Top 7 Charity Team Building Activities & Events
What is a Charity Team Building Event?
A charity team building event is an activity where colleagues work together on a project or challenge that results in a charitable contribution. Charity activities usually include volunteering time, building equipment for a cause, or sourcing and donating items for those in need. Regardless of the chosen activity, the aim is to participate in a project that gives back to the community while improving teamwork, strengthening relationships and boosting employee morale.
Incorporating a charity cause into your next team building event can enhance team motivation and create a lasting sense of accomplishment, knowing that your efforts are making a genuine difference to the lives of others, locally and globally.
Why host a charity team building event?
Charity team building events offer employees a chance to participate in a meaningful shared experience where they learn to collaborate effectively, build trust and develop a deeper sense of purpose, leading to a more motivated and engaged workforce.
At GOTO Events, we’re passionate about the impact that team building can have on charitable efforts. That’s why, we’ve been working hard to increase our corporate charity events portfolio, offering a diverse range of engaging activities where teams can bond while making a real difference.
7 Charity Team Building Activity Ideas
1. Charity Bike Build - Build a bike for a child in need
Bicycles provide children with freedom, playful discovery and often, an essential means of transport for commuting to school. Unfortunately, not all children have the opportunity to own a bike, especially in rural parts of Africa where many of these charity bikes are bound for.
GOTO Events’ Charity Bike Build is more than just a team building exercise, it’s a chance to make a real difference in a child’s life. In this unique charity team building event, your team will assemble brand new children’s bikes that will be donated to underprivileged children through one of our selected charities, or a charity of your choice.
In order to earn the parts for the bikes, there are a series of mental and skill-based challenges and tasks that teams will need to complete. Safety briefing and expert guidance are provided throughout the activity to ensure the bikes can be safely used. As part of the team building challenge, teams will also be provided with the creative resources to add their personalised message onto their bike.
At the end of the charity activity, the completed bikes, soon to be cherished by children in need, will be presented in front of everyone to admire. After this, GOTO Events will collect all the bikes and donate them to the chosen charity.
In our Bike Build corporate charity event, not only will you experience the satisfaction of teamwork and problem-solving, but you’ll also leave the event with an undeniable sense of accomplishment, knowing you’ve positively impacted a child’s life.
2. Gift of the Gab - The ultimate charity scavenger hunt
With the cost of living crisis putting a strain on many charities, essential resources are more crucial than ever. GOTO Events invites you to participate in a meaningful charity team building activity that combines resourcefulness, collaboration and the joy of giving.
Our Gift of the Gab team building event is a charity scavenger hunt challenge that gives corporate teams the chance to step up and make a real difference while having fun and working together. Your team will be tasked with going around the town and sourcing specific items needed by our partner charities, from toothbrushes and hairbrushes to clothing and food. But there’s a twist! Negotiation skills will be key as you strategise to acquire items within the allocated budget.
The team who collects the most items within the budget will be the winner. But this exciting corporate charity day is more than just a competition. It’s a chance to bond with your team, test your creativity and ultimately, contribute to the wellbeing of those in need. Get you negotiation skills ready and find out more about our Gift of the Gab charity team building event.
3. Putt For a Purpose - Build-and-play charity mini golf
Supporting worthy causes not only benefits those in need, but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose within a team. This feel-good factor is central to the experience we’ve created at GOTO Events with our Putt for a Purpose charity team building event. This game of mini golf isn’t like any you’ve ever played before! We have taken the traditional game of mini golf and added a fun and charitable twist.
Instead of playing on a pre-made course, teams will build their own mini golf holes using materials from their supply pack or the creative zone such as cans and cereal boxes. Unleash your imagination and collaborate with your team to design and construct a challenging and fun hole.
Once all the holes are built, it’s time to test your putting skills and compete for the winning title. But the fun doesn’t end there! After the game, the team dismantles the course and all the materials used will be donated to a family in need or a charity of your choice. This sustainable aspect adds another layer of meaning to the experience, allowing you to combine your competitive spirit with charitable giving. Find out more about our Putt for A Purpose team building charity activity and enquire today!
4. Operation Supply Drop - Care packages with a twist!
Care packages can brighten the day of someone in need, offering essential supplies and a reminder that they are not alone. This sentiment sits at the heart of our charity Operation Supply Drop team building event.
Get ready to embark on a thrilling military-themed adventure, where you’ll put your teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills to the test in a series of exciting team building challenges. Each task you complete earns you vital items to fill your care package which will later reach someone in need.
This unique charity team building activity allows you to bond with your team and make a real difference in someone’s life, as the care packages will be distributed to individuals around the nation who need your help!
Witness the joy of giving firsthand by creating care packages with your team in the Operation Supply Drop charity team event. Your collaborative efforts will put smiles on faces, leaving you and your colleagues with the lasting satisfaction of supporting a worthy cause.
5. Paws For a Cause - Designing equipment for animals in need!
Many animal rescue shelters and sanctuaries rely on charitable donations to provide animals with a comfortable and enriching environment. In the UK, dedicated charities are struggling to provide furniture and feeders to the animals in their care.
GOTO Events’ Paws for a Cause is designed as a unique team building event that combines the joy of helping animals with the satisfaction of creating something tangible together. This charity activity allows your team to directly contribute to the welfare of animals in need by building feeders and furniture for local shelters.
This charity team building event starts with your host introducing you to the animal shelter you’ll be supporting and the specific needs of their furry residents. Next, your team will be guided through the planning stage where you will brainstorm ideas with your team. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and build essential items for the animals, prioritising both safety and functionality.
Once each team has finished building their creations, the items will undergo safety checks and will be delivered to the shelters and installed for our furry friends to utilise. After the event, your team will receive a heartwarming video to showcase firsthand how the animals are using their creations.
Calling all animal lovers! Are you ready to make a difference to the life of animals in need? Find out more about the Paws for a Cause charity team building event.
6. The Skateboard Build Challenge - Design & build a skateboard for a child in need
Skateboarding is a popular activity among children and for many, their skateboard is part of their identity, symbolising freedom and creativity. But sadly, not all kids have the chance to experience the joy of skateboarding.
To make a difference, GOTO Events offer a thrilling team building activity that allows teams to have fun building skateboards destined to be donated to children in need. The Skateboard Build Challenge tasks your team with earning parts and materials through a series of fun games and challenges. Once you’ve collected everything you need, it’s time to get creative and personalise your skateboard with the provided supplies.
This rewarding charity activity will leave a lasting impact as all the completed skateboards will be donated to children’s homes and charities, bringing smiles and opportunities to underprivileged children who deserve them. Prepare yourself for a unique and creative experience after which the whole team will leave with a feel-good feeling.
Get in touch to enquire about this charity team building event.
7. Charity Bake Off - Bake something sweet for someone in need
A delicious treat can brighten anyone’s day, but sadly, not everyone has access to these simple pleasures. GOTO Events invites you to participate in a heartwarmingly sweet charity team building day: the Charity Bake Off!
No baking experience necessary! We provide everything you need to whip up delightful creations from ingredients and recipes to equipment and expert guidance from our Michelin Star-trained pastry chef.
Work together as a team to unleash your creativity and baking skills. After the event, the completed baked goods will be donated to charity, making a positive impact on the individuals who receive them.
Get ready for a day filled with fun, teamwork and delicious treats as you bake your way to making a difference! So, gather your team, don your aprons, and let’s create some magic at the Charity Bake Off!
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Top 19 Company Fun Day Ideas And Events
Company fun days are a great chance to escape the office and bring your employees together in a fun-filled day of activities outdoors, enjoying the English sunshine.
Company and corporate fun days are all about letting loose, having fun and celebrating the hard work of your team. These outdoor team building events are often organised as a way to boost morale, reward employees for their dedication and commitment, build camaraderie and foster a positive company culture.
There’s always that one person who goes all in on the competition, but let’s face it – who doesn’t enjoy a little friendly rivalry? It’s all part of the fun, with opportunities to win prizes and earn bragging rights in the office.
In this article, we give you 19 fun corporate event ideas, perfect for a company fun day in the summer months.
1. Corporate Garden Party
What better way to enjoy a company fun day in the sun than playing traditional garden games that inspire nostalgia and team bonding? Our Quintessentially English outdoor team building event is a celebration of all things English, with games such as:
- Rounders
- Croquet and boules
- Giant garden games (Jenga, Kerplunk, Connect 4)
- Racket sports
- Garden races
These activities can either be run as free play, or as head-to-head challenges where teams compete for a prize.
2. Corporate Festival
Corporate festivals are the ideal option to create an unforgettable corporate fun day that guarantees smiles and laughter. From themes like beach party, funfair, carnival or maybe a traditional garden party, a company festival is a unique way to reward your employees.
Whatever the occasion, we provide you with the opportunity to transform your corporate event into a memorable experience for all involved. At GOTO Events, we offer a variety of interactive activities for all types of corporate events, be it a celebration, raising awareness, networking or simply developing those stronger working relationships !Our event specialists will offer ideas and advise to ensure your budget is allocated effectively and your aims are expertly achieved.
3. Corporate Summer Party
Make your next corporate summer party an unforgettable experience for your staff! Whether you’re organising a summer fete, or you want to add a touch of vintage style to your usual corporate summer party, GOTO Events offer a variety of summer team building activities that will keep your guests entertained all day.
Get competitive in Soap Box Derby, channel your inner child in It’s a Knockout or challenge your creativity in Masterpiece. Whether you’re up for epic team building challenges, creative fun or just some high-energy games, get ready to have a great time and make some unforgettable memories with your team.
4. Inflatable Fun Day
Looking for a company fun day with a wow factor? GOTO Events offers a selection of outdoor inflatable games that will transform your team building day into a company fun day bonanza! We have a diverse range of inflatable team building activities with fun head-to-head competitions and multi-player obstacle courses. There is something for every type of audience – whether you are a small team or a larger group, including:
5. Corporate Family Fun Day
Corporate family fun days are an excellent option for celebrating important milestones and rewarding employees in a fun and family-friendly environment. Including employees’ families in a company fun day promotes a supportive work environment, enhances work-life balance and demonstrates appreciation for employees’ personal lives, ultimately boosting connections and loyalty within the organisation. With child-friendly activities and games that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, infuse adventure and excitement into your next company family fun day with activities such as:
- Inflatable activities
- Sports activities
- Giant garden games
- Charity activities
- Sustainability workshops
- Circus skills workshop
6. Giant Games
Transform your company fun day into a spectacle of colour and entertainment that everyone will remember with giant games such as inflatables, trampolines, human table football, giant garden games and giant Monopoly.
Perfect for an outdoor company fun day in the sun, Teamopoly welcomes you into a competitive and oversized world. Watch your team become ruthless property gurus while they build their empire and thwart the competition. The name of the game is to earn money to play the board and build up your portfolio. All the favourites from the real game are included such as chance cards, community chess and the famous houses and hotels.
7. It’s A Knockout Outdoor Team Building
Revive the popular British game show in an outdoor team building activity like no other. It’s a Knockout is a thrilling company fun day event that will exceed any expectations. It’s a highly energised team building activity designed for companies and teams that want to get active.
Picture giant inflatables, slippery slides, inflatable washing machines, relay races and even a massive foam pit. As the excitement builds, hidden talents will emerge and everyone will embrace their playful side in the most unexpected ways.
With energetic music and a lively MC keeping the momentum alive, It’s A Knockout guarantees endless laughs and unforgettable team bonding. Watch your colleagues step out of their comfort zones and into hilariously wild challenges, all while battling it out for medals and a celebratory bottle of bubbly!
8. Total Team Wipeout
Total Team Wipeout is the company fun day activity where adults get to let their inner child out and be wild, crazy and just plain silly. With guests separated into teams, they will take part in a range of head-to-head activities to accumulate as many points as possible and be crowned the winners.
There are some seriously big toys on this outdoor team building event, from giant inflatables and the famous big red balls to obstacles and assault courses. It’s a great way to cool off in the summer whilst showing off your competitive side in a head-to-head inflatable bonanza with something for everyone!
9. The Gladiator
Enter the arena and channel your inner warrior with The Gladiator team building experience! Designed for high-energy teams, this event delivers adrenaline-fuelled fun and fierce competition, making it the ultimate company fun day activity. The adventure begins as participants are divided into Gladiators and Contenders. These rival teams will clash in a series of outrageous and exhilarating challenges, all in pursuit of the grand prize. Brace yourself for energy-packed activities like:
- Bungee Run – Armed with a Velcro marker, see if you can outsmart the bungee cord before it pulls you back to square one!
- Assault Course – Race against the clock as you navigate a wild obstacle course to collect puzzle pieces.
With upbeat music, immersive Gladiator-themed décor and a thrilling medal ceremony to crown the victors, The Gladiator promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the year!
10. Archery and Duck Herding
Archery and Duck Herding combine to create an unforgettable company fun day filled with unique challenges and laughter. Don’t worry, the archers and ducks remain safely apart!
Your team will rotate through these two exciting activities. First, take aim and hone your skills with archery under the guidance of our expert instructors. Using traditional longbows, you’ll test your precision as you shoot arrows at targets, racking up points with every bullseye.
Then, it’s time for some light-hearted fun with duck herding. Work alongside a highly trained sheepdog as you guide a group of charming ducks through an obstacle course. Our skilled instructor will teach you the commands you’ll need to steer the ducks into their pen and complete the challenge like a pro.
11. Multi-Activity Day
Multi-activity days are a brilliant way to keep your audience engaged throughout a company fun day! At GOTO Events, we offer a wide variety of action-packed activities that will get your team energised and fully engaged. Choose from a selection of fun team building activities including:
- Off-road quad bikes
- Mini hovercraft
- Inflatable human table football
- Canon firing
- Duck herding
- Target archery
- Axe throwing
12. Corporate Sports Day
Remember the good old days of your school sports day? Why not relive the fun, the competitiveness and the glory through our School Sports Day team building event?
Dust off your running shoes and unleash your inner child with this ultimate company fun day where we transform your event into a hilarious and nostalgia-packed experience designed to reignite team spirit and create unforgettable memories.
All our games and activities are exactly how you remember – just without the grumpy teachers and the school bully. Activities include: Tug of War, Swing Ball, Human Football Table, Badminton, Dodgeball and Inflatable Volleyball.
13. Soap Box Derby
Host your own soap box car race and challenge your team in a unique way with Soap Box Derby! It’s a laugh-out-loud event where teams collaborate to design, construct, decorate and race their very own carts in an adrenaline-fuelled sprint for glory. Perfect for a company fun day, Soap Box Derby combines teamwork, innovation and a healthy dose of competition.
Starting with a basic paddle cart, a set of tools and a stash of materials, teams must strategise, tackle mini challenges and earn cash to upgrade their designs. Safety and functionality are key, but extra points are awarded for the most imaginative creations. The grand finale? A high-energy race around a wild and wacky course, guaranteed to get hearts racing and spirits soaring!
14. Survival Island
A survival challenge is the ultimate bonding experience for your team! Survival Island company fun day is a unique team experience that emphasises collaboration as participants dive into realistic survival scenarios, designed to test and enhance their teamwork skills. Led by an expert with real-world survival expertise, teams will embark on an immersive journey packed with hands-on challenges. From mastering the art of fire-starting with minimal resources and building sturdy shelters to administering first aid, crafting stretchers, tying essential knots and filtering water using sand, gravel and charcoal, every activity is designed to teach practical survival techniques while encouraging teamwork.
With top-notch equipment and expert guidance, we create an authentic and engaging environment that only equips your team with useful skills but also fosters stronger connections as they unite to overcome obstacles and achieve their ultimate mission: survival.
15. Let’s Get Ready To Jungle
Let’s Get Ready to Jungle is an electrifying company fun day designed to push your team out of their comfort zones and into the wild unknown.
Stranded in the depths of a remote jungle, teams must tackle a series of daring challenges to earn those all-important stars and endure life in camp. From constructing their own shelters to conquering bush tucker trials, participants will navigate through different zones and confront their biggest fears – whether it’s handling snakes, encountering tarantulas, or sampling some classic jungle critters.
The goal? Collect as many gold stars as possible and outshine the competition before time runs out. But beware – fail to complete a challenge, and you’ll leave empty-handed. Once the trials are over, it all comes down to a nail-biting finale: the stomach-turning rotten egg roulette!
16. Corporate Treasure Hunt
For those who love adventure and exploring the outdoors, a corporate treasure hunt is a fun and engaging way to get your team active. Our GPS Treasure Hunt team building activity combines technology with engaging and intriguing challenges that will get everyone involved!
Split into smaller groups, each team is equipped with a state-of-the-art tablet loaded with our bespoke GPS app. This interactive guide will lead them to hidden checkpoints scattered along the route, which can be tailored to a location of your choice. At each stop, teams will tackle challenging puzzles and engage in exciting tasks to earn points, all while competing against the clock and their rivals.
17. Lights, Camera, Action
Get ready to shine with Lights, Camera, Action – an engaging activity for your company fun day where creativity takes the lead! Whether you’re stepping into the spotlight or working behind the scenes, there’s a role for everyone in this collaborative experience.
Teams will join forces to brainstorm ideas, craft witty scripts and rehearse their performances. With access to music, special effects and amazing props and costumes, the creative opportunities are boundless.
From futuristic news reports to short films or blockbuster-style trailers, your team will bring their vision to life. Perfect for large, diverse groups, this interactive activity is all about unlocking creativity, showcasing talent and having a blast together.
18. Charity Team Building Events
Charity team building events offer the perfect opportunity to give back while fostering stronger connections within your team during a company fun day. These activities bring employees together around a common goal, creating meaningful experiences that leave a positive impact on both your team and the wider community. Some examples include:
19. Group energisers
Elevate your company away day or corporate event with a unique group energiser activity that will not only break up the day and invigorate your audience but will strengthen communication, collaboration and problem-solving among teams.
One of our most popular energising team activities, the Haka, is a unique experience that will leave your audience feeling fired up and ready to go. In this group energiser, participants delve into the powerful Māori tradition, learning the steps and body language of the Haka while forging collective strength and unity through chanting and synchronised movements. Our performers are all of Māori descent and they will also take you on a journey to learn more about their history and core values.
Need help planning a Company Fun Day or Team Away Day?
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Why Every Organisation Should Have a Company Fun Day and How to Make It Happen
Employee engagement and job satisfaction are critical for any organisation’s success. However, research shows many employees are not fully engaged at work. A Glassdoor study found 53% of employees say work culture significantly impacts their engagement and satisfaction. Additionally, a Gallup report revealed only 8% of staff are positively engaged, 57% are not fully engaged, and 35% are disengaged.
To boost employee engagement and satisfaction, consider having regular company days out with your staff. These activities can strengthen relationships, improve morale and make work more enjoyable. To help you out, here are some things to consider when organising a company fun day, team away day or team building activity.
What are Company Fun Days?
Company fun days are lighthearted events organised by a company for its employees and sometimes for employees and their families. Generally held off-site, company fun days can involve games, challenges or simply mingling over good food in a fun environment enabling people to relax outside of the everyday workplace. They are an ideal way to boost morale, increase motivation and show appreciation to employees for all their hard work.
Why Should Your Organisation Plan a Company Fun Day?
Organisations who host company days out will experience a multitude of benefits such as staff networking, interaction, team engagement and increased productivity. Company fun days are also a chance to get to know employees you may not always see on a day-to-day basis, and could be especially beneficial for teams working remotely or across separate offices and departments.
Corporate fun days are now a regular part of most organisations’ annual calendars as an important part of the modern-day company culture of fun, reward and celebration.
How Do You Choose the Right Venue for A Corporate Day Out?
Venue and location play a key part in any corporate event. The style of venue can increase the impact of the event, with the likes of country house hotels and sports stadiums providing the perfect backdrop.
GOTO Events works with over 1000 venues across the UK, from the impressive Tylney Hall in Hampshire to the famous Twickenham Stadium. Our large portfolio of venues means we can guarantee to find the perfect venue for your corporate fun day within 15 minutes from your office. Our venues include a diverse range of both indoor and outdoor facilities, including on-site conference and meeting spaces and accommodation for up to 1000 people. There are also numerous unique venues for corporate days out such as the Big Brother House, artificial surf lagoons and even your very own private island.
Our team building activities and events are fully mobile and we can travel to any venue in the UK where we will set up and run the activity with your audience. Get in touch so we can help with the perfect venue for your next team building event.
What Kind of Activities Can You Include in Your Company Fun Day?
This is often the million-dollar question. For small or large teams, companies often wonder what team building activities will have the maximum impact and provide something for everyone.
But you don’t have to stick to a particular theme. GOTO Events offer over 100 different team building activities for company fun days, all of which are designed with a mixed audience in mind. Company fun days come in all shapes and sizes, from outdoor large-scale festivals to more intimate team building activities such as cookery workshops, treasure hunt adventures, The Crystal Challenge, It’s a Knockout or a selection of classic country sports.
Our team are on hand to understand your requirements and create a memorable team building experience with the right balance of fun and education.
1. Quintessentially English
Quintessentially English is a celebration of all things English. Think English countryside, English garden party and typical gardens games. You can either run this company fun day event as a free play or as a head-to-head challenge. Activities include:
- Archery (venue dependent)
- Rounders
- Lawn Games (croquet, boules)
- Giant Garden Games (Jenga, Kerplunk, Connect 4)
- Racket Sports
- Garden Races (Tug O’ War)
2. It’s A Knockout
Get ready for the wackiest company fun day of the year! It’s a Knockout is a unique outdoor team building event that includes crazy costumes, huge inflatable games and enough foam to fill an Olympic swimming pool!
Our full corporate version of the popular TV show, It’s a Knockout is designed for companies and teams where everyone can get involved in a highly energised corporate fun day that will bring smiles to everyone.
3. Totally Wipedout
Totally Wipedout is a company fun day event where employees get to let their inner child out and be crazy and just plain silly. Inspired by the amazing TV show, Totally Wipedout brings to life all the amazing action and excitement you can get in a head-to-head inflatable bonanza!
Team members will compete against each other in a variety of unique games. There are some seriously big toys on this outdoor team building experience with something for every ability, from the famous big red balls with obstacles to inflatable assault courses.
4. Circus Themed Carnivals
Experience the thrills, spills and excitement of the circus in a company fun day! From arrival, you and your team will be plunged into a world of breath-taking entertainment, stunning room décor and all the sights, sounds and smells you’d expect from the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’.
From jugglers and acrobats to limbo dancers and fire-eaters, we have something for everyone!
5. Outdoor Adrenaline
Adventure is just around the corner in our Outdoor Adrenaline corporate fun day. This adrenaline-fueled day of fun and team building has something for everyone and offers an exhilarating mix of activities that will make the perfect company day out.
6. GPS Treasure Hunts
If you love adventure and treasure hunts, our GPS Treasure Hunt is a fun and engaging way to get everyone active. We have a wide range of iPad-based treasure hunt games where teams must keep their wits when moving from location to location, guided by the map. At every correct location they find, a mystery challenge will appear on the screen for all players to complete. A GPS treasure hunt combines technology with intrigue by placing teams from across your organisation in the centre of an engaging company day out experience.
7. School Sports Day
Remember the fun, the competitiveness and the glory of your School Sports Day? Why not relive those days with our company sports day team building event? All our games in the School Sports Day team building event are exactly how you remember – just without the grumpy teachers and the school bully. With the aim of winning medals, prizes and pride, our company sports day will be something that your colleagues will always remember. So, make sure you bring your kit and get ready for lots of fun, laughs and competitiveness!
8. Teamopoly
Is Teamopoly a board game? A live-action board game? An immersive experience? It’s all three, in one company fun day!
Step into the competitive world of Teamopoly as teams become ruthless property gurus to build their empire and thwart the competition. The name of the game is to earn money to play the board and build up your portfolio. All the favourites from the real game are included such as chance cards, community chess and the famous houses and hotels.
9. Soap Box Derby
Soap Box Derby is a hilarious corporate fun day that brings out the best in people when building their cars and developing their character. The designs they come up with never cease to amaze us, neither does the desire to dress up as Dick Dastardly or Penelope Pitstop. This team building event is not all about speed (although it helps), but about creativity and innovation.
After qualifiers, teams hit the design workshops where they can buy parts and materials to build their cars and dress their racers. Everyone must compete in heats, and even pass an MOT before taking part in the final race.
10. Bear Grylls Survival
The iconic Bear Grylls Survival Challenge is the ultimate company fun day! This outdoor team building event fosters the dynamics of your team, such as communication, development, motivation, leadership, trust and integrity. The dynamics can be subtly integrated or used as a specific platform to draw out natural talents to create high-performing teams. However, the most crucial element of any team building event and the backbone of any company day out, is fun!
11. Haka Energiser
The Haka Energiser is a unique activity for a successful company day out that will leave your team feeling fired up and ready to go. Our performers are all of Māori descent, so you know you’re getting 100% authenticity and not just a gimmick or dance. Our chief and his tribe will take you on a journey to learn more about their history, introduce you to their core values of unity, family, looking after one another and love.
We can tailor this unique activity to fit your corporate event into either a fun yet informative exercise or combing it with an identity workshop where your employees will go deeper into learning more about themselves, who they are and where they come from.
These Activities Can Be Integrated Into:
1. Family Fun Days
Family fun days are not just for children. Businesses can organise a family fun day for employees and their families to celebrate important milestones and reward employees. A family fun day filled with fun and family-friendly activities can infuse a bit of adventure and excitement into your next company day out.
It’s also a great way to foster relationships within the organisation and provide a break from the daily grind of life at the office. Plus, it might be just what you need to get the creative juices flowing on projects that seem stalled.
2. Company Festivals
Our corporate festivals are the ideal option to create an engaging company fun day that also guarantees smiles and laughter.
From extravagant summer festivals, funfairs and carnival-themed events, to a quintessentially English garden event or a full-blown beach party, we provide you with the opportunity to transform your company team building event into a memorable experience for all involved. We offer a variety of interactive entertainment for all types of events, be it a celebration, raising awareness, socialising or simply developing stronger working relationships.
3. Corporate Summer Fete
Whether you’re looking for a summer fete that will keep your guests entertained all afternoon or you want to add a touch of vintage style decoration to your corporate summer party, our Corporate Summer Fete comes with bunting and banners in gorgeous vintage designs.
4. Inflatable Fun
If you’re looking for a company event filled with competitive fun and laughter, our inflatable games will provide a memorable experience for your employees. With a diverse range of head-to-head competitions and multi-player obstacle courses to choose from, we have something for every type of audience, from small to large teams.
5. Giant Garden Games
Transform your next team building event into a party on the edge of your lawn! With Giant Garden Games, your outdoor space is transformed into a spectacle of colour and entertainment that includes inflatables, trampolines and climbing walls.
6. Multi Activity Days
A Multi Activity Day is designed as a company fun day that gives your guests the opportunity to take part in activities that they normally do not have access to.
Activities include Rage Buggy Driving, Sheep or Dog Handling and more. A Multi Activity Day is a great way to have fun with your colleagues, clients or employees and make them feel good about your company.
Planning a Corporate Fun Day or Team Away Day?
If you’ve been given the task of organising a company fun day for your team, then look no further! GOTO Events have years of experience planning the perfect corporate event, with our Event Managers on hand to work directly with you to create the perfect event for your company. We understand that every event is different and we will help you create the best team building event to suit your requirements. Contact us to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
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Top Versatile Team Building Events for All Weathers
Top Versatile Team Building Events for All Weathers
As we eagerly await the arrival of the hot summer we were all looking forward to, the current weather seems to have a mind of its own. Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered with a fantastic lineup of weatherproof team building events that can be enjoyed indoors or out!
Instead of standing out in the rain, let’s embrace the season with these exciting activities designed to foster teamwork, communication, and camaraderie among your team members. No matter the weather, we’ve got the perfect options to ensure a fantastic time and create lasting memories together.
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The Best Indoor Team Building Games for Communication and Collaboration
The Best Indoor Team Building Games for Communication and Collaboration
Effective communication and collaboration are crucial elements for building a strong and successful team in a business environment.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen the bond between team members, improve problem-solving skills, or enhance overall productivity within the team, engaging in indoor team building games can be great for your team.
These games not only promote teamwork but also encourage effective communication and collaboration in a fun and interactive way. Below we will explore some of the best indoor team building games that can help foster communication and collaboration within your team.
Top 5 Indoor Team Building Games for Communication and Collaboration
#1 Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction is an exciting and engaging team-building activity that fosters collaboration among the guests. Teams come together to construct various components of a mechanical story, which not only connect but also seamlessly integrate with other teams’ contributions in a chain reaction, culminating in a complete and cohesive tale.
Equipped with the necessary tools, each team is assigned different sections of the “chain” and tasked with communicating effectively and collaborating with neighbouring teams to successfully accomplish their mission.
This event is perfect for nurturing team relationships and fostering effective communication, making it an ideal choice for a challenging yet enjoyable corporate away day. Typically conducted over a few hours, Chain Reaction can be seamlessly incorporated after a conference or as an engaging afternoon activity away from the office.
#2 Masterpiece
Introducing the Masterpiece Challenge, a team building activity that ignites creativity and fosters collaboration by painting the bigger picture.
Your group will be divided into teams of 6 to 8 individuals, each assigned to a set of canvasses. The teams not only engage in the act of painting but also embark on a series of mini challenges to earn the supplies. These tasks encompass a wide array of activities, including logical quizzes, puzzles, mental challenges, visual tasks, and even elements of engineering. By successfully completing these challenges, teams acquire their crucial blueprints, and paints to aid them in their quest to realise their masterpiece.
The resulting masterpiece never fails to leave guests awestruck, as the standard of the results is consistently exceptional.
#3 Rollercoaster Tycoon
Get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of a theme park as you embark on an extraordinary creative activity! Your mission: construct a fully functional rollercoaster that propels a ball along its track for a minimum of 45 seconds. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping adventure filled with twists, turns, and heart-stopping moments.
This event is all about the collaboration, where teams join forces to achieve a common objective: building an awe-inspiring rollercoaster structure. The twist, however, lies in the fact that each team is responsible for constructing their own section of the track. Constant communication is key as they must ensure seamless integration between their sections, fostering a sense of unity. Together, these teams work harmoniously to create a colossal masterpiece that unites at the grand finale.
#4 Putt For A Purpose
Get ready to raise your clubs high in anticipation of our exciting charity team building event! Prepare to experience mini golf like never before. We’ve taken the beloved classic game and infused it with a charitable twist. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that blends team bonding with a socially responsible outcome, creating a truly enjoyable charity team building program.
The race is on as teams gather the necessary materials, combining them with a touch of creativity to construct their mini-golf masterpieces. Once the sections are completed, every team will have the opportunity to play the full golf course, putting their skills to the test. The teams with the lowest combined scores will be crowned the victors, showcasing their prowess on the mini-golf course.
As the event draws to a close and the winning teams are celebrated, the GOTO Events team will diligently dismantle and pack up the course. But the story doesn’t end there—these items will be donated to the designated charity or a deserving family in need. Through this act of kindness, the event not only fosters team spirit but also leaves a lasting impact on those in need.
#5 Charity Bike Build
If you’re seeking an activity or experience that not only promotes team unity and purpose but also contributes to a meaningful cause, then look no further than our charity team building experiences. We collaborate with numerous charities worldwide, ensuring that each experience is deeply intertwined with their mission.
Our most popular charity event revolves around teams constructing bicycles from scratch, but it encompasses much more than that! Before diving into the building process, teams must engage in a series of engaging games, tasks, and challenges to bike parts. Many of these activities are directly linked to the skills necessary for bike assembly and maintenance.
Teams are encouraged to build each bike with their unique touch, leveraging a variety of creative resources to fuel their imagination and personalise their creations.
Once completed, all the bikes are presented, allowing teams to admire and appreciate each other’s efforts. After the event every bike is generously donated to one of our nominated charities or a charity of your choosing, ensuring that these vehicles bring joy and support to those in need.
Planning an Indoor Team Building Event?
First step, contact us! Visit our contact page, or call us now on 02071184115 to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
We understand every event is different and we will help you to create the best event to suit your team and requirements.
The Benefits of Indoor Team Building: Why Your Company Should Consider It!
The Benefits of Indoor Team Building: Why Your Company Should Consider It!
In every workforce, lies a highly competitive business, that behind the scenes requires a strong and cohesive team to allow for its ongoing success. That’s why we do what we do, and where team building comes into play.
By engaging employees in indoor team building events, companies can reap the benefits, that come in multitude.
What are the Benefits of Indoor Team Building?
#1 Communication & Collaboration
Effective communication and collaboration are the core of any successful organisation. Indoor team events provide an ideal opportunity for employees to interact with one another outside of their day-to-day regular work commitments. By taking part in activities such as problem-solving challenges, trust building exercises or simply team-based games, individuals amongst a team can develop better communication skills, learn to listen actively and ultimately build trust amongst team members. These improved interpersonal relationships foster a more cohesive and collaborative work environment, leading to enhanced productivity and efficiency.
#2 Creativity and Innovation
Team building exercises often involve creative problem-solving task and often brainstorming sessions. By encouraging teams to think outside of the box and work together to find innovative ideas and solutions, it allows the teams to develop their creativity skills.
It is often overlooked that when a person feels comfortable expressing their views and encouraged to collaborate, they become more comfortable expressing their ideas and confident in sharing perspectives.
#3 Boosting Morale and Motivation
High employee morale and motivation are crucial for a positive work environment and improved performance. Indoor team building activities provide employees a break from their usual daily work activities, allowing departments to bond, form connections and develop a sense of camaraderie.
As a result, and one that is often highly noted by our teams is that individuals feel more valued, appreciated and feel like they are more than just a number. In turn, this produces higher motivation levels, and increased productivity.
#4 Productivity and Efficiency Improvements
Effective team building activities enhance communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, leading to improved productivity and efficiency in the workplace. When team members understand each other’s strengths, weaknesses, and working styles, they can streamline processes, leverage individual talents, and work more cohesively towards common goals.
#5 Employee Relationships
Team building activities help foster strong relationships among team members. When employees feel comfortable working with one another, they are more likely to share knowledge, collaborate, and support each other. These positive relationships contribute to a harmonious work environment and improved team dynamics.
#6 Employee Engagement
Engaged employees are more likely to go the extra mile and contribute their best efforts towards achieving organisational objectives and goals. Team building activities provide a platform for employees to connect with their work and the company’s mission, fostering a sense of belonging and commitment. Engaged employees are more productive, have higher job satisfaction, and are less likely to seek employment elsewhere.
Why are Indoor Team Activities Important for Staff Wellbeing?
1. Stress Relief & Work-life Balance:
Indoor team building activities offer employees a chance to unwind and engage in enjoyable experiences outside of their usual work responsibilities. These activities provide a much-needed break from the daily grind, allowing employees to recharge and relieve stress. By prioritising staff well-being through team building, companies contribute to a healthier work-life balance and reduce the risk of burnout.
2. Increased Employee Satisfaction:
When employees feel supported by their colleagues, and management, they experience higher job satisfaction. Indoor events create a positive work environment where employees feel valued, appreciated, and understood. Thus, resulting in increased staff satisfaction, reduced absenteeism, and improved overall wellbeing.
3. Strengthened Team Cohesion:
Team building exercises build trust and foster a sense of unity among employees. By encouraging open communication, collaboration, and support, team building activities create an atmosphere where employees feel comfortable seeking help from their colleagues. This support network can provide a vital source of motivation, encouragement, and problem-solving assistance, strengthening staff well-being and resilience.
PLANNING A INDOOR TEAM BUILDING DAY? WHAT TO DO NEXT…
First step, contact us! Visit our contact page, or call us now on 02071184115 to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
We understand every event is different and we will help you to create the best event to suit your team and requirements.
Top New Virtual Team Building Events for 2023
Top New Virtual Team Building Events for 2023
As strong believers of getting out of the office, we also understand that this is not always possible! Whether it be uncontrollable external factors, or travel limitations your global team might be facing, you can still get together as a full team even if you’re not physically together.
Over the last few years, we have found that team building activities are the perfect way to boost morale, ease new starters into a team, provide a much-needed break from the day-to-day work life, and even more. Even if you and your team are unable to come together in person, there are a wide range of virtual events that are still able to provide that social interaction and team bonding that can benefit everyone when they return to the workplace.
Gone are the days of joining onto a group call with your entire team that begins with glossed over and tired eyes. With different themes, challenges, and games, our virtual events are guaranteed to lift the mood and get everyone interacting with one another for some team building, no matter the distance.
You’ve probably seen the boom of virtual events across the web over the last few years. The ability to tweak and re-design these events promotes a range of different benefits, and their popularity has grown exponentially. Not only are you able to join in through the comfort of your own home or from the office, but there are also various virtual events that incorporate your external environment. Alternatively, if you don’t have the supplies needed and readily available, our dedicated projects and operations team will be able to support you from start to finish.
Top 4 Benefits of Virtual Team Building Events
#1 Engage With Remote Workers
The recent changes in the working environment have meant that many teams either work fully remote or with a form of hybrid working. We have found that corporate virtual team building events are a great way to engage with remote workers, no matter where in the world they are. Bringing your team together is a great way to keep up to date on ongoing projects that you probably are not involved in, but with the added benefit of a fun, exciting event with challenges to release your competitive side.
#2 Improve Important Transferable Skills
The lack of body language and other physical social cues over virtual meetings has indicated the importance of better communication online. The use of virtual events can provide you and your team with the transferable skills needed to work better together and collaborate efficiently from a distance. Whether that be co-working on a project, managing time effectively, and finding ways to communicate a point across, each of these are integrated within our virtual events to give you a fresh view on improving these skills with games and challenges.
#3 Zoom Fatigue Reset
Connectivity is amazing, but it can be draining and become mundane. We have found that due to how frequently Zoom and other online platforms are used, many employees are starting to feel disconnected and lost behind a screen. Introducing a virtual event and different activities that break the Zoom routine of client calls, or remote meetings, can help to bring something exciting to look forward to for everyone on your team. Give your Zoom experience a reset with something out of the ordinary.
#4 Accessibility
Perhaps you have members on your team that have accessibility needs, or members on the team that would struggle to meet even in a centralised location. The benefit of virtual events is that it is easily accessible by all. All you need is a device, an internet connection, and our team will be available to support you from start to finish. If you are unable to leave your house to gather items to support with the virtual event, fear not! Our projects and operations team can get these delivered to you ahead of the day.
Top 5 New Virtual Events for 2023
If you have already been on our website, you have probably come across the variety of virtual team building events we provide. However, we understand that too many options can be both helpful and a hindrance when trying to choose a virtual team activity that everyone can engage with and enjoy. Whether it be using an app or run solely by one of our highly trained hosts, we have chosen the Top 5 New Virtual Events for 2023 that have proven to be the most popular so far this year.
App-Based Events:
#1 Jungle Survival
You’re lost in the jungle (and yet still surrounded by the familiar furniture of your home or office, but let’s just pretend it’s the jungle for now). Whilst embarking on a virtual expedition with your team, you’ve run into obstacles Can you and your team survive these challenges together? Using our high-tech app, can you navigate the games and puzzles to reveal different survival secrets and collect items to help you along the journey?
#2 Virtual Polar Rescue
Whilst up on the dangerous mountain tops, you and your team are stranded! However, you come across a deserted cabin and need to work together to discover the key items needed to escape your terrible, cold fate. This interactive virtual event will give you and your team the ability to problem-solve and work together even from afar.
#3 Virtual Around the World
It’s time to turn air miles into Travel Credits in this exciting virtual event designed to give you and your team the opportunity to interact with one another across the globe. Starting in Argentina, your team will complete a series of challenges and interactive games to move onto the next destination. The further you go, the more challenges you complete, the more points will help you come out on top!
Non App-Based Events:
#4 Virtual Master of the Tasks
No matter where you are located, this fun and interactive virtual activity allows you to either work as a team or take part in individual challenges to accumulate as many points as possible for you and your team to be crowned the winners. Draw the 2nd longest, use the condiments you have in your kitchen and pantry to create an intriguing caricature, classic dash & grab, and more to get involved in! Your professional host will be on-call to support you throughout.
#5 Virtual Gameshow Bonanza
Not one, not two, not three, but six different gameshow rounds inspired by famous game shows. Get ready and competitive with your team to take part in the most interactive virtual gameshow experience on the market today.
How do virtual events work?
So, you’ve now got a taster of how these virtual sessions are run. They are either app-based or non-app-based. With a dedicated host allocated to your event and supporting staff members for larger groups, you will be in safe hands. Not only will you be introduced into the virtual room with enthusiasm, but you will also be guided through the virtual event to ensure the activity runs to match your schedule.
Our virtual events will always begin with the introduction from your host to ensure everyone has downloaded the necessary app (if it is an app-based virtual event), which gives you the opportunity to have a quick chat with all the colleagues you rarely get to see on a daily basis before you get organised into your teams for the day. Then it’s time to get competitive as your game code will be released by your host to get started. During the virtual events that are app-based, you will have an online platform to present different challenges and games depending on the theme of the virtual event you have chosen. With our non-app-based virtual team building events, your host will guide you through each of the activities and quietly keep track of the scores as you progress till the end of the event!
Get ready to book!
If you’re ready to get started, get in touch with one of our Event Specialists today to find out more about which events would be best suited for you and your team. If you’re interested in a virtual event that is not in the list above, do not fear! We have a variety of different activities found on our website to explore!
Different Venues Types in London to Host a Team Building Event
Different Venues Types in London to Host a Team Building Event
If you’re looking for a team building venue to hire, you can’t go wrong in London. It’s the central hub for traditional and quirky spaces suitable for every event type, capacity and budget.
Team building events are a great way to improve employee motivation and communication, co-workers get the chance to interact outside of the work environment, and bond during group activities.
Whether you’re planning on bringing the team together for an annual conference, or simply just a time to celebrate success, we’ve put together a list of the best venue types in London to host your next event.
Different Types of London Venues
Hotels
Team building days are a great way to reward your employees and help foster solid working relationships. Hotels in London are a perfect foundation for any team building event, especially when they are commuting via Tube.
Some of our most popular venues that we have worked with over the years are Imperial Hotels, etc. Venues, The Dixon Hotel, De Vere Connaught Rooms, Novotel London, Hilton London Tower Bridge.
Sporting Stadiums
Corporate conference rooms and traditional venues are often the first though when choosing a venue. Often overlooked is sporting stadiums, especially in London. They are home to large conference and meeting spaces but also have extensive outdoor space. Not only that, but they have extensive car parking allocation, so no need to worry about anyone driving in.
Catering to all group sizes and budgets, a meeting room hire at a sports venue can be the perfect backdrop for a summer event.
Some of our personal favourites, include Twickenham Stadium, Chelsea Football Club, Kia Oval, Stamford Bridge, StoneX Stadium.
Museums & Aquarium
There are very few venues that you can turn up to and see fish swimming around and wax figure joining you for dinner! From smaller-scale meeting spaces to large showstopping spaces, London boasts some of the best museums in the world. Some of our most popular venues include London Aquarium, Museum of the Home, Churchill War Rooms and The National Gallery.
Theatres
London’s West End is often considered the theatre capital of the world, even against New York’s broadway. Like stadiums, theatres are often overlooked as a team building and conference venue. Although theatres aren’t always free in the evenings, there is a great opportunity to watch a show!
Your Office
It’s a known fact that sometimes it’s hard to source a venue, especially for last minute events! Luckily London is home to many offices with large open spaces that we can easily utilise for team building events. After all, it’s an impressive visual walking into your office and an inflatable Under Pressure is set-up with red uplighters.
Planning a Team Building Event in London?
If you’ve been given the task of organising a team building event in London for your team, then look no further! We understand that every event is different, and we will help you to create the best event to suit your requirements.
Visit our contact page, or call us now on 02071184115 to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
The Best Hotel Firework Displays This Bonfire Night
The Best Hotel Firework Displays This Bonfire Night
When is Bonfire Night?
As follows the tradition, Bonfire Night is celebrated every year on or around 5 November. Bonfires are usually lit on which effigies known as “guys” are burned, while the skies are filled with colourful fireworks. It’s also a time to enjoy traditional Bonfire Night food and drink, alongside music, funfairs and family activities.
Down Hall, Essex
Join Down Hall on Thursday 3rd November 2022 for our extremely popular and spectacular firework night.
Fun for all the family! Arrive from 6.30pm for children’s entertainment which includes a kiddie disco and face painting, followed by our eagerly anticipated Firework Display at 7.30pm.
Burgers, hot dogs and jacket potatoes will be available for you to purchase on the night, along with sweet treats such as mini doughnuts, toffee apples and warm crumble with custard.
Feel free to bring your own sparklers.
This year they are offering a choice of the ticket types below-
General Admission – Including admission to watch their fantastic fireworks display, and complimentary hot drinks (Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate) throughout the evening
£20.00 per adult | £12.50 per child (age 3-12) | Under 3’s- Free
VIP Terrace – As well as admission to the Display this package includes a reserved table on The Terrace, where a shared pizza between 2 and chips will be served to you along with a glass of prosecco or bottle of beer each. Childs tickets will include a soft drink.
£40.00 per adult | £30.00 per child (age 3-12) | Under 3’s- Free
Suite View – Watch the display in style from the balcony of one of our luxurious suites overlooking the rear lawn of the hotel. You will also get the following included and served to you -a sharing Pizza (between two), fries, soft drinks, a glass of Champagne each and Sweet treats for you to enjoy during the evening (Capacity for up to 8 persons) – Use of Suite from 18.30 to 22.30 (No overnight stay)
£520 for up to 8 guests.
Find out more here: https://www.downhall.co.uk/upcoming-events
Buxted Park Hotel, East Sussex
Enjoy a ‘bonfire’ inspired three course dinner at Buxted Park Hotel on Friday 4th November.
Arrive at 7pm for cocktails and canapés before being seated for Chef’s ‘bonfire’ inspired three-course meal with a ‘bang’. Following dinner Aurora Fireworks will be providing a stunning fireworks display to be enjoyed on the terrace with hot chocolate and homemade truffles.
To book please call 01825 733333 or find out more here: https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/offers/hotel-events/dinner-with-a-bang
The Grove, Hertfordshire
On Saturday 5 November, the fire pit will be lit, and mulled cider, hot chocolate and hot toddies, as well as other sweet treats, will be served ahead of a spectacular firework display at 8pm. Their resident DJ will provide all the tunes before the night is brought to a close at midnight.
Find out more here: https://www.thegrove.co.uk/offers/rooms-suites/fireworks-night/
Foxhills, Surrey
Remember, remember the 5th November.Join us for a fantastic firework display, live DJ and a selection of street food as we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with a bang.
Timings: 7pm – 11pm
Member: £28 | Guest: £32
Find out more here: https://www.foxhills.co.uk/news/firework-night-saturday-5th-november
Alexandra Palace, London
The “Glastonbury of Fireworks’ (ITV) is back this November!
Be captivated by our legendary Fireworks display, get your dancing shoes on at StrEATlife headlined by much-loved DJ and national treasure Gok Wan, warm up by the Bonfire or head inside to our German Bier Fest where you’ll be entertained by an Oompah Band and Elvis Presley tribute show.
Plus a family funfair, film screenings of The Lego Movie and Shaun of the Dead in our Victorian cinema, an Ice Disco, Fire Jugglers and one big ol’ Bonfire!
Set against unrivalled panoramic views over London, this truly is the capital’s hottest bonfire night for a reason.
Find out more here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/fireworks_festival_2022/
Top 10 Cookery Team Building Events & Activities
Top 10 Cookery Team Building Events & Activities
Top 10 Cookery Team Building Events & Activities
Cooking is usually an activity that is associated with a person’s home, often enjoyed around family and friends. Cookery team building events reminiscent with people’s home lives and therefore evokes a set of emotions that leads to breakdown professional barriers, enabling team collaborations between employees.
Contrary to believe, cookery team building events are more inclusive that some standard team building events. Cooking events provide individuals with practical skills that they can take away with them, as well as a hands-on experience.
Top 10 Cookery Team Building Events
#1 Bakeathon
Our Bakeathon is literally pure baking fun! Enjoy this team building event, as teams go head-to-head in a series of baking challenges, including a showstopper, star bake, technical round and a creative round!
The Bakeathon is a perfect event to unleash some creativity and get people working together. With just the right amount of competition, the Bakeathon is a fantastic cookery team event that gets everyone involved. After all, who doesn’t like cake!
#2 Strictly Come Dining
You’ve seen the programme, now it’s your turn for you and your team to take part in this fun and creative cookery team building event. Teams will go head-to-head to produce a tasty 2-3 course lunch or dinner, where they will take the responsibility for the preparation and cooking od the menus. Not only this but teams must also prepare decorative table settings and serve each other your culinary delights.
When dining each group judges and scores what they have eaten between the courses. The winner from each course then goes before our food judges to give their final verdict. You will be judged on team work, time management, dish presentation, creativity and most importantly… taste!
#3 Chocolate Making
Our Chocolate Making workshops are perfect for any corporate team wanting to bring the team together.
Enjoy a fascinating talk about the cocoa bean and how it becomes the chocolate you see in front of you. You will then have the chance to taste, shape, dip and decorate your very own Belgian chocolates using your new found skills taught by our professional chocolatiers.
Each guest will be expected to make and elegantly gift wrap 20 chocolates to take home – if you haven’t eaten them by then!
#4 Molecular Gastronomy
This new phenonomen is simply out of this world. Have you ever wondered how the modern chefs such as Heston Blumenthal creates these amazing molecular dishes? Well now is your chance to find out. Our professional chefs will present to you and your team a variety of ways to add vibrancy to your dishes including hot gels and spheres.
#5 Hells Kitchen
Put your teams through a real grilling and discover how they work together and perform under extreme pressure. Will they be able to handle evasive, unhelpful, and sometimes rude chefs? See how your team copes with change, problems, and obstacles we put in their way whilst they plan, cook, and create a 3-course meal.
As we turn up the heat will guests thrive and unite, or will they crumble and hide in the larder? On the day our chefs will get into the character of obnoxious, naughty, and nasty Chefs who will do their best to trigger responses!
#6 Team Masterchef
Our Team Masterchef is an event for all tastes and abilities. Following on from a live demonstration, teams will have an opportunity to make a range of dishes enabling individuals to learn several cooking processes and culinary skills.
Teams must listen carefully to the instructions and take notes as the chef will not assist once the demonstration has finished. There will also be a mystery ingredient that teams must cook using their creativity as well as tokens to spend in the larder, where key items are stocked.
#7 Culinary Games
This Culinary Games includes several practical and interactive quiz challenges all packed into this event. Culinary Games consists of different challenges, that may include: a quick cupcake decorating challenge, making a bridge out of spaghetti, several quiz-based rounds, chocolate making against the clock and a culinary finale!
This activity is a real crowd pleaser, and perfect for all types of corporate entertainment – it’s fast, fun, and action-packed competitive culinary event full of hilarious foodie challenges!
#8 Sushi Making
The popularity of sushi over the years has increased! It’s low in fat, and packed full of omega 3 and vitamins. Sushi making is a great way to spend a few hours learning some new skills that you can use repeatedly.
Following the practical session another demonstration from the chef is given to include classic and modern sushi such as Maki Sushi and Ura Maki (Californian Roll) and a classic dragon roll.
#9 Cupcake Decorating
Another creative activity where there simply is no limit about what you can do with a cupcake. All you need is a can-do attitude, a small amount of creativity and an army of icing!
We will give the group an expert demonstration on how to make perfect cupcakes, this will be followed by decorating with butter cream, royal icing, piping techniques, modelling with sugar paste and colouring techniques.
Want a competitive event? Team will be tasked to create their own cupcake brand with a. niche concept complete with their iced cupcakes, and packaging ready for us to judge.
#10 Marks, Set, Cook!
In Marks, Set, Cook your host will create the buzz and pressure of a busy kitchen in this competitive culinary activity. Teams will select one of our mystery baskets, in addition each team will receive a budget to spend in our onsite mini market that includes additional luxury ingredients, blackboards, pens and a market trader to bid and barter with for that essential ingredient to make that extra special dish.
Why should I host a Cooking Team Building Event?
Corporate cooking events are a highly social activity, and our events provide an alternative option to team building and corporate events. If the thought of a professional kitchen and a professional chef sounds a little daunting… don’t worry. We bring all of our cooking equipment to a venue of your choice, so you can feel relaxed.
Whether it’s to reward your employees, or simply to entertain participants we have a multitude of options for you to choose from. Groups will be amazed at the progress they will learn with their handy culinary skills!