Some Tips For Planning the Perfect Cocktail Party

Cocktail parties are meant to be fun and stress-free, so we took it upon ourselves to create a list of tips that will help ensure your soiree is a success. From planning and menu selection to choosing an aesthetic and the perfect cocktail party venue, you’ll wonder why you haven’t thrown more nightlife events before.

Private Party Space

When it comes to throwing a party you’re proud of, it all starts with the venue. With over 23 different venues we work with directly, we can find you the perfect cocktail party venue in Los Angeles to host your event. Maybe you’re looking for an enchanting outdoor patio, then our event space Tiato would be the perfect venue for you. With a huge outdoor and indoor garden space, this enchanting and rustic vibe is perfect for an evening out. Or perhaps you were looking for something more seductive? Our venue Dragonfly offers French noir tones in a space that feels as though it transcends the ephemeral trend-driven event experience and replaces it with something new yet classic. Whether you are looking to host a nightlife event or throwing a cannabis friendly event or you are in need of a cocktail party venue in Los Angeles, the Catwalk LA is the perfect industrial event venue for your upcoming party. No matter what you’re looking for, we have an option for you.

Choosing an Aesthetic

Once you have decided on the venue, you will now want to choose a theme and aesthetic for your cocktail party. This could range from a certain decade, a color palette, a specific cocktail and so forth. An aesthetic is a fun way to make your event visually appealing and to also get your guests excited about the event. This will help you plan going forward when it comes to décor, furniture, lighting, music and so forth. At Piovra Group, we are always more than willing to contribute ideas as we help you plan to bring your party to life.

The Menu

Now that you have chosen a theme for your party, you will want to focus on the menu. Hungry guests are never happy guests, so making sure the food is planned accordingly is important. If your party is being hosted during dinner hours (5:30-7:30pm), we recommend having a combination of hors d’oeuvres and a meal. If you are hosting later in the evening (8pm and later), usually just having hors d’oeuvres for guests is sufficient. Your menu should play off your theme and choosing foods that add to the experience will make your party that much more fun and put together.

The Bar

Once the menu is complete, you will want to focus on your drink selection and the bar. Cocktail parties can be a fun moment to have highlighted specialty drinks. These should be incorporated with your theme and are an easy way for guests to order a drink without having to think too much about it. We always recommend having wine and beer for those who don’t drink spirits, and then a non-alcoholic drink as well. You could add a fun mocktail to the menu for those who don’t drink so they still feel included in the festivities. 

Final Details

Lastly, you’ll want to finalize all the details such as invites, lighting, music playlist and so on. All of these final details are important to make your event come to life. Being sure your invites, lighting and music match the theme of your event, will make sure your party comes around full circle.

We hope these tips help as you begin planning your cocktail party. As event experts, we at Piovra Group are always happy to help during any phase of planning, whether that’s finding a venue or planning and executing the entire event. We aim to make your job simply enjoying the party you’re hosting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: If I know the theme I want for my cocktail party, can you help me find a venue to match?
A: Of course. If you already know the aesthetic you want, that makes it even easier as we look for the perfect venue because we already have a set of criteria.

Q: Do you have vendors you can connect us with for catering?
A: Yes. Being in this industry for years now, we have an entire network of relationships that we can connect you with for any additional help needed.

Q: I have a certain budget in mind, can you work within it?
A: We always aim to please. Whatever budget you have set, we will work within to make sure you’re happy and on track.