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In a world where Zoom fatigue is real and Slack threads never end, finding meaningful ways to connect your remote team can feel like a full-time job. But what if team building could be fun, interactive, and delicious? At The Culinary Studio, we believe the kitchen is the ultimate place to bring people together—even when they’re miles apart.
👩🍳 Meet Your Hosts: Chef Kirstie & Chef Jody
We’re Chef Kirstie and Chef Jody, your culinary guides to a virtual experience that blends entertainment with education. With years of professional cooking and teaching under our aprons, we’ve transformed countless remote teams into cohesive units—all while whipping up mouthwatering meals.
The Culinary Studio Experience: Education Meets Entertainment
At The Culinary Studio, we do things differently. We’re not your average Zoom demo.
Led by Chef Kirstie and Chef Jody, our virtual cooking classes are a magical blend of education and entertainment. Our life’s goal is to make YOUR life more delicious!
With our motto “No Cook Left Behind”, every participant is supported from prep to plating. We walk teams through every step of the recipe, keeping the energy up, the laughs rolling, and the food absolutely delicious.
And we’ve got the professional camera setup to match. With multiple camera angles, you get up-close views of the action, making the whole experience feel like a live cooking show—except you’re in it.
🧑💻 Why Virtual Team Building Matters
Boosts Morale and Reduces Isolation
Remote work can be isolating. Virtual team building activities, like our cooking classes, offer a break from the daily grind and a chance to connect on a human level. Studies show that such activities can significantly boost employee morale and reduce feelings of isolation. Read more about that here: Job Search | Indeed!
Enhances Communication and Collaboration
Cooking together requires coordination, timing, and communication—all essential skills in the workplace. Our classes provide a fun environment to practice these skills, leading to better collaboration on work projects.
Cost-Effective and Inclusive
Virtual events eliminate the need for travel, venue rentals, and other expenses associated with in-person gatherings. Plus, our classes are designed to be inclusive, accommodating various dietary restrictions, mobility restrictions and skill levels.
🍽️ What Sets Our Virtual Cooking Classes Apart
Professional Production Quality
We take pride in delivering a seamless virtual experience. Our professional-grade production ensures that every participant feels engaged and can easily follow along, no matter their cooking expertise.
Tailored Menus and Ingredient Delivery
Choose from a variety of menus that cater to different tastes and dietary needs. We offer Canada-wide ingredient delivery, ensuring that everyone has what they need for the class, or choose our economical ‘shop yourself’ option, with handy purchase links to our favourite condiments & spices!
Interactive and Fun
Our classes are not just about cooking; they’re about building connections. We encourage interaction, laughter, and shared experiences that translate into stronger team bonds. Virtual online team building events offer your team a chance to:
- Break out of the work grind with a spoon in one hand and wine glass in the other
- Connect face-to-face (but in aprons)
- Laugh together over shared kitchen “oops” moments
- Celebrate accomplishments and milestones
- Show appreciation to clients and partners
- Show off your kids or pets or your newly renovated kitchen!
🛠️ How It Works
- Pick a Menu & Choose a Date: Select from our diverse menu options and schedule a time that works for your team.
- Get Your Ingredients: Opt for our flat-rate fee ‘shop-yourself’ option or take advantage of our Canada-wide ingredient delivery service.
- Cook Together and Have Fun: Join our live virtual class, where we’ll guide your team through the cooking process, ensuring everyone stays engaged and has a great time. We’ll ask for your ‘Thumbs Up’ as we roll through the session, no cook is left behind!
From Thai Noodles to Tacos: Menu Options That Everyone Will Love
One of the best parts of our online team building events? The food. Our 1-hour cooking class menus are globally inspired, accessible, and packed with flavour.
Here’s just a taste of what your team could cook together:
🌍 International Flavours
- Italian Trattoria – Fresh Italian Salad & Pasta Carbonara
- Go Greek! – Marinated Chicken, Horiatiki Salad, Feta-Dill Sauce & Warm Pitas
- Thai Take-Out – Red Coconut Curry with Jasmine Rice & Toasted Peanuts
- Bibimbap – A rainbow bowl with spicy sauce and steamed rice
🌱 Healthy Choices
- The Power Bowl – Quinoa, market greens, marinated veg & miso dressing
- Shawarma Take-Out – Chicken or Chickpeas with pickled cabbage and pitas
🧀 Comfort Food Favourites
- Comfort Combo – Roasted Tomato & Bacon Bisque with Triple Cheese Grilled Cheese
- Chicken Caesar Rice Bowl – A hearty take on a classic
🌮 Party Vibes
- TACOS TACOS! – Spiced Beef or Beans, Pico de Gallo, and all the fixings
Each recipe is designed to be approachable (yes, even for total beginners) and can be adapted for dietary needs. Vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free? We’ve got you covered.
Seamless Experience, Delivered Right to Their Door
Let’s talk logistics. If you’ve ever planned a remote event, you know the devil’s in the details.
That’s why we handle everything:
- Ingredients are fresh, pre-portioned, and beautifully packaged
- Labels are clear and instructions are simple
- Boxes arrive on time, across Canada
- All your participants need to bring is a pan, a smile, and an appetite
- You’ll receive everything you need for a successful class including our handy cooking guide, ingredient list, recipe package & class recording (should someone not be able to make it last minute).
You choose the menu. We ship the kits. We host the show. You get all the credit for planning the best online event your team’s had all year.
Don’t Just Take Our Word for It
We’ve hosted hundreds of virtual corporate events, and the feedback speaks for itself:
“We’ve tried many cooking studios, however, once we found Culinary Studios, we knew we found the perfect one. Chef Kirstie and Chef Jody are incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and walk us through every step with great care. They never miss the ball with deliveries—the food and ingredients always come well-packaged, clearly labeled and as fresh as your local farmers market.” Alex, Repeat Client, Financial Sector
“Without question, I would recommend Culinary Studios to anyone. Whether it be a corporate event, a fun date night, something for the whole family… Culinary Studios is one of, if not THE best out there.” Melanie, Tech Sector
“The Culinary Studio was a fun, engaging, and interactive virtual activity we did for a conference. Jody and Kirstie were easy to work with from planning to the event day. The production setup was so professional, and they did a fantastic job keeping viewers engaged. Thank you for hosting such a fun event!” Erica, Events Sector
“The Culinary Studio does an amazing job and is reasonably priced compared to other companies! It was my favourite company gift!” –Pina (Maria)
🎁 Perfect for Client Appreciation, Corporate Events & More!
Looking to show appreciation to your clients or celebrate a company milestone? Our virtual cooking classes make for memorable client appreciation events and unique corporate celebrations.
We’ve run virtual team building events for tech companies, financial firms, marketing agencies, law offices—you name it. Our classes work for:
- Remote team socials
- Client appreciation events
- Sales kickoffs
- Virtual holiday parties
- Conferences & corporate retreats
- Summer Social (Before everyone takes off on holiday!)
And yes, they’re as perfect for 10 people as they are for 300.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long are the classes?
Our virtual cooking classes run about 1 hour, or up to 90 minutes. Long enough to bond, short enough to keep everyone’s attention. Remember, this is YOUR event. We don’t cut you off. We are open to any and all cooking questions!
What’s included in the kit?
Everything! All ingredients (fresh, prepped, and portioned), plus a shopping list and kitchen tools you’ll need. We don’t ship eggs 🙂
Can we add alcohol?
No, we do not ship alcohol, but have been known to whip up a mocktail or cocktail mid-class with ingredients you already have on hand!
What’s the ideal group size?
We’ve hosted everything from intimate 8-person sessions to 300-person multi-team blowouts. We’ll scale up or down depending on your needs.
What platform do you use?
We usually run events on Zoom, but can accommodate your preferred platform if needed.
What about allergies or dietary preferences?
Our menus are flexible. We can offer:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free swaps
- Chicken, chickpea, or beef protein options. Halal too!
- Side swaps like pitas, rice, or salad
You tell us your team’s needs—we’ll handle the rest.
Are Cameras On or Off?
We encourage cameras on. Trust us—seeing each other sautéing and laughing brings the magic. But it’s definitely your choice. You are on mute for a streamlined session, but can unmute with any questions or colour commentary 🙂
When will the ingredients arrive?
We ship from Waterloo, ON. Generally the ingredients arrive 1 day prior to your event, or up to 3 days prior for out-of-province. Ingredients are fresh, pre-portioned, labelled and beautifully packaged with ice packs in insulated boxes. No need to be home to sign.
What if there are leftovers?
We always encourage participants to eat their delicious creations while they’re hot, but if there are leftovers:
- Most dishes store well in the fridge for 2–3 days
- Reheat gently (microwave or low oven)
- Sauces like curry, tomato bisque, and Caesar dressing are great the next day too!
What if someone can’t make it last minute?
With your permission, we record all of our events and send you the private link after class! So even if you’re sick on Tuesday, you can cook on Wednesday and no ingredients will go to waste.
📦 Gift Cards Available
Not sure about scheduling a class right now? Our gift cards are a thoughtful way to offer the experience of a virtual cooking class to employees, clients, or loved ones.
📞 Ready to Cook Up Some Team Spirit?
If you’re ready to elevate your team’s cohesion and morale, we’re here to help. Contact Kirstie directly
at (519) 496-7131 or visit our Team Building Cooking Classes page to learn more and book your event.
Let’s Cook!
