Is the credit crunch hitting you hard? Can’t afford to go to work’s Christmas party and pay £40 for the privilege? Then why not throw a do-it-yourself staff bash at just a fraction of the price?
Following reports that Blackpool’s NHS bosses spent £30,000 on a lavish party and it was taxpayers that footed the bill, we’re looking to ways you can cut the cost this Christmas and still have a fantastic time.
Whilst most staff parties will be in the region of £25-£40 per head, you can instead recreate all those horribly embarrassing office moments without your wallet feeling the strain too.
For example, if you enquire at Roper Hall on Friargate, Preston they will give you the function room for free if you can guarantee that at least 40 people will attend. So if you’re in a large office, this is absolutely perfect.
Roper Hall is a trendy local bar with a great image due it’s connotations with student folk.
Jamie Fanning, a student, 22 said:
“Roper Hall is a great place to hang out; it’s comfortable, got a really nice atmosphere, friendly staff and is great value for money. It would be a great venue for a party as there’s loads of room.”
The music will be provided by the superb PA system and then it’s just a case of food…
After scouring many catering services in Preston we have found the three best options to suit your needs:
- Derek Smith Catering- With a wide selection of three course meals or hot buffet options from only £5.90 each. We chose to go with the impressive knife and fork buffet for £10.50 per head which has salmon rolls, fried goujons of plaice and chocolate delice.
- Heathcotes Catering- Two courses for £6.45 choose from a wide variety of gastronomic delights. Or go with the extensive fork buffet at £12.95 per person and enjoy roast beef, lemon and thyme chicken or one of the vegetarian options; mushroom and tarragon arancini.
- Country Fresh Catering- With nine different menu options, there’s something to please even the fussiest of eaters in the office. The best value for money option is menu eight though.
The winning option is contains:
Prawns Marie Rose
Salmon Mousse Tartlets
Tuna Fish and Sweetcorn
Chicken Supreme with Minted Glaze
Prime Roast BeefHoney
Roast GammonTomato
Onion and Black Olive Salad
Mixed Leaf Salad
Basmati and Fennel Rice
Crusty Bread and Butter
Continental Cheese Platterwith Grapes and Biscuits
All for just £9.70 per head
So with food and venue hire sorted for just £9.70, it leaves much more money to spend on merrymaking, and with Roper Hall being a ‘Scream’ bar, drink prices are notoriously cheap anyway.
If that’s not for you though, we have compiled a list of Preston venues that are taking various priced bookings for Christmas parties. From Frankie and Bennie’s and Park Hall Hotel to Revolution Bar there’s a veritable feast of choices for your work’s annual night out.
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