Small Office Christmas Party Ideas

Planning a small office Christmas party for your team? You’re in the right place. With over 18 years’ experience organising corporate Christmas parties for small offices and teams, we know what works. In this guide, you’ll find proven small office Christmas party ideas, from creative activities and foodie experiences to virtual team events and classic office games.

Each handpicked to suit modern workplaces and hybrid teams. Whether you want a festive get together in the office or a memorable online celebration for remote colleagues, we’ve got solutions to fit your team size, budget, and style. All ideas are tried, tested, and tailored for business teams looking to make this year’s Christmas party easy, fun, and inclusive.

Creative Christmas Activities for Small Office Parties

Bring your small team together with hands on festive fun! These creative Christmas party ideas are perfect for small office groups. Unique, interactive, and designed for great team building and memorable celebrations.

1. Festive DIY Kits

Order Christmas DIY kits for every desk or remote team member. Build festive crafts together for a creative, interactive small office celebration, no skills required!

2. Christmas Wreath Making

Create your own Christmas wreaths with expert guidance. Perfect for team bonding, creativity and sending everyone home with a festive keepsake for the office or home.

3. Perfume Making

Mix your own signature scent in this Christmas perfume workshop. A unique, interactive small office party activity with a personal gift for every team member to take away.

4. Festive Ornament Painting

Get creative with bauble and ornament painting. A relaxed, hands on workshop perfect for team photos, secret Santa, and those Instagram moments.

5. Festive Paint & Sip

Enjoy a festive painting class with drinks. No experience needed, just creativity, good company and plenty of office laughs. Always a Christmas party favourite!

6. Gingerbread House Making

Work in teams to build and decorate your own gingerbread house. A festive, competitive challenge that always gets teams laughing and talking!

Want even more inspiration?
See our full guide to Christmas party ideas for teams for lots more festive activities and planning tips.

Food and Drink Christmas Party Ideas for Small Teams

Looking for fun Christmas party ideas that go beyond the usual office nibbles? Treat your team to hands on food and drink activities, tried, tested, and proven to bring everyone together! From artisan chocolate making to cocktail classes and delicious DIY pizzas, these options are perfect for small groups who want a party with flavour. Every activity below has been picked for modern teams, is available across the UK, and comes with expert hosts who make your experience seamless, inclusive, and seriously tasty.

1. Chocolate Making

Treat your small team to a hands-on chocolate workshop, perfect for groups of 15. Make, shape, and decorate festive chocolates together in a relaxed setting. Ideal for boutique offices or close knit teams wanting an interactive, tasty Christmas activity. Everyone leaves with their own handmade treats!.

2. Gingerbread House Making

Work in teams or solo to build and decorate your own gingerbread house, with all the icing, sweets and laughter you could want. An all-time festive classic that gets everyone chatting and competing, perfect for breaking the ice and making memories.

3. Cocktail Making

Shake things up with a private cocktail class, tailored for smaller teams. Mix, muddle, and sip festive drinks together, guided by a professional bartender. It’s hands on, relaxed, and perfect for small groups who want a fun, sociable Christmas celebration.

4. Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

A big hit with our small team clients! Explore the city together, crack festive clues, and enjoy handpicked pub stops along the way. This interactive treasure hunt is flexible, fun, and ideal for small groups wanting a memorable Christmas outing, perfect for boosting team spirit outside the office.

5. Pizza Making

Unleash your inner pizzaiolo! From rolling dough to customising your toppings, pizza making brings everyone together around the table. It’s relaxed, tasty, and perfect for teams who want to mix hands-on creativity with a classic Christmas feast.

Planning for a bigger team next year?
Check out our large company Christmas party ideas for more inspiration, activities, and expert tips for staff events with 50, 100, or even 500+ people.

Virtual Christmas Party Ideas for Small Offices & Teams

Organising a virtual Christmas party for your remote team? Make this year’s online celebration memorable with creative, interactive activities that bring everyone together, wherever they’re working. Each of these virtual events is hosted by experts and designed specifically for small teams, so you get seamless tech, brilliant entertainment, and a festive spirit that works on Zoom, Teams or any online platform.

1. Virtual: Festive Escape Room

Bring your small team together, wherever they are! Tackle festive puzzles, crack codes, and escape the virtual room with a live host guiding you. Ideal for remote or hybrid teams who want an inclusive, fun, and team-building Christmas challenge.

2. Murder on the Slopes

Step into a festive whodunnit set in a snowy mountain lodge! This interactive virtual murder mystery gets everyone playing a role, uncovering clues and solving the case together. Brilliant for sparking laughter and friendly competition, wherever your colleagues are based.

3. Virtual: Reindeer Games

Another proven winner with our clients! Reindeer Games brings your small team together online for hosted mini-games, trivia, and festive challenges. It’s fun, interactive, and perfect for remote groups looking to build connection and share a lot of laughs.

4. Virtual: Scavenger Hunt – Festive Edition

Turn your team’s home offices into a playground with a fast paced virtual scavenger hunt! Compete in fun, festive challenges, find quirky items, and race against the clock. Guaranteed to get everyone laughing and moving, even through the screen.

Need help planning your Christmas party?
Download our free Christmas party brochure for inspiration, activity ideas, and expert tips for small office and remote team celebrations.

Tech-Driven Christmas Party Activities for Small Teams

Looking to add a modern twist to your office Christmas party? These tech powered activities combine clever apps, digital challenges, and interactive experiences, making them perfect for small teams who want a party that’s unique, easy to organise, and packed with festive fun. Each one is run by our experienced hosts who know how to get everyone involved, even if your group is a mix of office based and remote.

1. Smartphone Christmas Treasure Hunt

Tried and tested by our clients for small team socials! Use our dedicated app to solve festive clues, snap photos and race around your local area. It’s a fresh, active Christmas challenge, ideal for smaller groups who want a bit of outdoor fun and teamwork.

2. Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Combine festive clues, local pubs, and digital challenges for a hilarious night out. This app-based hunt is ideal for smaller teams who want a relaxed, social Christmas event with a bit of friendly rivalry and plenty of laughs.

3. Virtual: Escape Rooms

Host your own Christmas themed virtual escape room! Teams crack codes and tackle puzzles online, guided by a live host. Perfect for hybrid or remote teams who want a fast-paced, interactive party.

4. Virtual: Trivia Challenge – Festive Edition

A favourite with our small teams and remote clients! Compete in a lively, interactive Christmas quiz packed with festive questions and quirky rounds, hosted live online. Fun, fast paced, and a proven way to connect colleagues wherever they’re working.

Fun Office Christmas Party Games for Small Teams

Sometimes, all you need for a brilliant office Christmas party is a few classic games that get everyone chatting and laughing, no fancy equipment required! Here are a few favourites that work perfectly for small teams:

Christmas Quiz: Test your team’s festive knowledge with a quick fire Christmas trivia quiz. Split into small groups and offer a fun prize for the winners.
Desk Decorating Contest: Give everyone a few minutes to turn their desk (or background, for virtual!) into a winter wonderland. Let the team vote on the most creative setup.
Christmas Charades: Act out classic Christmas films, songs or traditions, no speaking allowed! Simple, hilarious, and guaranteed to break the ice.
Secret Santa Story Swap: Each team member shares a funny or memorable holiday story, an easy way to learn more about your colleagues and spread some festive cheer.

Want even more ideas? Check out our big list of office Christmas party games for inspiration!