As the year comes to a close, there’s no better time to celebrate accomplishments, share gratitude, and strengthen connections. Our end-of-year team-building experiences bring coworkers together in festive, hands-on activities that honor both the spirit of the season and the power of collaboration. From pure culinary delights like cooking classes, chocolate-making and charcuterie design to fun festive experiences like mixology, wine pairings, painting, and terrarium building each event offers a unique way to say “thank you” while creating joyful memories. Whether raising a glass, crafting something new, or simply sharing laughter, these celebrations are the perfect way to close the year on a high note—and start the next one with renewed energy and connection.

1. Food Tour – Celebrate the season with Mangia DC’s Food Tours—a festive journey through Washington’s most delicious neighborhoods! Sip, savor, and stroll as you sample local bites, hear flavorful stories, and soak in twinkling holiday lights. Perfect for team outings or cozy date nights, our tours serve up holiday cheer with every step, bite, and toast.

2. Flavors of DC – Ring in the holidays with a Flavors of DC Reception —a cheerful celebration of the city’s tastiest bites and spirited makers! Enjoy festive small plates, local sips, and joyful music as you mingle under twinkling lights. Enjoy festive small plates, local sips, and joyful music as you mingle in our memorable venues our yours.

3. Cooking Classes: A Feast of Gratitude – This holiday season, bring your team together over sizzling pans and shared laughter in a festive cooking class. Guided by our seasoned chefs, participants will collaborate to create a delicious seasonal meal while celebrating the joy of teamwork. It’s the perfect way to give thanks for the year’s accomplishments and savor the spirit of the season—one step at a time.

4. Chocolate Making: Sweet Thanks for a Sweet Year – Wrap up the year on a high note with a hands-on chocolate-making class. Teams will learn the art of crafting decadent treats while reflecting on the sweet moments and successes of the past twelve months. It’s a heartfelt way to show gratitude, celebrate together, and take home a little holiday indulgence. 

5. Charcuterie Board Classes: A Grazing Celebration – Ring in the holidays with a festive charcuterie board-building class. Participants will learn the art of arranging cheeses, meats, fruits, and seasonal accompaniments into edible works of art. More than just delicious, it’s a creative and collaborative way to celebrate the year’s achievements while giving thanks for the team that made them possible.

6. Paint and Sips: Cheers to Creativity & Connection – Raise a glass to the end of the year with a Paint and Sip that blends fun, creativity, and relaxation. As coworkers toast to shared successes, they’ll follow along with a professional teaching artist to create colorful canvases that capture the festive spirit of the season. This lighthearted experience is a joyful way to celebrate accomplishments while giving thanks for the people who made them possible.

7. Mixology: Shaking Up Holiday Spirits – End the year with a toast to teamwork in a festive mixology class. Guided by professional mixologists, participants will shake, stir, and craft holiday-inspired cocktails while enjoying a lively atmosphere. It’s an engaging way to celebrate accomplishments, share gratitude, and raise a glass to the year ahead.

8. Wine & Chocolate Pairing: A Refined Celebration – Celebrate the close of the year with sophistication and sweetness in a Wine and Chocolate Pairing experience. Teams will discover how flavors complement and elevate one another—just like coworkers do. Perfect for a holiday gathering, this event blends gratitude, indulgence, and connection in every sip and bite.

9. Terrarium Building: Growing Gratitude Together – Celebrate the season of growth and gratitude with a Terrarium Building workshop. Teams will design their own miniature ecosystems, symbolizing both personal creativity and collective success. Your group will learn from a seasoned farmer about cultivating a living work of art, while simultaneously cultivating relationships. This calming, hands-on experience is a beautiful way to honor the past year while planting seeds of connection for the one ahead. 

10. Virtual Experience – Bring the holiday magic home with Mangia DC’s Virtual Experiences! From festive cooking and baking classes to cozy chocolate making, cocktail mixology, terrarium building, and even charcuterie artistry—there’s something for every celebration.

Gather your team, online to laugh, learn, and create together, all while spreading joy and delicious holiday cheer celebrating the new year from your own kitchen