating a glamping element to your London parties, as the ultimate secret to enjoying comfortable accommodation at a fraction of what you’d otherwise fork out for the most popular of London hotels?
The likes of Wingbury Farm, Heath Hall Farm, Glampotel Sanctum on the Green and many others make for some great glamping spots which you can use as your base if you’re going to be enjoying something of a London Christmas party marathon.
The option of shared Christmas parties
Going back to some of the offerings of events management company MELON, if you have the budget then you can go big and exclusive with your party venue, picking out the likes of Kensington Roof Gardens for your party gang’s exclusive use and everybody can chip in to split the costs. Otherwise there are a number of shared Christmas party venues to choose from as well – plenty in fact, which will give you a chance to meet and party with some new friends as well.
