How to Throw the Perfect Women’s Day Celebration for Your Team
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of working with Pheasant, you already know—this team is made up of some of the most intelligent, funny, resourceful women you’ll ever meet. And if you think catering is just about pretty plates and perfectly arranged grazing boards, try setting up a spread in the middle of a room for 400 people while flipping the whole layout of the room in under five minutes. Catering can be hard, thankless work. But working alongside these women who have the same commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and ability to laugh through the chaos? That’s the reward.
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, here’s how to celebrate the women who show up, deliver, and make the work look effortless—even when it’s anything but.
1. Start with the Essentials: Good Food and Great Company
If there’s one universal truth, it’s that people show up for food. But for a Women’s Day celebration, it’s not just about the menu—it’s about who’s at the table.
Plan a team lunch or brunch where the focus is on gathering, connection, and recognition.
If you're in an office, swap the usual routine for a team grazing table or catered meal—something that makes people pause and enjoy the moment.
Make the setting as intentional as the food. No rushed conference-room standing lunches. Set a table. Make it feel like an experience.
If you want it to feel elevated, effortless, and completely handled for you, Pheasant in NYC is already ahead of you.
2. Celebrate the Women on Your Team—Out Loud
Women are notoriously bad at hyping themselves up, so it’s time to do it for them.
Go beyond a generic “we appreciate you” and get specific. What qualities make your team incredible? Who went above and beyond?
If you’re a leader, make personalized shout-outs part of the celebration. Recognize the women who make things run smoothly, who solve problems before anyone notices them, who lead with quiet confidence or loud energy.
Make it a tradition—not just a once-a-year moment, but a culture of appreciation.
The best teams aren’t built on talent alone—they’re built on people who know they’re valued.
3. Support Women-Owned Businesses
If you're planning a Women's Day event, let the details reflect the purpose.
Source catering, florals, or gifts from women-owned businesses.
Set up a mini pop-up or giveaway featuring local women artisans, coffee roasters, or bakers.
Bring in a female speaker, chef, or creator to add something extra to the gathering.
When the whole point is celebrating women, the easiest way to make an impact is putting money directly into their businesses.
4. Make It Fun, Not Forced
The best celebrations feel effortless, not like another HR-mandated event.
Set up a DIY wine or cocktail tasting
Create a playlist of women-powered anthems
Give people a chance to actually unplug and enjoy the moment
This isn’t about ticking a box. It’s about showing up for the women who show up every day, and doing it in a way that feels like a thank you—not an obligation.
5. Keep the Celebration Going Beyond One Day
The best teams recognize women’s contributions year-round.
Advocate for more opportunities, more leadership, more visibility
Normalize pay transparency and mentorship
Build a culture where women don’t just feel celebrated—they feel supported, every single day
5. Ready to Celebrate Your Team the Right Way?
A great event starts with great food. Let Pheasant handle the catering while you focus on what matters—celebrating the incredible women around you.
Reach out today to book your Women’s Day catering. Because nothing says “we appreciate you” quite like a perfect meal shared with the best company.