Successful corporate events and meetings require a compelling topic and engaging speakers. However, food is a necessity for any successful gathering because hungry guests are the most difficult to deal with. Tikkas and Takkos Food Trucks has a bias toward food trucks because they love food. But as they say, follow your passion, and that’s what we do every day.
When guests want to be outside during the warmer months of the year, event planners frequently consider food trucks. However, some people think that as the weather starts to cool off, attendance at outdoor events may decline. And they are wrong in every way! The best events we’ve worked with have made the most of the chilly weather by creating a warm winter wonderland. The ideas listed below are some of our favorites for creating enjoyable and memorable outdoor events.
Thoughtful Gratitude
If you’re organizing a special occasion for your staff, you’re probably thinking about possible event favors honoring your time spent together. What could be more ideal than a warm throw blanket for an event that is going to be held outside? It’s the perfect item for attendees to use to stay warm during the event and then something special to take home after that that they will actually use.
Gather By The Fire
Corporate holiday parties are MADE for gathering around the fire on cool nights. Many venues, caterers, and food trucks offer fire pits and portable heat lamps to keep guests warm. Modern fire pits with sleek, contemporary fireplaces enhance the aesthetic of your event, replacing smoke-producing bonfires. Heat lamps can also be customized to match your event’s decor. Having one heat lamp for every ten guests is a good rule of thumb.
From The Elements Protected
While a winter night’s evening stars can enhance the mood, the chilly winds and other elements can put a damper on things. To shield guests from the elements and add to the comfort of your event, a wide variety of tents are now available for rental. Tents can be an entirely enclosed space or just simple overhead protection.
Large hedges or fake walls are other options to take into account if you want to block the wind and create a cozy atmosphere. Also, keep in mind that the ground may act as a conduit for the cold. Area rugs are a great way to keep the feet of your visitors warm and dry.
Things to Eat and Drink to Warm the Soul
Plan your menu carefully because it’s simpler to stay warm when you have a hot meal and a warm beverage when it’s cold outside. Consider mashed potato bars or soup stations, which are hearty and excellent for keeping hands warm. And who doesn’t adore the ideal cold-weather pairing of a tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich?
Drinks you serve are just as important, so avoid serving anything that calls for ice (too many cold hands.) For holiday gatherings, warm apple cider and spiced mulled wine are ideal. If you want to spice things up, try a hot chocolate bar with toppings and adult beverage mixers or a whiskey tasting to warm your guests. Get Frothy can bring their vintage coffee truck, Bean, to most North Georgia locations with fresh coffee.
Themed Activity
Do you want your guests to remain warm? Then present them with a costume theme! This is the ideal way to guarantee that your guests are dressed appropriately for a chilly outdoor event. As an illustration, ask them to attend a holiday party wearing their ugly sweater. Alternately, have an après ski theme where guests can dress in their favorite jacket, hat, and gloves while enjoying tray-passed appetizers and cocktails.
Consider holding your event outside as you start planning your year-end meeting or look for the ideal location for your upcoming holiday party. You can give your visitors an experience they won’t soon forget with a little advance preparation, some strategically placed heat lamps, and a hearty meal.
