Looking to shake up your next corporate event, boost team morale, or just bring your remote team closer together? Forget the awkward icebreakers and forced fun. Online team building just got a seriously fun upgrade, and it tastes delicious too!
Introducing The Culinary Studio’s brand-new “Chopped!”-style cooking competitions: five hilarious, fast-paced, and fully interactive online cooking classes designed to spark creativity, ignite collaboration, and serve up a whole lot of fun (with a side of Caesar salad, of course).
Why Online Team Building Matters More Than Ever
The workplace has changed. Hybrid teams, remote employees, and digital workflows are the new norm. While flexibility and freedom are major perks, they also come with challenges, namely, keeping people connected, engaged, and invested in each other. We get it. The chit chat around the water cooler is absent. We are here to bring back some of that with our interactive online team building events.
Done right, online team building events are more than just a Zoom call with forced small talk–it’s a shared experience that:
- Builds trust and camaraderie
- Boosts communication and creativity
- Helps remote team members feel seen, valued, and included
- Provides a much-needed break from the grind
The key to making it work? Choosing an experience that’s inclusive, interactive, and actually fun.
That’s where we come in!
Meet the Chopped!-Style Online Cooking Experience
We took everything people loved about our in-person cooking classes (expert instruction, creative challenges, delicious food you never thought possible to make at home) and reimagined it for remote teams.
The result? A new menu of five wildly fun online cooking competitions that feel like your favourite food shows collided with a Zoom party… in the best way.
Each event is hosted live by Chef Jody & Chef Kirstie, both with multiple cameras so you don’t miss a thing. We provide the energy, the coaching, the recipes, and the vibe. You bring your team, your appetite, and a dash of competitive spirit. No team is too big or too small! No location is out of bounds.
Let’s take a peek at the menu:
What Makes This the Best Online Team Building Option?
While there are dozens of virtual escape rooms and trivia nights out there, here’s why our online cooking classes for team building stand out:
✅ It’s Interactive
These events aren’t passive watch-and-learn sessions. Everyone’s in the kitchen, rolling dumplings, baking pizza pockets, or plating like pros. It’s a fully immersive experience, one that creates real memories. You can also get the whole family involved!
✅ It’s Skill-Building (But in Disguise)
Your team learns cooking tips and techniques they’ll actually use again. The best part? They barely notice they’re learning, because they’re having too much fun doing it.
✅ It’s Inclusive
No matter your team’s dietary needs, kitchen confidence, or time zone, we make it work. We provide prep instructions ahead of time and offer easy ingredient swaps to make everyone feel welcome at the table.
✅ It’s Professional (but not stiff)
We’ve hosted classes for small startups, big brands, and everyone in between. Our events are chef-led, well-organized, and high-energy. Plus, we’re hilarious. Or at least our friends say so.
Sustainability with a Side of Team Spirit
We also believe that online team building can be part of your sustainability goals. Our virtual cooking classes reduce travel emissions, food waste, and swag bag junk, all while still delivering big on connection and impact.
Want to learn more? Check out our blog on Sustainable Team Building to see how our online cooking classes align with corporate responsibility and green initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you send ingredient kits?
We sure do. We can deliver across Canada. Alternatively, set up your team building in minutes with our economical ‘shop-yourself’ option. Flat-rate fee starting at $500, no matter how many participants!
How long are the classes?
Most events run between 60–90 minutes. Long enough to cook, laugh, and compete yet short enough to keep everyone engaged.
What platform do you use?
We typically host on Zoom, but we’re happy to accommodate your preferred platform.
Who are the chefs?
Your class is always hosted by Chefs Jody & Kirstie. Both have years of experience teaching live and online classes. They’re skilled, funny, and deeply committed to making your event memorable.
Ready to Cook Up a Great Event?
If your team’s tired of forced Zoom happy hours or repetitive online games, it’s time to try something new. Our “Chopped!”-style online team building classes are the perfect mix of culinary challenge, creative chaos, and community connection.
Whether you want to reward your team, welcome new hires, or just spark some mid-week joy, we’re ready to cook up a plan with you.
👉 Learn more or book your event today at theculinarystudio.ca
Let’s stir up some fun, one dumpling at a time.
