Cooking Classes in London – An Original Team Building Activity!

Longer working hours, endless phone calls, continuous emailing and a desperation to escape the office often means employee relationships are left behind or taken for granted. Your employees are the back bone which holds up your business, and a strong base is hard to break. If you are looking for an innovative activity to build relationships between your employees, which gets them out of the office and lets them learn something new, then cooking classes run by professional chefs are perfect. Cooking workshops with a sociable, friendly (and somewhat competitive!) atmosphere could very well strengthen your business. Here are five great reasons why:-

1. Away from the office

Remove the boundaries of full schedules and the hustle and bustle of the office and let employees really get to know each other. A state-of-the-art cooking school offers a refreshing change of environment to build relationships and communication skills.

2. Cater for all levels of cooking ability

Whether your employees consider themselves reluctant cooks or the next Masterchef contestants, cooking classes can be designed with them in mind. Everybody can feel included, improve their cooking skills (and enjoy them afterwards!), and even challenge their colleagues with a friendly competition!

3. Learn something new!

Give employees the opportunity to learn a skill which is totally unrelated to your industry. They can share their fabulous new skills with their family and friends after the class, and may even unleash hidden talents they didn’t know they had!

4. Tailor the classes

Making the cooking classes personal to your employees really shows you’ve thought about them in the process, and ensures all needs are met. How about personalised aprons? Or branded gift boxes filled with the tools they need to repeat their culinary triumphs at home. Every fun aspect can be tailored to your business. Company branded cocktails anyone?

5. Healthy competition!

In a world away from the office you can encourage even the shyest of employees to come out of their shells and show off their skills. Interdepartmental cooking challenges and Chef’s Challenges can empower colleagues, encourage friendly competition and give your colleagues something to bond over the next day in the office.