Help me plan a holiday party in a week

[mcc]

I get to plan a holiday party for my office (yay!) but it's in a week (ahh!).

30 people (significant others invited), 6:30-8pm, food and booze needed including non-alcoholic drinks, budget $1500, in Cambridge.

It's in a week. No restrictions other than budget. Thoughts? Restaurants that cater? Help!

[LoveTrains]

Is it going to be held at your office, or do you need a location in Cambridge for it (private room, etc)?

[mcc]

Dec 8, 2014 20:28:50 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

Is it going to be held at your office, or do you need a location in Cambridge for it (private room, etc)?

In the office. I was thinking sweet cheeks BBQ --thoughts?

[mcc]

Dec 9, 2014 6:16:28 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Is it 30 people including SOs, or 60?

ETA: And wow at planning an office party on such short notice!

30 with SOs--we have about 16 people total working for the company.

Meh, it made me laugh. It's a startup so it's the "Get Shit Done" mentality. If they wanted an outside party or an event I'd be smacking the bosses over the head for short notice. CEO was all, "Oh there's the culinary institute that does wine and cheese classes that would be fun..." and I'm all, "Umm, COO said to do it here so we'll go with that. Oh, and my friend works for a wine company so DISCOUNT!" and he was happy with that. lol

I'm thinking Blue Ribbon BBQ or Sweet Cheeks. I'm also going to decorate the place, because I'm insane. I'm digging the country Christmas theme idea. I'm totally buying mason jars for cutlery

[LoveTrains]

I don't know anything about Sweet Cheeks, but I have personally gotten catering from Blue Ribbon and it was amazing.

[LoveTrains]

and Redbones is perhaps another possibility, but personally I find Blue Ribbon to be better than Redbones.

[5kcandlesinthewind]

I'll second Blue Ribbon. We use them frequently, and it's always good. We had a bbq judge from NC give it a thumbs up. It's also a little less expensive than Redbones, I think. You could also order booze from Gordon's - they deliver and you can return what's left (if any).

[preppy]

I think Sweet Cheeks Q is a great idea!! I LOVE that place and would be really happy to see it at a work function. I also like Blue Ribbon, but prefer Sweet Cheeks if I had to choose one over the other.

I think BBQ and some drinks would be awesome.

[mcc]

Dec 9, 2014 8:39:07 GMT -5 5kcandlesinthewind said:

I'll second Blue Ribbon. We use them frequently, and it's always good. We had a bbq judge from NC give it a thumbs up. It's also a little less expensive than Redbones, I think. You could also order booze from Gordon's - they deliver and you can return what's left (if any).

They return what's left? That's nuts! I have a friend who works at a wine company so we can get a discount for wine and will use Drizly for beer since they deliver and we have an account.

[5kcandlesinthewind]

We've never had any to return, (our participants are nightmares), but yep, they'll take back anything that's unopened.
Sounds like it's coming together - have fun!

[cgpm]

I'm glad everyone else has suggestions for you because I am of no help, but wanted to say good luck! Can't wait to hear how it turns out.

[caligirl22]

Sounds like a fun time!

[LoveTrains]

Dec 9, 2014 9:35:58 GMT -5 mcc said:

Dec 9, 2014 8:39:07 GMT -5 5kcandlesinthewind said:

I'll second Blue Ribbon. We use them frequently, and it's always good. We had a bbq judge from NC give it a thumbs up. It's also a little less expensive than Redbones, I think. You could also order booze from Gordon's - they deliver and you can return what's left (if any).

They return what's left? That's nuts! I have a friend who works at a wine company so we can get a discount for wine and will use Drizly for beer since they deliver and we have an account.

That's not uncommon. We work with a liquor store in Providence that will take back unopened bottles after an event.