Often associated with trust falls and icebreakers, work team building doesn’t always boast the best reputation. In fact, finding an activity for team-building that isn’t met with an office-wide collective groan can be a challenge. But a strong, collaborative team is vital for both productivity and overall work satisfaction. That’s where effective team-building comes in. So, without further ado, here are our seven top team building events in London.
1. Take on pasta making for beginners
At Pasta Evangelists, we offer a two hour, private pasta making class tailored specifically for team building. It’s the perfect way to bring a team together without too much social pressure, as participants can enjoy casual conversation while learning traditional Italian pasta-making techniques. Guests will be taught how to make tagliatelle and farfalle from scratch by one of our expert chefs, and once their pasta is perfected, they can enjoy it with a delicious Pasta Evangelists sauce of their choice. Included in this activity is complimentary antipasti on arrival and unlimited prosecco throughout the class.
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2. Blow off some steam axe-throwing
This increasingly popular team-building activity is a great option if your team has gone through a particularly stressful patch. Check out Whistle Punks, just a stone’s throw (or should that be an axe throw?) away from Oxford Circus. It's the largest axe-throwing venue in Europe, capable of hosting up to 90 players at once. Unleash your inner Viking and relieve stress like never before by cathartically chucking a Viking-esque axe at a target, all while enjoying craft beer and pizza. Remember to bring closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing, and let the target board become the stand-in for whatever project is irking you.
3. Keep the laughs coming with a night of comedy
London is packed with great venues that host weekly comedy nights. Going to see a professional stand-up can be a budget friendly team-building activity that brings the team together through having a good laugh. However, depending on the dynamics in your team, it might be worth avoiding the front row seats. There’s a high chance the comedian might playfully target your team members, potentially creating awkward moments. If you fancy something more interactive, you could give your team the chance to take their turn and visit an open mic spot. The Cornershop Bar, located at the corner of Old Street and Shoreditch High Street, offers open mic nights for private functions in their basement, keeping the event casual but also intimate enough for some real bonding to take place.
4. Win big at boozy bingo
Knock at the door; our pick for number four is boozy bingo. Team bonding has never had a better incentive with jazzy cocktails, friendly competition and prizes. Dabbers Social Bingo has several venues in London, both in the City and in Hackney, and puts on a whole host of bingo events. If you’re part of a large team, they also host private events that they cater specifically for your occasion. Plus, they boast an array of street food stalls perfect for work-dos, available from straight after work till late.
5. Release your inner artist at a painting workshop
Put the spreadsheets down and pick up a paintbrush — this team building activity is a great option if your team is in need of a creative outlet. Paint In The Dark, based in South Kensington, offers drink and paint workshops that provide you with UV paints, cocktails and plenty of opportunity to release the creative beast. They offer private bookings for corporate and private events as well as a custom menu for your team.
6. Look for clues at an escape room
High-energy and interactive, escape rooms are a classic for a reason. Your team can bond like never before as they attempt to escape the carefully crafted rooms London has on offer. Sherlock: The Game Is Now offers themed packages specially designed for team activities. They’ll put together a whole day of puzzles, clue-solving and team building, and once it’s done, you’ll head to their secret speakeasy for killer cocktails and prizes.
7. Explore new worlds with VR experiences
If your team is itching to get out of the office, you can take them anywhere and everywhere with a team-building VR (virtual reality) experience. VR will be a novelty for your team who, in most cases, won’t have experienced it before. DNAVR hosts corporate events and parties where your team can “conquer VR Escape rooms, survive zombie apocalypses and bond like never before”. You can find their London-based team-building events in Camden, Hammersmith and Battersea.
Build a dream team with Pasta Evangelists
So, ditch the tired trust falls and awkward icebreakers! Pasta Evangelists offers a unique and delicious team-building experience your whole team will love. Learn to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch, enjoy friendly competition, and indulge in delicious food and drinks — all in a relaxed and social setting. Book your Pasta Evangelists team-building event today and see what everyone's talking about.
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