The best summer office party ideas aren't the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the ones your team still talks about in October. National Prosecco Day, which lands on 13 August, is as good an excuse as any to swap the usual pub round for something more memorable. And a chocolate workshop with a glass of fizz turns out to be a surprisingly good format for teams that don't know each other well yet, or ones that know each other too well.
Every achievement deserves a toast. Whether you've smashed your quarterly targets, reached an exciting business milestone or simply want to reward your team for all their hard work, there's no better way to mark the occasion than with a well-earned "cheers!".
Why chocolate and prosecco work for team socials
At MyChocolate we're passionate about creating experiences that bring people together. Our workshops are designed to get conversations flowing, ideas sparking and teams connecting in a relaxed, welcoming environment. And while creativity certainly doesn't require alcohol, a glass of fizz can sometimes help ease those first few moments of seeing colleagues outside the office and encourage everyone to settle into the experience.
There's a practical reason it works, too. Giving people something to do with their hands takes the pressure off the conversation. Awkward silences don't tend to happen when you're piping ganache.
We've hosted teams of five and teams of two hundred, and the pattern is always the same: give people a shared task and a shared drink, and they leave knowing each other slightly better than they did an hour before.
A few things that make it land for teams:
- Hands-on from the start, so conversation happens naturally rather than being forced
- Drinks to suit everyone, alcoholic and alcohol-free, so nobody feels left out
- Something to take home, because everyone leaves with the chocolates they've made
- Works for any size, from a team of five to a company of two hundred
Something for everyone, drinker or not
Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do, which is why our drinks options include both alcoholic and alcohol-free choices. Everyone should feel comfortable, included and able to join in the celebration in a way that suits them.
Nobody wants to feel like the odd one out for holding a sparkling water. Our alcohol-free options look and feel just like the rest, so the whole team can toast together without anyone thinking twice.
Marking National Prosecco Day with your team
August is the natural window for a summer social. Teams are around, the weather usually cooperates, and you've got a legitimate excuse for the fizz. National Prosecco Day on 13 August adds the perfect anchor date, whether you're planning a proper company celebration, marking a team milestone, or just looking for a fresh reason to get everyone together.
If you're wondering what a workshop actually costs, our corporate rates start at £45 per person +VAT, with drinks packages sitting on top. Group size does most of the shaping.
A little something for August bookings
To help you celebrate, we're giving your team an extra reason to raise a glass this month. Mention this article when booking and receive a free bottle of Prosecco and a jug of Elderflower Fizz.
So why not make National Prosecco Day the excuse you've been looking for? Gather your team, raise a glass (whatever's in it) and celebrate your successes with creativity, connection, and a little bit of fizz.
See if we've got a date free in August and let's talk about your team.
Til next time,
Team MyChocolate x
