Private Christmas Party
Choosing a private venue gives you more than just a great setting, it gives you the freedom to make your Christmas party truly your own. Enjoy and benefit from:
- Exclusivity – Celebrate with just your team in a space that’s all yours, with no distractions
- Tailored menus - Work with expert chefs to create the perfect menu for you and your colleagues
- Flexibility – Plan your own programme to include elements such as awards, speeches, games etc to make the celebrations truly meaningful to your organisation
- Personal touches – Add your brand, theme cocktails, custom playlists, entertainment etc to make your event feel wholly about your organisation and its culture
- Festive flourishes – Take your Christmas party to the next level by including festive carol singers or muscians to welcome your team as you arrive at your chosen venue. A great way to get everyone in the festive spirit!
Shared Christmas Party
If you’re organising a smaller team celebration or looking for a more cost-effective option, a shared Christmas party can be the perfect solution. You and your can team can enjoy:
- Big-party atmosphere without the big budget to match! Enjoy an all inclusive Christmas party that includes a glamorous venue, fine dining and entertainment without the cost of searching for and booking it all yourself
- Variety of themes - Our venues that host a shared Christmas party offer different themes from black-tie dinners to party nights with themed décor, ideal for teams that want a memorable celebration they couldn’t host alone.
- Hassle-free planning - Our venues handle everything! Just book your table, show up and enjoy
- Flexible options - Book as few or as many seats as you like! Shared Christmas parties are often easier to accommodate last-minute changes
- Networking opportunities - Shared parties can be a great chance to network informally with other local businesses and professionals outside your own networks; perfect for startups and small teams looking to connect
Bespoke Christmas Party
Our venues offer an unforgettable setting for a Christmas party with a difference. Whether you're looking for something immersive, elegant or out of the box, we can help you find event space that’s as refined or as imaginative as you like. Here are some of our ideas to get you started:
- Mix it up with multi-venue magic: Cambridge’s compact size makes it easy to plan a multi-venue party. Start with drinks in a quirky venue, then dine in style somewhere new
- Add a festive twist: Visit the Cambridge Christmas Market and have a spin on the ice rink. Alternatively, meander through the Narnia-style Cambridge University Botanic Garden Light Trail
- Moments to remember:
- Create a cosy corner for classic Christmas films
- Set up a ‘Craft Corner’ for DIY decorations or keepsakes
- Add a charity raffle or auction for feel-good festive vibes
- Surprise guests with AR or VR to send them to snowy Lapland or experience a virtual sleigh ride!
- Start on a high note with a troupe of carol singers or schedule your celebrations around attending a nearby carol concert - a wonderful way to soak up the holiday spirit before heading to dinner
Christmas Lunch
A Christmas lunch is the perfect opportunity to bring colleagues together, whether they’re based locally or working remotely, for quality time, great food and a chance to reconnect. It also offers several benefits that make it a smart and sensitive choice such as:
- Lower venue and catering costs without compromising on style or quality
- Better availability - lunchtime office Christmas parties are typically less in-demand than evenings, giving you more choice of spaces and often better availability during the busy festive period
- Inclusivity - a daytime, low-alcohol setting supports diverse preferences and organisational EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) goals. They are also easier for remote workers, commuters, and those with caring duties to join in
- A more casual, feel-good atmosphere which is ideal for team bonding. Plus, they can be followed up with optional activities like a visit to the Cambridge Winter Market; a trip to Cambridge University Botanic Lights; exchanging gifts or simply heading home early with a smile
- Sustainable travel via public transport which is easier to access during daylight hours, helping your team get home more easily and affordably