Corporate Christmas party

A corporate Christmas party is the year-end celebration a company hosts for its employees to thank them for the year and bring teams together before the holidays. eBombo designs and produces the whole event: venue, catering, entertainment, games, photos and gifts, coordinated by one producer from the first call to the last song.

Some companies call it a corporate holiday party, others a work Christmas party. Either way, you tell us the headcount and the date, and we send a proposal in under 48 hours. For December dates, we recommend starting at least 8 weeks ahead, because venues and vendors book first.

Event at a glance

Why host a corporate Christmas party?

Year-end parties give leadership one moment to thank people in person and give recognition for the year's work. It is also one of the few events where people from different departments spend time together without a work agenda.

Employees read the night as a signal of how the company values their work. A well-run celebration closes the year on a shared memory, which helps when those same teams need to collaborate again in January.

Corporate holiday party ideas we produce

These are the formats eBombo designs and runs for corporate holiday parties. Most parties combine two or more of them in one run of show, adapted to your culture and the size of your group.

Holiday party themes

A theme gives the decor and the menu one direction, and it can extend to a dress code. Popular holiday party themes include Holidays at the Lodge (cabin styling and a hot chocolate bar), Old Hollywood (black and white styling, classic cocktails), White Christmas (an all-white room with silver accents) and Christmas around the world, with food stations from different countries.

We handle the venue setup and the festive decorations, from the Christmas tree to the centerpieces, so the concept shows in the room and in the photos.

Casino night

A casino night turns the evening into a Vegas-style experience with blackjack and roulette tables and a prize store where guests redeem their play chips at the end. Guests who prefer to watch still enjoy the energy around the tables. It works as a group activity for large crowds, since several tables run at the same time.

Hora Loca, a high-energy party segment

Hora Loca is a Latin American party tradition that eBombo produces as a 45 to 60 minute segment inside your event, usually after the meal. Professional performers, curated music, light and sound effects and themed props change the energy in the room and get people on the dance floor.

Holiday games: trivia and Family Feud

Group activities give people a reason to talk to colleagues outside their usual team. We run Christmas trivia with live scoring on screen and minute-to-win-it game stations. We also host a Christmas edition of our Family Feud team building experience with buzzers and a live host.

An ugly sweater contest with small prizes works as a fun icebreaker before the first activity. For more formats, see our list of Christmas games for work.

Gift exchange, merch and holiday gifts

A gift exchange is a classic activity at any company holiday party. We organize a Secret Santa or a White Elephant gift swap with clear rules and a budget per gift; our Secret Santa ideas for work cover the details.

For corporate gifts, we produce branded merchandising and Christmas gifts, handed out at the event or shipped to remote employees.

Photobooth

A photobooth gives guests something to do between activities and gives the company photos to share in January.

Our photobooth options include a classic booth with instant prints, a 360 video booth, a magic mirror and a complete package that combines them, each with branded frames and a digital gallery. The props can follow a winter wonderland look.

Holiday luncheon

A holiday luncheon is a 2 to 2.5 hour daytime celebration with a catered lunch and a short recognition segment. It suits teams that prefer to celebrate Christmas during work hours, and lunch food usually costs less than a catered dinner.

Gala dinner with recognition

A gala dinner combines premium food and drinks with an awards segment and raffles, with live music or a DJ playing Christmas classics after the speeches. It fits organizations that want a formal evening and want to recognize individual contributions on stage.

Giving back

Some teams want the holiday season to include a charity element, such as a toy drive or a gift-wrapping session for a local nonprofit. We build it into the program as a group activity or run it as a separate charity team building event.

How much does a corporate Christmas party cost?

The cost depends on headcount, venue, catering, entertainment and date. The space and the food are usually the largest items, so those are the first places to adjust when the budget is tight.

Date has a large effect on price. A Saturday in mid-December costs the most; a weeknight in early December or a January celebration usually gets better rates and more availability.

Each eBombo proposal is built for your event and itemizes the cost by line so you can see what each part of the event adds, and our budget estimator gives you a first range before you call.

When should you start planning a corporate Christmas party?

Start planning at least 8 weeks before the date. Most companies decide their December event between July and October, and the earlier you book, the more options you keep for the Christmas season.

Many organizations form a small planning committee with someone from HR and someone from each large department. The committee decides; eBombo handles the vendors and the event day.

How it works

Planning with eBombo follows four steps, from the first call to the end of the event.

• Plan. We meet to understand your corporate culture and the size of the group, and we send a proposal in under 48 hours.
• Book. Once you approve it, we secure the venue, catering, decorations, entertainment and audiovisual production with trusted vendors.
• Run. On the day, our team coordinates the setup, the activities, the sound and the timing of each segment.
• Celebrate. The night closes with recognition moments and photos, and we hand the space back.

Who is it ideal for?

It suits HR, People and Culture teams that organize the corporate holiday party on top of their regular work and need one partner to run it. It also fits office managers planning a smaller celebration for a single team.

Large companies use it for a company-wide corporate celebration with several departments in one place. Hybrid organizations use it to bring people together once a year, with a virtual option for anyone who cannot travel.

Why eBombo?

eBombo is a corporate event producer founded in 2020, with offices in Lima and Mexico City. It was named to the Forbes Peru Top 100 Startups list in 2022 and 2023, and organizations such as Accenture, Adidas, Allianz and SAP have worked with us.

We design each experience around your culture and your numbers. One producer coordinates every supplier from planning to the last song, so your team has a single contact for the whole night.

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should you plan a corporate Christmas party?

At least 8 weeks for a December date, and earlier if you need a large venue. Many planners start the budget conversation 3 months out and book the space about 2 months before.

How long should a corporate Christmas party last?

An evening celebration usually runs three to four hours, including arrival, the meal, activities and time to socialize. A holiday luncheon takes 2 to 2.5 hours, and a Hora Loca adds 45 to 60 minutes to either format.

How do you make a company holiday party inclusive?

Not every employee celebrates Christmas, so many companies call it a holiday party and include winter traditions such as Hanukkah or Kwanzaa in the decor or the trivia. A menu with vegetarian and gluten-free food and activities people can join or simply watch also help.

How can remote employees join the holiday party?

Remote employees can join through a hybrid setup with a live stream and virtual games, or through a separate virtual session. We can also ship gifts so people at home receive the same thing as the office.

Should you hire a facilitator or run the games yourselves?

For larger groups, a professional host keeps the energy up and handles the technical side of trivia and game shows. For a small team, a volunteer can run simple games with some preparation, which keeps it fun and low-cost.

What are good holiday party ideas for work on a budget?

A holiday luncheon instead of a dinner and a celebration at the office with catering both keep the cost down, as does a date outside peak weeks. Games and a gift exchange with a set spending limit add a lot without much expense.

Ready to plan your corporate Christmas party?

Tell us how many people you expect and the date you have in mind. Write to us on WhatsApp or fill out the form, and we will send a proposal for your event in under 48 hours.