🎄 How to Make Your Team Christmas Celebration Feel Special (Without Blowing the Budget)

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Oct 16, 2025By The Grid Cafe

Planning a team lunch that feels festive but doesn’t blow the budget?
Whether you’re a small business, a tight-knit team, or just looking for a relaxed way to wrap up the year. Here’s some ideas on how to make your celebration memorable with small, thoughtful touches:

🎁 Small Food Gifts That Make a Big Impact (Without the Big Spend)
Looking for thoughtful, edible gifts that won’t blow the budget? Here are a few crowd-pleasers:

  • Mini jars of house-made chutney or jam. Add a handwritten tag for a personal touch.
  • Festive cookie packs. Gingerbread, shortbread, or spiced stars in a simple paper wrap.
  • DIY hot chocolate kits. A sachet of cocoa, mini marshmallows, and a cinnamon stick.
  • Mini olive oil bottles infused with herbs. Great for foodies and easy to prep in bulk.
  • Cafe gift vouchers. Even $10 goes a long way toward a coffee and treat and helps support your local cafe.

✨ Simple Ways to Make Your Staff Feel Special

  • Personalised place cards with a note of appreciation.
  • A “Who Said This?” quiz using funny or iconic quotes from your team.
  • A Bad Santa gift swap — keep it under $10 and make it cheeky.
  • Team awards: Most caffeinated, best Zoom background, snack MVP.
  • A gratitude wall or table where people can leave notes for each other.

🍽️ Christmas Celebrations: What We Offer

  • Christmas Lunch. Two courses $50 and 3 courses $60 (pre-booking required) 
  • Catering - Platters, grazing tables, catering boxes for teams that want connection not chaos
  •  Private space available with a low cost minimum spend which menus customised to suit your requirements
     
    🎁 Book by 10 November and receive 10% off
    Secure your spot early and save — limited bookings available

📆Get in quick Christmas will fill up fast

To book at Grid contact

Email: [email protected]

Call: 02 9043 5624