Primary Benefit: Japanese Teamcooking is a unique approach to teaching the art of preparing and cooking Japanese Food in an environment that maximizes Teamwork, Healthy Food and Fun. Secondary Benefits:
Team awareness
Group dynamics
Cooperation
Morale booster
A superb meal
The Event: You already know that your co-workers are capable of rising to all sorts of lofty challenges. But creating an entire Japanese meal? Yes, it can be done, and in a fashion that brings people together in a delightful departure from the day-to-day dynamics of the workplace. In this sense, sushi makes a healthy meal in more ways than one.
Expert Chefs trained in Japanese cooking will guide the entire group through the preparation of this seven-part extravaganza, so absolutely no experience is required. Even if you don't know a nigiri from a color copier, Teamcooking will insure that your final product is worth the effort.
We begin with a brief introduction, overview and kitchen Hygiene. This is where we explain the goals of your event, then provide some basic instruction on equipment use and safety, along with any "rules" that may apply as teams are trying to reach the goals.
Next, we'll move to an icebreaker game designed specifically to warm up the crowd and get everyone in the spirit of the day. At this point, we assemble your group into 4-5 person teams. We'll be happy to divide up the teams, or if you prefer, you're welcome to create your own teams. Group people according to company departments, sales regions, or any other approach that makes sense within your company's culture. Allowing each team to name itself adds a nice touch.
Now it's time to dive in and begin creating your Japanese masterpieces! Delicacies "of the day" include Green Tea, Miso Soup, Sushi Rice, Rolled Sushi, preparing fishwith beautifully cut fruit as dessert. Final meal assembly and presentation lead to the big moment when each team enjoys feasting on their handiwork. Every Japanese Teamcooking experience also includes:
The proper use and care of Sushi tools
Sushi making techniques and safe food handling
Creative presentation techniques
A resource guide to help you continue to make sushi on your own and with friends
As with all Teamcooking programs, Team Japanese is highly customizable. If you desire, we can take care of all initial prep work in advance, adding an element of instant gratification to the whole affair. It's also easy to work any desired company theme into the introduction and optional debrief. Depending on the overall tone you'd like to create, we can spice things up with spontaneous Sake-Bombs (alcoholic drink) throughout the event. Team Japanese is a great way to finish up a day of meetings. It can also be easily woven into a conference schedule, either as a lunch or dinner event. Let us know how we can help!
Minimum/Maximum Group Size: Team Sushi works really well when participants work in teams of 4-5. We can comfortably accommodate one or two teams, or as many as your program calls for.
Program Length: This varies according to your needs. A 4-5 hour event includes all rice cooking and fish & vegetable prep work .We're happy to do a portion of this in advance to shorten the event by 1 hour.
Space Requirements: Any room large enough (and with enough tables) to accommodate your group will do nicely. Use of a Cooktops is a plus (ventilation permitted), but not required.
Within one week of confirmation we will assess the workspace and make any necessary alterations, to comply with the current OH&S regulations. We will make sure that your event is a safe and successful one!
Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@personalchefs.com.au
