The secret to an engaging Christmas Party

Your Christmas party is already an investment in your people; time, budget, and intention all go into creating a night that rewards and recognises your team. 

But what if you could make that investment go further?

Adding an activity earlier in the day can build energy and connection way before the evening starts. It helps to melt away any nerves and tensions by encouraging colleagues from different departments to mingle and laugh, breaks the ice for any new joiners, and excites the team ahead of the big evening celebrations.

The pre-party moment is about setting the tone for what follows. Think of it as a cultural warm-up: a way to remind your team that this celebration isn’t just about winding down for the holidays, but about recognising what you’ve achieved together over the year, and also plant the seed for what lies ahead.

Introducing Blue Hat and their award-winning Team Building Experiences

If you really want to set the tone before the Christmas party kicks off, Blue Hat Teambuilding are the ones to call. They’ve mastered the art of getting people laughing, talking, and connecting before the first glass of bubbles is poured.

Their award-winning experiences are designed to bring everyone together, whether you’ve got ten people or five hundred. These aren’t just for the loud, confident extroverts either - they’re built to be inclusive so that your entire workforce can join in, from the quiet thinkers to the office comedians. By the end, you’ll have teammates who never interact with each other swapping stories and inside jokes like old friends.

And here’s the best bit - you don’t have to organise a thing. Blue Hat handles everything: setup, hosting, even the flow into your evening event. It’s an instant energy boost without any of the extra work.

They can run their experiences anywhere. Host in the office, at your party venue, or even as part of a conference that rolls straight into the night’s celebration. They’re quick to set up, easy to run, and guaranteed to get everyone in the festive spirit.

If you’ve ever been to a Christmas party where it takes a couple of hours (and a few drinks) before your guests start to relax, you’ll know how valuable a good icebreaker can be. That’s exactly what Blue Hat’s team experiences do - they warm everyone up, spark conversation, and set the tone for a night that feels instantly connected.

Here are a few client favourite experiences that always bring the festive cheer:

🎄 Christmas Gameshow Mania – Three iconic TV shows rolled into one festive showdown, perfect in between dinner courses and hosted by a hilarious presenter with a full gameshow set, music, and props.

🎶 Rock ’n’ Roll Bingo – Swap numbers for music anthems! Sing, dance, and play your way through party classics. Take part in dance-offs, sing-alongs, and hilarious mini-challenges.

🕵️ In the Know – Thought-provoking challenges to create curiosity and laughter over drinks or dinner. Explore fascinating antiquities, make guesses, and test your bluffing skills in clever challenges.

🎤 Ultimate Festive Quiz Night – Comedy, quirky rounds, and laugh-out-loud surprises (definitely not your average pub quiz). Hosted by a hilarious comedic presenter and a client favourite.

⭐ Festive Superstars – Fast-paced mini challenges and crowd-pleasing games to keep energy buzzing and spark friendly competition. Perfect head to head activity pre or post-dinner.

🎁 Tri-Master – A fun, fast-paced team challenge, with physical, creative, and mental challenges plus loads of photos for a highlight reel of memories. Perfect in-office activity or or at your chosen venue.

You can see even more of Blue Hat’s festive activities here.

What do the companies who have tried and tested Blue Hat's experiences have to say?

"We recently worked with Blue Hat for an event, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly. From start to finish, everything was seamless, well organised, and so much fun. The whole team was fantastic to work with, and nothing was too much trouble. A special mention goes to Michael, the host, who was absolutely amazing. He struck the perfect balance between being professional and personable, keeping everyone engaged and creating such a great atmosphere throughout. If you’re looking for a team that delivers with energy, professionalism, and a personal touch, Blue Hat's are brilliant." - Engagement Executive at Nviro

"Fantastic team building company, we have used them twice now and both times they have been top notch. Very organised and good humoured. Great team. :) Highly recommend." - Helios Global Group

"We have used Blue Hat for the past few years. They are very helpful, organised and they really get everyone involved in a great team building experience and this year they took some fab photos and videos. We did Tri Master this year and it was brilliant fun, would highly recommend this. Thanks again to you all and see you next year." - Sodexo