CourseHorse's team-building food activities offer groups plenty of opportunities to bond while enjoying a cooking class taught by a professional chef and instructor.
Booking with CourseHorse will give you the freedom and flexibility you are looking for in a group class or workshop. CourseHorse has a team of professionals and experts who will ensure your experience runs smoothly; your event provider will answer all your questions in advance and an expert instructor will run the class in an engaging and professional manner. You can also change your group size after booking and CourseHorse will accommodate multiple video conferencing platforms such as Webex, Google Meets, and Microsoft Teams.Â
Benefits of Sushi Making Team Building Activities
Is your group looking for a unique food-making class? CourseHorse offers online sushi-making team-building activities your group will enjoy. Sushi-making classes are a fun and interactive way for coworkers to bond while learning a new skill. It's also a great opportunity to encourage coworkers to have positive, lighthearted conversations around the home or virtual office as they discuss their sushi-making experience. By the end of class, your group might even decide to have a sushi potluck to share their newly learned sushi-making skills with others. If your group wants to learn how to apply their creativity to making food, sushi-making is a great choice.Â
Top Virtual Sushi Making Team Building Activities
Virtual Sushi Making Workshop
CourseHorse's Virtual Sushi Making Workshop is a unique hands-on food-making class for groups of up to 500 people. In this 90-minute class, a professional chef and instructor will walk participants through each step of making sushi. You will learn everything you need to know about making sushi including learning about sushi rice, cut rolls, hand rolls, nigiri, spicy tuna or salmon, crunch rolls, and basic knife cuts and fish basics. A sushi-making kit will be sent to each participant who includes a bamboo rolling mat, reusable chopsticks, sushi rice, rice vinegar, nori, sesame seeds, soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger, and even a gift card for participants to buy their preferred vegetables and seafood. You will need some of your own kitchen supplies such as a saucepan with a lid, a kitchen towel, plates and bowls, a chef's knife and cutting board, a rubber spatula, and a spoon. This class is a great way to learn a new unique skill while building friendships with coworkers.Â
Other Food Team Building Activities
CourseHorse has an abundance of virtual food team-building activities besides sushi-makinghttps://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes/fitnessthat your group will enjoy. Since everyone has different preferences when it comes to food, it may be a good idea for your group to vote on which food-making class to book with CourseHorse. Whatever food your group chooses to make, it will surely be a delicious snack, meal, or treat to indulge in and share with others.Â
Virtual Candy Making: Truffles & BrittleÂ
For those with a sweet tooth, CourseHorse's Virtual Candy Making: Truffles & Brittle cooking class will provide groups with the opportunity to bond while making delectable treats. In this one-hour beginner-friendly class for groups of up to 250 people, participants will learn how to make two types of candies: dark chocolate truffles with or without hazelnuts and brittle with peanuts or mix-ins of your choice. A professional chef and instructor will guide your group step-by-step through the candy-making process in this fun and interactive class. Each participant will receive a candy-making kit in advance that includes peanuts, dark chocolate, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, and a gift card for heavy cream or additional mix-ins. Participants will need to provide some of their own kitchen supplies and baking ingredients including sugar, salt, baking soda, a saucepan, a cookie sheet, parchment paper, a rubber spatula, a cookie scoop or teaspoon, and a bowl and whisk.
Virtual Doughnut Making
If your group wants to learn how to make a delicious treat they can enjoy fresh from home or bring to work to share with others, they can attend the Virtual Doughnut Making class offered by CourseHorse. In this 2.5-hour class for groups of up to 500 people, participants will learn how to make cornmeal cake doughnuts from scratch. A professional chef and instructor will walk your group through each step of the doughnut-making process from mixing the dough to cutting and frying the doughnuts. At the end of this hands-on class, you'll glaze and sugar-coat your doughnuts, making them even more delectable. Visit the course description for a full list of items needed to participate.Â
Virtual Pasta Making
CourseHorse's Virtual Pasta Making class will have your group interacting and bonding as they create their own pasta from scratch. In this two-hour class for groups of up to 500 people, participants will make and knead their own pasta dough, shape their own pappardelle pasta, and create a handmade marinara and pesto sauce. Guided by a professional chef, your group will learn how to make a delicious homemade pasta dish they can share and enjoy with family and friends. All ingredients will be shipped to each participant in advance, including olive oil, flour, garlic, pine nuts, crushed tomatoes, and a gift card to purchase perishable items. Some additional kitchen supplies are required such as a rolling pin, a baking sheet, a large pot, a colander, utensils, a cutting board, and a saucepan.
Virtual Pizza from ScratchÂ
Who doesn't love pizza? It's the perfect dish to please everyone's taste buds. In CourseHorse's Virtual Pizza from Scratch class, your group will learn from a professional chef how to make delicious homemade pizza. This 90-minute class for groups of up to 255 people will give your group the opportunity to learn more about each other as they participate in an interactive workshop. Your group will learn how to make and roll pizza dough, add toppings of their choice, and bake the pizza perfectly. By the end, each participant will have a delicious homemade pizza they can eat together virtually. Ingredients will be provided by CourseHorse in advance, including instant yeast, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, flour, and a gift card to buy toppings and cheese of their choice. CourseHorse can also accommodate gluten-free requests and will send a gluten-free package to those participants.Â
Virtual Ice Cream Making Workshop
Are you looking for a fun and interactive workshop to satisfy your sweet tooth? CourseHorse's Virtual Ice Cream Making Workshop, for groups of up to 100 people, is a beginner-friendly class to learn how to make your own ice cream. In this one-hour workshop, groups will learn different techniques to make two yummy flavors of ice cream – a traditional sweet cream ice cream and CourseHorse's take on the New York Times Ginger Ice Cream. Your group will also have opportunities to bond and interact with each other while they answer fun ice cream trivia, making it a great team-building activity. All materials are sent to each participant in advance, including ginger syrup, crystallized ginger, bags, and cookies. Some additional ingredients are required such as ice, milk, and sugar.Â
Virtual Guacamole and MargaritasÂ
Another fun way to satisfy your tummy while building camaraderie in a group is through CourseHorse's Virtual Guacamole and Margaritas workshop. In this 45-minute class for groups of up to 100 people, a professional chef will teach your group how to make tasty guacamole and the perfect margarita to wash it down. A guacamole and margarita kit will be sent to each participant in advance that includes salt, simple syrup, a strainer, a jigger, a cocktail pick, and a gift card to buy avocados, tomato, red onion, limes, cilantro, and tequila. Additional materials required include ice, a cutting board and knife, a bowl, a cocktail shaker, and a drinking glass.
Virtual Pride Rainbow Bagel
Does your group want to make something creative and eye-popping that they can eat? In CourseHorse's Virtual Pride Rainbow Bagel workshop, your group of up to 100 people will learn how to make beautiful rainbow bagels from scratch. A professional chef will guide you as you create your dough from scratch, set up a boiling station, and use gel-based food colorings to decorate your bagels in rainbow designs. Participants will walk away with a tray of delicious and impressive-looking multi-colored bagels they will be proud to share with others. CourseHorse will send each participant the ingredients they need including flour, yeast, honey, kosher salt, gel coloring, and a gift card for cream cheese, rainbow sprinkles, and vanilla extract. Additional kitchen supplies are required such as a deep-sided pot, a slotted spoon or spatula, mixing bowls, plastic wrap, and a baking sheet.Â
Virtual Cookie Workshop
CourseHorse's Virtual Cookie Workshop is a great team-building activity for participants of all skill levels to learn to make a classic dessert they can enjoy and be proud to share. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 100 people, participants will learn how to make delicious chocolate chip cookies and lemon crinkles from scratch. A professional chef and instructor will guide your group step-by-step as they use the creaming method to make their cookies; hand or stand mixers are not required. All ingredients will be shipped to each participant in advance including sugar, flour, salt, vanilla extract, baking soda and powder, chocolate chips, and a gift card to buy butter, eggs, and lemons. Some additional kitchen tools are required such as a wooden spoon and bowl, a rubber spatula, a cookie scoop or teaspoon, cookie sheets, parchment paper, and of course, an oven to bake your cookies.
Virtual Bubble Tea Making Workshop
If your group is looking for a unique food-making class, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Bubble Tea Making Workshop for groups of up to 255 people. In this one-hour interactive class, your group will learn how to make bubble tea, a tasty cold drink originating from Taiwan. Your professional instructor will guide your group as they learn techniques for making their own bubble tea at home, including how to cook tapioca pearls and create recipes with unique ingredients. More than just a cooking class, your group will also gain knowledge and celebrate culture as they learn fun boba facts and delve into Taiwan's boba history. Participants will be sent the ingredients they need for bubble tea such as a butterfly pea flower tea bag, pure matcha powder, a mint tea bag, creamer, taro mix, various syrups and toppings, a straw and brush, and a special snack. Some additional materials are needed including a stove, water, ice, a pot, a sifter, a strainer, drinking glasses, and measuring cups and spoons.
Virtual Empanadas and Margaritas Workshop
To learn how to make a delicious Mexican meal from scratch, your group can attend the Virtual Empanadas and Margaritas Workshop offered by CourseHorse. In this two-hour workshop for groups of up to 500 people, a professional instructor will guide participants while they make their flaky butter crust, mix up the beef (or substitute) and vegetable filling, and roll their dough to shape the perfect empanada. Your group will bond as they create mouth-watering food to share with their families in this hands-on class. For a full list of supplies and tools needed, see the course description.Â
Virtual Bagel Making
In CourseHorse's Virtual Bagel Making workshop, your group will learn how to make delicious NYC-style bagels from scratch. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 50 people, participants will make, shape, boil and bake their own breakfast treat that is perfect for sharing with coworkers. A professional chef and instructor will teach your group how to make their own dough, roll and shape the dough into bagels, and finally bake the bagels perfectly. All ingredients will be sent to each participant in advance including flour, yeast, honey, and bagel seasoning. CourseHorse can also accommodate gluten-free requests and will send those participants a gift card to select their own gluten-free flour. Participants will need to supply some of their own kitchen tools including a deep-sided pot, a mixer or wooden spoon, a mixing bowl, plastic wrap, a slotted spoon, and a baking sheet.Â
Virtual Mochi Making
Is your group looking for a fun and unique food-making class? CourseHorse's Virtual Mochi Making workshop will teach your group how to make a homemade treat that looks fun and tastes delicious. This 90-minute mochi-making class for groups of up to 255 people will have your group interacting and building camaraderie as they make fresh mochi from scratch. A professional chef and instructor will guide your group as they make the dough and wrap it in their favorite ice cream. All ingredients will be shipped to each participant including a dough cutter, matcha powder, ice cream molds, cocoa powder, potato starch, sweet rice flour, and a gift card to buy ice cream. Additional kitchen tools are required such as a tray, parchment paper, a bowl, and a spatula.Â
Virtual Cinnamon Rolls Workshop
For another sweet treat and breakfast pastry, your group can learn how to make their own cinnamon rolls from scratch in the Virtual Cinnamon Rolls Workshop for groups of up to 250 people. In this 90-minute class, your group will learn everything they need to know about making homemade cinnamon rolls from a professional chef and instructor. You will be guided step-by-step as you fill, roll, slice, and bake your handmade dough, then top your finished product with cream cheese frosting. Your instructor will provide useful tips for making the process as simple as possible, including how to make the dough the night before so you can begin baking straight away in the morning. Ingredients mailed to participants in advance include instant yeast, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, sugar, flour, and a gift card to buy butter, eggs, and cream cheese. CourseHorse can provide gluten-free accommodations for participants and will send a gift card to those individuals to select their own flour (chickpea is suggested). Additional kitchen tools are required such as a large bowl and spoon, a fork or whisk, a cookie sheet, plastic wrap, a brownie or cake pan, a rolling pin, and a slotted spoon.Â
Virtual New York Style Pretzels
In CourseHorse's Virtual New York Style Pretzels, workshop groups can bond while they make their own delicious homemade pretzels. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 255 people, your group will learn how to mix, roll and shape their own pretzel dough, perfectly bake their pretzels, and add salt or cinnamon for toppings. The result will be a delectable snack perfect for family, friends, and coworker get-togethers. A professional chef and instructor will guide your group in this hands-on workshop and all ingredients will be provided including yeast, flour, cornmeal, sea salt, and baking soda. Participants will need to supply additional items such as butter, sugar, a mixing bowl, a large pot, a baking sheet, and a whisk or food processor.Â
Virtual Dumpling Making
If your group wants to make a tasty Chinese snack or appetizer, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Dumpling Making class for groups of up to 500 people. In this two-hour beginner-friendly class, your group will make two different kinds of delicious homemade dumplings: pork and celery, and mushroom-veggie. A professional chef and instructor will guide your group as you make the dough from scratch, make your pork and veggie fillings, shape the dumplings, and cook them by steaming, frying, or boiling. You will also make the classic vinegar-soy dipping sauce to go with it. Participants will walk away with plenty of dumplings to share with friends, family, and coworkers if they're lucky. See the course description for a full list of ingredients and tools needed to participate.Â
Virtual Spanish Tapas
To learn how to make delicious and unique appetizers that hail from Spain, your group can book the Virtual Spanish Tapas class for groups of up to 255 people. In this two-hour interactive class, participants will learn from a professional chef how to make three small plates: garlic shrimp, patatas bravas, and roasted cauliflower, as well as paprika aioli to go with. Small plates are perfect to share with friends and family or simply enjoy on your own. This workshop provides a great opportunity for your group to bond as they learn unique food-making skills together.
Virtual Steak Workshop
If you've always wondered how chefs can cook a steak to perfection, the Virtual Steak Workshop by CourseHorse is your chance to learn. In this one-hour class for groups of up to 100 people, a professional chef will guide your group as they fire up the grill or cast iron pan and cook their steak to their desired temperature. Your chef instructor will teach participants about different cuts of meat, effective cooking techniques for your steak, and how to get it to the perfect temperature for your tastebuds. You will also make a tasty chimichurri to go with your perfect steak. By the end of class, your group will bond with each other as they sit and enjoy a mouthwatering steak they proudly cooked themselves.Â
Virtual Gnocchi Making
Why buy from a store what you can make with your own hands? In CourseHorse's Virtual Gnocchi Making class, your group will learn how to make scrumptious potato gnocchi from scratch. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 500 people, a professional chef will guide your group as they make a classic Italian dish they will be proud to share with their friends and family. Ingredients will be shipped to each participant in advance including potatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, tomatoes, and Italian flour. Some additional materials are required such as olive oil, eggs, a baking sheet, a large pot, a colander, a knife and cutting board, a saucepan, and a wooden spoon.
Virtual Porch Party Tipples and Snacks
If your group wants to learn how to make tasty snacks that everyone will enjoy at their next get-together, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Porch Party Tipples and Snacks class for groups of up to 100 people. In this 90-minute class, an expert instructor will provide your group with fun ideas for beverages and snacks for their next porch or patio party. From light appetizers to heftier options, your group will learn how to make easy but delicious snacks that will surely satisfy their guests' appetites. See the course description for a full list of ingredients and supplies required to participate.Â
Virtual Yeasted Donut Workshop
In the Virtual Yeasted Donut Workshop for groups of up to 250 people, groups will learn how to make dough from scratch that they will roll, cut and fry to create delectable donuts. A professional chef and instructor will guide participants through each step in the donut-making process, including rolling their handmade donuts in sugar and making a chocolate dipping sauce. Your group will walk away with fresh, hot, and buttery donuts they can eat and share with others. All ingredients are shipped to each participant, including bread flour, yeast, sugar, cinnamon, chocolate, and a gift card for cream, milk, butter, and eggs. Additional kitchen tools are required such as a large bowl and spoon, a whisk or fork, a cookie sheet, plastic wrap, ring cutters, a rolling pin, a large pot, and a saucepan for melting chocolate.Â
Virtual Sicilian Pizza from Scratch
If your group would enjoy a unique pizza-making class, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Sicilian Pizza interactive workshop for groups of up to 250 people. In this 90-minute class, your group will learn how to make a deliciously thick and chewy pan-pizza loaded with sauce and cheese. Your professional chef and instructor will begin by teaching your group how to make the perfect Sicilian pizza dough and homemade tomato sauce, then move on to the toppings and baking instructions. CourseHorse chooses optimal ingredient brands to ensure the best-tasting pizza possible, all of which will be shipped to each participant, including yeast, bread, flour, crushed tomatoes, and a gift card to buy cheese and toppings of your choice. Additional kitchen supplies required include a large bowl and spoon, a sheet pan, plastic wrap, salt, and sugar.Â
Virtual Apple Cider Donuts
CourseHorse's Virtual Apple Cider Donuts workshop is a great team-building activity to get your group in the mood for fall. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 250 people, your group will bond as they make apple cider donuts from scratch together. Your professional instructor will guide you step-by-step in making fresh, hot apple cider donuts perfect for sharing. As an optional bonus, your group can create an Apple Martini to sip on as you wait for your donuts to bake. An apple cider donut kit will be sent to each participant who includes cake flour, different types of sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and a gift card to buy butter, eggs, apple cider, and apple vodka (for an optional Appletini). Kitchen tools are to be provided by participants.Â
Virtual Coco Eclair & Cream PuffsÂ
If your group wants to indulge in a delicious pastry dessert they can make at home for themselves and others, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Coco Eclair & Cream Puffs class for groups of up to 250 people. A professional chef and instructor will guide your group in each step as they make mouthwatering cream puffs and eclairs from scratch in this hands-on 90-minute class. Your group will learn how to make everything they need for this tasty treat, including the vanilla pastry cream filling and chocolate glaze for the puffs. Ingredients will be provided to each participant in advance, including flour, sugar, melting chocolate, cornstarch, vanilla extract, piping bags, and a gift card to buy eggs, milk, and butter. Additional materials are required such as salt, a saucepan, baking utensils, a large bowl, cookie sheets, and parchment paper.Â
Virtual Homemade Churros Workshop
CourseHorse's Virtual Homemade Churros Workshop is perfect for groups looking for a unique team-building experience that results in a tasty treat. In this 90-minute workshop for groups of up to 500 people, a professional chef and instructor will guide your group as they learn the entire process of making churros. You will begin by making your dough, then fry it and dip it in cinnamon sugar. Your group will enjoy interacting with each other while they make and eat their sweet and airy donuts made from scratch. You will even make your own chocolate sauce for dipping. An entire churro-making kit will be sent to each participant who includes flour, sugar, chocolate, cinnamon, a piping bag, and a gift card to buy eggs, butter, oil, and cream. CourseHorse can also send gluten-free kits to those who request them.Â
Virtual Caramel Apple Workshop
For a fun food-making workshop that evokes the fall spirit, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Caramel Apple Workshop for groups of up to 250 people. In this one-hour class, your group will bond as they make delicious caramel apples from beginning to end. A professional chef and instructor will guide participants as they learn the process of making caramel, freezing and dipping the apples, and adding toppings to make them sweet and unique. You'll walk away with beautiful and tasty caramel apples to eat and share with others. All materials are shipped to participants including skewers, brown sugar, vanilla, corn syrup, toppings, and a gift card to buy heavy cream, butter, and apples. Additional kitchen supplies are needed such as a saucepan, baking sheet, parchment paper and spatula.Â
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp & Lemonade
Does your group want to learn how to make a delicious dessert that is perfect for bringing to get-togethers and potlucks? CourseHorse offers the Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp & Lemonade virtual workshop for groups of up to 250 people. In this unique food-making workshop, a professional chef and instructor will teach your group how to make a tasty homemade strawberry rhubarb crisp. Your group will be guided step-by-step as they make the streusel, prep the filling, bake the crisp, and make a ginger whipped cream to go on top. You'll even make a tasty and tart strawberry rhubarb lemonade to enjoy at home. All ingredients will be sent to participants in advance, including flour, sugar, ground ginger, sea salt, and a gift card to purchase perishables. Additional kitchen supplies are needed such as a baking sheet, pie plate, bowls, wooden spoon, saucepan, whisk, blender, and ice.Â
Virtual Hot Sauce from Scratch
If your group is looking for a fun and unique class that will get their taste buds tingling, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Hot Sauce from Scratch workshop for groups of up to 255 people. In this one-hour class, a professional chef and instructor will guide you as you make your own signature hot sauce to enjoy on a variety of foods. Your group will bond as they learn everything they need to know in the hot-sauce-making process, including how to choose your peppers and safely work with them, how to identify different types of hot sauces, how to balance your flavors, and how to give your sauce the ideal texture and density. You will also learn how to bottle or jar your sauce to make it last and/or give it as a gift. Each participant will receive a hot sauce kit in advance that includes three types of dried hot peppers, vinegar, a spice blend, jars for bottling, squeeze bottles, gloves, and a funnel. Some additional ingredients and kitchen supplies are needed; see the course description for a full list.