For FOUR PARX’s Christmas party, we transformed the event space in Dreieich into a modern Christmas market featuring winter-themed huts, live cooking, and homemade hot beverages. Over the course of several hours, we created an open corporate event featuring casual interaction, a conversational atmosphere, and culinary stations deliberately designed to encourage socializing and shared experiences. At the same time, the event was meant to feel relaxed while still conveying a high-quality winter ambiance.
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Client: FOUR PARX I Airport GmbH & Co. KG
Occasion: Christmas party
Guests: 100 >people
Location: FOUR PARX grounds, Dreieich
The event was organized entirely as an outdoor Christmas market. Setup of the winter-themed cabin area—including decorations, radiant heaters, and lounge areas—began the day before. This helped create a cohesive overall look early on. The goal was to create an atmosphere that deliberately broke away from traditional corporate parties and instead offered a relaxed, high-quality winter experience. At the same time, guests were able to move freely between the stations and strike up conversations with one another effortlessly.
OUR SOLUTION: CHRISTMAS MARKET CATERING FOR CORPORATE PARTIES IN FRANKFURT WITH LIVE COOKING
The culinary concept drew inspiration from classic Christmas market elements while offering a modern take on them. Several live stations ensured that aromas, movement, and open-kitchen preparation became part of the overall event experience. This created a relaxed atmosphere that actively encouraged communication and social interaction.
At the barbecue hut, our chefs served bratwurst and beef sausage from the Wetterau region, straight off the grill. The station was complemented by crispy fries with various toppings and homemade sauces. The live cooking created a warm and sociable atmosphere that further enhanced the outdoor character of the event..
A second station featured freshly baked mini tarte flambées in a variety of styles. In addition to the classic Alsatian style, vegetarian and vegan options were also prepared right in front of the guests. Modern pinsa elements complemented the concept while adding a contemporary street food vibe.
For the sweet part of the evening, an interactive waffle station was set up, serving freshly baked buttermilk waffles on a stick. Guests could customize their waffles with white or dark chocolate, hot cherries, applesauce, or cinnamon and sugar. As a result, the station quickly became a popular gathering spot at the Christmas market.
At the same time, we developed a winter beverage menu featuring homemade white and red mulled wine, as well as non-alcoholic hot cherry wine with cinnamon and cardamom. The selection was rounded out with a variety of wines, draft beer, and soft drinks. This created a relaxed yet lively atmosphere, despite the winter temperatures.
The entire infrastructure was set up specifically for the outdoor event. Four FLOW black cottages served as winter market huts and were further enhanced with radiant heaters, bar tables, decorated beer tent sets, and seasonal decorations. Christmas trees with string lights, ski-themed elements, and warm materials also contributed to a high-quality winter atmosphere.
The event was also fully managed from a logistical standpoint. Event management, service management, the logistics team, chefs, and service staff worked together in a coordinated manner over several days of setup and takedown. This ensured both a wintery atmosphere and a smooth operation at all times.
THE RESULT: A MODERN CHRISTMAS MARKET AS A CORPORATE EVENT
FOUR PARX’s Christmas party turned into an open and interactive winter event with a genuine Christmas market atmosphere. Guests moved freely between the stations, stopped at the booths, and enjoyed the evening as a shared experience rather than a traditional company party.
The combination of live cooking, winter hot drinks, warm lighting, and an open floor plan created an atmosphere that felt sophisticated, relaxed, and inviting all at once. As a result, the event left a lasting impression—not only in terms of the food but also emotionally.
This demonstrated how Christmas market catering not only provides culinary delights for corporate events in Frankfurt, but also adds an emotional touch to outdoor corporate gatherings, fosters connections, and creates a magical atmosphere for modern winter events.
