Quick answer: A great staff outing rewards your people with something they would not book themselves. Our number one is a rage room, where the whole team smashes stress away in a private room. Boat trips, tastings, bowling and cooking workshops complete ten staff outing ideas for groups of any size.
In this article
- What makes a good staff outing?
- 1. The Rage Room
- 2. Boat trip or party boat
- 3. Beer or wine tasting
- 4. Bowling or glow bowling
- 5. Cooking or BBQ workshop
- 6. Escape room
- 7. Sports clinic or stadium tour
- 8. Comedy or theatre night
- 9. Glow golf
- 10. High tea or shared dinner
- FAQ
What makes a good staff outing?
A staff outing is a thank you, so it should feel like a treat rather than a meeting in disguise. The best ones are a little out of the ordinary, easy for everyone to join, and finished off with food and drinks. Give your people something memorable and you get the goodwill back tenfold.
1. The Rage Room
Let your staff blow off a year of deadlines in the best way possible. At The Rage Room the team gets a private room, full safety gear and a pipe, hammer or crowbar to smash glass, electronics and furniture. It is active, hilarious and completely different from the usual dinner. Rooms in Amsterdam and Eindhoven start at 37.50 euro per person, and catering and drinks can round off the outing.
2. Boat trip or party boat
A private boat is the relaxed reward. Cruise the canals or local water with drinks and music while everyone unwinds and catches up outside the office. Perfect on a sunny day and easy for every age to enjoy.
3. Beer or wine tasting
A guided beer or wine tasting is social, low effort and a little bit indulgent. Your team learns something, sips together and talks, which makes it a warm, easy-going choice for a smaller staff group.
4. Bowling or glow bowling
Bowling is the classic that never misses. Split into lanes, keep score and let a friendly rivalry build. Glow bowling under blacklight adds a bit of spectacle, and it suits absolutely every fitness level.
5. Cooking or BBQ workshop
A cooking or BBQ workshop puts your team behind the stove or grill together, then rewards them with the meal they made. It is hands-on, social and naturally leads into a long, relaxed dinner.
6. Escape room
An escape room gives your staff a shared puzzle and one hour to crack it. It is a fun mental challenge that gets colleagues collaborating and cheering when the last lock clicks open. Great for smaller teams.
7. Sports clinic or stadium tour
A sports clinic or a tour of a famous stadium taps into your team’s inner fan. Whether they play or just watch, it is an active, memorable day out that works especially well for football-mad groups.
8. Comedy or theatre night
A comedy or theatre night is the easy evening reward. Everyone sits back, laughs together and heads for a drink afterwards. No fitness, no pressure, just a shared good time.
9. Glow golf
Glow golf is neon mini golf in the dark. It is playful, quick and suits every age, so it works when your staff group is mixed and you want everyone smiling without breaking a sweat.
10. High tea or shared dinner
Sometimes the best reward is simply eating well together. A high tea or a long shared dinner gives your team space to relax and talk, and it pairs perfectly as the finale to any of the active options above.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good staff outing idea for a big company?
Choose something that scales, like a rage room, bowling or a boat trip, where a large group can split into smaller teams or lanes so everyone stays involved.
Are staff outings tax deductible in the Netherlands?
Staff outings often fall under the Dutch werkkostenregeling (WKR). The exact treatment depends on your setup, so confirm the current rules with your accountant.
What is a good staff outing when the weather is bad?
Keep it indoors with a rage room, escape room, bowling alley or cooking workshop, so rain never spoils the plan.
How far in advance should you book a staff outing?
Book popular activities two to four weeks ahead, and earlier around the holidays, so you get your preferred date and time.
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