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Inspiration for Your Company Party

Corporate Event Caterer

As a corporate event caterer, Gil’s Elegant Catering has catered some amazing company parties in the past. We’ve put together some inspiration for your company’s next party to help elevate your next event.

Classy Contrast

Contrast can be key in pulling together a seamless look. This can be done through color, texture or pattern. Easily incorporate a pop color with a dark color such as black and you’ll have a classic, stylish party that will appeal to all your coworkers.

Rustic Elegance

For a laid-back yet elegant affair consider some rustic charm. This can be brought in through natural elements against white. Think wood, burlap, twine and greenery set against white linens and florals. It’s just what your guests need to feel welcome and destress from work.

Fun Food Tables

Our personal favorite is to have a fun food display. There’s many ways you can incorporate this theme. You can simply be inspired by the color of foods or have them as part of your displays. A buffet could even be the center of the event after all who doesn’t like an after work party with food as the main affair.

Formal Fun

For a more formal affair use neutral linens and table décor. But to make it fun have everyone dress up in black tie and have lots of clear elements made from glass or lucite to make the night shine. You could even consider adding a statement pattern throughout the event – use it as a backdrop for a photobooth or the stage and incorporate it in to the runners on the tables.

5 Cocktail Hour Dos and Don’ts

Dallas Caterer

As a Dallas caterer, we’ve seen quite a few cocktail hours. With that experience in mind, we’d like to give you these 5 dos and don’ts for a successful cocktail hour that will set the tone for the rest of your event.

Do Have Comfortable Seating

People will want room to mingle easily, so don’t crowd the room with furniture. However, you will want some comfortable seating for older guests and somewhere for people with heels to take a break. Consider having a lounge area and some high tables and chairs for people to gravitate towards.

Don’t Have Loud Music

Typically during cocktail hour, guests are not looking for entertainment but rather socializing. Keep the music low so people can hear each other and the vibe mellow. Guests will have plenty of time to party later once the bride and groom arrive and they’ve had dinner.

Do Have Scrumptious Bites

When serving alcohol its important to have something bite-sized for guests to snack on as they mingle – this also tides people over until the meal. The best appetizers are the ones that you can pop in your mouth.

Don’t Forget the Signature Cocktails

Let your personality shine with a signature cocktail or two. Have fun and give them creative names that reflect who you are or as a couple. You can even name ones after your bridal party or in honor of your parents.

Do Have Non-alcoholic Options

Not everyone will want to drink, but they will still want to celebrate with you. Make sure not to leave them out by offering other options such as water, soda, sparkling water, or even a virgin cocktail.