Looking for a Christmas party with a difference? Whether you’re organising a work Christmas party, entertaining clients or bringing friends and family together for a festive celebration, Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy (EFDA) offers a unique way to celebrate the season.
Located in a beautiful Georgian townhouse in the heart of Edinburgh, EFDA brings people together through hands-on cookery, festive baking and delicious food and drink. With expert teachers to guide you and a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive, our private Christmas events offer a chance to do more than simply sit down for a meal. They’re an opportunity to get involved, learn something new and make memories together.
From creating festive canapés to cooking a three-course feast, explore our Christmas private event experiences and find inspiration for your next celebration.
If you’re planning a corporate Christmas party or a festive get-together with friends and family, a shared food experience is a brilliant way to bring everyone together.
At EFDA, guests can get hands-on in the kitchen, learn new techniques and enjoy the results of their efforts together. It’s a sociable alternative to a traditional Christmas dinner, with plenty of opportunities for conversation, collaboration and a little friendly fun along the way.
Our private events offer a range of food and drink experiences to suit different occasions, from relaxed festive gatherings to team-building celebrations and client entertaining. Not sure which experience is right for your group? Read on to discover some of the options available.
Christmas Canapés & Fizz
For a festive celebration with a lighter touch, our Christmas Canapés & Fizz experience combines creative cooking with a sociable occasion.
With guidance from our expert chefs, guests learn to prepare an array of delicious festive canapés, discovering professional techniques, flavour combinations and presentation tips along the way. It’s a chance to pick up inspiration for your own Christmas entertaining while enjoying a hands-on experience with your group.
Once the cooking is complete, guests can enjoy their creations alongside two glasses of fizz. This experience is particularly well suited to corporate Christmas parties, client entertaining and groups looking for a relaxed, food-focused celebration.
Festive Baking Experiences
Few things capture the feeling of Christmas quite like the smell of freshly baked treats. For groups who love getting creative in the kitchen, a festive baking experience is a lovely way to celebrate the season.
Guests can get hands-on creating seasonal bakes, festive treats and edible gifts, learning professional techniques while making something delicious to enjoy and take home. Whether you’re an experienced baker or simply enjoy trying something new, it’s an opportunity to spend time together in a warm, welcoming kitchen.
Festive baking is a lovely option for smaller teams, friends and family groups looking for a relaxed Christmas get-together with a creative twist.
Cook and Dine: Create a Three-Course Christmas Feast
For groups who want to make cooking the centrepiece of their celebration, our cook-and-dine experiences offer the chance to prepare a delicious three-course meal together, from scratch.
Guided by our experienced teachers, guests work together in the kitchen, developing their skills and confidence as they prepare each course. Once the cooking is complete, everyone can sit down to enjoy the meal they’ve created, sharing good food and conversation in a memorable setting.
Combining teamwork, learning and the pleasure of dining together, this experience is a great choice for corporate Christmas parties, staff celebrations and team-building events. It’s a chance to step away from the usual office setting, try something different and enjoy the rewards of creating something together.
Explore the World Through Food
Want to bring something a little different to your Christmas celebration? Our world cuisine experiences offer groups the chance to explore exciting flavours and culinary traditions without leaving Edinburgh.
Travel to Spain through a tapas experience, creating a selection of small plates designed for sharing. Or discover the bold and exciting tastes of Korean Street Food, learning how to prepare popular dishes while exploring the ingredients, techniques and traditions that make Korean cuisine one of the world’s most exciting food cultures. These experiences are ideal for adventurous food lovers and provide a fantastic talking point for clients, colleagues and guests alike.
The setting can make all the difference to a Christmas party. EFDA is housed in an elegant Georgian townhouse at 7 Queen Street, in the heart of Edinburgh. Combining character, comfort and professional teaching kitchens, the venue offers a welcoming environment that immediately puts guests at ease.
It’s a memorable setting for a festive gathering, whether you’re hosting colleagues, entertaining clients or celebrating with friends and family. Unlike busy restaurants or crowded bars, our private events feel exclusive and personal, allowing groups to relax and enjoy quality time together in a beautifully designed setting.
With a variety of private event formats available, from hands-on cooking to dining and drinks experiences, EFDA offers a different way to bring people together over the festive season.
At the heart of EFDA’s private events are our expert teachers, who bring their knowledge, enthusiasm and experience to every session. They’ll guide guests through the cooking process, sharing techniques and tips while helping everyone feel involved, whatever their previous experience in the kitchen.
Food is only part of the experience, of course. A drinks service is also available for private events, with options including fizz, cocktails, wine and soft drinks.
Whether you’re planning a work Christmas party, a client event or a festive gathering with the people closest to you, our team can help you explore the options and find an experience to suit your occasion.
If you’re looking for a Christmas party venue in Edinburgh that offers something a little different, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch with the EFDA team to request a copy of our Christmas Private Events Collection and explore the experiences available for your group.
Call: 0131 226 4314
Email: info@efda.co.uk
You can also explore our private events and experiences in Edinburgh to find out more about what EFDA has to offer.
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