The company holiday party season has arrived. If you’re still searching for ideas to entertain corporate groups in the Miami area—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.
A savory offering among a sea of holiday sweets, the Cheese Course provides customizable cheese collections for delivery that can also be arranged in gift baskets for the season. Prices range from $40 to $70 for options like the American Collection and the French Collection. The Miami-based cheese chain is offering a 30 percent discount on collections ordered online through December 31. Customers can also shop in-store at the company's newest location in the Aventura Mall.
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Take employees bowling as a holiday-time teambuilding activity. Newly renovated just in time for the season, Diamond Strike Lanes in Pompano Beach has reopened its doors. The 32-lane space is available for buyout, and packages start at $20 per person. A special holiday package offers two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, appetizers, wings, and pizza for as many as six guests for $100.
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Miami-based MG Events is still available to plan customized holiday parties. Bookings are available for a minimum of 20 guests at a variety of venues. Party packages include food, service, equipment, and cocktails, with additional production accommodations available at the client’s request.
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Gift a hardworking team with a visit to the Heavenly Holiday Retreat at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach's spa. The $200-per-person package includes gratuity and services for a minimum of six visitors, including an express 25-minute manicure, a 25-minute pedicure, and a 25-minute facial along with a round of peppermint martinis courtesy of the hotel's mixology team.
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Local cookie purveyor Cookies by Shar specializes in custom logo and holiday-themed cookies that make for great party favors. Orders require six days' advance notice for a minimum purchase of 12 cookies.
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As a slightly more health-conscious gift option, Miami-based Ginnybakes offers gluten-free and vegan baked goods. Packaged in holiday-themed gift boxes that range from $30 to $39, options include selections like the Chocolate Lover’s Variety and the Ginnybars Gift Box, available online beginning in December.
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Treat employees to a theatrical outing this holiday. The Plaza Theatre in Manalapan is offering group rates for its December show, Luv – A Comedy. Tickets for the lighthearted production are priced at $38 each for groups of 10 to 19 people and $35 each for groups of 20 or more.
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Slow Food Truck Catering can service holiday party orders for pickup, delivery, buffet service, or seated dinners. Request the truck itself for events or just hire the chef duo behind it. Prepared to accommodate parties from 10 to 10,000 guests, the team works with planners and designers to pull off everything including table settings and floral design.
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For food-focused holiday parties, South Florida-based Hell’s Kitchen alumna chef Robyn Almodovar is available to cook for private parties through January 2013. Almodovar is available for functions of all sizes and requests a $1,000 minimum fee per reservation.
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Specializing in gift baskets and platters for the holidays, Sweet Things has sweet and savory offerings for Christmas and Hanukkah. Order one as a spread for the office holiday party: The Sleightime basket ranges from $30 to $200 for as many as 15 people, and the Hanukkahtime option costs $75 and can satiate 10. Orders should be placed up to two days in advance with delivery available from Boca Raton to Aventura. The baskets can also be shipped via FedEx.
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