Planning the company Christmas party often starts with one deceptively simple question: where should we have it?
In Makati, there's no shortage of restaurants, hotels and event venues. But for HR teams, Admin managers and office party committees, finding the right corporate Christmas party venue in Makati means balancing several things at once — location, budget, food, capacity, privacy, and, inevitably, parking.
Here are a few things worth considering as you shortlist venues for this year's celebration.
1. Start with the size of your group
A venue that works beautifully for 12 people may not work nearly as well for 50.
Before requesting proposals, have at least an approximate headcount ready, and ask how the venue will accommodate your group. Will you have a dedicated area? Will other diners be seated in the same room? Is there space for a short programme, speeches or presentations?
At Tavolo, corporate groups can range from smaller gatherings in our private dining room to celebrations of up to 60 guests in the main dining area.
For smaller teams, a private dining setting works particularly well when the celebration is also a chance to catch up, recognise team members, or simply spend time together away from the office.
2. Set a realistic per-person budget
For corporate events, comparing venues becomes much easier once you settle on a per-person budget.
Tavolo's corporate Christmas party packages start from approximately ₱1,500 per person, with options around ₱2,000 per person depending on the menu and requirements.
Rather than looking only at the headline price, check what's included. Menu format, beverages, use of the space and other event requirements can make a real difference to the final cost.
If you're organising for a company, it also helps to ask for a proposal built around your actual headcount and budget, rather than trying to assemble an event from the regular à la carte menu.
3. Think about how people will actually get there
This matters more than it seems when choosing a Christmas party venue in Makati.
Even when everyone works nearby, December traffic and limited parking can make getting to a celebration more complicated than expected.
Tavolo is located at Palm Promenade, Park Terraces, Makati, close to Greenbelt and Glorietta. Complimentary valet parking is available for guests, and we also offer a complimentary shuttle within Makati for guests with confirmed reservations — including office pick-up and drop-off for corporate events.
That means the team can meet at the office and head to the celebration together, rather than everyone solving the parking question on their own.
4. Decide what kind of Christmas party you actually want
Not every company celebration needs a ballroom, a stage and an elaborate programme.
For some teams, Christmas is better celebrated around a table: good food, wine, conversation and enough privacy to enjoy being together. At Tavolo, that usually means handmade Northern Italian pastas built for sharing, a wine list chosen to suit the occasion, and enough quiet to actually hear each other.
This dining style makes Tavolo particularly suited to teams looking for a more intimate corporate Christmas celebration rather than a large-scale event atmosphere. Larger groups can take over the main dining area, while smaller gatherings fit comfortably in the private dining room.
5. Don't assume it has to be dinner
December evenings fill up fast — and getting everyone's calendars to align can be harder than finding the venue itself.
A company Christmas lunch is a practical alternative, especially for Makati-based teams. It's easier to schedule, avoids the worst of evening traffic, and lets colleagues celebrate during the workday. Depending on the group, an extended lunch can also feel more relaxed than the traditional year-end dinner.
6. Visit before you book
Photos and proposals can tell you a lot, but an ocular visit lets you understand the space properly.
Look at the table configuration, privacy, acoustics and arrival experience. Ask where your group will sit, where a short programme could take place, and how the restaurant will handle your event alongside its other guests.
HR, Admin and team leads planning a corporate event are welcome to arrange an ocular visit at Tavolo, so you can see the space and talk through the event before deciding.
A Corporate Christmas Party in Makati, Around the Table
The best venue ultimately depends on the kind of celebration your team wants.
If you're looking for a corporate Christmas party venue in Makati built around good Northern Italian food, conversation and a more intimate setting, Tavolo can accommodate groups from private-room gatherings to up to 60 guests in the main dining area. Corporate Christmas packages are available from ₱1,500 to approximately ₱2,000 per person, with complimentary valet parking and shuttle options within Makati.
Planning your company Christmas party?
Speak with the Tavolo team to request a corporate Christmas proposal, arrange an ocular visit, or talk through a menu for your group.
Tavolo Northern Italian Dining
Palm Promenade, Park Terraces, Makati