Nov 12, 2025

Workplace Holiday Party Trends Report released today by ezCater , the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US. The report reveals that 82% of employees plan to attend their company's holiday celebration this year—a meaningful uptick from 70% attendance reported last year. To support this growing enthusiasm, more than half of businesses (51%) are increasing their party budgets. “The workplace holiday party is critical for strengthening team connection and morale, especially for hybrid and remote teams." “The workplace holiday party is critical for strengthening team connection and morale, especially for hybrid and remote teams,” said Robert Kaskel, VP of People, ezCater. “In an increasingly disconnected world, companies should maximize these festive opportunities, because ultimately, stronger connections result in higher job satisfaction, productivity, and retention.” ezCater's report is based on a national survey of over 1,000 full-time employees and over 600 workplace party planners, and uncovers evolving attitudes toward workplace holiday parties and plans for the 2025 office holiday party season. Key findings include: Nine out of 10 planners say holiday party planning is stressful. ezCater helps companies host memorable celebrations that are easy to manage. ezCater's platform enables organizations to order food from over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, accommodate multiple office locations, and support celebrations of any size or format. To place an order or learn more about how ezCater can make your holiday party catering easier, visit www.ezcater.com The full findings from ezCater's second annual Holiday Workplace Party Trends Report can be found here Methodology In June of 2025, ezCater surveyed 1,002 full-time employees and 603 decision-makers nationwide who are involved in the planning process to understand their feelings about workplace holiday parties and gauge their plans for the 2025 office holiday party season. About ezCater ezCater is the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US. The company makes it easy for any organization to manage its food needs and order from over 100,000 restaurants nationwide. For workplaces, ezCater provides flexible and scalable solutions for everything from recurring employee meals to one-off meetings, all backed by beyond helpful 24/7 service and business-grade reliability. For restaurant partners, ezCater helps grow their business by bringing them more orders and new high-value customers. To learn more, visit www.ezcater.com