🎄 How to Make Your Team Christmas Celebration Feel Special (Without Blowing the Budget)
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Oct 16, 2025·By 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