Holiday Team Party Ideas in Vancouver: Why a Cooking Class Beats Another Restaurant Dinner

The usual holiday party goes like this: a long table at a busy restaurant, people talking to whoever is sitting next to them, and everyone checking the time by 9pm. If you want your team to actually connect this December, give them something to do together.

What a private cooking class looks like

At Key Experiences, your group gets the kitchen to itself. You choose a class from our menu, tell us your group size and date, and we take care of everything else:

• Every ingredient and all equipment is provided.

• Our chefs and assistants guide your team through each recipe.

• Everyone cooks, whatever their experience.

• The night ends around the table with the full meal you made, plus copies of the recipes to take home.

Private classes work for groups of 5 to 50 people at the Gray Olive Cafeteria in Burnaby, a short drive from downtown Vancouver. Smaller teams of 5 to 7 are welcome too; a minimum venue charge applies.

Why it works for teams

• People work together toward one shared goal: a great dinner.

• It is relaxed and social, so colleagues who rarely work together actually talk.

• Nobody needs cooking skills, so no one feels left out.

• It doubles as a client event or a thank-you for your staff.

Popular menus for holiday groups

Fresh pasta from scratch, sushi making, Thai curry and pad Thai, Spanish tapas and Mexican are all crowd favourites. Let us know about any dietary needs when you book and we will plan around them.

Book early for December

December is our busiest month of the year, so the sooner you reserve your date, the better your choice of evenings.

Call us at 604-773-7829 or see our corporate team building cooking classes to plan your event.