The holiday season is upon us, and along with it comes the much-awaited work Christmas party. While traditional office gatherings may feel mundane and predictable, this year calls for a fresh injection of festivity – It’s time to think outside the box and bring some excitement to your workplace celebration!
Organising a fun and exciting event for your team members to enjoy (especially during Christmas time!) can have a huge positive impact on the happiness and productivity of your workforce.
At Team Tactics, Christmas corporate events and team building activities are our speciality! From unconventional Christmas events to traditional holiday favourites, we have curated a list of our favourite work Christmas party ideas sure to spark joy and create lasting memories among colleagues. So get ready to deck the halls and discover new ways to celebrate with your team this holiday season!
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- Office Christmas Party Ideas For Foodies
- Outdoor Work Christmas Party Ideas
- Corporate Christmas Team Building Activities in London
- Corporate Christmas Charity Events
Office Christmas Party Ideas For Foodies
As the saying goes, ’tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! This year, why not make your festive gathering one to remember by catering to the foodies amongst your colleagues? Gone are the days of dull buffets and uninspiring canapés – we present you with an array of mouth-watering food and drink events that will delight all palettes. Check out our selection below:
Christmas party cocktail making
Start the celebration with a festive twist by hosting a Christmas cocktail making session. A chance to relax and socialise with a selection of festive drinks, joining your colleagues with a fabulous cocktail making experience. It’s the perfect icebreaker for any Christmas party!
Wine & Cheese – a perfect pairing like two Turtle Doves
Wine and cheese are the best of friends. For your London Christmas party, inspire your foodie loving staff to learn more, with a Cork and Cheese Challenge party while enjoying the fruits of their labour. Incorporate London Borough Market if you decide to do a day event and really take in the Xmas sights and smells of our capital’s greatest food market.
Winter Wonderland Cook-Off
If you’re looking for a hands-on culinary adventure, the Winter Wonderland Cook-Off event is perfect. Channel your inner chef as you and your team create a festive feast from scratch, going head-to-head in 3 distinct challenges. This cooking experience is ideal for building teamwork while having fun in a relaxed and festive setting. So, get your apron and Christmas hat on and have fun cooking up a festive storm during the Winter Wonderland Cook-Off!
Outdoor Work Christmas Party Ideas
While traditional indoor parties may be the go-to option, why not think outside the box this year and take part in an outdoor Christmas party event? With fresh air, stunning natural backdrops, and plenty of room for creativity, an outdoor celebration can breathe new life into your annual festivities. Here are some of our favourite picks!
Christmas Scavenger Hunts
Help solve our fun packed festive themed Christmas treasure hunts for your London Christmas party. Using our interactive maps and GPS technology for some real team fun to solve a winter wonderland of different challenges out and about in the festive streets of London.
Christmas Party Bus
Celebrate the holiday season in style with our London Christmas Party Bus! This unique experience gives you and your colleagues the chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the capital, all while cruising around in your very own party bus.
As you embark on this exclusive trip, you’ll have the opportunity to make pit stops at some of London’s most iconic landmarks whilst enjoying a two-floor party space offering ample room for up to 60 guests. What’s not to love!?
Yuletide on the Thames
What could be more thrilling at Christmas time than a high-powered speed boat ride along the Thames? If you find out, please let us know! Perfect for discovering the sites of London in style, this Christmas team building event is bound to leave a lasting impression on your colleagues and delegates. Book Yuletide on the Thames today.
Corporate Christmas Team Building Activities in London
London offers a huge array of options for companies looking to add some festive cheer into their team building initiatives at Christmas time. As the largest and most historic city in the country, the capital has an abundance of exciting Christmas activities and adventures to enjoy during the winter months. At Team Tactics, we know London like the back of our hand – let’s explore some of our favourite Christmas team building activities in London:
Grab The Grinch!
Bring the magic of the holidays to life with our Grab the Grinch game. Inspired by the board game, The Mouse Trap, this team-building activity encourages participants to work together to solve a series of fun challenges. Perfect for boosting morale and bringing out the festive spirit!
Wreath Making
Take part in our wreath making workshops, to create the perfect Christmas decoration for your home, or gift it to someone you love. Wreath making is a fun, creative outlet for your team to enjoy – you can even take your designs home with you for some additional festive decoration and to help remember the occasion!
Brush up on your Christmas trivia
If you knew that ‘Die Hard’ is the most popular Christmas action movie, then forget the mince pie food fight at the work Christmas party and impress your pals with this outrageous high tech trivia quiz full of festive fun titbits. A super fun activity to enjoy over a Christmas meal or as an ice breaker.
Express yourself with paint this Crimbo
Add an artistic note to your Christmas party season by working with your colleagues to create a lasting memory with our fun packed painting challenge. Merry Masterpiece is an artform in itself!
Christmas Ice Carving
Set the scene for the coolest office Christmas party by chipping away and creating your team ice masterpiece in our Christmas ice carving activity. Choose your Xmas animal, perhaps Rudolph or Pingu, see how the professional does it…then it’s a team challenge to chisel all the way.
Christmas Graffiti Workshop
Let your creative juices flow and paint the town red at the staff Christmas party! ‘Yule’ gets a lot of hashtag cred at the office Christmas party by channelling your inner Banksy and learning how to spray from the best with our Christmas Graffiti workshop. Stuff the turkey, it’s time to get creative!
Festive Carol Chaos
Merrily sing the night away at the office Christmas party. Encourage your colleagues to brush up on their carols, indulging yourselves in this karaoke-like experience full of your favourite Christmas songs. No singing experience required, it’s a Festive Carol Chaos!
Santa’s Glass Fusing Workshop
Our latest activity ‘Santa’s Glass Workshop’ brings teams together to learn the art of glass fusing in a festive, joy-filled setting. Our Christmas Glass Fusing Workshop is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience where your delegates can learn a new crafting skill whilst socialising and having fun. As a bonus, they can also take their glass ornament creations home as keepsakes!
Santa’s Dash Around The World
A Christmas twist on a cultural night. For this office Christmas party, compete with Santa in his dash around the world. Armed with an iPad there are different games with Christmas challenges for every country you visit. Perfect for companies who have staff from around the globe or whose business is done on a global scale.
London’s Crystmas Team Challenge
Join our festive Work Christmas party with our quest packed interactive and fun Christmas team quiz, London’s Crystmas Team Challenge. Crack the crystal maze style puzzles set in the streets of London. A great way of getting a Christmas party started!
You’re hired for Christmas, or are you?
Now, this is a Corporate Christmas party like no other. Coming to a boardroom near you! A chance to show you can take on something more challenging than you’ve had this year. Impress with your best ideas and pitches and get rewards. Dragon’s Apprentice it is!
Bespoke corporate events for Christmas
A sophisticated Christmas event for very special people, your staff. We can create a bespoke Christmas evening for your group, when something a little different and stylish is required. Show your team how much you appreciate them with excellent food and events in your chosen location.
Corporate Christmas Charity Events
Make your Christmas party more about giving than receiving with our award-nominated charity team building events, adapted perfectly for the Christmas period. Build team cohesion, communication and leadership skills, whilst making a difference to the lives of many this Christmas time.
Christmas Build A Bike
We all love festive fun at a work Christmas party but it’s also the perfect time to give something back. Join our Christmas build a bike activity and create something fabulous to donate to charity over December. Work in teams to build a brand new, childrens or adults bike to be donated to charities across the UK.
Who’s Got It? Scrooge Scavenger Charity Treasure Hunt
This is a Christmas scavenger hunt with a twist. During the “Scrooge Scavenger Charity Treasure Hunt”, you are given a list of items to buy. Teams will be tested on their business expertise, ability to negotiate, and planning and time management capabilities as they compete to find specifically chosen items at the lowest possible cost. Who will emerge victorious by securing the greatest bargains within their allocated cash limit?
At the end of the event, all items will be donated to Porchlight Homeless Charity.
Work With Team Tactics For Your Next Corporate Christmas Party
With almost 30 years of experience in the event industry, Team Tactics are the go-to specialists for organising the biggest and best corporate events in London and the UK! Christmas is a special time of year and your work Christmas party should befit the occasion. Get in touch with our expert team for more information on any of Corporate Christmas Events. We are here to take your festivities to the next level.
Work Christmas Party Ideas FAQs
When is the best time to plan a work Christmas party?
The best time to plan a work Christmas party is as early as possible. As strange as it is to think about Christmas in the summertime, making Christmas arrangements around July/August will give you plenty of time to secure venues, make bookings with vendors, send out invites and organise the logistics.
How do I make my office Christmas party fun?
To make your party fun, include engaging activities like games, a photo booth, or a secret Santa. Of course, team building events and ice breakers are always great. Choose a lively venue, offer great food and drinks, and ensure there’s entertainment like a DJ or live music to keep the energy up.
What makes a great work Christmas party?
A great work Christmas party has a relaxed atmosphere, inclusive activities and events, and good food and drinks. Mixing fun elements like music, games, or awards with opportunities to bond as a team creates lasting memories.
How do I budget for an office Christmas party?
To budget for an office Christmas party, consider costs for the venue, catering, entertainment, and decorations. Set a per-person amount and prioritise spending based on team size and party goals, ensuring the event is enjoyable but within limits. To take the stress away, consider approach an events agency like Team Tactics to handle everything for you.
Are office Christmas parties worth it?
Yes, office Christmas parties are worth it! They boost morale, foster team bonding, and offer a chance to celebrate the year’s achievements in a relaxed setting, helping to strengthen workplace relationships.
What are some office Christmas party theme ideas?
Great office Christmas party themes include Winter Wonderland, Ugly Sweater Party, or a traditional festive dinner. You can also try themes like 80s retro, Masquerade Ball, or even a cosy Christmas movie marathon for something different.
Can an office Christmas party be held virtually?
Yes, office Christmas parties can be held virtually and are fantastic for remote teams! Use platforms like Zoom or Teams, and plan interactive games like trivia or a virtual gift exchange. Sending care packages or gift cards to attendees also adds a personal touch to the remote celebration.
