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Champagne Workshop For Corporate Events

Cuisine And Drink

Champagne Workshop For Corporate Events

10 - 100

Guest Numbers

1 - 2 Hours

Duration

Indoors

Location

International

Destinations

How to taste fizz...

This fun and light-hearted introduction to Champagne and sparkling wine is a sure way to get an atmosphere fizzing, and is a great way to entertain as a pre-dinner activity.

To get everyone’s taste buds warmed up and ready for the hedonistic experience to come, it’s time for your first glass of fizz. Soon you and your guests will be taking part in immersive tasting games, learning skills from some of the world’s top bartenders whilst, most importantly, having fun!

How it works …

RECEPTION DRINKS – Upon arrival guests are shown to their seat and served a glass of Champagne.

TEAM INTRODUCTION – A brief description of each of the major types of sparkling wine will be followed by a tutorial on how to taste fizz, using the reception drink as a guide.

TASTING CHALLENGE – Now it’s getting serious! After 5 ‘blind’ tasting challenge rounds, teams must try and guess the type of fizz, country of origin, price range and three tasting note descriptions.

FINAL PRESENTATION – Using your newly acquired knowledge of all things Champagne, teams will be asked to create a marketing campaign for the fizz they have been allocated, and present it to their peers!

WHAT IS INCLUDED: A qualified Champagne expert (plus assistants for larger groups), Sparkling wines to taste: Cava, Prosecco, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Champagne, vintage Champagne and prizes.

Champagne Workshop Brochure

Champagne Workshop FAQs

 

What is the Champagne Workshop?

Our Champagne Workshop is a fun, interactive introduction to Champagne and sparkling wine, combining tasting, friendly competition, and creative challenges. Designed to get the atmosphere fizzing, it gives your team the chance to discover different varieties of sparkling wine while enjoying plenty of laughs along the way.

It is an excellent choice for team building days out that call for something sophisticated without becoming overly formal. No previous tasting knowledge is needed, so everyone can get involved from the first glass.

How does the Champagne Workshop work?

Your experience begins with a reception drink before our expert introduces the major types of sparkling wine and explains how to taste fizz properly. Your team will then put those new skills to the test through five entertaining blind tasting rounds.

This is one of our company team building activities that mixes learning, teamwork, and entertainment from beginning to end: concluding with a creative presentation challenge.

How long does the Champagne Workshop last?

The Champagne Workshop typically lasts between one and two hours. This makes it easy to incorporate into a wider corporate event, conference, celebration, or evening itinerary.

Its convenient running time also makes the workshop particularly appealing when you want to arrange engaging corporate activities without committing an entire day to the experience.

How many participants do you recommend?

The Champagne Workshop we host at Firebird Events is suitable for groups of 10 to 100 participants. This flexibility makes it a strong option for smaller teams as well as larger company gatherings.

For bigger groups, additional assistants can support our qualified Champagne expert, helping the activity run smoothly and ensuring everyone remains involved.

Where can the Champagne Workshop take place?

This is an indoor experience, making it a dependable choice whatever the weather. The workshop can be incorporated into a variety of suitable venues, creating a relaxed setting where your team can taste, learn, compete, and socialise.

For businesses searching for indoor team building days out, our workshop offers an appealing combination of convenience and memorable entertainment.

Can the Champagne Workshop be organised internationally?

Our Champagne Workshop is available for international destinations, making it a great choice for companies planning events beyond the UK.

This flexibility means you can bring an entertaining tasting experience to your chosen destination and add something distinctive to an international corporate itinerary.

What happens when we arrive?

Your guests will be shown to their seats and served a glass of Champagne as a reception drink. This gives everyone an opportunity to settle in, chat, and get into the spirit of the experience.

The first glass also becomes part of the tasting tutorial, so your corporate activities begin in an enjoyable and suitably sparkling fashion.

Will we learn how to taste Champagne properly?

Our expert will provide your group with a brief introduction to the major types of sparkling wine before showing participants how to taste fizz. Your reception drink is used as a practical guide, allowing your team to learn as they taste.

What happens during the blind tasting challenge?

Your team will tackle five blind tasting challenge rounds. Working together, participants will try to identify the type of fizz, country of origin, and price range, as well as selecting three tasting note descriptions.

It adds friendly competition to the workshop and makes this one of those company team building activities where communication, observation, and collective decision-making all play a part.

Which sparkling wines are included?

The workshop includes a varied selection of sparkling drinks to taste, including Cava, Prosecco, Champagne, and vintage Champagne. Non-alcoholic sparkling wine is also included.

The variety gives your group an opportunity to compare different styles while putting their developing tasting skills into practice.

What is the final presentation challenge?

After discovering more about Champagne and sparkling wine, your team will be allocated a fizz and asked to create a marketing campaign for it. Teams then present their ideas to their peers.

This playful finale brings creativity and collaboration into the experience, helping the Champagne Workshop stand out among more conventional team building days out.

Do participants need any knowledge of Champagne beforehand?

The experience is designed as a fun and light-hearted introduction, so your guests do not need to know their Brut from their Blanc de Blancs before arriving.

Our expert guides participants through the tasting process, allowing complete beginners to feel comfortable while still providing an engaging experience for fizz enthusiasts.

Is the activity competitive?

There is a friendly competitive element. The blind tasting rounds encourage teams to pool their ideas and make decisions together, while the final marketing challenge gives everyone another opportunity to impress.

Prizes are included, adding extra motivation without making the competition too serious.

What is included in the Champagne Workshop?

Your booking includes a qualified Champagne expert, plus assistants where required for larger groups. The experience also includes the sparkling wines for tasting: Cava, Prosecco, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Champagne, and vintage Champagne: as well as prizes.

Everything is designed to be one of the best, and most engaging, company team building activities that your colleagues can remember.

Can we use the Champagne Workshop as a pre-dinner activity?

Our Champagne Workshop works particularly well before dinner. With a running time of one to two hours and a sociable format, it can help guests relax, mingle, and build an upbeat atmosphere before moving on to the rest of your event.

It is an especially attractive choice for team building days out that conclude with dinner, drinks, or an evening celebration.

Why should we choose the Champagne Workshop for our team?

The Champagne Workshop we host at Firebird Events combines something indulgent with genuine teamwork, creativity, and plenty of fun. Your colleagues can learn new skills, test their palates, and tackle challenges together without the pressure of highly physical activities.

If you are searching for memorable corporate activities with an elegant twist, our Champagne Workshop delivers a sociable shared experience that can help turn an ordinary corporate gathering into something worth raising a glass to.

For further details, please contact our team today.