The holiday season is a wonderful time to connect with colleagues, celebrate accomplishments, and boost morale. Hosting an office holiday party is a great way to do just that. Here are Agora Refreshment’s top 5 tips for hosting the best office holiday party:
1. Deck the Halls with Festive Office Snacks
Keep holiday spirits high with festive snacks in the office all month long!
- Themed Treats: Elevate the holiday spirit by incorporating themed snacks into your stocking.
- All Chocolate Variety-Kirkland
- Rip Van Wafels Snickerdoodle
- Chocolate Mints- Andes
- Rice Krispies Treats Original-Kellogg’s
- Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate / Hot Chocolate w/Marshmallows
- Wafer Everbar
- Pub Mix- Utz
- Milk Chocolate Almonds-Kirkland
- M&Ms Original
- Milano Dark Chocolate Cookies – Pepperidge Farms
- Pretzels – Snyders
- Espresso Beans Milk Chocolate – Nuts.com
- White Chocolate Sauce- Barista 22
- Chocolate Sauce – Barista 22
- Healthy Holiday Eats: A healthy twist on classic holiday snacks, that can also be crowd-pleasers.
- Vintage Cola- Olipop
- Truffles- Alter Eco
- Healthy Grain Dark Chocolate Chunk- KIND
- Popcorn- SkinnyPop
- Cashew & Peanut Variety- Planters
- Milk Chocolate – Undercover
- Sriracha Honey Turkey Jerky – Think Jerky
- Crispy Treats- Blake’s
- No. 45 Peppermint Leaves Herbal Tea (caff. free) -Smith Tea
- Organic Chai Black Tea – Steep by Bigelow
- Plant-Based Delights: Cater to diverse dietary preferences by including delicious plant-based snacks that still provide flavors of the season.
- Apple Cinnamon Fig Bar -Nature’s Bakery
- Green Pea Crisps- Harvest Snap
- Sweet & Salty -Angie’s BoomChickaPop
- Apple Chips- Fruit For Thought by Sigonas
- Pistachios -Wonderful
- Almond Wasabi- Blue Diamond
Get creative with these treats! Mix, match, and make the office merry with your creations. Try recipes like “Santa’s Snack Mix” with popcorn, m&ms, and white/dark chocolate drizzle. Or “The Grinch’s Grub” with Harvest Snap green pea crisps, apple chips, pistachios, and Think Jerky’s sriracha honey turkey jerky. Have a fun snack you’ve created out of this list? Share it with us by tagging us in a picture of it on Instagram!
2. Upgrade Your Office Holiday Party with Sustainable Beverage Systems
Whether you’re just starting your celebrations in the office or hosting the whole office holiday party there, there’s no reason to be a Garbage Grinch! Make your office sustainable, and lessen plastic, glass, and aluminum waste with these awesome systems.
- Kegerator: Reduce waste and elevate your beverage offerings with a kegerator. It’s perfect for serving beer, kombucha, and cider on tap.
- Wellsys Water Systems: Keep your guests hydrated and happy with Wellsys water systems. Their dual ice and purified water systems are ideal for parties, ensuring a constant supply of refreshing water.
- The Bevi: This innovative beverage system allows you to offer a variety of flavored waters and sparkling waters. It’s a great way to reduce both plastic and aluminum waste plus provide a fun twist to plain water.
3. Create a Welcoming Atmosphere
- Festive Decorations: Transform your office into a winter wonderland with festive decorations like twinkling lights, ornaments, and holiday-themed centerpieces.
- Cozy Ambiance: Set the mood with soft lighting, fun decor, yummy food, and holiday music.
- Interactive Activities: Consider having out games like Jenga, water pong, or corn hole to get people organically interacting with one another.
4. Host Friendly Competitions
- Holiday Themed Trivia Games: Organize a fun holiday trivia about classic holiday movies, historical facts, or random tidbits about how other cultures celebrate their winter holiday.
- Drink Creation Competition: Create drinks with ingredients around the office breakroom. Best creation by an unanimous vote wins!
- Miniature Tree Decorating: Transform your office into a winter wonderland with festive decorations like twinkling lights, ornaments, and holiday-themed centerpieces. Make it a contest for who decorates best for all those who love to be competitive!
5. Extend the Holiday Cheer to Remote Workers
- Send Remote Breakroom Snack Boxes: Send your remote team members tasty snacks to show your appreciation. Get the Team’s box to eat snacks and virtually play games together.
- Create a Shared Playlist: Create a shared playlist of holiday music to get everyone in the festive mood.
- Share Recipes: Share your favorite drink and food recipes to make during the holiday season. Report back if you make them and have a little something special to feel more connected with your colleagues.
By following these tips, you can host an unforgettable office holiday party that will leave a lasting impression on your colleagues. Remember, the key is to create a festive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and appreciated.😉
Need help prepping for your office holiday party? Contact us at Agora Refreshments for all of your beverage, snack and office breakroom equipment needs. Agora Refreshments serves the Greater Seattle, Portland and Austin areas.
Happy Holidays!
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