7 Best Virtual Cooking Classes for Team Building in 2022
/Learning a new skill together is one of the best ways that a remote team can connect and build relationships. This is why cooking classes make such a great option for these types of events. They’re hands-on, educational, and really fun for everyone.
If you’re looking to book a holiday event for your team, these are the best virtual cooking classes from team building in 2022. See which one makes the most sense for your group.
Japanese Dumpling Class
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Dairy-Free | 90 Minutes | Difficulty Level: Easy | Recipe Kit Available!
Learn to make Gyoza, Japanese Dumplings, with Yoko in Osaka, Japan. This class is a great option for remote teams who want to catch up on water cooler conversation while keeping their hands busy. The recipe is simple and gives you plenty of time to chat amongst yourself. Plus you’ll learn a lot about Japanese cooking traditions from Yoko.
Peruvian Empanadas Class
Vegetarian | 90 Minutes | Difficulty Level: Easy | Recipe Kit Available!
Get to know Cristo and Yoli, our Peruvian guides and home chefs in their Empanadas Class. This is a great option for teams who want to invite family members to join in on the class because you’ll definitely make enough empanadas to share. You can also mix it up with your empanada filling and the chefs will give you suggestions during the class on the best ingredient combinations.
Costa Rican Tortillas & Gallo Pinto Class
Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free | 90 Minutes | Difficulty Level: Easy | Recipe Kit Available!
This class is great if you need to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions, but at the same time, it’s still unbelievably delicious. On top of that, Wendy is one of the best storytellers and shares amazing stories about her life in Costa Rica and the local traditions.
French Holiday Yule Log Dessert Class
Vegetarian | 90 Minutes | Difficulty Level: Easy
Making this French dessert with our chef, Guillaume will transport you to France during the wintertime. It’s a traditional holiday dish and it’s fun and easy to make. It also makes for a great decorating competition after class to keep the team-building momentum going. Ask us how to put a contest together and we’ll come up with prize options and rules.
Italian Butternut Squash Risotto Class
Vegetarian and Gluten-Free | 90 Minutes | Difficulty Level: Easy | Recipe Kit Available!
This is one of the most popular hearty winter meals in our entire recipe catalog. This traditional Italian dish with Gaia is perfect for a cold winter day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Travel to Florence and Gaia will share tips and tricks to making the perfect risotto.
Japanese Sushi & Miso Soup Class
Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free | 90 Minutes | Difficulty Level: Easy | Recipe Kit Available!
If your team is looking to try something a little outside their comfort zone, learning to roll sushi is a great option! Yoko will teach the class how to roll sushi in 2 different ways and the only way to cut sushi so it doesn’t fall apart. Top it off with some miso soup and you have a delicious meal that’s easy to replicate in the future.
Italian Pork Roast Dinner Class
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free | 90 Minutes | Difficulty: Easy
Another hearty meal is Chef Alain’s Pork Roast Dinner. In class you’ll make pork roast, onions, and Tuscan mashed potatoes, filling everyone’s home with divine smells and providing enough food for a family dinner. Throughout the class, Chef Alain will share funny stories about growing up in a family of chefs that you do not want to miss.