Jade Boerdijk
Mulled wine, gourmet food, and a cheesy Christmas sweater. Does your staff party look like this in winter? Time to do things differently! Below are five ideas for an original winter staff party:
No Tyrolean outfits, but a converted warehouse styled like a winter mountain village, with fake snow, snowboards on the wall, marshmallows over fire pits, mulled wine (but the good stuff), and a disco in the improvised ski lift. Perfect for those who love an Alpine village without actually traveling to the mountains. It's informal, surprising, and fully customizable to your company culture.
How cool is it to have your own temporary pop-up speakeasy? Your team arrives at a seemingly uninteresting location, like a parking lot, an abandoned warehouse, or an office building. After knocking a few times on a hidden door, your people are allowed in after sharing a winter password. Inside, the atmosphere is very different from the outside. Think of a fully styled speakeasy in winter style. Dark velvet curtains, gold accents, cocktails, live jazz, winter finger food. The combination of mystery + style + party vibes makes this the kind of winter party people will be asking about again the following year.
Take a tour of hidden winter locations (nearby) in vintage buses or electric minivans. Start with mulled wine in a heated greenhouse, followed by a surprise dinner in an empty theater, and end at a winter ‘club’ or ice rink. Your corporate party across different venues, each location with a unique atmosphere.
Go for a stylish winter ‘club’ experience, at your own location or elsewhere. Make it a beautiful evening full of winter decorations, dark accents, seasonal dishes, and dry ice cocktails. Everyone will be happy with the atmosphere, whether you come for the vibe, the food, or the DJ.
Sharing is caring. Winter is also the season of giving. So why not combine your staff party with a social project or charity? Consider jointly serving a winter dinner at a homeless shelter, or organizing a day for families who are struggling. End with a dinner or party for your own team. Good for your people and your brand.
At GSE The Agency, we think a little differently. We organize staff parties for companies that dare. Those who want to give their team something that gives you goosebumps. And who understand that you don't have to travel to Lapland for that. A winter party doesn't have to be boring or standard at all. What do you need? A good idea, a bold plan, and a partner who dares to think outside the box with you.
No standard Christmas package hassle, but a winter staff party that everyone is excited about. Curious? Schedule an inspiration session!
Jade Boerdijk
Project Manager
