These classes bring coworkers together in a unique, hands-on way, allowing everyone to participate regardless of their cooking skills. The experience of preparing a meal collectively fosters a sense of connection and teamwork, all while offering the chance to learn something new and have fun. Here's why cooking as a virtual team-building activity makes so much sense.
Cooking together encourages teamwork, as participants must coordinate, share tasks, and follow instructions to create a delicious dish. This strengthens collaboration in a relaxed setting. It also naturally improves communication, with team members giving instructions, asking questions, and working together to stay on track throughout the process. Additionally, cooking offers plenty of opportunities for creativity—from experimenting with flavors and techniques to presenting the final dish in a fun or unique way.
Cooking classes are also highly inclusive, welcoming participants of all skill levels. Whether someone is a seasoned chef or a beginner, everyone can join in, making it an excellent option for diverse teams. The shared experience of cooking fosters a positive atmosphere, helping to break down professional barriers and allowing colleagues to connect in a casual, enjoyable environment. Beyond team-building, participants also leave with new skills, like mastering a recipe or cooking technique, that they can make again—a valuable bonus.
Finally, the virtual format of these classes offers incredible flexibility, allowing remote teams to connect and participate from anywhere in the world. A virtual cooking class is the perfect recipe for success if you're seeking a fun and interactive way to boost team morale and encourage collaboration.
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Channel your inner Pasta Grannie, making, rolling, and filling ravioli and tortellini by hand. This hands-on, live-streaming class will teach you step-by-step everything you need to know to turn out fantastic filled pasta—in an accessible, fun, and judgment-free way.
Making amazing cream puffs and eclairs at home is fun, easy, and best of all—delicious! We will make pate a choux—the pastry used in making divine cream puffs, then fill the puffs with whipped cream and top them with a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
From mixing up and kneading the dough to filling, forming, and baking your rolls, our classes with teach you everything you need to become a master baker.
Love the sweet, decadent, yeasty aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls? You can create these delicacies in your own kitchen, using a few simple ingredients.
In this hands-on, live-streaming class, you’ll be guided step-by-step in mixing, kneading, rolling, filling, and baking your own fantastic creation.Â
Tamales are filled and hand-wrapped gifts of masa deliciousness. Discover what makes these Mexican delicacies so special as you fill and wrap (surprisingly easily!) your own hand-formed bites of wonder. This hands-on, live-streaming class will teach you step-by-step everything you need to know to make better than most restaurant tamales. We will soften the corn husks, prep your fillings, prepare your masa; and form, fill, wrap your tamales, and put them on the stove to steam. At the end of class, you'll have a dozen steamed to perfection tamales to enjoy!
In this hands-on, chef-led workshop, you will learn how to create your very own hot sauce from scratch. Dive into the world of spice as you discover how to balance flavors to create the perfect heat level for your palate. You'll explore different peppers, herbs, and spices and how to use them to craft a hot sauce that's all your own.
French Macarons hold a special place in every dessert lover’s heart – beautiful little cookies that look like they came from a Parisian patisserie. From discussing the ingredients and supplies to piping and filling your macarons, our classes will help you master the art of making French Macarons. You'll be guided step-by-step as you learn how to mix, fold, flavor, pipe, bake, and fill these delicate cookies. You'll learn about the ingredients that go into making amazing macarons and the techniques that will ensure that your macarons always turn out deliciously.
Raise Your Food IQ: Be a Better-Educte Home Cook
Discover the secrets to becoming a better-educated home cook with Home Cooking New York's valuable food education and grocery shopping class, led by founder Jennifer Clair. Uncover the true story behind the foods we eat and make the best food choices in the grocery store. Don't miss out on this virtual class!
Master the art of pretzel making as you mix, fill, and twist delicious soft pretzels.
Pretzels have always been iconic, but they are even better when they are warm, fresh, made by hand, stuffed with delicious fillings, and served with a delicious dipping sauce. This class will guide you step-by-step through the mixing, kneading, twisting, and baking of a batch of soft, chewy pretzels.Â
From mixing up and kneading the dough to forming, poaching, and baking your bagels, our classes will teach you everything you need to become a master bagel baker. Master the art of making warm, chewy bagels, topped with a smear of flavored cream cheese in your own kitchen!
Discover the fascinating world of Spanish wines paired with local cheeses. Each guest will receive kits of three wines and three cheeses.
Make Bloody Mary and Guacamole
Bloody Marys and guacamole are an iconic pairing, perfect on their own and even better together. In this hands-on, live-streaming class, you’ll learn how to make the best guacamole ever, using avocados, tomatoes, garlic, onions, jalapenos, limes, and more. Then you’ll learn how to mix, pour, and most importantly, garnish the ultimate Bloody Mary. We'll discuss what goes into creating a Bloody Mary Bar that will dazzle your friends. After all, whether you prefer tequila, gin, vodka, or going zero-proof, there is a Bloody Mary for everyone. You’ll leave class with fresh guacamole, a fantastic Bloody Mary, and the know-how to build an awesome Bloody Mary bar anytime you’d like.
Greek Cooking Online with Despina (Fall)
Experience the flavors of Greece with Despina in this interactive online cooking class. Learn to prepare family favorites like bouyiourdi, faki, and kourampiedes while engaging in cultural conversation and cooking alongside Despina. End the class with a virtual dinner party, sharing your delicious creations and connecting with others from afar.
Burkinabé Cooking Online with Yipin (Fall)
Join Yipin in a virtual cooking adventure, where you'll create Burkinabé dishes like rich sauce gombo, tender parboiled rice, and refreshing gingembre. Engage in a cultural cooking experience from your own kitchen, with plenty of time for questions and conversation. End with a virtual dinner party, sharing your delicious results with fellow participants.
Unleash your inner mixologist and master the art of cocktail-making from the comfort of your home! Join expert bartenders for a virtual class where you'll learn to craft two specialty cocktails of your choice. With optional DIY cocktail kits delivered to your door, indulge in a fun and informative experience suitable for beginners and perfect for virtual gatherings or team-building events. Cheers to mastering the art of mixology!
Mexican Cooking Online with Angie (Fall)Â
Join Angie for an interactive online cooking class where you’ll master the art of Mexican cuisine. Learn to create zesty salsa verde, perfect guacamole, and homemade corn tortillas, then fill them with perfectly grilled rib-eye steak. Enjoy a virtual dinner party and connect over these delicious dishes from the comfort of your home.
Persian Cooking Online with Mab (Fall)
Experience the rich flavors of Persian cuisine with Mab in an interactive online class. Learn to make mirza ghasemi, a smoky roasted eggplant spread, saffron-infused zereshk polo ba tahdig with a crispy rice crust, and refreshing salad shirazi. Connect virtually, cook along, and enjoy a virtual dinner party with these delicious dishes.
Lunch and Learn: Tomorrow's Dinner Today
Simplify your busy fall season in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll master make-ahead meals that allow you to enjoy nutritious, home-cooked dinners without the last-minute scramble, all while preparing a week’s worth of delicious dishes for Halloween and beyond!
Bitter Botanicals and Gut Health: Online
Healthy digestion is the cornerstone of wellness, and bitter botanicals play a crucial role in supporting gut health. Discover how bitter herbs can stimulate digestion, curb sweet cravings, reduce inflammation, release tension, and elevate your mood. Learn to incorporate this vital, yet often overlooked, flavor into your foods, home apothecary, and cocktails for a holistic approach to well-being.
Lebanese Cooking Online with Jeanette (Fall)
Join Jeanette online for an immersive Lebanese cooking experience where you'll prepare traditional dishes like maldoum and roz bil shaghrieh. This interactive class offers a unique opportunity to cook along with Jeanette, engage in cultural conversation, and enjoy a virtual dinner party. Connect with others and savor the flavors of Lebanon from the comfort of your home.
Discover the secrets of making your own richly-seasoned noodle soup from scratch, and season your kitchen for life with the flavors of Chicken Miso Ramen, jammy eggs, steamed bok choy, and marinated sesame scallions.