Define Event Scope and Budget
1-2 hoursChoose office lunch, hall rental, or backyard BBQ and set spending cap.
Field context
This workflow is part of 2 niche fields
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Choose office lunch, hall rental, or backyard BBQ and set spending cap.
Scale buffet or plated meal and retirement-themed cake.
Collect group gift, memory book, and speaker lineup.
Run timeline: arrivals, meal, speeches, gift presentation, photos.
US typical ranges for 40 guests.
| Format | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Office potluck | $150 | $400 |
| Restaurant room | $800 | $2,000 |
| Hall + caterer | $1,200 | $3,500 |
Pass a journal for handwritten notes — low cost, high value.
Keep speeches respectful — HR may attend.
Some offices split cake (employer) and meal (employees).