5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Christmas Party

The silly season can be a hectic time of year, especially if you a charged with arranging the company Christmas party!

Our event coordinators have put together a list of helpful tips to keep in mind when planning your end of year event.

Menu
• Be sure to confirm the dietary requirements of all guests (ie gluten free, vegetarian)
• Your event co-ordinator is a good resource when it comes to selecting your menu, as they have the experience in what dishes work best with large groups and what is best avoided.
For example; steak can only be served medium in a function setting, which may only please a limited number of guests, so a better option may be a braised red meat plus a chicken or fish dish.
You may also love freshly shucked natural oysters, and be drawn to the idea of serving them to your guests, however in reality few people actually eat them when served at functions.

Beverage Package
• Will you select a set beverage package or arrange a bar tab?

Music / Entertainment
• Will background music suffice or do you require a lively band or DJ?

Photography
• Don't forget the photographer!

Decorations / Theming
• Understated elegance or loud fun theming?
• What about table settings? - flowers, balloons, candles, fruit or something entirely different
• Chair covers add to the look and feel of the venue -  there are a large variety of colours and styles available

Hassle free corporate events
If you need a hand organising your Christmas party on the water, our friendly event team is here to assist with everything from menu selection & music to photography & theming, our event experts can recommend a range of quality suppliers.

Ph (07) 5527 6361 or visit www.rivers.net.au for more information

CHRISTMAS PARTIES WITH A DIFFERENCE!

Celebrate your work Christmas party in style with a scenic Gold Coast cruise. Our fleet of vessels can cater for any size group from 40 to 500 guests with cocktail, buffet and three course menu options available.

At Rivers we bring together a wide range of event options that will ensure your end of year event is a resounding success with colleagues and the boss alike!

We've put together some great mid week packages that will ensure planning your Christmas Party is a breeze.

Package 1.

Vessel: Spirit of Paradise
Includes:
• 3 Hour Scenic Cruise
• Silver Cocktail Menu
• 3 hour beverage package featuring unlimited beer, wine & soft drink
 
Menu
Cold
Mini Grilled Vegetable Focaccia with Basil Pesto
Walnut and Brie Tartlets
Roma Tomato, Basil and Spanish Onion Tart
Dill Bilini Topped with Sugar Cured Salmon Rosetto
Baby Nicoise Salad Tartlets with Capers
Hand Rolled Drunk Raison and Chocolate Truffles
Mini Lemon Curd Tartlet

Hot
Fish Goujons with a Lime and Caper Mayonnaise
Beef and Proscuitto Mignons with Tomato Relish
House Made Vegetable Samosa with a Yoghurt Dip
Baby Pizza with a Range of Toppings
Mini Lamb and Rosemary Pies
Filo Parcels filled with English Spinach and Ricotta
Custard filled Profiterols with Caramel Sauce

Select 6 Varieties, 15 pieces per person

$90 per person
Available Sunday - Thursday
*Price based on minimum of 80pax
Upgrades available. .


Package 2.

Vessel: Voyager
 
Includes:
• 3 Hour Scenic Cruise
• Your choice of Silver Buffet or 3 Course menus
• 3 hour beverage package featuring unlimited beer, wine & soft drink
 
Sample Buffet Menu
Caesar salad
Fresh coleslaw with tangy dressing
Platters of seasonal grilled vegetables, bocconcini, marinated
chicken wings and Mortadella
Marinated grilled calamari
Lamb, bean and pimento ragout
Crispy skin salmon fillets with lemon and dill batter
Beef and mushroom stroganoff
Traditional beef lasagne with shaved grana
 
Dessert
Baked chocolate cheesecake with crème anglaise
Vanilla panna cotta with roasted mango and coconut
 
Sample 3 Course
 
Entrée
Pumpkin and potato gnocchi tossed with spinach and Napoli sauce
 
Main
Roasted porterhouse on rosti potato with garlic jus
Thyme marinated chicken breast with scented oil on Mediterranean polenta
 
Dessert
Flourless orange & poppy seed cakewith orange syrup and pure cream
Baked chocolate cheesecake with crème anglaise
 
$100 per person
Available Sunday - Thursday
*Price based on minimum of 80pax
Upgrades available.

Option Extras:
• Additional cruise time
• Additional food platters
• Menu & Beverage package upgrades available
• DJ or Live Entertainment for your cruise
• Venue Themeing & Table Decorations
• Transfers for your group can also be arranged

For more information or to secure your preferred date, please contact our event coordinator on Phone (07) 5527 6361 or www.rivers.net.au

 

Rivers Earlybird Event Special

With half the year almost behind us, it’s time to start planning the office Christmas party!

Celebrate in style this year on a luxurious cruise around the Gold Coast. Our fleet can cater for up to 500 guests with cocktail, buffet and three course options available. Each vessel can also be decorated and themed to suit your requirements.

Secure your preferred date & vessel by the 30th June and as a special earlybird offer, we’ll take 5% off the total function price!*

Get in quick - popular dates in December always fill up fast!

Call your personal event coordinator on
(07) 5527 6361 or visit www.rivers.net.au to take advantage of these great savings.


P.S. For the Xmas addicts out there, get into the  festive spirit a little early this year with our Xmas in July cruise on Saturday, 27th July. See website for full details.