How To Impress Your Team With A Show-Stopping Christmas Party

So, you’ve been handed the sacred task of planning the office Christmas party. Congratulations… or condolences! Either way, the stakes are high. But consider this your shot to impress everyone—to go down in office history as the one who pulled off a work Christmas party that set the pinnacle for every celebration that follows.

So, whether you’re a team leader, an HR coordinator or just the chosen Christmas party planner, here’s your A–Z guide to pulling off a Christmas party in Sydney that will transform you from ‘just a colleague’ to ‘Office MVP’. Read till the end to discover the secret all-in-one experience...

Choose A Setting And Venue That Speaks For Itself

If your chosen venue smells like ‘weekly team meetings’ and looks like a PowerPoint presentation, then just drop the plan mate. You need a Christmas party venue that screams, “We’ve survived Q4, so let’s party!”. And in Sydney, that only means one thing: Sydney Harbour. With its alluring Opera House, Harbour Bridge, sparkling skyline and other seductive attractions, Sydney Harbour already looks like a celebration. Plus, when the views do all the talking, you don’t have to overcompensate with cheesy plastic decorations. 

Entertainment Is Non-Negotiable

And yes, you’ve chosen the Sydney Harbour, and of course, it is bloody gorgeous, but after 30 mins of scenic selfies and pretending to know Harbour Bridge facts, your team’s gonna need something more to stay engaged, because views can only take you so far! That’s where entertainment makes a badass entry. 

And no, we don’t mean putting Karen from IT in charge of Karaoke. If you really want to impress, consider live entertainment like DJ, music, jazz, dance, a comedy act or even a cabaret show. So, choose a venue where the entertainment is included in the package, so that you can save the hassle of making extra arrangements. 

Food & Drinks Should Feel Like A Treat

The cold hard truth is, your team has been through a lot this year. The passive-aggressive emails, the 4.59 pm meetings… So, if they show up expecting a celebration and get handed lame, untasty food and a one drink token, get ready to dig your own grave! So, consider this is your chance to redeem the year with food and drinks that don't require rationing.

Go beyond buffet queues and aim for seated multi-course menus with entrees, mains and desserts, complemented by unlimited drinks! Christmas is about indulgence after all! So, the best parties are those where the food and drinks flow seamlessly, with people relaxing and enjoying themselves. 

Plan Keeping The Whole Team In Mind

It’s easy to plan a party that you would personally enjoy, but until and unless your whole office crew is your carbon copy (yikes!), you need to plan differently. Every colleague and team is different. Some might want to dance through the night, some might want to relax, eat and drink and some might want to talk about their new cat (c’mon, let them!). 

So, pick venues and experiences that offer something for everyone—an all-inclusive party. Even ‘Chad from maintenance’ needs to be heard — please be reminded that Chad is the one who fixes the wifi. The celebration is about everyone — that is the true meaning of Christmas after all!    

Book Early & Save Big 

The best Christmas party venues in Sydney don’t sit around waiting for last-minute panic planners. So, booking early is the ultimate key to saving money. And money saved = impressing your manager and accounts team. Most of the Christmas party venues offer early bird offers for group bookings and advanced confirmations—you’ll get the best tables, best packages and the best experiences. So, get that budget approved and book early. 

Your Ideal Shot? The Showboat Christmas Party Cruise 

We could pretend that you’re about to coordinate a stunning venue, gourmet dining and drinks and live entertainment  all on your own. But we understand what’s on your plate. So, here’s the ultimate cheat sheet - book a Sydney Showboat Christmas Party Dinner Cruise that combines all the elements. The Showboat experience comes fully-loaded with:

• A harbour cruise on a grand paddlewheeler
• The stunning Sydney Harbour as your backdrop
• Three-course seated gourmet meal with top service
• Unlimited drinks for the duration of the cruise
• 1 hour cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’ 
• Christmas add ons

All you need is 10 or more legends from your workplace and a free date between 14 Nov and 24 Dec. And now you’ve done it—a bloody good, all-inclusive Christmas party on Sydney's most coveted floating restaurant!

So, congratulations, you’ve officially peaked. You’ve done your part. Now sit back, drink your beer and enjoy the glittering skyline as your colleagues bow to you like a legend. The myth, the legend lives on!