
Virtual Cooking Parties
The party your team didn't know they needed.
Your team doesn't need another virtual happy hour.
They need something that gets people
laughing, talking, and making something together.
That's what this is.
A live, virtual cooking experience led by a professional chef and educator with 30 years of experience and 50,000+ students.
Designed to bring your people together no matter where they are.


Most virtual team events are forgettable.
This one isn't.
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When people cook together, something shifts. The usual work dynamics fade. Conversations happen that don't happen in meetings. People surprise themselves — and each other.
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It's not a cooking lesson. It's a shared experience that happens to involve food.
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And food is the most universal entry point for connection we have.

How It Works
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Format: 90-minute live class on Zoom
Group Size: Any size - from intimate teams to company-wide events
Themes: You choose. Holiday baking, seasonal cooking, team celebrations, or something completely custom. We'll build a menu together.
Ingredients: Participants receive a supply list in advance and shop on their own.
What's included: A detailed supply list, the recipe packet, and a live, guided experience.
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Food gets people talking.

Perfect for:
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Holiday celebrations and end-of-year parties
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Team building for remote and hybrid teams
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New team onboarding and welcome events
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Client appreciation experiences
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Birthday and milestone celebrations
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ERG and affinity group gatherings
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"Just because" — sometimes your team just needs something good

A Taste of What's Possible
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Cookies & Cocoa — A holiday classic. Everyone bakes, everyone decorates, everyone leaves with cookies and a great time.
Snack Cakes — Playful, nostalgic, and surprisingly impressive. Think homemade versions of the treats you grew up loving.
Seasonal Baking — Spring strawberry shortcakes, fall apple crisps, summer fruit galettes. We cook what the season gives us.
Around the Table — A globally-inspired menu that sparks curiosity and conversation about food, culture, and the stories we carry.
Build Your Own — Have a theme in mind? A favorite recipe? A dietary focus? Let's design something together.
What People Are Saying
Everyone commented on how lovely Melanie was in her teaching and presence. I hope we can do this again!
Barbara
We booked this as a virtual team event and expected a typical cooking demo. It was the opposite. Everyone was actively involved, cameras stayed on, and the conversation just kept going. It felt relaxed, easy, and genuinely connecting. People are still talking about it.
Mike
What stood out was how seamless it felt. The instructions were clear and no one felt behind or overwhelmed. We had people with very different skill levels, and it worked for all of them. It was interactive without being chaotic, which is hard to pull off virtually.
Alicia
We’ve done a lot of virtual events over the past few years, and most of them are forgettable. This felt intentional, well-paced, and enjoyable. Easily one of the best team events we’ve done.
Dawn


Meet Melanie
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30 years of teaching experience
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50,000+ students taught
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Certified Culinary Educator
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Certified Workplace Mindfulness Instructor, Mindful Leader
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25 years as an instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education
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Published cookbook author
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Television appearances on Food Network, ABC, NBC, and CNN
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Led corporate experiences for Fortune 500 companies, major law firms, and tech organizations
