Flight 001's eye masks ($16) feature fun prints and graphics, plus a light-eliminating insert that provides extra coverage across the nose bridge, so late-night partygoers can get some much needed shut-eye.
Guests can recover from one too many cocktails with the Original HangOver Kit Kup. The 22-ounce reusable cup contains mini packs of brand-name remedies like Pepto-Bismol, Propel drink mix, Drinkwel multivitamins, Alka-Seltzer, Bayer aspirin, Colgate toothpaste and toothbrush, LA Fresh travel wipes, and breath mints. The kits are sold in cases of 6 ($50) or 12 ($90).
Chic foldable ballet flats from Yosi Samra offer instant relief for weary feet. Each pair comes in a compact box with a dust bag. Prices range from $66 to $96.
The FitBit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker ($57, plus set up and customization) records steps, distance, and calories burned, and makes a suitable party favor for guests who are pledging to get in shape in the new year. The gadget is available in charcoal, midnight blue, lime, and magenta from Scarborough & Tweed.
To help soothe any impending colds in the chilly holiday season, planners can send guests home with the Comfort Kit ($35) from Gifts for the Good Life. The winter survival pack contains hand warmers, lip balm, stress patches, tissues, tea, and bath salts.
Help attendees stick to their eat-right resolutions in the new year with a gift from Munchery. Founded in 2010, the San Francisco-based on-demand food service delivers healthy, gourmet meals prepared by local chefs. Gift cards range from $50 for a dinner for four to $500 for a month of meals (or hosts can choose a custom amount). The service is currently available in the San Francisco Bay area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York.
To get guests to and from the event easily and safely, Lyft lets companies cover the cost of an entire ride or offer a coupon code good for as much as $20 (valid only for rides to or from the venue on the night of the party). The ride-share service will only bill for rides used. For example, if a company has 100 guests and everyone receives $20 in Lyft credit, but only 20 people use the credit, the company will only be charged $400. A pricing breakdown by city and ride estimates between two locations are available on lyft.com.
Attendees can power up anywhere thanks to the convenient Jolt Phone Charger-To-Go from Scarborough & Tweed ($12 to $18, plus set up and customization).
For guests who want a nightcap or need a strong wake-up call, Gifts for the Good Life's Haute Toddy Kit ($35) includes all the necessities to make the warm seasonal cocktail—a lemon, tea bag, liquor, tumbler, and instructions.
Similar to the hangover cup, Gifts for the Good Life's Good Night/Good Morning Kit includes bedtime treats and morning must-haves such as effervescent tablets, eye drops, and mints, plus popcorn for a midnight snack.
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Under its subdivision Jewell To Go, Chicago's Jewell Events Catering supplies an Asian-inspired alternative to more traditional box lunches. The company's sleek bento boxes hold items such as salmon over a seasonal grain salad, grilled asparagus spears, sesame noodle salad, and fresh fruit tartlets.
A timely option with Mardi Gras coming soon, Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar, and Eatery in Arlington, Virginia, offers platters of "Muff-o-Lotta" sandwiches. Prepared by chef David Guas, the sandwiches are stuffed with salami, mortadella, smoked ham, provolone cheese, and olive salad. They're topped with toothpicks bearing New Orleans's signature fleur-de-lis.
For lunch meetings at the office, Pure Kitchen Catering in Chicago drops off jarred salads. Flavors include the Southwest salad, made with spiced nuts and pepitas.
Austin, Texas-based Royal Fig Catering has a Limited Service Menu tailored to office events. Options on the menu include a cheese and antipasto display with house-pickled vegetables, fruit spreads, rustic breads, and crackers.
Catering With a Twist in Austin, Texas, serves boxed "Cuban Sammies." Served with a side of arugula-corn-tomato salad, the sandwiches are filled with roasted pork tenderloin, honey ham, mustard, pickles, and onions and served on a sweet roll.
At Washington's Design Cuisine, a new division called Prepped by Design focuses on seasonal foods that make for quick buffet-style service. Menu items include a five-mushroom tart, made with roasted mushrooms, a Gruyere custard, and house-made pie crust.
Arthur's Catering in Orlando can set up salsa stations at meetings. The stations are stocked with chips, guacamole, hot sauce, and several types of salsa; there are also bamboo trays for guests to stash their snacks.
Aruthur's also provides Thai chicken meatballs for in-office gatherings. Accompanied by a cup of toothpicks, the meatballs can be passed or set up on a buffet for guests to serve themselves.
