How to Pull Off an Unforgettable Office Christmas Party

How to Pull Off an Unforgettable Office Christmas Party


By Annie Symmonds

Shake cocktails, build a terrarium or learn how to cook up a storm with these office Christmas party ideas in Australia! Far from typical team building activities and corporate get-togethers, experience gifts are a great way to help build stronger connections in your team, boost morale and give your colleagues a chance to tap into their creativity.

With so many unique ideas for Christmas parties to choose from, there’s no excuse for cliche traditions like Friday night drinks at the local bar or pizza and prosecco in the lobby. This festive season, take your office Xmas party to the next level with Santa-approved team bonding—gift ideas that keep on giving.

From suit-clad legal teams to laidback hospitality crews, take a look at these work Christmas party ideas and start planning how you’ll be celebrating in 2024.
 

Shake, stir and celebrate with cocktail making classes

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From boozy eggnog to cranberry-infused cosmopolitans, the holiday season is a fantastic excuse to get creative with cocktails. A dash of Cointreau, a splash of Amaretto and a generous lick of Kahlúa is a great way to loosen up your team and get into the Christmas spirit.

Hosted at some of the top bars and lounges in Australia, cocktail making classes will teach your team how to shake, stir, mix, muddle and garnish like a pro. No prior mixology experience is necessary, making cocktail classes ideal for even the greenest of bartenders. Planning to host your office Xmas party in-house? Mobile cocktail classes bring the Christmas party to you! Find more unique ideas for Christmas parties that break all the boring traditions here.
 

Get creative in the kitchen with cooking classes

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Planning the annual office Christmas lunch? It's time to shake things up in 2024! Rather than ordering catering or going to a restaurant, make your office Christmas lunch an active affair with one of our fun corporate cooking classes!

If you’re looking for work Christmas party ideas that are fun and educational, cooking classes tick all your boxes. From complete beginners to accomplished home chefs, our cooking workshops are suitable for every member of your team. Classes are led by enthusiastic chefs who will guide you through the entire process, step by step. From French macaron making classes in Perth to pizza masterclasses in Sydney, your crew will leave with tonnes of new skills and recipes to use in the kitchen.

What would an Aussie Christmas be without our beloved barbies? Become everyone’s favourite grill masters this year with a hands-on BBQ class! Learn how to cook, marinate and smoke meats to perfection as you connect with your team over an ice-cold beer (or two!). Whether you’re after fun things to do in Sydney or mouth-watering Brisbane activities, a BBQ cooking class is sure to spark enthusiasm among your workmates.

Overindulging in mince pies, gingerbread and pavlova is all part of the festive experience. And let’s not forget the savouries – with honey-glazed ham and kilograms of cold prawns featuring on the Christmas menu. Nothing brings together a group of people like a delicious meal, making cooking classes a guaranteed hit for your next office Xmas party.
 

Sweeten the deal with chocolate making classes

Hand reaching into a box of chocolate truffles

Nothing says Christmas like a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffle. Chocolate making classes take your team beyond bags of gold chocolate coins picked up at the grocery store checkout and unlock a whole new perspective on the Christmas classic.

Led by passionate chocolate connoisseurs, you’ll learn skills like melting, moulding and tempering. Use unique Australian ingredients like chilli, lemon myrtle and Quandong to create utterly unique flavour combinations. At the end of the class, you get to keep your homemade chocolates to yourself or wrap them up as Christmas gifts for your friends and family.

Small-to-medium teams will love this Fun Chocolate Truffle Workshop in Sydney. Perfect for groups of 10-15, it's one of the tastiest office Xmas party idea on offer! Classbento community member, Samantha, says: "From the moment we walked into the workshop, our teacher Joseph was very welcoming and friendly. We booked the chocolate truffle workshop as a team bonding activity. It was great to get out of the office and get deliciously messy! My team and I enjoyed every moment. Joseph incorporated learning into the workshop by sharing some history and facts about chocolate and of course the practical/fun side of creating and EATING the yummy chocolate. GREAT value for money, thank you."
 

Say cheers to fun paint and sip classes

team building paint and sip class

Looking for fun things to do in Perth, Australia? Paint and sip classes are a unique way to wind up the year and bring your team together for a night of creativity, laughs and of course, plenty of glass clinking. 

As well as giving your team a chance to bond and connect, paint and sip classes are a great opportunity to create a unique Christmas gift. Hang your masterpiece on your wall or wrap it and put it under the tree for a loved one. These classes cater to all skill levels, so whether your team are seasoned artists or have never picked up a paintbrush before, they're guaranteed to have a blast.

The experience is guided by talented local artists who will take you step-by-step through the process of creating your own work of art. And don't worry if you're not a Picasso in the making—the emphasis is on enjoyment and self-expression rather than perfection!
 

Create unique Christmas gifts with fluid art classes

Girl pouring paint from cups onto a ceramic vessel

Perfect for beginners, fluid art classes encourage your team to get creative with paint! Blend and swirl paint onto the canvas to create mesmerising works of art. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Sydney for your next office Xmas party, a fluid art class will surely help your team bond and create special memories with one another.

As well as canvases, fluid art is also used to decorate coasters, cheese boards and Christmas serving platters. Your team will leave with a beautiful new addition to their home or a unique Christmas gift to present to a friend or family member.

Live in another Australian city? From alcohol ink workshops in Brisbane to resin art classes in Perth, we offer fluid art classes across the country. All workshops are led by experienced artists who will walk you through the entire process, from start to finish.
 

Embrace your green thumb at terrarium making classes

DIY terrarium

Creative and social, terrarium classes top the list when it comes to finding fun things to do in Melbourne this Christmas. Suitable for juniors, CEOs and everyone in between, terrarium workshops are a great opportunity to assemble your colleagues out of the office and share a fun Christmas experience.

From layering soils to arranging succulents, these hands-on terrarium classes will give your team the chance to step away from their screens and create living works of art. These classes are surely one of our most unique work Christmas party ideas!
 

Take your team beyond the office with hands-on creative workshops

Whether you opt for a masterclass in Italian cooking or an evening of fluid art, team building activities are the perfect way to elevate your office Christmas party. As well as creating an opportunity for your team to bond and mingle, our Christmas ideas like cooking classes and terrarium making workshops help your colleagues to focus on the task at hand. Thoughts of emails, deadlines and Zoom calls will quickly melt away, creating a sense of calm. Because let’s face it, everyone needs a little downtime at Christmas!

Our Christmas party ideas can also be a great way to introduce your team members to new hobbies. This promotes a good work-life balance, helping to reduce stress both at home and in the office. Really, it’s a Christmas gift that keeps on giving.

Ready to get creative with your team this Christmas? Browse our creative experiences and workshops to find the perfect team building event for your office Christmas party.





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