Culinary Team Building It's what's cooking! If like many companies, you’re searching for an ideal way to improve team morale,  boost group communication, and bolster corporate results, what better way than a day out of the office learning new skills and having fun  the same time? Studies have shown that Culinary Team Building events are far more effective and produce longer lasting results than traditional team activities. Your group will discover how to achieve their objectives by working as a cohesive team through effective communication, planning and leadership. Laugh and learn as you participate in the planning and execution of a menu – either entirely of your own design or creative adaptations on recipes we can provide!  The best part is, preparing a meal is the perfect metaphor for teamwork ~ and the meal itself becomes the symbol of the team itself! Cooking is interactive and mentally challenging, but neither physically demanding nor limiting.  Throughout the 3 ½ - 4 hour session participants will discover that the only way to achieve their objectives is to work as a cohesive team, utilizing effective communication, planning and leadership. are truly the ‘great equalizer’ bringing people together to improve communication, hone problem-solving skills, build morale and invoke spontaneous displays of joy. The simple act of making good food together becomes the focus for sharing responsibility and making the most of each person’s individual skills. What better way to work toward a common goal than roasting a fillet, braising fennel or creating a decadent dessert?Whether you’re looking for an informal hors’ d’oeuvres party, a traditional sit-down dinner, or a competitive “Iron Chef” style cook-off,  For the Love of Food offers you a choice of three different hands-on culinary Corporate Team Building Events.

CHOOSE FROM THESE HANDS-ON TEAM BUILDING CHOICES


Small Plates - Big Tastes~ offers you a trip around the world in 3 hours with a delectable assortment of  international small plates such as tapas, meze and antipasti.

Passion Plate – after your team has prepared a taste-tempting 3 -course meal, you’ll gather around the table together while we serve you the fruits of your labors.


Knife-to-Knife Challenge  - Two (or more)  teams battle it out, Iron Chef style, using the pre-chosen ingredient du jour, while a very opinionated chef  panel judges the best-of-the-best, based on taste, presentation, creativity and teamwork. 

We’ll make your event fun, memorable, delicious and, most importantly, results oriented.

Call Chef Diane today at 443-865-0630 or e-mail  for more information and to schedule your next Corporate Team Building through Cooking Classes with For the Love of Food!
 

Workplace Woes: The Team-Building Retreat

Why Cooking Classes are Best for Building Strong Teams? Morning Edition, February 28, 2007 Listen to this NPR news story about Cooking Class Corporate Team Building producing the best results.  Many other out-of-office Team Building activities aimed at fostering closer ties, actually create derision and competition, says Ben Dattner! Click Here to: Listen/Read - this NPR story

Call Chef Diane today at 443-865-0630 or e-mail  for more information and to schedule your next Corporate Team Building through Cooking Classes with For the Love of Food!

Call Chef Diane today for more information and to schedule your next Culinary Corporate Team Building -
443-865-0630 or e-mail  For the Love of Food!

CHOOSE FROM THESE HANDS-ON TEAM BUILDING CHOICES


Small Plates - Big Tastes~ offers you a trip around the world in 3 hours with a delectable assortment of  international small plates such as tapas, meze and antipasti.


Passion Plate – after your team has prepared a taste-tempting 3 -course meal, you’ll gather around the table together while we serve you the fruits of your labors.


Knife-to-Knife Challenge  - Two (or more)  teams battle it out, Iron Chef style, using the pre-chosen ingredient du jour, while a very opinionated chef  panel judges the best-of-the-best, based on taste, presentation, creativity and teamwork. 

We’ll make your event fun, memorable, delicious and, most importantly, results oriented.

• improves communication, problem solving and listening skills
• set goals and achieve objectives
• heightens creativity
• builds trust
• encourages rapport

Call Chef Diane today for more information and to schedule your next Culinary Corporate Team Building -
443-865-0630 or e-mail  For the Love of Food!

All Corporate Team Building Events include:

 Complete menu and event planning. 

 Shopping services and menu ingredients using the freshest seasonal produce Instruction and guidance of professionally trained chef(s).

 Delivery of all cooking equipment for use during cooking (chef knives, cookware, cook’s tools, measuring cups & spoons, etc.).

 Arrangement of cooking stations to accommodate the event.
Dish clearing, washing and kitchen cleaning.

 Table service (for three-course parties).

 Commemorative electronic copies of the recipes and digital photos of the event (sent via email) for event participants.
 
 Aprons and hand towels for all participants, during the event.

• Personalized Aprons and/or Chef Hats (embroidered or silk screened with Company Logo) are available at extra cost.  Please ask Diane for more details: 443-865-0630.

For the Love of Food
 Corporate Team Building Clients include:

McCormick Foods
Merck Pharmaceuticals
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Johnson & Johnson
Black and Decker
Eli Lilly & Company
American Urological Association
 University of Maryland
Johns Hopkins University
B'nai Brith of America
All-State Career Schools
Dupont Performance Elastomers
Women’s Housing Coalition of Baltimore
Community Partnerships for
Children & Families
Boston Beer Company
Aerotek Inc.
Danaher Tools
Merial Corporation
World Presidents' Organization
DLA Piper
Enterprise Community Investment
Ameriprise Financial Services
Baltimore Playwrights Festival
Q-Sense
Encompass Insurance
Annie E. Casey Foundation
The World Bank