7 Unique Corporate Summer Party Ideas in London
Summer is the perfect time to celebrate your team’s early-year successes and boost morale for the final stretch ahead. If you’re searching for corporate summer party ideas, we’ve got 7 unique options to inspire you — from rooftop drinks to immersive themes. Whether it’s a relaxed BBQ or a themed rooftop bash, these ideas will help you plan an unforgettable corporate summer party in London.
1. Rooftop or Garden Party
Rooftop parties allow for premium, atmospheric-but-relaxed mingling. Or why not go for a more luxurious garden party vibe, with floral décor and Pimm’s?
Venues that have indoor and outdoor spaces give you options, and when the outdoor space has a view – that can’t be beaten.
Add some backing music, like an acoustic band, to keep things lively.
2. Themed Corporate Summer Party Ideas
Whether you go for the festival vibe with live music and food stalls or choose a Gatsby-style high-end cocktail party, a clear theme will immerse your guests and make for a memorable celebration.
Consider carnival games or a DIY cocktail bar for added fun.
3. Team-Building or Games
One idea for your corporate summer party that breeds collaboration as well as fun is to get teams competing against each other. Team-building challenges or team-based mini-golf or virtual cricket do just that, and venues with space to accommodate are worth every penny.
Bonus points for theming the games around your company!
4. Corporate BBQ & Networking
For a more relaxed feel, invite everyone to a BBQ with casual networking. Corporate summer party venues in London with outdoor space as well as indoor spaces give guests options and plenty of space to interact.
Add fun by setting up a ‘build your own burger’ station.
5. Outdoor Cinema
Bringing teams together to enjoy a classic film on comfy garden beanbags is great fun. Ask teams to dress up as the main characters, bring props and lean into the experience.
Or go posh and include a black-tie dress code and red carpet entrance, with fake paparazzi to boot.
6. Interactive Food & Drink Experiences
Organise interactive food and drink experiences, like wine tasting or cocktail mixing. Or get people cooking, guided by a chef! The best venues will be flexible enough to accommodate any requirements.
Add fun by judging the best creations and announcing a winner at the end of the night.
7. International Influence
If you have a diverse team from a range of backgrounds, organise food stalls that feature their favourite foods from home. Go even further by dressing up the venue with a worldly-traveller feel to create an atmosphere like no other. Then watch as your colleagues dive into distant memories they have of those foods, family and where they grew up – all at your corporate summer party, in the centre of London.
Choosing the Right London Venue for a Corporate Summer Party
The right venue makes all the difference, and one that can do it all is even more valuable.
At 41 Portland Place, we can tailor your party to your needs whilst offering indoor and outdoor options. And we’re perfectly located in central London, so are easy for your guests to get to.
We’re also partnered with Searcys, offering bespoke catering options.
Bonus Tip
Start planning early to secure the best venue. With unique ideas and the right location, your corporate summer party will be unforgettable.
Ready to begin? Explore what 41 Portland Place has to offer and tell us what type of event you’re thinking about for your next corporate summer party in London.
