Seasonal 22.12.2021 Coral Osborne 9 min

How To Plan a Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Party

We are just days away from turning our backs on the fiery wreck that was 2021, sashaying into 2022 exhaling with a massive relief. BUT – what if you’ve held your breath a little too long? 

And now you’re out of time to put the last minute new year’s eve plans and arrangements together?

Never fear – because the pros from First Knives Out got their – “knives out” – and prepared some of the best tips on how to plan a last minute new year’s party.

Take notes, or, if the year has been sturdy enough – pick up the phone and leave the job to the pros. Let’s start…

Last-minute New Years Eve Ideas for Party Decoration

Christmas decoration trends will help you dress your home in style, and with an expert like us to give you insights into the very latest looks, our last minute new years party sets a course to success.

You see, when you have a short time to plan and execute New Years’ decoration, it’s best to stick to basics: mix greens and reds, with a few additions to change up the look you always go for.

There are some staples that never go out of style. Twinkly lights, gleaming trinkets, tinsel and seasonal florals. Go with a gold or silver as your anchor theme and compliment with the rest.

Meal Plans – Last Minute Grocery, Cooking and Serving Plan

In case you need a reminder, we’ve discussed why last minute dinner parties are some of the best reasons to hire a private Chef. Here’s the text to prove: 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Private Chef for The Holidays

Hire First Knives Club and you get a custom menu, signature cocktails and a la carte event planning essentials and party rentals you need to create a full-on New Years Celebration. From a multi-course dinner that includes premium mains, caviar, fixings, shrimp cocktail, oysters, black truffle sauce, four dessert courses, and a mixture of special cocktails and wines.

Sip On These Cocktails – The Ultimate Last Minute Booze Plan

Get the party started with some delicious cocktails, and their mocktail versions, for your non-alcohol-drinking buddies. Both perfect to serve in jugs, carafes, and bottles. Here we have prepared some of the best and most loved cocktail ideas you can always rely on. 

LINK: 12 Most Delicious Christmas Cocktails To Brighten The Holiday Season

This craft cocktail list is hooking the booze up to-go this year. Our 12 drink options serve between one and four people, depending on how many of your guests you’re comfortable kissing when the clock hits midnight.

A Festive Socializing at Home

Like, well, everything else in the world, New Year’s Eve is going to look a bit different this year. Thankfully, some creative people have stepped up their game to make your at-home and last minute New Year’s eve party feel celebratory.

Everything from live stream concerts to hot club nights are to go “digital” for fireworks. Create an at-home last-minute New Year’s party to look like a club night.

If you would have been on a DJ-led dance floor looking for sparklers and champagne on NYE, this probably is the option for you: a four-hour party planned, with various food options including charcuterie sets, cocktail demos, and of course, those bottles of champagne.

Check out which champagnes can bring that “something” to your at-home NY celebration.

LINK: 5 Special Champagnes for The Festive Season

Now, if you’ve got a lively team on your hands, a fast-paced, hilarious game show is a real all-rounder! Bumped with a festive menu and virtual wine tasting, race your team through trivia and challenges on everything from music to film! 

Perfect for a competitive bunch (or an easy-going crew of encyclopediacs). This fun activity is sure to get everyone in soaring spirits, and it’s quite an easy plan for a last minute New Years’ party!

 

Give it a Good Thought: Pros that Deal With Last Minute New Years Parties

Do you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your friends and family? If the answer is YES, then FKC can help you! Chefs and hospitality pros have a lot of last-minute Christmas hacks; from perfect roast potatoes to no-cook pudding.

What Do You Get With The FKC Team Under Your Mistletoe?

With vast experience working with high-profile clients on the most elaborate events, The First Knives Club Chefs channel their passion for cooking to shine a spotlight on creating inspirational events – both virtual and in-person.

Ring in 2022 with the best New Year’s Eve party, whether you live in Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, Las Vegas, or New York! 

From fireworks show to a swanky party with loads of top-notch food and drinks. Whether you’re dining solo or hanging with friends, we’ve got plenty of great menus and organization ideas to offer for New Year’s Eve and day. 

Your job is only to lead the movie screenings, ice skate, and pick the best position for fireworks spectating.

New Year’s eve is an important night throughout the country. It has always been, and our largest capitals like New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, etc. go to a great extent to organize the best night they can.

Hopefully, this list will set you in the right direction if you want to plan a killer Ney Years’ eve – last minute. Covering from the free of charge to the pricey. From the swanky to laid-back. Family-friendly to the adults only.

Wherever you are this New Year’s Eve, here’s wishing everyone a very happy new year!

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