It’s mid-November, and even though some clients locked in their holiday parties months ago, your catering outfit might still have some openings to fill in the calendar. The good news? It’s not too late.
Plenty of companies are only now reaching out to plan a celebration, and this is your moment to capture those bookings and take advantage of the holiday event surge. And it can be a lucrative window. Statistically, venues see 23% more bookings during the holiday season (Zeta Global),while event spending jumps 27% as hosts look for ways to make the party memorable for their guests (BigCommerce).
Ready to claim your piece of the pie? There’s one easy, high-impact way to take advantage of that demand and keep your team booked and busy this holiday season.
1. Sell the Experience With Custom Drink Art
Party bookers want something that feels special and personal but don’t have time to add those custom touches themselves. A Ripples drink printer gives you an instant way to deliver that feeling to every guest. It’s compact, quick to set up, and works behind any bar or service station to add custom designs to cocktails, lattes, mocktails, and more. It slips into any catering or hospitality setup without slowing down service and offers each guest a customized experience.
2. Why Ripples Drink Prints Works So Well for Holiday Events
For caterers and venues, the biggest advantage of the Ripple Maker is how seamlessly it works during busy service. It can print holiday art, names, even the company logo paired with a photo, all in seconds. That means every drink can become a mini moment of delight without adding staff or prep time. It’s a simple upgrade that creates something guests want to share, and it fills the role of a photobooth-style moment without the added equipment, space, or setup.
3. Turn Last-Minute Stress Into a Selling Point
With Ripples drink prints, what starts as a visual experience quickly turns into measurable revenue. Across cafés, bars, and event venues, Ripples helps turn creative drink moments into higher tabs and repeat sales. Limited-time offers and signature printed drinks give customers a reason to upgrade their orders and come back more often.
4. Create Instant Buzz with Printed Cocktails
Holiday guests love to post, with 68% sharing photos or videos and Gen Z expecting moments made for content. A custom printed drink gives them something they want to capture—and gives your client visibility long after the event (and helps you get more bookings). It’s an easy way to turn a simple beverage into the most talked-about part of the night. When clients can picture the posts before the party even starts, they book faster.
5. Add Real Team Value
These moments matter internally too. 71% of companies say holiday parties help reduce turnover because they make people feel appreciated and included. A personalized drink or branded welcome moment helps the event feel more thoughtful without adding work for your team. When guests feel seen and celebrated, it strengthens team culture and gives your clients a reason to bring you back next year.
6. Build An Upgrade Package for an Easy Yes
Late-season clients want clarity and fast answers. Offering a few simple packages makes booking frictionless. A “Holiday Welcome Drink” upgrade, a small personalized photo drink station, or a printed dessert add-on is often all you need. These mini-packages help clients visualize the experience and make it easy for them to say yes to having you as their catering partner for their event.
7. Keep the Ops Simple, but the Experience Big
The Ripple Maker doesn’t require extra staff or complicated setup. It’s small, quick to train on, and fits naturally into existing beverage service. Caterers and venues can create memorable touches without adding complexity behind the scenes. One small activation can transform the whole feel of the event.
The Bottom Line: The Ripple Maker Will Help You Win the Holiday Party Season
Mid-November is when the holiday scramble gets real for every part of the hospitality industry. If you’re still looking for that one thing to give your catering company the edge, there’s still time to add a Ripple Maker drink and dessert printer to your holiday offerings. It’s the quickest and easiest way to turn a holiday booking into a truly memorable experience.
Ready to see why so many pros rely on Ripples? Order your Ripple Maker today.
