The end of the year is the perfect time to celebrate your team, reflect on the wins, and enjoy a well-earned break together. But if the idea of another luke-warm roast dinner and secret Santa doesn’t fill you with joy, it might be time to rethink your office Christmas party.
From foodie challenges to creative workshops and wellbeing escapes, Yuup’s experiences make it easy to find something your whole team will actually love. Here’s our guide to the best Christmas party ideas for every type of team.
The foodie team
Learn how to ferment sauerkraut or hot sauce: Old Market, Bristol
Take your team on a truly hands-on culinary adventure with this sauerkraut-making class in East Bristol. Guided by an expert host, you’ll learn the science (and art) behind fermentation - from prepping fresh, local ingredients to flavouring and packing your jars to take home.
Why it works: This workshop is perfect for teams who love trying something new and learning a skill with a tasty payoff. It’s interactive, healthy, and surprisingly social - a great icebreaker for foodie-minded teams.
Festive twist: Add a seasonal element by using festive flavours like red cabbage, apple, or spiced juniper. It’s the perfect complement to Christmas leftovers or as a handmade gift for colleagues or family members.
Book a fermentation masterclass in Bristol
Wapping Wharf food tour: Harbourside, Bristol
Explore Bristol’s foodie-hub at Wapping Wharf with your colleagues on a guided tasting journey. You’ll visit six independent eateries and street-food vendors, discover the stories behind local businesses, and enjoy a progressive meal over 90–120 minutes.
Why it works: Shared tastings, local culture and a great conversation starter.
Christmas twist: Your host will be working with all their favourite eateries to choose seasonal specials for this tour.
Book a food tour in Bristol
The team that gets crafty
Christmas wreath making: multiple locations in Bristol, Bath & Birmingham
A festive session where your team crafts handmade wreaths from fresh foliage and natural decorations.
Why it works: Relaxed and social, this activity lets everyone get creative without pressure. Plus, everyone leaves with a beautiful handmade wreath to hang at home.
Festive twist: Lots of our hosts have added mince pies or mulled wine to make it a full-on Christmas celebration, or invite you to BYOB to enjoy while you craft.
Book a wreath workshop in Birmingham
Book a wreath workshop in Bath or Bristol
Christmas decoration making: multiples venues in Bristol
Step away from the office and into the studio with a pottery workshop designed just for teams. You’ll shape, decorate and glaze your own ceramic Christmas decorations or baubles.
Why it works: Clay is surprisingly relaxing, and pottery sessions create a calm, collaborative environment. It’s hands-on, a little messy, and full of creativity.
Festive twist: Turn it into a party with your own festive music, drinks and snacks in the studio!
Book a bauble making workship with Pottymouth in Bristol
Book a 3D Christmas decoration workshop with Made This Mess in Bristol
Group graffiti workshop: Bristol, City Centre
Step outside the usual craft box with a graffiti workshop hosted at a vibrant creative venue in Bristol. Your team will explore street-art techniques, design a tag or name board, and spray-paint a canvas to take home.
Why it works: Bold, energetic and so very 'Bristol' - great for sparking creative thinking, team confidence and collaboration.
Idea: Why not design a collaborative piece that becomes a team keepsake for the office.
Book a graffiti workshop with Graft
The nature-loving team
Foraging walk for edible plants & herbs: Conham River, Bristol
Take your team on a guided foraging walk through riverside woodlands near Bristol, discovering wild edible plants and herbs together.
Why it works: It’s immersive, breaks the usual meeting mould and offers shared discovery and fresh perspective.
Why you'll love it: Finish with wild-herb tea or a hot-chocolate stop amid the woods for a wintry team treat.
Book a foraging walk in Bristol
Team-Building wildlife safari: Forest of Dean
Head to the forest for a team adventure amid ancient trees, wildlife spotting and woodland challenges.
Why it works: Outdoor, active and different - it builds camaraderie, encourages movement and gives everyone a chance to reset.
Top tip: Choose a late-autumn slot in November or December and wrap it up with a mulled cider by the fire.
Book a team wildlife safari
Teams that love a tipple
Cocktail making or tasting workshop: Clifton, Bristol
Mix up the perfect celebration with a guided cocktail or mocktail making class. Your team can learn how to shake, stir, and sip their way through seasonal flavours. Or if you'd prefer to sit back and relax, enjoy a cocktail-tasting session with a twist!
Why it works: Relaxed and sociable - great for unwinding after a busy year.
Festive twist: Lost & Found are famous for their seasonal specials! Think spiced ginger syrup, cranberry spritzes, and edible glitter.
Book a cocktails in the dark tasting experience
Book a cocktail making masterclass
Team sip & paint session: multiple venues in Bristol
Join a guided social painting event with the PopUp Painting team, where your group will follow step-by-step instructions to paint a vibrant artwork while enjoying a relaxed setting.
Why it works: Combines creativity and casual socialising - let's be honest, it's mostly about the cocktails!
Festive twist: Most of the sessions in the run up to Christmas have themds (e.g. “snowy landscapes”, or "festive lights”), and can be paired with seasonal drinks or snacks for an extra touch of celebration.
Book a paint and sip workshop in Bristol
Make this years Christmas party one you'll actually remember.
Your team deserves more than another pub tab - they deserve something joyful, creative, and local. Whether that’s crafting a wreath, baking cakes, or relaxing in the wild, Yuup’s team experiences make it simple to celebrate the festive season.
Explore more festive ideas or plan your own Christmas event with our help today.
