My boss put me in charge of an Appreciation Dinner for 200 people. Where do I start? I dont know what to do.?

Question

Im in charge of an Appreciation Dinner for 200 + people. I got a location but I dont know how to plan these events. My boss just handed to me. What do I do?

Answer 1

First of all, find out what the budget is for the dinner! Also, do you have a venue to hold it in? Consider a theme to work with as well. Even though its an Appreciation Dinner, do you want to include something of a slogan? Ok, so once you've established that, check into the following:

1. Caterers
2. Flowers and Decoration
3. Music/MC
4. Tables, chairs and linens
5. Tableware
6. Door prizes
7. Guest speakers and presenters
8. Favors

You can also go to your local library or go online and research Party Planning to see what all you need to get together. I'd also recommend creating a small committee to help you with the details. Good luck!

Answer 2

1) Ask your boss what his budget is. Figure out how much that is per head, so that way you can budget on a per-head basis.

2) Find a location. For quick help, contact local hotels and/or events planners in your area. Do you want a theme?

3) Plan a menu. Think about special circumstances, such as vegetarians, diabetics, etc. How late is dinner supposed to go for? Will alcohol be served - in which case ask your boss if the company insurance covers it. Do you want a sit down dinner or a buffet (please let it be a sit down dinner)

4) Incidentals - do you need music? Guest speakers? Entertainers? Flowers?

5) Send out invitations and voila!

This is a rough idea, but essentially you're planning the same as a wedding dinner, without a bride and groom and tacky favours. So get an events planning guide (buy a magazine) and get creative!!

Answer 3

Well, ask the person who has done the sort of party before for him who he had there(also ask him). Then you need to make a decision whether or not it needs to be formal, by the sound of it it sounds like it should be formal. You need to get invitations, not gaudy ones. Make sure you have a plan B for everything, because anything and everything can go wrong. You should get someone to help you, so you can give some the work to them. He trusts you with this, so don't let him down. He probably already knows you can do it, so believe it or not it is a big honor. Just do your best and you will do fine. Good Luck!

Answer 4

You will have to work out details of what kind of seating with venue operator. Be sure to decide first where the company officers are going to sit. Some companies like to divide up management and have them sit with employees.

Decide if you need flowers and if they provide them or if you need to contact a florist.

If the venue does not have a banquet staff, choose a caterer. Pick a menu (be sure to provide for vegetarian choice also). Decide if you will need alcohol. See if caterer provides beverage service.

Work out with your boss what exactly they want to do at this dinner. Will there be speeches, gifts, or entertainment? Set up a timeline. If you need entertainment, contact local services that provide entertainers.

This kind of dinner is rather easy. Make sure everyone knows how to get to the venue. Make sure there is sufficient parking.

Answer 5

1st ask ur boss about the bugdet
2.find out the prices for the decorations,foods,drinks,katering service,etc. and go to google to search for party plan stuff

Answer 6

Try a menu. I would sugest pasta. Like Spagita. Trust me i know! i have done like three of these. go to GFS. they specialives in Qunity. Get texas toast and some Green Beans.

Answer 7

FIND out the menu. ALSO get your wife or gf to help you.FIND out your budget too. THATS the most important. HAVE it catered. THEY will do most of it 4 you. YOU work on the table settings and decorations. SOME times you can rent the table decor and dishes and table cloths.

Answer 8

potatoes fried chicken peas salad gravy

Answer 9

Ask what the event is . and go from there!

Answer 10

Do Ur (Ur is your) job.