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Thursday 15 December 2022

Having found amazing Christmas party venues year on year for our lovely clients, we are already working with many of these to source the best venues and dates for their 2023 end of year celebrations. Take a look at some of our top tips and latest trends for 2023...

CHRISTMAS TIPS AND TRENDS FOR 2023

Here are some of the Venue Search London team's top tips and predictions for the 2023 Christmas Party season (yes, already!). You can also check out our blog on VSL's favourite 2023 Christmas venues in London for some great party spaces.

Fewer Prime Dates

In pre-Covid seasons, there were around 9-12 popular dates for corporate Christmas parties. This number has now reduced to around 6-8 prime dates, with Thursdays now overtaking Fridays as the most popular day of the week to celebrate. This may well be the result of increased levels of Working from Home on Fridays.

In addition, there has been a shift in demand towards the beginning of December, with the second week now being twice as popular as the third week of the month. Our clients are keen to celebrate with their colleagues, whilst respecting the lead up to Christmas is a busy time for all. If Covid has taught us anything, a better work life balance is one of them!

 


Mixing Business with Pleasure

With so many of us spending less time in the office, many clients are using these staff gatherings as an opportunity to communicate with their team in addition to thanking them with a party.

This can often take the form of an afternoon conference or business update before the party, or an internal awards ceremony over dinner. These events also provide the option of an earlier finish, making journeys home more manageable for many attendees.


Our Top Tips for Booking your 2023 Work Parties

Ask the audience!

When considering your internal social event plans for 2023, understanding what your teams might prefer in terms of time of year and party style is a great way to secure early engagement. This could be done via an informal internal survey or fun focus groups over lunch.

Agree the right budget

With catering and venue prices increasing year-on-year, it is important to set a budget that matches the events' objectives and one that can deliver great feedback. Early agreement here will result in fewer challenges during the booking process. Early bookings may also reduce the cost of the event, as prices will continue to rise throughout 2023.

Book early for prime dates

If you need a prime date (Thursdays and Fridays) and you are looking to find a venue for 200 or more attendees, then the best venues do sell these dates in the early months of each year, so starting your venue find soon will deliver you the best possible shortlist.

We are here to help!

And finally, our experienced party and event planners are keen, willing and able to assist you with every stage of your event planning! Using our extensive venue knowledge and buying power, we can ensure that you get the best returns for your budget, whilst delivering creative, stand-out experiences that will be greatly enjoyed and well remembered.

Our team of free venue finding experts are on hand to create the perfect shortlist of venues in London for your next event. Please complete our quick enquiry form with your specific dates, budget and ideal location and we will use our experience and venue relationships to save you both time and money. Alternatively, please send us a quick e mail or call our team now on 0207 870 9305 to discuss suitable venues for your next event.