Christmas party bookings ahead of last year

Compared to the same time last year, businesses appear to be looking more confidently at their Christmas party plans.

Stephen Lawrence, MD of London's leading Christmas Party organiser, The Ultimate Experience, has seen a 12% increase in year-on-year sales, with 93 parties booked across their 14 venues. "It's a really good sign that our clients are returning sooner and in greater numbers than last year. Those looking for prime dates (Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays) at the best venues need to start researching their options now to ensure they have a good set of options".

This pattern is repeated outside Central London, with Christmas Party bookings for "A Night on Broadway" in The Conservatory at Painshill Park, near Cobham also well ahead of last year.

Most venues have now opened their Shared Party Night dates, where bookings are taken on an individual table basis on selected nights - a great way for smaller parties to get that 'big party' atmosphere.