Christmas parties are when a coaster really earns its keep. The room is packed, everyone’s got a drink in hand, and people actually read what’s sitting on the table.
Here’s how pubs, function venues and businesses are putting coasters to work over the silly season.
Christmas coaster ideas for pubs and function venues
- Book next year now. A QR code on the back that opens your function enquiry form. This year’s office party is next year’s booking.
- Holiday trading hours. Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day hours on one side, so nobody has to ask the bar.
- The festive drinks list. Your Christmas cocktail or the summer beer on tap, with a photo if it’s a good one.
- Gift vouchers. Stuck for a present? Ask at the bar about gift vouchers. Simple, and perfectly timed.
If you’re new to putting a QR code on a coaster, our guide to QR code beer coasters shows where to link it and how to word the scan prompt.
Christmas coaster ideas for workplace parties
- A thank you from the business. Your logo and a short message like Thanks for a great year. It lands better than another email from HR.
- Year in review trivia. Three questions on the back about the year the team’s had. A good icebreaker for tables that don’t usually sit together.
- A ride home reminder. Book your ride home before you order the next round, or the number of a local cab company.
- Something to take home. A branded coaster ends up on a desk or a bench at home, long after the party.
For conferences and client functions through the rest of the year, see our guide to custom coasters for corporate events.
What should a Christmas coaster say?
One message per side. Logo and greeting on the front, the useful bit on the back: trading hours, the booking QR code or the trivia. Keep text big enough to read at arm’s length in a dim room, and keep important details away from the edge.
Go easy on large areas of solid ink, though. Heavy ink coverage cuts down how much condensation the coaster soaks up.
What do Christmas party coasters cost?
The minimum run is 500 coasters, which costs $150 +gst printed on one side or $160 +gst on both, round or square. If you need more, 1,000 square coasters cost the same $150 +gst single sided. There are no setup fees, and delivery is quoted with your order.
No design yet? Send us your logo and the message you want. Simple designs are free, and so is design for new customers. Complex graphics are $90 + GST.
When should I order?
Allow at least two weeks before the date of your function. Proofs usually come back within 1 to 2 hours, runs of up to 2,000 are dispatched within 48 hours of proof approval, and delivery takes 1 to 2 days to most major cities. December freight runs slower than the rest of the year, which is why we suggest the extra buffer.
We’ll confirm our last dispatch date before Christmas when you order. Ready to go? Get a quote for your Christmas event coasters.
Frequently Asked Questions
At least two weeks before the function. Runs of up to 2,000 coasters are dispatched within 48 hours of proof approval, but December is the busiest month for couriers, so the extra time protects you from delays.
The minimum order is 500 coasters. For a smaller party, use the spares as gifts, put them out at your next event, or leave the date off the design so they work all year.
Yes. Send your logo and the message you want and we’ll lay it out and send you a proof. Simple designs are free, as is design for new customers. Complex graphics are $90 + GST.
