We Wish You a Merry Christmas: Party Ideas from Allens Hire

As the weather turns cold and leaves start to fall, the sound of jingle bells isn’t too far away, which is why it’s not too early to start thinking about this year’s Christmas party. With many people planning festivities far in advance, making sure you leave enough time to prepare is important so that nothing is left to the last minute. However, we know better than anyone that the list of preparations can become endless, having to organise food, entertainment, venue hire, and more. That’s why, here at Allens Hire, we have compiled a list of our favourite party ideas for the coming festive season so that it’s a little easier for you to plan your next big event.

Not only this, but here at Allens Catering Equipment and Furniture Hire we have a fantastic selection of products to hire for this year’s Christmas party to help make everything as simple as possible. We have a variety of products available to rent, whether it’s table linen, furniture , bar supplies , glassware , or even kitchen appliances . So, once you’ve decided how you’ll be celebrating, why not check out our choice of products and see how we can help?

1. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Using a Christmas tree as the centrepiece for your party is a wonderful idea and a great way to add an easy festive touch to any event. When thinking of colour scheme, we’d suggest themes of red and green, whether that’s using table linen or even China and glassware . Why not plan an expansive Christmas banquet, with turkey, crackers, and maybe even a hog roast if you really want to pull out all the stops?

2. Winter Wonderland

If you want to add a frosty touch to any Christmas party, why not choose a Winter Wonderland theme? Paper snowflakes and fake snow are just the beginning, you can add a teal blue shimmer linen to create beautiful table settings. We also have a gorgeous selection of crockery and glassware to really complete the look, with these dainty printed tea cups and plates to really impress your guests.

3. Vintage Christmas

You can also create a classic Christmas experience with a vintage theme, throwing it back to traditional festivities and games. From limbo to cheese fondue, there are lots of ways you can plan a cosy Christmas party everyone will love. Encourage your guests to embrace the vintage theme and come in retro clothes as a fun blast from the past, you could even hang paper chains and other homemade decorations around the room for a more authentic feel. Whether you play Christmas classics or lay the tables with vintage crockery and other tableware, there are so many ways that you can plan an old school Christmas party that everyone can enjoy. Really embrace the vintage Christmas theme by setting your room with our antique rustic folding table and rustic trestle tables together with our antique wood crossback chair s and rustic wood folding chairs.

4. Holly Jolly Party

Deck the halls with boughs of holly and throw a fun Christmas bash that’ll make sure everyone is merry all night long. A festive favourite, holly makes a wonderful decoration and is a timeless Christmas classic when it comes to decorating your party venue. Simply hang it from the rafters and place it on tables for instant Christmas party elegance, using the green and red hues as feature colours throughout your table settings and other décor. Whether it’s with table linen, crockery, or some lounge seating where your guests can sit and relax, there are so many ways to take this theme.

5. Candy Cane Christmas

If you’re struggling to think of a theme, red and white candy cane stripes will look lovely as décor at this year’s Christmas party. Whether it’s as a tree decoration, centrepiece, or sweet treat for guests, candy canes will look wonderful hung about whatever venue you have in mind. Not only this, but if you really want to go the extra mile, our Spiro cocktail glasses are the perfect way to serve a drink at a candy cane Christmas party.

These are just some of the themes we have thought up but there are many ways that you can dress your Christmas party this year. With Allens Hire, the possibilities are endless with so much to choose from and source inspiration for your festive get together, no matter if it’s big or small.

Why Choose Allens Hire?

Here at Allens Catering Equipment and Furniture Hire, we’ve helped people to host all sorts of events, whether it’s a Christmas party or a wedding reception. Over the years, we have built a reputation for excellent customer service and expert advice, so why not contact our team at today and they will be on hand to help you with whatever you might need. We can answer any questions you might have about your order, as well as provide you with quotes and recommendations for other products we think could add that extra special touch you’re looking for.