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10 Unique Christmas Party Experiences

It’s time to get ahead and get organised for your work Christmas party ideas and festive get-togethers with friends. Book yourself and your colleagues into a wine and cheese tasting experience, a distillery tour and tasting or cookery day to better the team’s chef skills. Our exclusive experiences will make this year’s party one to remember.

Christmas Party Ideas for Foodies

Spanish Wine and Cheese Experience at Iberica, Leeds

£40.40 | Spanish Wine & Cheese Experience at Iberica, LeedsSave 10%

For this festive season, bring together your fellow wine lovers to taste the beautiful flavours of Spain. Explore the tastes of three different wines, paired with matching cheeses to bring you the full experience. For some added fun, the team can learn how to pour wine the traditional Spanish way using a porrón pitcher. This is perfect for those looking for a different night out this Christmas.

Valid Tuesday – Friday, at various dates and times.

17a E Parade, Leeds LS1 2BH

Ham Carving Experience at Iberica, Leeds - guests and carver Christmas party ideas

£40.50 | Ham Carving Experience at Iberica, LeedsSave 10%

Bring the whole team down to Iberica in Leeds city centre for a Christmas party like no other. At this interactive tasting experience, Iberica’s master carver will teach you everything you need to know about Jamón Ibérico, including the best ham carving techniques.

At this experience, you will be able to try three different types of ham, served alongside their iconic ham croquetas and a glass of sherry wine. For the foodies, these are the perfect Christmas party ideas.

Valid on selected dates throughout the year, from 6 pm – 7:30 pm.

17a E Parade, Leeds LS1 2BH

Kelu - Best Beer Gardens in Sheffield

£34.20 | Sharing Board and Bottle of Wine at Kelu, SheffieldSave 20%

Step into the Sardinian Sky Lounge in Sheffield, Kelu, for an evening of crafted cocktails and authentic antipasti. Serving up something that will appeal to everybody’s taste, make your choice of red or white wine to pair with your sharing board.

Choose from ‘Antipasto Terra’ with cured meats and cheeses, ‘Del Orto’, the vegetarian alternative or ‘Frito Kelu’ with a fried selection of arancini, croquettes, mini calzones and more. A combination of great wine and great food, this is certainly one of the tastiest Christmas party ideas. Make the experience more fun with two cocktails for £10 using our exclusive offer.

Vouchers valid Wednesday – Saturday, for 6 months from purchase

Unit 3.1 krynkl, 294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield S3 8UL

The Cookery School Grand York Classes

From £65 | The Cookery School at The Grand, YorkSave up to 15%

Looking to spend your work Christmas party in Yorkshire’s most charming city? Join The Cookery School at The Grand in York, for a unique day out for all cooking abilities.

Hosting classes to suit everyone’s taste, make a choice between full or half-day classes and different cuisines including ‘Curry Night’, ‘Spanish Tapas’, ‘Italian’ and other deliciously exciting cookery classes. Led by their Director Marc Williams, the school operates with 16 workstations and plenty of space for the whole team to join in.

Vouchers are to be used within 6 months, from the date of purchase.

Christmas Tree Christmas by Candlelight Weston

£55 | Christmas by Candlelight at The Weston, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Barnsley

Bringing the ‘Fire & Light’ theme to life this year at The Weston, guests can get into the festive spirit not long before the big day. Hosting an evening of live entertainment, paired with an exquisite three-course dinner and Christmas canapés on arrival and a festive hot toddy.

Enjoy a musical performance around the bonfire, turkey with all the trimmings, indulgent desserts and after-dinner drinks, what better way to ring in the Christmas season than with your fellow friends or work colleagues?

Event held on Saturday 16th December, 7 pm – 11 pm

Huddersfield Rd, Haigh, Barnsley S75 4BX

Summer Dining Harvey Nichols Desserts

Meal out with friends and colleagues at Yorkshire’s best dining destinationsSAVE up to 37%

For those looking for a more easygoing night out but delicious nonetheless, there are many spectacular dining destinations dotted around the region. From fine dining on Harvey Nichols’ rooftop brasserie in Leeds, cosy gastropub comforts in Harrogate or 5-star dining in the charming city of York, you’re completely spoilt for choice for Christmas party ideas. All while saving up to 37%!

Christmas Party Ideas for Spirit Lovers

Masons of Yorkshire Gin Tour and Tasting Christmas party ideas

£22.50 | Masons of Yorkshire Distillery Tour & Tasting, NorthallertonSave 10%

Masons of Yorkshire is an award-winning distillery in North Yorkshire that produces some of the region’s favourite gins. On the exciting tour of the distillery, the whole team will receive a gin and tonic on arrival, followed by a guided tour where you’ll learn the art of distilling, plus a guided tasting with tips on scents and flavours.

Masons are known for crafting their gins from natural botanicals, ensuring the best high-quality tasting gins. This Christmas party idea is sure to be loved by the whole team.

Tours take place on selected dates throughout the year.

Leeming Bar, Northallerton DL7 9EE

Spanish Gin and Tonic Experience at Iberica, Leeds Christmas Party Ideas

£40.50 | Spanish Gin & Tonic Experience at Iberica, LeedsSave 10%

Bring your fellow gin lovers down to Iberica in Leeds city centre to taste three different Spanish gins, guided by their in-house expert. If a calm evening of drinks and nibbles is what you’re planning for your Christmas party, Iberica serves up the best in Spanish tapas and regional drinks.

Better yet, use the evening to get creative by mixing up your own combinations to create your perfect blend of botanicals and tonics. You can truly get into the festive spirit with these Christmas party ideas.

The event runs Tuesday – Saturday, at various dates and times. 

17a E Parade, Leeds LS1 2BH

Cooper King Gin - Herb pouring Christmas Party Ideas

£40 for two people | Cooper King Distillery Tour with Tastings, YorkSave 20%

Cooper King Distillery is an award-winning sustainable distillery that is found in North Yorkshire. Renowned for their flavour-packed spirits, your group can set off on a guided tour of England’s only self-built whisky and gin distillery.

Taste a selection of gins, vodka, liqueur and a new-make spirit. Self-designated drivers will receive a sample to enjoy at home. With out exclusive offer, everyone in the group will also receive a voucher that can be redeemed at their in-house shop or bar. The perfect end to the perfect Christmas party idea.

Distillery tours take place most Saturdays

Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1EH

Sherry experience Iberica Leeds Festive Experience

£40.50 | Sherry Discovery Experience at Iberica, LeedsSave 10%

Join Iberica for a one-hour sherry experience where you and your friends will taste five samples of sherry, alongside five perfectly paired nibbles displayed on a sharing board.

Learn about the characteristics and flavours of Sherry from their in-house expert, as well as one Sherry-based cocktail for you to enjoy. You may just discover your new favourite drink at this experience, it’s certainly one of the more unique Christmas party ideas.

The event runs Tuesday – Saturday, at various dates and times. 

17a E Parade, Leeds LS1 2BH


DON’T MISS…

The perfect gift for friends and colleagues this Christmas

Masons of Yorkshire Personalised Gin or Vodka Bottle

  • Personalise a bottle of Masons gin or vodka
  • Over 180 worldwide awards
  • Includes free next working day delivery
  • SAVE 10%
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From  £30.95 Read More Select options

Gin Creation Classes at Liquor Studio, Leeds

156a Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY
  • Blend your own 70cl bottle of unique, personalised gin – customised to your individual tastes.
  • SAVE 15%
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£89.95 £76.45 Save 15% £89.95 15% OFF Read More Book ticket
156a Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY

Silversmiths Bottomless Brunch Sheffield

Silversmiths, Sheffield S1 2NT
  • Silversmiths is ‘THE’ place to experience bottomless brunch in Sheffield
  • Forget plain old avo-on-toast; expect Dressed Crab Benedict, Chicken & Waffles and Turkish Eggs.
  • SAVE 21%
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£38.00 £30.00 Save 21% £38 21% OFF Read More Add to cart
Silversmiths, Sheffield S1 2NT

Ham Carving Experience at Iberica, Leeds

Hepper House, 17a E Parade, Leeds LS1 2BH
  • 90 minute ham carving experience with drinks, tastings and tutorials.
  • SAVE 10%
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£45.00 £40.50 Save 10% £45.00 10% OFF Read More Book ticket
Hepper House, 17a E Parade, Leeds LS1 2BH

Afternoon Tea for Two at Goldsborough Hall

Goldsborough Hall, Church St, Knaresborough HG5 8NR
  • Magnificent stately home near Harrogate
  • Michelin recommended dining
  • SAVE 13%
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£80.00 £70.00 Save 13% £80 13% OFF Read More Add to cart
Goldsborough Hall, Church St, Knaresborough HG5 8NR

Afternoon Tea at Malmaison Leeds with Cocktail or Prosecco

1 Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG
  • Afternoon Tea in the heart of Leeds
  • Valid 7-days a week
  • SAVE up to 24%
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£39.50 £29.95 Save 24% £39.50 24% OFF Read More Add to cart
1 Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG

Written by

Georgia Suggitt

24/10/2023

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