An ice rink with no building work and no real cold
A synthetic skating surface that needs no refrigeration: it goes up on any flat floor in a few hours, indoors in the office or out in the street.
Christmas Events
Christmas
The office dinner gets forgotten; the ice rink in the middle of the lobby doesn't
We run Christmas entertainment that breaks the mould: a synthetic ice rink that needs no refrigeration plant, curling on the same rink, a Christmas photocall for the photos that end up in the group chat, and hot chocolate for when it's cold outside.
In December almost every company does the same thing: dinner, a DJ, a raffle. What people remember in January isn't the dinner, it's the synthetic ice rink set up in the lobby or the car park, where people queue to skate even if they've never done it before. It needs no refrigeration plant or building work: it's a synthetic skating surface that goes up in a few hours on any flat floor, indoors or out.
It works just as well at the office entrance, in a shopping centre or on a town square for the Christmas lights switch-on. All we need is a flat area of at least around 6x4 metres and access to unload the material, which arrives by van and needs no crane.
The rest of the Christmas entertainment is designed to support the rink, not compete with it: the photocall with a giant Christmas bauble backdrop covers the whole team's group photo, and the hot chocolate cart gives people a reason to stay outside chatting instead of rushing back in from the cold.
- +80Christmas events a year
- 4 htypical rink set-up time
- 24 hquote turnaround
- Indooror outdoor, the rink adapts to both
Curling for those who won't try skating
On the same rink, an alternative for anyone who'd rather skip the skates: just as fun to watch and much less daunting, great for mixing ages and skill levels.
The photocall your team posts on its own
A Christmas backdrop with a giant decorative bauble: covers the official company group photo and, without anyone asking, ends up on half the team's Instagram stories.
How we set it up
Tell us about the space and the date
Lobby, car park, terrace or square; indoors or outdoors; how many hours the event runs and roughly how many guests.
We propose the set-up
Rink size, whether to add curling, where the photocall and hot chocolate cart go, with a closed price for the whole package.
We check access
Doorway or corridor width for the material, flooring and a power point for the hot chocolate cart.
We set up before dinner and pack up once it's over
The crew arrives with enough margin to have everything ready before the first guest walks in.
Formats and ideas that work
- Eco-friendly synthetic ice rink for the lobby or outdoors
- Curling on the same rink for those who'd rather not skate
- Photocall with a giant Christmas bauble backdrop
- Hot chocolate cart for the time spent outside
- Combine rink and photocall in the same area to concentrate the mood
- Stand-alone Christmas entertainment before or after the office dinner
Why December needs to be booked early
December fills up fast, especially the Fridays of the second and third week of the month, which are the days most companies choose for their dinner. Booking in October gives you room to pick the date and rink size without surprises.
The final headcount and exact schedule can be settled later, even a week ahead: what really needs fixing early is the venue and the date, since that's what reserves the physical equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Does the ice rink need special power?
No, it has no refrigeration system: it's a synthetic surface that glides like real ice without needing power or cooling. It only needs a flat floor.
Can it be set up indoors, say in the office lobby?
Yes, that's one of its most common locations. We just check doorway heights for bringing the material in and that the floor can take the structure's weight.
Do you need staff for people to skate?
Yes, it always comes with staff who explain how to use it and supervise the rink throughout the event, including for first-time skaters.
How many people can skate at once?
It depends on the rink size set up. For a company dinner of 100-150 people we usually recommend a rink of around 6x6 or 8x6 metres, with rotating turns.
How far ahead should we book December?
December is the busiest month of the year: it's worth locking in the date in October or early November to secure the rink and the rest of the material for the exact day you want.