5 Reasons Why a Sidewalk Cooking Class is an Excellent Idea for Your Holiday Party
When the holiday season rolls around, it’s time to organise the Christmas party. But instead of relying on the old sit-down dinner plus drinks, or karaoke and a holiday photo booth, why not add a bit more fun and flavour to the experience?
From Austin and Boston to San Francisco and Washington DC, many companies are choosing to treat their employees to a Sidewalk Food Tours Cooking Class. It really is the gift that keeps on giving. That’s because, aside from giving your teams a shared activity, they also get to enjoy a fresh way to celebrate together and maybe even learn a new skill!
Here are five reasons why you should book one for your company’s holiday celebrations.
Can’t forget about dessert!
- It brings people together in a meaningful way
Nothing screams “dull” like an office Christmas party where you idly talk about work and think about all of the things you need to get done at home. Thankfully, a cooking class changes that dynamic entirely!
Rather than passive eating, everyone is actively involved in preparing the food. This includes chopping, stirring, tasting and learning together from an expert. On a corporate level, that sense of collaboration can only strengthen bonds and build connections. It’s a team building activity and a celebration in one!
Rather than guests sitting separately and making small talk while they wait to be served, a cooking class creates shared laughter and a sense of achievement by working toward a common goal.
Cooking class fun!
- It’s unique, memorable and instantly shareable
The key to any successful holiday party is that people actually talk about it afterwards. And a cooking class naturally gives them something to talk about. It doesn’t matter if they learn to make the perfect turkey roast, Swedish “Julbord” buffet, or an Ethiopian “doro wat” spicy stew. This will be an experience your employees will love!
From the moment the aprons go on, the class becomes a story. Your New York staff will remember the moment when the sauce thickened just right, while your team in New Orleans will fondly recall when one of their colleagues flambéed rather too over‐enthusiastically.
It’s the kind of event people will likely post about on their socials and reminisce over in future years.
Learn a new recipe!
- It works for all kinds of groups and fits many holiday needs
It’s not just at Christmas time and for corporate employees that Sidewalk Cooking Classes can be enjoyed. It is also ideal for family get-togethers, a reunion of friends or a social club activity.
At the same time, you don’t have to be a Thomas Keller or Giada De Laurentiis to complete it. And there’s no Gordon Ramsay-type chef to scream profanities at you! Because the holiday party emphasizes togetherness rather than mastering technique, the class can be customized to any particular tone. Therefore, if you want it to be casual fun, an elegant evening, or lighthearted competition, you’ve got it!
Collaborate with a hands-on activity!
- It makes delicious food, effortlessly
When organizing any type of holiday party, choosing the right food can be quite stressful, not least because you’ll have to cater to your staff’s different dietary requirements. However, with a cooking class, the food part is already taken care of.
As your team members actively cook (with expert guidance), they end up with something both professional and homely. Indeed, depending on what you order, the dishes cooked in such a class often feel a bit more elevated. Therefore, they’ll get to enjoy a true culinary experience rather than just hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Plus, there is the bonus of no washing or tidying up!
- It’s flexible, customizable and holiday-friendly
When choosing an office holiday party, it can be very hard to please everyone in your company. However, one of the best reasons to pick a Sidewalk cooking class is how easy it is to arrange it to match their likes and interests.
Do you want to include seasonal flavors like winter spices, festive colors or a signature cocktail creation? You can absolutely do so. Would you rather create a bit of friendly competition? Or maybe a more relaxed, hands-on style with background music and chatting? That works, too.
Best of all, these classes can be booked at different times, tailored to different group sizes, and framed to match the tone of your party.