5 Cool Restaurant Ideas for 2024 New Year’s Eve
Restaurant holiday promotion ideas for New Year’s Eve service: including New Year’s decoration ideas, menu ideas, and tips for a successful service. Fadaro Foods has just the thing for you.
The ball begins to drop, and everyone counts down: 3, 2, 1! As the Near Year’s Eve countdown approaches, it’s the perfect time for restaurants to get ready to ring in the new year. More than 90% of Americans celebrate New Year’s Eve, and 1 in 5 spends the last night of the calendar year in bars, restaurants, or clubs. To throw a successful closeout for the New Year, restaurants can follow the following steps to streamline the process and make for an unforgettable celebration:
Make Checklists
When it comes to high-volume service, preparation is key. And when we say preparation, we mean everything.
Checklists are going to be your best friend. Knock out the big question of how many guests you anticipate (to the best of your ability). Create the list of staff that will be working the New Year’s Eve service and publish that schedule early.
Ensure there are enough tables, chairs, dishes, silverware, and glasses to accommodate guests. Create prep lists for the food and beverage menu selection.
Make a basic staple beverage list for the drinks you’ll be serving at the bar. Create a list of vendors you’ll be ordering ingredients from and when the last delivery date is with the holiday.
This will be helpful for any emergencies that may arise the week of. The last thing you want is to not have ingredients or run out of something mid-service—we’ve all been there, and it’s a recipe for disaster.
Stick To A Theme
Themes help create ambiance. And that’s often what guests remember when it comes to big celebrations.
From glamorous themes to big movie titles, a theme can take the festivities to the next level. After celebrating the holiday for a long time, you’re looking to break away from the same old thing.
We’ve been celebrating the New Year since 2000 B.C.! Another option is to choose a color theme based on color; black and gold or silver and white.
You can incorporate these easily into the decor, guest favors, and holiday drinks and menu items.
Create A Holiday Menu
New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to add special menu and drink items. The menus should be developed based on the type of service you’ll be hosting. Buffet style, prix-fixed menu, ticketed event, or service as usual—deciding this will make it easier for you to know how to cater the experience.
At this time, guests often look for something unique and fun on this celebratory night. By highlighting signature food or drinks, you’re creating a new experience for them.
Whether they’ve been there a dozen times or are stopping by for their first experience. New Year’s Eve also can be a good night to introduce a new signature item, offering a preview of it to guests before it’s officially revealed in January. If offering new items, drinks, or specials, be sure to have enough supplies on hand, especially with heavy and early promotion.
Or create FOMO through items that guests will only have the opportunity to try during the festivities. And be sure to have enough supplies on hand from sheer demand.
Dress It Up
Guests often expect over-the-top and decadent New Years’ Eve celebrations. But that may not ring true for every restaurant and bar. New Year’s Eve draws many first-time visitors and it’s important to try and draw them back even after the celebrations. If the service is stretched too thin or the party is pushed to the limits, it’s going to be a flop. People tend to get grumpy if the food takes too long or drinks run out at the bar. New Year’s Eve celebrations can be grand while also staying true to the essence of the establishment. Simple touches can dress up the event while also not ruining the already-built reputation.
Consider dressing up the party and atmosphere with live music, games, special items, or an elevation in decor. Find a fun party favor that guests can commemorate the night with. Party blowers, festive hats, confetti, and games. You can build an entire event with just a few items, and they’ll really kick off the new year.
Tell All About It
Promotion is everything when it comes to successful parties. And with all the plans in place and checklists completed, it’s time to spread the word. Post on social media, tell your regulars, invite family and friends, and talk about your New Year’s Eve event. If the event is ticketed, it gives everyone enough time to get them. If your service has a maximum it can host, you can convey the message the minute it sells out. By letting people know that New Year’s Eve is happening in your restaurant or bar, they’ll be better able to prepare. Which means so will you. And with more preparation comes more success.
Fadaro is the best food supplier for your holiday menus. We carry everything bars and restaurants may need for both food and beverage menus. And we have delivery going out the week of New Year’s Eve.
