Cooking Classes for Coworkers Looking for a Workplace Getaway
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About:
Classic Cooking works with a variety of companies and corporations to host meaningful and personalized cooking classes for our clients. If you want a fun getaway and live in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, or any other metropolitan area, look no further than Classic Cooking. Our Team Building Events are equal parts informative, entertaining, and appetizing in nature; with that in mind, companies might consider this offer as an educational tax-credited outing.
The structure of a Team Building Event is treated the same as a hands-on cooking class; your group comes in, meet Classic Cooking’s staff for that day, review each dish of your already chosen menu, split up to cook all food items, and then sit down to enjoy a three-course meal served by our staff. We set aside two-and-a-half hours for your event – enough time for your group to fit in a presentation, speech, ceremony, or pow-wow.
So if you don’t want to be stuck on a ropes course, locked in an escape room, or doing trust falls at desert camp, consider Classic Cooking to host your team building events!
Our Facilities:
Your group will have access to both our kitchen(s) and dining room(s). We have TV monitors in our dining areas for our chef demos, but they double as projection screens for your meeting notes, videos, or PowerPoint presentations. We would place your group in either our North or South Wing – or both depending on the overall size of your group. For larger groups, we would reserve our entire location (over 4,500 sq. ft) for your group
North Wing:
North Wing Dining Room
South Wing:
South Wing Dining Room
Party Size Accommodations:
Classic Cooking can host group sizes that have up to around 80 participants. With our newly expanded space, such groups will be able to learn, cook, and dine all in the auspices of our indoor arrangements. If the Arizona weather isn’t too egregious, we may also accommodate even larger groups with seating outside. Classic Cooking has multiple kitchens and dining rooms, so we are able to host two events at the same time.
With weather and temperatures permitting, we can expand our arrangements outside.
Final guaranteed guest count must be received by Classic Cooking at least one (1) week prior to the date of the event. All charges will be based on the guaranteed guest count OR the actual number of guests in attendance, whichever is greater. No reduction in number will be credited.
Cost Structure:
A typical Team Building Event is based off of two aspects:
- Base Cost (Menu Cost & Guest Count) – Groups will have to choose from a dozen menus crafted by our chefs. Each menu is roughly $85 to $95 per person (not including food upgrades). Allergy/dietary substitutions are not factored into the base cost. Click to view our menus here.
- 20% Gratuity – Regardless of the selected menu and guest count, we charge each event 20% gratuity for our staff members that will be working with your group.
Notes:
- In order to officially reserve your desired date and time, a deposit of 50% of the total cost must be received by Classic Cooking.
- Additional costs will be factored in if parties ask for special alcohol requests, apron orders, table cloth orders, and more.
- If group sizes are too small, we will automatically charge a $750 minimum base cost with a proportional gratuity.
- Depending on our schedule, we can host multiple events on the same time slots. Double-check with our staff so that we can confirm availability.
Tax Benefits of Classic Cooking’s Team Building Events:
With a third of the value lying in education, our team buildings offer corporations a tax-credited experience that everyone can enjoy. Contact us to learn more info.
Why Host a Team Building Event?
Companies Who Have Scheduled Team-Building Events With Us:
- Aside from the companies listed above, we have worked with many other organizations. Nearly all of them have scheduled future team-building events due to the satisfaction they received from choosing Classic Cooking.
Additional Info:
Alcohol – We serve complimentary house wine and beer (including local craft selections) for guests. Hard alcohol is not permitted. Alcoholic beverages must be served by a member of Classic Cooking’s staff in accordance with Arizona State Law and Arizona Liquor Board. The staff reserves the right to stop serving alcohol if conditions arise that could endanger other guests or members of staff.
Allergies/Dietary Restrictions – Classic Cooking accommodates any food allergies and dietary restrictions. At the time of making your reservation, you must notify Classic Cooking of such restrictions. If Classic Cooking receives allergy/dietary requests the day of the event with no prior notification, we cannot guarantee that substitute dishes will be provided. We are not a gluten free facility.
Aprons – You may order customized aprons with a company logo at a pre-paid cost of $30 per person, along with a one-time $45 fee for logo set-up. Custom aprons require a 3-week advance order.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy – Cancellation or rescheduling for any reason must be received by Classic Cooking at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled event. In the event of a cancellation/rescheduling prior to the two weeks, a 15% charge of the total cost will be implemented by Classic Cooking for administrative costs. Groups that cancel within one week prior to the event will be charged the total invoice amount.
Chef Hats/Chef Toques – Groups may choose to order chef hats/toques to wear during their event for an additional fee. Toques are priced at $5.00 per person.
Extra Time – Beyond our regular 2.5 time slots, we can offer additional event time for team building groups priced at $100 for every extra half hour. Please check with our staff some days might be too busy for us to implement this.
Late Fee – A $50 late charge will automatically be applied towards late or unpunctual groups for every 15 minutes that pass after the designated start and end time.
Want to Schedule an Event?
Contact our staff! Reach us by phone (480-502-0177) or email (info@ccacademy.edu). If you just have a question regarding scheduling or the event as a whole, our staff can cover that as well.
Testimonial:
Web Links:
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