Holiday party cost per person (2026): virtual and in-person
A company holiday party costs about $24 to $107 a person for 50 guests in 2026 at KraftyLab prices: a hosted virtual party runs about $24 to $34 a person, a virtual kit party about $82 to $107, and an office party with a hosted game and catered food about $94.
Those numbers come from our live catalog, plus ezCater’s published food and drink average for office parties. Below: cost per person at 25, 50 and 100 guests, virtual and in-person prices, the rest of the budget, and the book-by dates for a mid-December 2026 party. Prices checked October 27, 2026.
Holiday party cost per person at a glance
Per guest, from our live prices. The office rows add ezCater's 2025 food and drink average; the room is your own office.
| Party type | 25 guests | 50 guests | 100 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual party, hosted gameOne package for the group; no venue or food. | $34 to $39 | $24 to $34 | $17 to $34 |
| Virtual party, kit workshopA kit shipped to every guest, continental US shipping included. | $90 to $115 | $82 to $107 | $78 to $103 |
| Office party, hosted game plus foodFeud Night plus $59 a person for food and drink. | $129 | $94 | $81 |
| Office party, painting plus foodCanvas Painting plus $59 a person for food and drink. | $144 | $129 | $122 |
Virtual holiday party prices
The total for the whole group and the cost per guest. Every price includes a live host on Zoom; Teams, Google Meet or Webex on request.
| Party | 25 guests | 50 guests | 100 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Fun & GamesHosted holiday games and trivia. | $975$39 each | $1,195$24 each | $1,635$17 each |
| Festive Family FeudA hosted Family Feud-style holiday game show. | $850$34 each | $1,700$34 each | $3,400$34 each |
| Christmas Trivia PartyHosted Christmas trivia in team rounds. | $850$34 each | $1,700$34 each | $3,400$34 each |
| Hot Chocolate BombA host plus a hot chocolate bomb kit per guest. | $2,229$90 each | $4,079$82 each | $7,779$78 each |
| Gingerbread House DecoratingA host plus a gingerbread house kit per guest. | $2,554$103 each | $4,729$95 each | $9,079$91 each |
| Holiday-Themed MixologyA mixologist plus a holiday cocktail kit per guest. | $2,854$115 each | $5,329$107 each | $10,279$103 each |
- Hot Chocolate Bomb also ships to Alaska, Hawaii & US territories (+$75), Canada (+$60), international addresses (+$45), per guest.
- Gingerbread House Decorating also ships to Alaska, Hawaii & US territories (+$75), Canada (+$60), international addresses (+$45), per guest.
- Holiday-Themed Mixology ships within the continental US only.
Hosted games are one package for up to 25 guests, then a set price for each extra block of guests, so check the cost per person at your exact headcount. See every format on our virtual holiday party page, or the gingerbread house and hot chocolate bomb kit pages. For year-round formats, see virtual team building cost.
In-person holiday party prices
A host comes to your office or venue. These are activity prices; food, drinks and the room are yours to arrange.
| Party | 25 guests | 50 guests | 100 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feud NightA host runs a Family Feud-style game. | $1,750$70 each | $1,750$35 each | $2,200$22 each |
| Team TriviaA host runs team trivia. | $1,750$70 each | $1,750$35 each | $2,200$22 each |
| Music BingoA host runs music bingo. | $1,750$70 each | $1,750$35 each | $2,200$22 each |
| Canvas PaintingAn instructor plus every painting supply. | $2,125$85 each | $3,500$70 each | $6,250$63 each |
| Watercolor Card DecoratingAn instructor plus watercolor card supplies. | $2,050$82 each | $3,350$67 each | $5,950$60 each |
Each city has its own holiday party page with the formats that run there, such as New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. Find yours on our in-person page.
What else goes in a holiday party budget
The activity is one line. These are the others, one short line each.
- Food and drink. Plan on about $59 a person for an office party, the 2025 average.
- The room. Free in your own office; a hotel or restaurant prices its own space.
- The activity. A hosted game is one package for a set headcount; late RSVPs within it cost nothing.
- Kits for remote guests. Kit parties ship to every home; addresses outside the continental US cost extra.
- Gifts. A holiday gift also reaches the people who can't come to the party.
$59 a person on food and drink was the 2025 average at workplace holiday parties; food and drink budgets rose 31% over 2024.
ezCater, November 17, 202592% of decision makers planned to spend the same or more on their 2025 holiday party.
ezCater, November 17, 202586% of employees hope to celebrate in December.
ezCater, November 17, 202556% of employees want the party on a Friday.
ezCater, November 17, 2025
To add up every line, with contingency, use our free event budget template. For gifts, see corporate holiday gifts; for the party itself, our office holiday party ideas.
When to book a December 2026 holiday party
The latest day to book for four mid-December party dates, counted back from each date.
| Party date | Thu, Dec 10 | Fri, Dec 11 | Thu, Dec 17 | Fri, Dec 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted game, virtual or at your office14 days ahead | Thu, Nov 26 | Fri, Nov 27 | Thu, Dec 3 | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Kit or painting workshop21 days ahead | Thu, Nov 19 | Fri, Nov 20 | Thu, Nov 26 | Fri, Nov 27 |
| Custom questions or branding28 days ahead | Thu, Nov 12 | Fri, Nov 13 | Thu, Nov 19 | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Kits for guests in Canada or abroad35 days ahead | Thu, Nov 5 | Fri, Nov 6 | Thu, Nov 12 | Fri, Nov 13 |
Reserve online with a 50% deposit, or pay by invoice or PO. For a whole company, a multi-event program runs several parties at once. Send your date and headcount and get a free quote with a full plan within 24 hours.
Sources
- ezCater, The workplace holiday party is back, fueled by food (2025 Workplace Holiday Party Trends Report), November 17, 2025. www.ezcater.com/lunchrush/office/7-workplace-holiday-party-trends-to-watch/
Benchmarks checked October 27, 2026. KraftyLab prices are read live from our catalog each time this page renders.
