A staff party with a BBQ? Turn it into a strategic bonding moment!
A staff party with a BBQ might sound like an easy choice. Sociable, accessible, good food. But precisely because it's done so often, there's a big risk that it remains just a standard nice evening together. Whereas a well-organised staff party can do so much more: motivate people, strengthen teams and bring your company story to life. And yes, that can easily be done with a BBQ too!
In this blog you will read how to turn a staff party with a BBQ into a strategic and enjoyable occasion. With tips, concrete ideas and handy examples. And of course with garlic bread and satay, so that you also meet expectations straight away.
From ‘nice’ to valuable: what a BBQ can do
A staff party is more than just a drink and a bite to eat. It is an opportunity to express appreciation, celebrate successes and connect teams with one another. By having the objective clear in advance: is it purely for relaxation, a reward or do you actually have something to celebrate? It helps you to figure out the format. A summer BBQ can work brilliantly for that.
Location is everything: from courtyard to rooftop terrace
A standard office backyard BBQ? Yes, that works just fine. Especially if you set it up in a way that completely transforms the location into an atmospheric setting. Prefer grilling off-site? What about a beach pavilion where you can eat and drink with your bare feet in the sand, an atmospheric farmhouse with an outdoor kitchen, or a rooftop with a view over a city skyline. goMICE works with a large network of venues at home and abroad and is happy to help brainstorm a setting that suits your company and objective.
Add atmosphere: from live chefs to silent disco
Turn your BBQ into a mini-event with surprise elements. Have a chef live cook with storytelling about the ingredients. Organise a cocktail workshop or finish off with an open-air silent disco. It is precisely those extra elements that create memories that linger. Because this was more than just a sunny drink in the office garden.
Think about the bigger picture
At goMICE we work with STRETCH method. That means an event doesn't stand alone, but is part of a bigger picture. We ‘stretch’ the experience for as long as possible. Think of a tantalising invitation beforehand, a theme surrounding the BBQ and a visual look back afterwards. That way, a message sticks in the mind for longer. As well as the feeling the event left with your people.
Arranged to the finest detail, hassle-free and hopefully with some sunshine
From location to catering, from AV to rain contingency plan: a successful staff party stands or falls on the execution. goMICE takes care of the entire process, both strategically and operationally. So that you can do what you came for: enjoy it together with your colleagues.
A staff party with BBQ is anything but standard. With the right approach and execution, it becomes a moment your people appreciate and remember.
Would you like to know how we can turn your idea into a strategically strong event? Get in touch for a no-obligation brainstorming session.