Choosing a Lo Hei Format for Your Team Size

The right format depends on how many people are taking part, how long they can step away and how much interaction you want beyond the toss itself.

A single gathering

For a small team, one central table or a cluster of tables in a pantry or meeting room may be all you need. Everyone tosses together, which gives the strongest sense of a shared moment. Check that every person can comfortably reach the platter; if not, add a second setting rather than crowding the first.

Department rounds

When the office cannot gather at once, run timed rounds by department or floor. A host repeats the welcome and phrases for each group so everyone gets the same experience. This suits companies that want to keep phones answered and counters staffed during the celebration.

Multiple stations

For a company-wide event, set up several lo hei stations with a zone leader at each. A main host cues the whole room so all stations toss together, then zone leaders keep their groups moving into the meal. Clear walkways between stations stop the room from becoming a single crowd.

Lo hei with team activities

The toss can anchor a longer session with festive quizzes or light group challenges before or after. Mixed-department tables help colleagues meet people outside their usual circle, and the activity gives everyone something to talk about while the platters are prepared.

Questions to settle early

• Will everyone toss together, or in waves?

• How many guests should share each platter?

• Where will bags, drinks and personal items go during the toss?

• Who gives instructions when the room becomes noisy?

Get Out! Events describes office, lunch, company-wide and activity-led options in its guide to lo hei formats for companies.

About this guide: Corporate Lo Hei Event Guide is written and maintained by Get Out! Events, a Singapore corporate event company at 14 Robinson Road #08-01A, Singapore 048545. It contains general planning guidance only; confirm current venue rules, permits and partner requirements before you book anything.