The company holiday party season has arrived. If you’re still searching for ideas to entertain corporate groups in Boston—be it an office party, after-work drinks in a bar, or a big blowout—check out these resources for food, entertainment, gifts, event decor, rentals, group activities, and more.
Island Creek Oysters has a new gift set with local flavor. The Shucked package, $100, includes three dozen oysters, a shucking knife, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a copy of the memoir Shucked written by Erin Beyers Murray, who shares the story of her transition from city girl to oyster farmer.
Photo: Courtesy of Island Creek Oysters
For holiday parties, New England Country Rentals has created custom driftwood Christmas trees and shadow boxes etched with words such as "joy." For a less traditional—but still cozy—take on holiday decor, staffers can set up a whitewashed farm table with distressed wood Chiavari chairs, accented with fluffy shag rugs and throws.
Photo: Kristin Teig Photography
Appropriate for family-friendly outings, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical! will play at the Citi Wang Theater from November 23 to December 9. Group tickets are available for parties of 10 or more, and reception packages can be arranged before or after the show.
Photo: Courtesy of Citi Center
Boston-based wine brand 90+ Cellars is offering a collection of six holiday wines. Wrapped in festive packaging, the gift set includes prosecco, Reisling, cabernet sauvignon, and more. Pairing suggestions, tasting notes, and recipes are included, and the package sells for $60 a pop.
Photo: 90+ Cellars
Groups can rent out the new Urban Grape boutique for holiday wine tastings. The sleek spot in the South End can host gatherings for 20, and staffers provide samples of wine, beer, sake, and spirits. The base cost for the tastings is $150 per hour, in addition to the cost of product.
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Grape South End
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse prepares Feast of the Seven Fishes dinners for private corporate groups. Based on an Italian holiday tradition, the meal pairs seafood dishes like lobster ravioli with wine and can be served in the restaurant's private dining rooms or in a larger adjacent atrium.
Photo: Courtesy of Davio's Northern Italian Steak House
The Verve—Crowne Plaza is offering an Around the World package for its holiday parties this year. The package includes food stations offering hot or cold hors d'oeuvres paired with wine, beer, or scotch and vodka cocktails. Each station is manned by a sommelier, and the stations can be customized to project corporate logos or video reels. The package costs about $99 per person.
Photo: Courtesy of the Verve—Crowne Plaza
Broadway Gourmet Caterers' Winter Frolic package displays snacks on reflective white and blue tables that can be set up at offices or event spaces. One of the tables, called the Bubble Bar, uses clear, round ornaments to hold individual winter squash, pear-arugula, and winter farro salads. The salads are set against a backdrop of clear beach balls.
Photo: Courtesy of Broadway Gourmet
Legal Sea Foods, which can host private holiday parties at all of its Boston-area locations, has a new menu of seasonal cocktails. Wintry options on the Highball menu include a Moscow Mule and the Ginger Mac, made with whiskey, lemon, cinnamon, Marie Brizard apry, and ginger beer. Other seasonal drinks include the vodka-based Cranberry Bog and the Pomegranate Lemon Drop.
Photo: Courtesy of Legal Sea Foods
Local catering company Treats on Washington provides lavish dessert spreads that can be delivered to meeting and event spaces. Seasonal pie flavors include bourbon-pecan, pumpkin mousse, and sweet potato. Other seasonal dessert offerings include apple-cider beignets with caramel dipping sauce, gingersnap macaroons with spiced-pumpkin filling, and salted-caramel popcorn balls.
Photo: Courtesy of Treats on Washington
