In Penedès, Christmas arrives with the cold, the bare vines and a real desire to get together. If you share a workspace with other professionals, this is a good moment to turn a row of neighbouring desks and offices into a genuine community. There is no need to spend much or organise anything complicated: with a little imagination, a kitchen to hand and a couple of hours in the afternoon, you can put on a celebration people will remember until next year.
We have put together 20 ideas for celebrating Christmas with your fellow coworkers, designed for spaces such as Penedès Business Center: with a kitchenette and break area, an event hall, meeting rooms, lounge areas and plenty of natural light. Pick two or three and adapt them to your team's rhythm.
Ideas for an informal celebration with limited resources
1. Secret Santa with a spending limit
The classic that never fails. Agree a cap (between 5 and 10 euros) and suggest a local gift: a jar of honey, a bottle of olive oil, some artisan nougat or a product from a local winery. That way the present is original and, at the same time, you shop locally.
2. A toast with Penedès cava
We are in cava country, and it would be a shame not to make the most of it. An end-of-year toast at closing time, with glasses, a couple of tapas and a short list of wishes for 2027, is enough to build team spirit. If anyone cannot or does not want to drink alcohol, add grape juice or an alcohol-free soft drink.
3. Shared lunch in the kitchenette and break area
Everyone brings a dish to share: croquettes, escudella, cured meats, a cake. The kitchenette and break area, with its microwave and fridge, is the ideal place for it. Note down who is bringing what on the whiteboard so nothing is repeated.
4. A coworking advent calendar
A grid of 24 windows drawn on the whiteboard, with a small surprise or challenge each day: a song, a recipe, a question of the day or an anonymous compliment. It only takes consistency and keeps the coworking space lively all month.
5. Friendship breakfast
If lunch is difficult because of everyone's diaries, a hearty breakfast or some small sandwiches and a shared coffee before the first meeting make a very quick alternative. The coworking space's hours, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, leave plenty of room to organise it.
6. A whiteboard of good wishes
Every room in the coworking space has a whiteboard. Dedicate one to writing down, during Christmas week, the best moments of the year and your resolutions for the next. It is free, visual and starts conversations.
Catalan traditions to make it even more our own
7. A coworking tió (Catalan Christmas log)
A communal tió, with its blanket and its songs. Everyone “feeds” it with a small contribution (sweets, pens, a voucher for a coffee) and, when the moment comes, everybody hits it with a stick so that it “poops”. It is a fun way to get everyone involved, even those who are less festive.
8. Christmas jumper competition
Easier to set up than ever: a vote using stickers and a few symbolic prizes (the most original, the shiniest, the most “posh”). The cost is zero and the photos are guaranteed to get a laugh.
9. Christmas and Catalan traditions quiz
Questions about films, carols, Christmas dishes and local customs: who knows in what order you eat the escudella and the canelons? It can be done in teams on the Àgora’s tiered seating, with a screen or a whiteboard.
10. Christmas carol karaoke
A list of carols (in Catalan, Spanish, English and that song nobody can remember whose it is) and a speaker. If the atmosphere picks up, we already have a soundtrack.
11. The twelve grapes, mid-morning
For those who will no longer be in the office on 31 December, holding the symbolic early celebration at midday, with twelve grapes or twelve sweets, is a fun way to end the year. Prepare an improvised countdown and raise a toast.
Ideas for building community and your network
12. End-of-year after-work event in the Àgora
The event hall, 66 m² and with tiered seating for more than 50 people, is ideal for bringing coworkers together and inviting clients, suppliers and neighbouring businesses. A drink, short two-minute speeches from each company and the networking happens by itself. If you want to prepare it well, here is a guide to conferences, training sessions and networking events in a coworking space.
13. Photocall and community photo
A simple backdrop, a few Christmas props and a photo of the whole coworking space. It is perfect material for social media and for feeling part of something.
14. A lightning presentation from each company
Three minutes per company and one slide to explain what they do and what they need. Many coworkers discover at this point that the person at the next desk could be their next supplier or client.
15. A year in review in a meeting room
If your team is small, a 45-minute session in the meeting room to review what went well, what went wrong and what will be done differently is a good way to close the year in an orderly fashion. Finish it with a small toast. To approach it well, take a look at “Your professional year in review: why do it in November”.
Ideas that put the surroundings centre stage
16. A walk among the vines
One of the privileges of this coworking space is its setting: vineyards you can see from the windows and paths close at hand. A half-hour winter walk, with a cup of hot chocolate, is a good break between meetings.
17. A winery visit
For the last working day before the holidays, suggest a visit to a local winery with a cava tasting. It can be done as a group, in the middle of the afternoon, without much logistics.
18. Cinema in the lounge area
A Christmas film, blankets, popcorn and the sofas of the lounge area. If you do not want it to run long, choose a short film or a selection of scenes.
Charitable ideas with meaning
19. A charity collection with a local organisation
A box at reception for food, toys or books that are later taken to a local organisation. Little work and a lot of impact, and clients who pass through the coworking space can join in too.
20. A hamper or crafts workshop
Put together Christmas hampers with local products for clients or for families in need. It is a way of working as a team outside your usual tasks.
Tips so that everyone has a good time
- Ask first. A quick poll on the whiteboard or via WhatsApp shows which proposal is most popular.
- Set the time well in advance. If it is held within the coworking space's opening hours (8 am to 8 pm), more people will be able to come.
- Be inclusive. Not everyone celebrates Christmas or wants to drink alcohol. Offer alternatives and make taking part voluntary.
- Share the tasks. Make sure the preparation does not always fall on the same people.
- Leave it clean. A collective clean-up at the end is the kindest way to get the space ready for the next day.
A coworking space designed for teamwork, close to Barcelona and Tarragona
Penedès Business Center is at the N-340 exit, in the Sant Pere Molanta industrial estate (Olèrdola), two minutes by car from Vilafranca del Penedès and with the AP-7 entrance right next door. This makes it a convenient meeting point for teams coming from Barcelona, Tarragona, the Garraf, the Anoia or the Baix Llobregat, with ample free parking at the door.
If your team is looking for somewhere to work all year round and to celebrate the festive season too, we have private rooms, dedicated desks, meeting rooms and an event hall. All with high-speed wifi, a kitchenette and break area and a kitchen, and a vineyard setting that is hard to beat.
Frequently asked questions
Can you organise a Christmas celebration in a coworking space?
Yes. Penedès Business Center has a kitchenette and break area, meeting rooms and an event hall (Àgora) with room for more than 50 people. For company celebrations or events, it is best to check availability and terms with the coworking space.
How many people fit in the event hall?
The Àgora is 66 m² and has tiered seating for more than 50 people, designed for conferences, meetings and networking events.
What are the coworking space's opening hours?
The coworking space is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, without a break. It is best to plan the celebration within these hours.
What budget do you need to celebrate Christmas with your fellow coworkers?
It depends on the format. A shared lunch, a Secret Santa or a toast can be done on a very small budget; an after-work event with catering or a winery visit requires a contribution per person.