Here's how to organize your staff drinks in Amsterdam
Everyone knows that feeling: you finish a big project and all you want to do is celebrate that it was successful. With bubbles. Maybe you want to thank your team after a busy period, or celebrate the fact that you met targets together. Or are you secretly just looking for a good excuse for a drink? Whatever your reason, with our tips you can organize a staff party in Amsterdam that people will be talking about for a long time.
Organizing staff party Amsterdam: why is it important?
We spend a third of our lives at work, which amounts to about 90,000 hours. That's a lot of nine-to-five days. Or longer. During this time, we may feel exhausted or wonder if this is all there is to it. As an employer, team lead or HR manager, you can positively influence these feelings by hosting regular fun team drinks.
Informal meetings are ideal for relaxing and strengthening bonds within the team. Employees who feel connected to their colleagues and the company often remain loyal over the long term. An informal get-together in Amsterdam can help build a strong company culture, where team members are more willing to go through fire and water for each other as well as for the business.
See also: Organizing team building activities yourself
What kind of team meetings can you actually organize at KW9 Amsterdam?
At KW9 Amsterdam, we specialize in hosting intimate team meetings. Ideal for events up to 20 people, we offer the perfect setting for both team dinners and closing drinks. Explore some of the possibilities below:
Celebrating holidays with your team
Celebrate special occasions together with your colleagues at KW9. This gives employees something to look forward to. Consider celebrations of St. Nicholas, Christmas, Pentecost, Easter, and so on. Make it an annual tradition with fun games and tasty snacks for an enjoyable team gathering.
Anniversary celebrations
Celebrate your employees' hard work with a special gathering for those who have been with the company for a while. Highlight their most important contributions to the company with a team dinner or afternoon drinks. Make it extra special with a speech or a fun video of all the colleagues saying something nice. Find out why KW9 Amsterdam is the perfect staff party venue here.
Product launches
Every new product launch is a milestone. Celebrate with your team, regardless of the outcome, by hosting a small dinner or relaxed get-together in Amsterdam. Reflect on the entire process that led to the launch and give a shout-out to everyone who contributed.
Celebrating milestones
Milestones should be celebrated. Meeting a sales target, meeting a quota or achieving a KPI - these are all milestones worth celebrating together. This is the ideal way to pause together - while enjoying a drink - with employees, associates and customers, to look back and especially to look ahead. Read also: Quarterly meeting: how to get the most out of your day!
Year end
Pushing through an entire year is an accomplishment in itself. End the year nicely with a small team dinner or informal get-together. This is the time to look back on all that went well this year and to look ahead to what the next year can bring. Find out here how to choose the ideal remote location in Amsterdam-Centrum.
Organizing staff party in Amsterdam: how to go about it?
Step 1: Determine the purpose of your staff party
Why are you organizing a meeting? Maybe because your team landed that big deal or the company is celebrating its fifth anniversary? Or maybe the new fiscal year starts with a social get-together? The reason for your team meeting determines much of the content. Do you want to learn something or inspire? Then speakers and workshops might be for you. Read more about KW9 Amsterdam as a workshop venue here. Or do you just want to spend time and catch up? Then dinner or drinks is an excellent idea.
Also read: How to organize one heath day for your team?
Step 2: What should the staff party cost?
Before plans get too big, it's helpful to know what you have to spend. A team outing with a boat ride and barbecue can quickly add up if you have a large group. A clear budget will help you make choices in entertainment, location and food. Consider an informal get-together or small-scale dinner at KW9 instead of an expensive club rental. Check out all our spaces available for staff parties in Amsterdam here.
Step 3: Pick a date for your staff party in Amsterdam
Is your budget in place? Great, then it's time to set a date. Choosing a date for your staff party depends not only on the availability of your venue but also on your team. Make sure this date falls outside school vacations and that there are no other major corporate events scheduled.Tools like Date Picker can help you find a date that works for everyone.
Step 4: Send your invitations
Let everyone know that a dinner or drinks party is coming up. Use all available means: hang posters, send emails, post messages on your organizational platform and even use old-fashioned bulletin boards. That way you are guaranteed to reach everyone in the company.
Step 5: Arrange
Now it gets fun: time to fill it all in. If you have dinner or drinks in mind, it's time to check out KW9 Amsterdam's catering options. A team drink without delicious appetizers is less fun, so don't skip this one. At KW9 Amsterdam, we have a wide range of catering options, ranging from a simple croissant to a deluxe lunch. For a full list of our catering options for your staff party, please visit our pricing page.
Do not forget the technical side: good lighting and sound are important for the atmosphere and any presentations or speeches. Our canal house has a variety of audiovisual equipment. Please contact us for specific details and pricing.
BONUS TIP: Amsterdam is beautiful, but can be tricky in terms of parking. Consider transportation options such as public transportation or Uber events that will bring your guests safely to our venue. This also increases participation. KW9 is very easily accessible by the way, our canal house is only a 4-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.
Need help planning your team dinner or get-together?
Planning a staff party such as a get-together and could use some help? At KW9 we are happy to take the organization out of your hands. From the catering to the decorations, we make sure everything is arranged perfectly. So let's have a coffee sometime, come by our canal house on the Kromme Waal for a tour and experience the look and feel of our event location for yourself. Contact us directly.
