A 51-guest company Christmas party in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) on a ₱300,000 budget works out to ₱5,882 a head, and it is enough, if you pick the right room. In our live search for this Dec. 18 party, one hotel asked for a ₱380,000 minimum. Two other venues quoted ₱85,000 and ₱23,250 for the space.

Here is the full breakdown. Every number below comes from replies to a real brief.

The brief

A company in Metro Manila wanted a Christmas party for 51 people in BGC on Dec. 18, 2026. Budget: ₱300,000 total. Their first pick was a sky-garden venue at SM Aura. It never gave us a usable answer. We got a recorded “all lines busy” message and a generic customer-care ticket. So we widened the search to six BGC and Taguig venues.

What came back

• Shangri-La The Fort: a formal proposal with a ₱380,000 minimum spend. That is ₱7,451 a head and ₱80,000 (27%) over budget. The venue put us on a waitlist.
• BGC Arts Center, Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall: rental starting around ₱85,000, with Dec. 18 open. That is ₱1,667 a head for the room.
• Fifth on 5th Executive Lounge: ₱23,250, Dec. 18 open. That is ₱456 a head. The venue confirmed no corkage and no accredited-supplier restriction.
• SMX Convention Center Aura: the meeting rooms fit the group and Dec. 18 was open. Formal pricing was still pending when we pulled this. Its listing shows an average of ₱525,000 for large events, so ask for a room-only quote.

The math that decides it

The gap between a minimum spend and a room fee is the whole story.

With the Shangri-La minimum, the venue takes ₱380,000 and the budget is gone before anyone has to be fed or entertained. You are ₱80,000 short.

With Zobel de Ayala at ₱85,000, ₱215,000 is left. Over 51 guests, that is ₱4,216 a head for food, drinks and extras.

With Fifth on 5th at ₱23,250, ₱276,750 is left. That is ₱5,426 a head. Because it has no corkage and lets you bring your own suppliers, you can shop caterers instead of accepting one menu.

For a food reference, Seda BGC lists dinner packages at ₱3,100 to ₱3,600 a person. For 51 guests, that is ₱158,100 to ₱183,600. Add the ₱85,000 Zobel room and the total is ₱243,100 to ₱268,600, under budget with room to spare. Taxes and service charges vary by venue, so confirm them in writing before you compare.

Three rules for a December party in BGC

1. Split the quote. Ask every venue for the room price and the food price separately. A minimum spend hides both.
2. Ask about corkage and outside suppliers first. It decides whether you can shop for food at all.
3. Do not wait on a venue that goes quiet. The first-choice venue gave no price in days. Three other venues had Dec. 18 open and replied with real numbers. Send your brief to five or six venues on day one.

FAQ

How much does a company Christmas party cost in BGC? In this search, room fees ran from ₱23,250 to ₱85,000 for about 50 guests, while one hotel asked for a ₱380,000 minimum.

Is ₱300,000 enough for 51 guests? Yes, at ₱5,882 a head, if you avoid a high minimum spend and pay for the room and food separately.

Are December dates still open? At the time of these replies, Dec. 18 was open at three of the venues that answered. Dates fill fast in December, so ask now.

Get your own quotes

We send one brief to many venues and bring back the real numbers. For more Manila price data, see ₱200,000 for 500 guests in Manila, 30 Manila venues, one 800-guest brief, and our 2026 venue booking cost guide.

Planning a party in BGC or anywhere in Metro Manila? Send us your date, headcount and budget, and we will connect you with venues through VenueKonnex.