Our Clients
Inspire and stimulate your employees with high octane fun at an educational team-building cooking event!
Our events are highly engaging and immersive, designed to break down hierarchy
and barriers while creating unique memories with your team in a social setting.
Welcome to The Cooking Academy, where we transform team building into a unique gastronomic experience where we:
- Create a real ‘MasterChef’ experience where you’re up against the clock and have everything to play for.
- Deliver inclusive events for all – as we all need to eat and who doesn’t enjoy delicious food and drinks?!
- Provide an Entirely hands-on experience, no demos where you just watch – your team are fully immersed in the kitchen with their sleeves rolled up, Ready, Steady, Cook!
- Hand over to you to create the entire menu; our chefs are there to keep you safe and give guidance where necessary.
- Help you learn and experience real cooking and get some inspiration and life-skills to take away.
- Ensure you all work as a team to get the job done – so there’s plenty of camaraderie and team-spirit, which is exactly what team building is about.
- Deliver a very special shared experience of cooking and eating together that naturally builds trust, strengthens bonds and encourages open dialogue.
- Provide a space that is exclusive to your group so you have complete privacy.
What people say.
Boosting confidence and team spirit
“The objective of the day was to inject some fun while raising everyone’s confidence within the team, and the event definitely achieved that. There has been a great buzz in the office over the past few days, with everyone sharing their experiences and enjoying the memories we created together. It was a fantastic opportunity for team bonding!” (Neil Mcgruer – BAM)
BAM – Leadership and Development Cookery Event
A novel approach to team engagement
“This was a very novel experience that provided an interesting talking point with clients. It was different from the usual team-building events—highly informative, exciting, and a great differentiator for our team. Everyone left feeling energized and inspired!” (Richard Parry – Barclays)
Barclays Team building – Cookery Event
a great experience for the whole team
The event was a lot of fun and a great experience for the whole team, especially since most were out of their comfort zone and yet embraced the tasks. The motivational presentation on nutritional eating was very well received by all the teams and has inspired change here. They are highly charged and engaging with each other as we wanted and so we have achieved everything we had hoped and more. (Trevor Ballantyne – BMW)
BMW – Wellness in the Workplace
Thank you very much for providing such a lovely experience. We really enjoyed it, and posted a blog on our website where we mention you guys: Fun with Blue Car at The Cooking Academy!
Everyone had such a great time and are still talking about it a week later – I thought the food tasted delicious and so much lighter and healthier than what you get in restaurants. Thank you for inspiring us and coaching our team. (Ilaria – Blue Car technology)
Blue Car technology- Corporate Events
A first-class corporate experience
“The cookery event has helped me reflect on the importance of teamwork – there was a great team spirit throughout the day. It taught me that food doesn’t just fill you up; it’s also an integral part of your lifestyle. The whole day was first-class – one of the best corporate experiences I’ve had!” (Mark Williams – Three UK)
Team building – Three UK
A fantastic day of collaboration
“Our cookery event was designed to improve inter-team relationships and encourage colleagues to connect outside of the workspace. It was a fun and sociable day filled with laughter, good wine, and plenty of memorable moments. We met our objectives 100%, exceeding everyone’s expectations. Most importantly, the teams enjoyed themselves and left with a stronger bond, having created shared memories that they continue to talk about!” (Thomas Schneider – Concur Technologies)
Team Building – Concur Technologies
An exceptional team bonding experience
“Thank you for a fantastic team-building event! The entire day exceeded my expectations, from the skills we developed together to the high level of engagement and fun. We all let our hair down in a professional way and got to know each other better. This is the best team event we’ve had, and it certainly won’t be the last!” (David Grays, Oracle Finance)
Team building – Oracle Finance
Cooking is a unique activity that typically takes place in personal settings with family or loved ones, evoking a sense of cosy home life and breaking down professional barriers for effective team collaboration.
Unlike many other team building activities, cooking is inclusive and accessible for everyone. It fosters a positive and supportive atmosphere that promotes practical skills and hands-on experience for recreating healthy and delicious meals at home.
We have various locations in London so it’s super easy to find us!
Itinerary
Our events can run from 2-3 hours, over an evening or the whole day. They are fully flexible and built around your needs.
A dedicated Event Manager will be on hand working with you to create a bespoke event to ensure it runs seamlessly from start to finish.
Our typical event includes:
- Welcome drinks and canapes (optional).
- Event introduction.
- Team challenge and menu assessment.
- ‘Ready Steady Cook’ – 75 minutes of cooking challenge.
- A meal with drinks while the dishes are being judged.
- End the event with a prize giving ceremony to the winning team! (optional)
London Team Building Event Locations
London EC1V (Central Street), London Hammersmith, London City (Fetter Lane).
Group Sizes
We can accommodate groups sizes from 8-60 people.
Customise Your Event
We can create bespoke events to suit your company’s requirements. We have expert chefs and offer a whole range of cuisines ranging from Persian, Indian, Mediterranean, Spanish & Japanese and Desserts.
Please call our Event Planners today to create an event perfect for you and your team.
The Cooking Academy in Numbers
14 Years of Expertise
Founded by Kumud Gandhi, The Cooking Academy has more than 14 years of experience delivering top-tier cookery classes and bespoke corporate events.
1000+ Clients Served
Trusted by leading companies such as Deloitte, KPMG, and Google for team-building and corporate wellness events.
30+ Classes Offered
Covering a wide variety of cuisines, including Indian, Thai, Italian, Arthritis Friendly Cooking and more, with classes tailored for both novices and experienced cooks.
100+ Corporate Events Hosted Annually
Specialising in unique team-building activities that foster collaboration and creativity through cooking.
Inspire and stimulate your employees with high octane fun at an educational team-building cooking event!
Our events are highly engaging and immersive, designed to break down hierarchy and barriers while creating unique memories with your team in a social setting.
Led by experienced chefs, food scientists and nutritionists, our challenges immerse teams in the art of creating and presenting exquisite meals to a five-star standard. We encourage healthy teamwork through a variety of challenges to suit your budget:
- Ready, Steady, Cook – a classic!
- Sushi & Sashimi Master Classes.
- Dim Sum & Dumplings.
- The Hunger Games – Taste Test Challenge.
- The Great Team ‘Bake Off’.
- Wine and Cheese Tasting Events with Wine and Whiskey Qualified Instructors.
Interested?
Please get in touch with us today to create the perfect team-building event for you and your team.