How To

How to Plan a Restaurant Brunch with Santa Claus

Member
By Susan Golis
User-Submitted Article
(13 Ratings)

This year relive your cherished childhood memories of Santa through the eyes of your children and plan a Christmas brunch with Santa Claus at a restaurant. By hosting your event at the restaurant, it will spare you all of the details and allow you to enjoy your guest and the festivities. Here are some tips on how to plan a Christmas brunch at a restaurant.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Invitations
  • Reservations
  • Decorations
  • Santa Claus
  • Coordinate the brunch with restaurant manager
  1. Step 1

    Look at your social calendar to determine an appropriate date for the brunch. Decide of the time. Select a time that will accommodate your guest. If your brunch is on a Sunday, make allowances for guests that attend services.

  2. Step 2

    Check online for restaurants in your area that offer brunch. Contact restaurants to determine if they accommodate large groups, or if they have a banquet room.

  3. Step 3

    Discuss the brunch menu with restaurant manager. Inform the manager of your budget, many restaurants will accommodate and work with you on menu items.

  4. Step 4

    If the brunch terms are to your liking then make your reservation. Note you can always cancel or change the reservation.

  5. Step 5

    Hire a professional Santa Claus or appoint a family or friend member to wear the costume.

  6. Step 6

    Organize your guest list and then order your invitations. Send out your invitation the invitees should RSVP no later than three weeks prior to event.

  7. Step 7

    Order your centerpieces, decoration and assign seating.

  8. Step 8

    Contact the restaurant manager to confirm the guarantee of guests two weeks prior to the brunch.

  9. Step 9

    Arrive an hour before guests to make sure the banquet room meets your requirements and to discuss any last minute details with the restaurant manager.

Tips & Warnings
  • Many restaurants require a room deposit.
  • Many restaurants offer party packages that include your choice if table linens and flowers.

Comments  

| View All 12 Comments
Flag This Comment

on 12/3/2008 This is a super idea for family or organization use. 5*

bar10dr98 said

Flag This Comment

on 12/3/2008 I love this idea, thanks for sharing!

derbyka said

Flag This Comment

on 11/2/2008 This is such a great idea. I remember going to a brunch with an Easter bunny that someone in my family hosted when I was little and it was so much fun. I'm sure that kids would love a Santa Clause one even more.

Flag This Comment

on 10/26/2008 Sounds like a fun idea.

Flag This Comment

on 10/26/2008 Sounds like a lot of work.

Post a Comment

Post a Comment
  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Get Free Holidays & Celebrations Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US

Demand Media
eHow_eHow Holidays and Celebrations