Not sure where to start when planning a Christmas party? Here’s how.
All hands on deck: the most wonderful time of the year is coming soon! It’s time to gather your family and friends to celebrate. If you’re planning a Christmas party and don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered – take notes because we’re giving you the deets on how to plan a gourmet Christmas dinner that everyone will love:
1. Decide on a theme
Having a theme will help to tie everything together. Choose from a red or green theme, or even an ugly Christmas sweater soiree! Once you’ve decided on a direction, let your guests know early so that they’ll have ample time to plan their outfits.
2. Get your decor sorted
Now, this is the fun part. Putting up a Christmas tree is a must! Tree decorating side, you can adorn your cupboards with garlands, or spray snowflake patterns on your glass doors. You can even have matching tableware. And don’t forget to curate a dedicated Spotify playlist full of your favourite Christmas songs.
3. Order a feast
Ah, the food is the star of the show at any Christmas party. Of course, you can choose to whip up a feast, but why not save yourself the headache by ordering a festive extravaganza? Check out Orange Clove’s exciting range of festive menus that can basically fit any kind of celebration you have in mind. For larger celebrations or parties of more than 15 guests, opt for catering for a hassle-free spread; a mini buffet serves 15 guests and above while the buffet serves 30. It’s easy: Orange Clove’s team will be there to set everything up, you’ll get a spread that looks and tastes good, and only minimal clean-up after the party!
Wow with a Gourmet Platter — choose from ‘Gifts of the Sea’, a smorgasbord of seafood; ‘Lush Grill Medley’, a mega meat party bound to satisfy any self-professed carnivore; or round it off with an elegant epicurean cheese and charcuterie platter. There’s also a dazzling Christmas wreath (it’s a full 28 inches wide!) made out of cheese, cold cuts, nuts, and more. This Instagrammable wreath will steal the show – a selection suitable for 30 guests with a selection of treats that will be the highlight of your party.
If you’re having an intimate get-together, the mini Christmas buffet includes savoury and sweet treats like honey-baked chicken ham, and mixed berries linzer tart cake. This is a hassle-free way to serve guests for an intimate get-together. Plus, you can just reheat the leftovers if anyone wants seconds!
Otherwise, go all out with the halal-certified festive Christmas buffet, with four different menus to choose from. Expect delish dishes like roasted trio potato with glazed pineapple and crispy turkey bacon, baked scallop with luscious lychee and cheesy alfredo, or even a snickerdoodle cake with cinnamon cream. This is the ideal option for larger parties, with all the setup done by Orange Clove’s delivery captions. Expect a visually pleasing extravaganza (there’s also the option of a Christmas-themed setup with an add-on fee), with food served in warmers that keep them warm for up to 2 hours.
Perk alert: order your feast before 2 December 2022 to enjoy 50% off the petite luscious chocolate ganache log cake (worth $42.80) with every order of the Christmas buffet or Christmas mini buffet.
4. Organise after-dinner entertainment
Introduce an interactive segment to your party by having a Secret Santa exchange, and use websites like DrawNames to anonymously match Santas to their Santees. You can also organise games like a gingerbread house decorating competition, a Christmas carol karaoke sesh, and more. Feel free to get creative, and have lots of fun whilst you’re at it.
That’s all there is to it and, voila, you’re all set for a merry Christmas party. Don’t forget to get your feast catered from Orange Clove!
This post is in partnership with Orange Clove.
