Culinary Team Building
"a tasteful approach to team building"

Our main goal for a Culinary Team Building program is to create an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie among the participants, to have FUN and most of all be able to relate to fellow colleagues in a more "appetizing" way.

Introduction
Get to know the Executive Chef and the staff. They will take a few minutes to explain what happens, how it happens and who is involved. Learn something new, introduce a whole new way of interacting with one another, listen to instructions and work together to produce a certain product.

Objectives

• Work as a team toward a common goal.
• Skillfully interact with other members of the group.
• Have fun and be creative.
• Create a feeling of accomplishment.
• Build better relationships with fellow colleagues.
• Strategize as a team on how to produce the product (goal) set forth.
• Focus on leadership (group leadership) rather than having a specific leader.

How It Works
The Executive Chef divides the group into teams and sends each team to their appropriate stations, where there is an example of what the finished product should look like. At this time, our staff will distribute the "official" attire, consisting of a chef’s hat and a Founders Inn logo chef’s apron. The time line, safety, and proper sanitation will also be addressed at this time.

Meal Preparation
Once the teams are at their designated stations, the Chef and assistants will provide a cooking demonstration that involves a selected menu item. The Chef will include some group participants to take part in the demonstration. Then the prep begins! During the preparation, our Chef and assistants will be moving about the room to assist when necessary. Upon completion of the meal preparations, the food is plated or set as a buffet, and the Chef will begin a de-briefing.

De-Brief
The Chef will de-brief with the participants by asking if they accomplished the goals and objectives expected of them. They will also discuss working in a new capacity as a team and the evolution of a team leadership for this experience.

Specifications & Requirements

• Available Monday through Thursday
• 1 hour for meal preparation
• Nine to 45 participants (please have larger groups approved)

Amenities for Participants Provided at No Additional Charge

• The Founders Inn Logo* Aprons and Chef Hats to take with you
    *Substitute your Company's Logo for a Slight Fee
• Imported and Domestic Cheese Display with Fruits, Crackers and Baguettes
• Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks

$100.00++ Per Person
(Benchmark Conference Plan Surcharge of $80.00++ Per Person)