1. Money, money, money… Yes we said it! Knowing your budget from the start will save you time, energy and ensure expectations are realistic and achievable. Remember to factor in all elements of the party, from transport, accommodation, VAT, upgrades, theming, late licence, microphones for speeches, branding the venue in corporate colours etc. We have […]

Sometimes an amazing Christmas party just needs good food, good company and a good venue, but there’s nothing like a brilliant entertainment act to bump it up to the next level, getting your guests chatting and creating lasting memories. In fact, entertainment can make or break your Christmas party, so it’s super important to us […]

It’s Jingle June – the most popular month for Christmas party bookings. At ITA* we believe it is never too early to think about Christmas. In fact, we’re constantly conjuring up fun and innovative ideas for our clients. At Stationers’ Hall, the team introduced the ‘Edible Winter Garden Dessert Station” last Christmas. Guests were let […]

The debate about whether themes for Christmas parties are great or gratuitous rages on, and so we are following up on our discussion from last year. Once again, we took to the LOVES group on LinkedIn to test the mood amongst London leading event professionals… [feature-box imgid=”undefined” link=”” title=”Lerease Sweeney” linktitle=”” colour=”yellow” icon=”comments” ]Events, Lettings […]

You voted and we listened! You picked wine as your tipple of choice going into the festive period, so we asked some of our fantastic in-house experts to share their insights on the best wines to pair with your Christmas party feast. With these recommendations, and Karen Poynter’s tips for the perfect Christmas party dinner, […]

When it comes to the battle for best Christmas party venue, ZSL London Zoo certainly puts up a good fight! Last month, a stampede of over 200 event bookers took to the Zoo for an exclusive preview of the Christmas party venues and event packages we offer there. The three-hour special event showed off ZSL […]

I get by with a little help from my friends… I take pride in being the “Christmas party guru” at ITA* towers, but I feel even more proud to be part of such a fantastic team. It’s not just that I’m confident in recommending any of our venues and never hesitate to gush about the quality […]

Have extravagant Christmas party themes had their heyday? The Christmas party is important to everyone, but the pressure to beat the previous year’s celebrations always hangs on the head of the event organiser. Last year however, I found a lot of clients were yearning for a simple, traditional Christmas theme. They were sick of the […]

Part 1 – Top Five Tips for Celebration Success So, you’ve been tasked with organising the office Christmas party and it’s your first time… Starting to fret just a little bit? Don’t worry I’m here to help! Here are my TOP TIPS to make sure your party is the (jingle) belle of the ball this […]