Goodbye 2018 and helloooo 2019. What’s better than having all your friends and family under one roof kicking off the New Year the right way? That’s right, nothing. GigMasters wants to make sure your party is the talk of the town all 2019! We’ve put together some tips to help you throw the best New Years Bash out there! Cheers!

Food: New Year’s parties often start in the evening and rage on into the early morning. Make sure no guest goes hungry and opt for finger foods and apps you can serve all night like, buffalo chicken dip, a baked potato bar, or spinach puffs. If you’re more into the hands off approach and don’t want to step into the kitchen, browse caterers here.

If you're hosting a NYC New Year’s Eve Bash we would love to highlight one of our esteemed caterers that adds something memorable to every party! Mealzac Catering is located in Brooklyn, New York and will travel up to 35 miles to make your event special! 

 Drinks: Champagne is the name of this game! Stock your bar with bubbly themed cocktails like champagne jello shots, rock candy and champagne flutes, or a fruity champagne punch. These concoctions are sure to keep your guests buzzing all night. Head to our Pinterest Board for more boozy, bubbly, cocktail inspiration.

If you want to dance the night away and don’t want to play bartender all night, hire a professional! Browse bartenders on GigMasters here.

For those of you who live in the New York and New Jersey area, we’ve already done some of the work for you by highlighting some of our best rated bartenders! Connect with Daniel Easton Deluxe Bartending here, this catering service is located in New York City, NY and will travel up to 100 miles to make your party special. Daniel Easton DB has a 4.5 star rating and a total of 98 verified bookings on GigMasters.

The second bartender we chose to highlight is Party Tenders, a bartending and catering service located in Jersey City, and willing to travel up to 90 miles to make your boozy event special! 

Decorations & Extras: Luckily enough, New Year’s parties have the built in color scheme of black, white, silver, gold, and lots of glitter! Head to our Pinterest Board for more NYE decor inspiration. Don’t forget to prepare fun party games to get everyone talking and laughing together. Have everyone write their predictions for the new year and drop them into a bowl. Before midnight hits, pass the bowl around and have guests guess who wrote what prediction -your friend’s answers might surprise you! Lastly, no NYE bash is complete without a drinking game. Pump up the party with this funny, printable “drink if” game. This is a perfect way to keep the bubbly and laughs flowing all night! 

Entertainment: Entertainment is a vital element of any party, especially when it comes to kicking off the new year. Give your guests something to remember by booking a cover band, DJ, or magician.

Some of GigMasters fantastic options include cover band Esteem Entertainment (located: Freehold, New Jersey, will travel 325 miles), DJ Silver Lining Entertainment (located: Hoboken, New Jersey, will travel 120 miles), and magician Magic of Marco (located Rockaway, New Jersey, will travel 250 miles). The key to the night is finding entertainment that everyone will enjoy and will keep the party raging until midnight! To browse more entertainment click here.

For Kids: You can’t forget the little ones at your party! Give the kids something to remember even after they leave the party by crafting a NYE goody bag. As for during the party, hire a face painter, petting zoo, or balloon twister to keep the kids entertained while the party roars on. Here are some examples of the wonderful entertainment you can book for your special event! SuperNovA is a face painter and balloon twister all in one, sure to keep your little ones entertained. (Located: West Nyack, New York. Will travel 100 miles.) Another way to ensure your kids don’t act like animals is to hire real ones to entertain them! Two by Two Zoo brings the petting zoo to you! (Located: Pleasant Valley, New York. Will travel 60 miles.)

Browse more fabulous kids entertainment here. 

#NewYearsBash Themed Party Captions:

“New year, new me”

“Why overthink when you can over drink?”

“Sometimes all we need is a fresh start. And champagne, lots of champagne.”

“12 new chapters, 365 new chances”

"This year my resolution is to be more optimistic. That means the glass will always be half full (with either rum, vodka or whiskey).”

Share your very own #NewYear’sBash themed party posts with us! Comment below, and tag us on Instagram (@gigmasters) - We would love to hear from you! Cheers to a happy and healthy 2019!

#ThePartyStartsHere