The end of the year is approaching, which means it’s time for the traditional company dinners. Although when speaking of tradition, boredom often comes to mind. Because let’s admit it, most Christmas dinners end up being the same old routine.
And honestly, who looks forward to hearing the same speech from the boss for the umpteenth time? That’s why some people say that fewer and fewer company dinners are being held in Barcelona. Although what’s really happening is that people are unaware there are different ways to celebrate such gatherings, like these Christmas dinners for companies that we are going to talk about now.
Dinners with a show
Let’s be honest. Who enjoys listening to the supervisor talk about how good we are and how the company is a big family that needs to stick together? If anyone’s going to make jokes, it’s better to have a professional do it, so a good idea would be to book a company dinner with a comedian performing. There are plans that include a stand-up comic or a fake waiter who will make you laugh out loud, especially when they start teasing someone and making them blush.
There are also dinners with magic shows, a fun time with illusionist tricks that will enliven the evening between courses. Who knows, maybe they can make the usual brown-noser disappear for once. Wouldn’t that be great? What a fabulous Christmas gift! Better than a bonus (or almost).
Since there is a wide variety of shows, each company dinner can be completely different. That way, nobody will be bored next time.
Mystery Dinners
And what about solving a crime while your dinner is being served? The mystery dinners in Barcelona are becoming very trendy. And it’s one of the best plans to give the Christmas dinner a touch of excitement. The best part is that no one knows who the killer is until the end, so it could be anyone. Even the colleague sitting next to you. So, you’d better be careful!
We could talk about these fun dinners for a long time, but the best thing is to experience them because all the stories fall short, seriously. Company dinners will never be the same after living an experience like this. Everyone will want to join in.
Don’t settle for the usual dinner
If you get bored doing the same thing at the next company Christmas dinner, it’s because you choose to be. In Barcelona, you have restaurants with different plans, for all tastes, where everyone will have a great time. Speak to whoever is in charge of organising it this year and give them some ideas so that, once and for all, the Christmas dinner can be what it’s meant to be. A gathering where everyone has fun and enjoys the occasion.
- CEO of Events Marketing Group, an events agency based in Barcelona
- Event organiser since 2011
- Entrepreneur, SEO specialist and web designer since 2003