The perfect location for your staff party: how to make the right choice (without choice overload)
You’ve been given the task of organising ‘something nice’ for the company. Budget is not an issue. It does have to be something special. And, of course, enjoyable for everyone. No pressure at all. Just your reputation and the mood of 120 colleagues. Sound like a mission impossible? Not if you know what to look out for. Choosing a suitable venue is an important decision. It really doesn't have to be a fairytale castle or a Caribbean island (although we can arrange that for you too). What you do need is a venue that fits the purpose and the story you want to tell. Read here how to make the right choices, without any choice paralysis.
Start with the intent, not the search query ‘staff party venue’
A common mistake: you immediately start Googling ‘staff party venue’. Before you know it, you're in a rabbit hole of party farms, food trucks and beach bars. But you don't choose a venue based on looks. You choose based on the objective. Do you want to thank people, connect them or actually motivate them? Or are you all going to celebrate a milestone? The answer determines what kind of place works best. And yes, that venue might look rather nice, but looks aren't everything.
For a close-knit team vibe and a somewhat smaller workforce, a venue where you can truly be together works well, such as a group accommodation in nature. For an inspiration session or product launch? Then you are looking for a place with character and technical facilities. And do you specifically want an informal atmosphere to celebrate successes? Then rooftop terraces, wineries or old factory halls might just be a perfect match. The choice is vast, but above all the purpose should determine which venue fits well.
Think beyond ‘nice’
Yes, it needs to be fun. But a venue for a staff party must do more than that. It needs to evoke a feeling. This is a place where colleagues make memories together. Look for wow moments and surprising elements. And that is often in the details.
A good location supports the story you want to tell. We look for venues that are not only functional, but strategically contribute to the success of your event.
Location is everything
Of course, parking needs to be possible. And yes, ideally a location is easily accessible. But don't let that limit you. It is precisely off the beaten track that surprises happen. Think of a dinner on a boat, a brainstorm in an amusement park, or a silent disco in a church. There are plenty of unique venues in the Netherlands too that your colleagues will be talking about for years to come.
At goMICE, we know precisely which staff party venues hit the mark and what goes into organising them. It is not just the location, but everything around it: production, atmosphere, schedule, catering, transport and communication. We help you put all those pieces of the puzzle together.
How to choose the right staff party venue: 5 tips without the stress of choice
- Create a shortlist based on the objective
- Think in feeling: what should it yield?
- Consider your team (diversity, travel time, comfort)
- Don't be afraid to think outside the box
- And ask for help if you can't figure it out
Still not sure? Then a creative brainstorming session is often enough for the penny to drop. At goMICE, we don't just ask you questions about venues, but above all about the impact you want to achieve. Because ultimately, you want your team to say: “That was right up our street.”
That is how we'll make a success of your staff party together
From inspiring event lofts to undiscovered gems in the polder: we know the venues where staff parties are a success. So, if you want a place that contributes to connection, fun and strategic goals, let us know.