We know, we know: you're the best boss out there. Or maybe you're a party planner. Or maybe you've got a big birthday coming up. Or maybe you just want to celebrate having a lovely work team during a year that's been a bit, well, weird. We got you: whether you're after remote team building experiences, stay home parties, stay-at-home experiences – anything you could possibly think of for you and a few mates or a full-blown team, we've got something for you.
Of course, all you need to do is have a little peruse of our dedicated stay home parties section 🥳. Take your time, there's a lot to take in. If you're anything like us, you'll probably find it hard choosing just one to get up to – that's how good they are. And because we're brilliant, if you want to send several kits to multiple address for a proper remote shindig, we can help – just send us a wee email.
But it's not all about us, so we've found plenty of other ideas for getting that connection going, even when you're miles apart. After all, it's what The Indytute's all about – you're welcome.
10 ideas for the best stay home parties
The Indytute's Decadent Cocktail Party Box
Not to blow our own trumpet, but we've really got a good'un. A bottle of Prosecco, gold paper straws, Meringue Girls meringues, playlist and wait for it... all the ingredients for a Salted Chocolate Espresso Martini!. Everything you need for a good time, it's in here.
The Indytute's Burger Kit
Bun. Patty. Sauce. The holy trinity. The answer to our at-home party prayers – because what says 'fun' more than a big, filthy... burger? But this kit – made in partnership with Dirty Bones – is about more than the burgs. You'll get everything you need for a dirty night in for four (ooer): eight burger patties (yep, two each), American cheese, seeded brioche buns, and mac'n'cheese sauce, plus macaroni cheese and pulled beef short ribs.
Virtual games
There are more virtual games out there than you can shake a cocktail stick at. We like virtual bingo though – the speed, the tension, the competition. No wonder Granny's a regular down at the bingo hall.
Virtual open mic nights
Budding comedians and musicians will love this one – a chance to show off all those new skills and witty one-liners they've been working on through lockdown. In fact, you don't need to stop at music and comedy, you could turn it into a full-blown Zoom's Got Talent.
Your own personalised pub quiz
The return of the pub quiz! They kept us going through lockdown, and now they're back, in new all-singing, all-partying editions. Rumour has it The Indytute will be hosting a special Christmas quiz...
Coffee mornings
(image: Nathan Dumlao)
OK, so now for something a bit calmer. A coffee and cake morning, or a tea party. You can't be wild all time. Or you could make your coffee Irish. And don't they sometimes serve champagne at posh afternoon teas?
At-home wine tasting
The world of wine is huge. And for every delicious wine out there, there's one that's, erm, not so delicious. But how can you tell which is which? Quite often, it's not so much about how good the wine is, but about what you like and what you don't.
Virtual murder mystery
Grab your trench coat and your magnifying glass (pipe optional) and make like Sherlock Holmes with a virtual murder mystery. There's loads of ways to do it – you can organise an external company to host one for you, or make it up yourself, or do it for charity.
Book club
(image: Melanie Deziel)
Does what it says on the tin. Choose a lovely – or a not-so-lovely – book, get reading and then discuss on Zoom.
At-home cheese and beer kit
Home scavenger hunt
Our favourite section of Zoom pub quizzes – so much we think it should be its own thing. The master (you) gives participants a minute to find certain things around the house, be it a broom, a watering can, or bits and bobs to make a self-portrait.
Host a play in your living room
Yes, really. And a really bloody good one, too.
Virtual escape rooms
Grab your gang and get ready to puzzle your way through a remote adventure set against the clock. Be warned: your friendships will be tested...
main image: Adi Goldstein
