Let’s cut to the chase. 97.6% of workers want to continue some type of remote work but we can’t ignore the fact that socializing between team members improves communication patterns by more than 50%. How do you get all the socialization that a team needs in a virtual world?

As connection experts, we have hosted over 300 teams in virtual classes for corporate events and learned that attempting to ‘‘recreate an in-person experience” misses the mark.

Instead, we found that building virtual team building events based on the unique elements of each team and how they value socializing is the key factor to delivering an effective and connective experience for your team.

Here are our top tips for curating the perfect team building cooking experience for all your different teams companywide

For Executive Teams

Executives are used to wining and dining and talking about work offline and after hours when they’re having dinners with each other and sometimes their spouses.

With restaurant restrictions and executive team members now spanning the country, creating this business casual gathering is more difficult.

TTLT Solution: Book a private virtual corporate event and add EYN Recipe Kits and Wine Kits with 3 bottles of boutique wines curated by a Master Sommelier specifically for the recipe of your choosing.

Make it easy for your executives and their loved ones to gather together for something fun, compare notes on the wine, and share a cultural experience together! The best part, there’s no prep work! In our virtual cooking classes with meal kits, our Everything You Need Recipe Kits have Every. Single. Ingredient. Down to the salt, pepper, and olive oil.

We recognize that your executives are busy folks who don’t have time to run to the store or even open their pantry for their virtual event. Our EYN Recipe Kits serve 2-4 people so spouses and partners can be included in the evening.

“I coordinated the event...for senior managers. By the end of the class and the next day, they ALL said what a great experience it was.”

For Interns

It’s important to impress your interns with your inclusive company culture so the camaraderie they feel will attract them to stay with your company long term. For remote workers, 16% report that the biggest struggle is loneliness.

In addition, interns might have a particularly challenging setup as some might be early in their careers and don’t have the perfect setup at home - including the kitchen!

TTLT Solution: Engage and create connection ‘outside the office’ with a team building cooking class that is hands-on, lets people kick back, relax, and laugh a little at each other’s kitchen wins & fails. Eliminate the burden of grocery shopping with EYN Recipe Kits. They won’t need to worry about what their kitchen is lacking because every ingredient they need, and a specialty tool needed for the class, will show up at their doorstep!

On top of that, take your class to the next level with a branded keepsake from your company. Talk to our team about adding branded aprons or kitchen tools to your company EYN Recipe Kits.

For Sales Teams

Every sales team has a healthy, happy dose of competition, and that oftentimes comes out in full force during in-person activities.

How do you recreate that fun and engaging environment virtually for your sales team? Especially if you are looking to knock it out of the park with your 2021 team-building activity.

TTLT Solution: Spice up your virtual corporate event with a competition! With our cooking classes, we love folks who are up for a little Top Chef Challenge.

We’ll help your team set up a voting system for categories like “Michelin-Star Design”, “Worst Dinner Fail”, or “ Hungriest Chef” and then procure and send prizes to the winners on your behalf. Did somebody say curated wine box?

For Your Holiday Party

Whether you’re planning a companywide office Christmas party or a team-only holiday get-together it’s important to pick an event that matches your group size and group interests. This makes your holiday office party stand out among your other team-building events.

For example, a generic wine and paint night might not be the best choice because unless every invited individual loves art, it’s not going to be a successful evening for everyone.

TTLT Solution: We want to make your holiday party memorable. You can customize your virtual corporate events to match the interest and skill level of your team with the recipe that you select. From Deliziose cookies to Empanadas, our impressive range of recipes will have something that excites your team and elevates your holiday party experience.

Your holiday party can stand out next to past virtual corporate events by making unique holiday recipes from around the world or engaging in a friendly holiday competition based on decorating and baking skill levels. Let us know how you want to take your holiday party to the next level!

For Happy Hours

Zoom Happy Hours swept companies nationwide as an easy choice for virtual team building events, but teams are facing burnout.

You may be drinking together but how is a happy hour different from any other virtual meeting? What if some team members don’t drink?

TTLT Solution: Get on your feet! Our cooking classes are NOT a demonstration or a tutorial, you are mixing, sauteing, and cooking step by step with a chef. This virtual corporate event is unlike any other because you’re busy the entire time.

If you’re still interested in a little happy hour element, you can add a cocktail demo to your class and pick a recipe that is great for “bites & drinks” like Crostini & Negroni or Empanadas and Pisco Sour. It’s the best of both worlds!

For Company-wide Engagements

As more companies move to virtual conference-style events, the question of ‘what can we do that’s fun after 7 hours of webinars’ inevitably comes up. With 1,000+ people, finding an engaging and interactive virtual activity that encourages connection and memory-making can be a difficult issue to solve.

TTLT Solution: Create a “Cooking Passport” as a series of options and cultural dishes to experience, giving your employees the option to ‘travel’ to wherever they’d like. We can help you set up multiple break-out events, customized invitations for your company, unique registration pages, and a series of virtual events that will give your team options to feel like they picked exactly what they want.

Want to level up? Have EYN Recipe Kits delivered directly to your employees’ doorsteps with everything they need to get cooking. They’ll unbox their ingredients like a “gift” - and hey - they might also find a company-branded apron to show off in your class.

“It’s hard being apart from everyone, but this really helped to feel like we were together. It was also fun to come back together after the weekend and our CEO asked, ‘did anyone else make more of that pasta, or was it just me?!’” - Danielle M, Human Ventures

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