Office party and team event ideas
The best work parties are inclusive: easy to join in, fun for people who don't drink, and good for meeting colleagues from other teams. This collection includes the classic Christmas party and summer social, plus activities that bring people together, such as a pub quiz, an escape room, a murder mystery, karaoke, a casino night or go-karting.
Each plan includes how to book, how long it takes and what to budget for.
14 ideas
Boat party
Charter a river cruiser or canal boat for a sail with drinks, a buffet and a sunset playlist.
Casino and game night
Play-money blackjack, poker and roulette tables, a dress code and prizes for the biggest winner.
Christmas cocktail party
A glamorous festive drinks party with three signature cocktails, canapés, a mistletoe photo spot and a cracker toast.
Comedy night at home
Book a comedian or two for a living-room comedy club, with cabaret seating, a bar and an open-mic spot.
Escape room at home
Locks, riddles and a ticking clock in your own house: teams solve puzzles to escape in 45 minutes.
Go-karting party
A booked race session at an indoor or outdoor karting track, with qualifying, a grand prix and a podium.
Golf day
Book tee times for a friendly scramble, add nearest-the-pin and longest-drive prizes, then dinner at the clubhouse.
Karaoke night
A home karaoke stage with lights, duets, song-challenge cards and an awards show at the end.
Murder mystery dinner
Guests play characters at a dinner party and work out whodunnit across three courses.
Office Christmas party
A festive work party with a venue, a two-course dinner, awards, a secret Santa and a DJ.
Office summer social
A team summer party in a park or garden venue with a barbecue, sports day games and an ice cream van.
Pub quiz night
Host a proper pub quiz at home with teams, picture and music rounds, a jackpot question and prizes.
Retirement party
Celebrate a career with a 'this is your life' slideshow, speeches, a memory book and a bucket-list jar.
Whisky tasting night
Taste five whiskies from different regions with tasting notes, water droppers and food pairings.