Corporate Christmas parties
The work Christmas party is the one night of the year everyone remembers, for better or worse. Gruber & Ianeselli produces corporate Christmas parties in Zurich and across Switzerland that feel like a genuine thank you, not another date in the diary.
Christmas party ideas that go beyond the buffet
We build worlds rather than buffets: a chalet night like the X-mas Hütte, or a full Christmas market experience like Zurich’s Finest Christmas Market for Globus. One tip: the December calendar decides everything. Book in summer and you get the best venues at the best rates.
How we plan your staff Christmas party
- Pick the formatChalet, market, gala or relaxed dinner, to suit your culture.
- Secure the venueDecember dates in Zurich start to disappear in August.
- Food, drink and entertainmentFestive without tipping into kitsch.
- On the nightWe run the show, you enjoy the party.
How much does a corporate Christmas party cost?
Allow CHF 120 to 250 per head for a classic format. Immersive experiences and galas cost more. Choosing a weeknight outside the second week of December makes a noticeable difference to the budget.
Christmas party questions
When should we book our Christmas party?
By August at the latest. After that, December venues in Zurich become scarce, and Thursdays and Fridays in the first half of the month go first.
What are the alternatives to a Christmas dinner?
Plenty: a night in a mountain hut, a winter market, or an awards evening looking back on the year. The format should reflect your company culture, not just the calendar.
Can we hold the party in January instead?
Absolutely. A New Year party combines a look back with a fresh start, venues are available and cheaper, and nobody is rushing around in the run-up to Christmas.
How much does a Christmas party cost per head?
As a guide, CHF 120 to 250 per head including venue, food and entertainment. Central city venues cost more, and a venue just outside town can ease the budget.
How big a party can you organise?
From a team dinner for 30 to a company-wide party for more than 1,000 guests. We match the format, venue and programme to the size of the group and the feel of your company.
A Christmas party your team will actually look forward to
For most teams the office Christmas party is the most emotional night of the year, which is exactly why it deserves more than a set menu and a standard function room. We design Christmas parties that fit the company: an atmospheric dinner, a big night with a full programme or something unexpected that gets people talking. Because the good venues go early, we plan ahead and keep the budget, menu and running order firmly under control. Cosy or lively, thirty guests or several hundred, a great Christmas party says thank you for the year and creates the moment people remember.
