FAQs
Food
- 1. What type of food do we cook and can we choose the menu?
- 2. Can you cater for people with special dietary requirements like vegetarians, diabetics and coeliacs?
- 3. Do we get a copy of the recipes that we use at the cooking/ team building event?
Your Team Building & Cooking EVENT
- 1. How much time is required to run a Cheeky Cooking/ Team Building Event?
- 2. What does the cooking/ team building event involve?
- 3. Do we get a copy of the recipes that we use at the event?
- 4. Are we able to bring our partner to the team building event?
- 5. How long is it before we actually sit down to eat?
- 6. Should we keep it a surprise to the rest of the staff?
- 7. Can you theme the event?
- 8. Is it a good Christmas Party activity?
- 9. Do we need to bring a digital camera or video ‘man’ to take pictures?
- 10. What sort of shoes and clothing should we wear?
- 11. Is this a suitable activity to do after a full day’s conferencing?
- 12. If we are having a 3 day conference when would be the most suitable time to run a cooking/ team building event?
- 13. Can we bring our clients to an event?
- 14. If we are a food company, can you incorporate our products into the event so we can get our staff motivated about what they are selling and marketing?
- 15. How do you achieve our work objectives through cooking?
- 16. Is this suitable for people of all ages, genders and fitness levels. Also management levels?
- 17. What if someone really can’t cook?
- 18. Do you offer cooking classes to the public?
- 19. Do we need the aprons and hats?
- 20. If we want to purchase the knives that we used can we do this through you or on the night?
Cost of Your Cooking Event
- 1. How much does a cooking/ team building event cost?
- 2. What does the price include?
- 3. Is alcohol included in the costs?
- 4. With the Team Cooking events, because it’s training, do we still have to pay Fringe Benefits Tax on this?
- 5. Your Team Events seem higher than a normal cooking class. Why?
Location
- 1. You’re in Sydney. Do you have branches in Melbourne or Brisbane?
- 2. What venues do you use? Do we have to supply a venue?
- 3. Can you set up outdoors?
- 4. Are you available to travel to us when we are away on conference?
- 5. Can we hold the event in our office and what are the restrictions on locations?
Our standard menu is of a Mediterranean / Latino influence offering a variety of cooking styles from baking, barbequing, grilling, flambéing and making desserts -your team will cover all bases. Our chefs will ensure the menu is suitable for all attending the event including those with special dietary requirements. We also have additional menus you can choose from which come with a complete themed event, for example, Mexican, Hawaiian, Spanish and more.
The food is GORGEOUS! Everyone is constantly amazed with what they cook.
Yes, most definitely. As long as we know your requirements in advance we can cater for your needs.
The photos and recipes from your event will be emailed to you shorlty after your event.
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Cheeky has two options for Interactive Cooking Events. A 4 hour ‘Create your own restaurant’ event for all size groups and a slightly shorter version a 1-3 hour ‘Casual Food Fair’ for groups over 25 people. Both events are great for Team Building, Client Entertaining, Christmas Parties, Conference meals and entertainment and even Product Launches. However we do recommend if you have the time to run the 4 hour event it is a must. We also run breakfast events between 2 and 3 hours long, which we can tailor to meet your timing requirements. Here are some examples of the delicious breakfast treats you could be making, Fabulous French Toast, Scrambled Eggs Burritos with Chorizo, Smoked Salmon Mini Bagels, or Fruit Salad Sundae.
Your team will create their very own restaurant. First they become the chefs, then the wait staff, then finally they enjoy what they have created together as the customer. Throughout the entire event they laugh, bond and cook together all while enjoying a glass of vino and even some spontaneous dancing!
When you come to a Cheeky Team Cooking Event you know you’re getting so much more than just a Cooking Class. With minimal demonstration time your group will be involved every step of the way. The emphasis is on your team and your objectives, whether that’s to unwind, have fun and enjoy some fine wine & food or bring a group together who have never worked as a team before.
For our Individual Cooking Classes we do have more demonstrations, however we still make that element interactive and our Chefs are with you constantly as you cook, so you learn by experience…not just watching.
Yes we have a fantastic option where you and your team can prepare and cook a sensational meal for your partners. They simply arrive just before the meal is served and sit down to a beautiful Mediterranean / Latino feast accompanied by some fantastic wines. Or they could come for the entire Cook-Up.
4 hour Team Event - Usually 2-2 ½ hours from the beginning of the event.
1-3 Hour Team Event – No sitting! It’s a casual, stand up food affair.
Cooking Classes for individuals – These run for 3-3.5 hours. You will be seated after about 2.5 hours.
90% of our clients choose to keep the event a surprise as it creates an element of mystery and excitement. We welcome on arrival with a canapé or two and reveal that they will be opening their very own restaurant and they will be the first customers!
Yes we can or we can tie in with your conference theme. Some of our themed options are Mexican, Hawaiian, and Spanish. Guests will be greeted on arrival with a themed cocktail, and the cuisine and music to match.
A Cheeky event is fantastic as a Christmas Party Activity as it caters for everyone. Arrive, get involved, enjoy a glass of wine, cook then sit down to an amazing restaurant-quality meal. You want a party? Cheeky knows how to make this happen and you’ll still get the benefits from a Team Building Event that shouldn’t attract FBT.
We take photos throughout the entire event. these are emailed through with the recipes the following day. However you are more than welcome to bring your own. We also have video options you can take up.
For safety we recommend closed in flat shoes, and comfortable clothing.
Absolutely as they can bond, laugh and cook an amazing meal all whilst having fun. We can carry through the theme and messages from your days conferencing.
Our 4 hour event can fit anywhere in your conference agenda. Ideal as a Welcome Dinner and drinks especially if the group is from different locations and don’t normally work together. A perfect way for everyone to get to know each other in an environment that’s not forced and creates a fantastic vibe for the rest of the conference. Also perfect for the middle night of the conference as it covers all bases - a Team Building Event, Conference Dinner and the Evenings Entertainment. It’s always a favourite as the Finale for the conference – where everyone can let loose and enjoy themselves once all the hard (!) work is done. The 2 hour event is a great midday event if you need to break up the day between seminars and get the group revived and ready for the afternoon sessions. A perfect speedy and interactive lunch break.
Yes you can, replace your static, sit down restaurant meal or same old cocktail function with a cooking extravaganza. A new, yet very natural and interactive way to entertain your clients and to really build relationships with them.
YES we can incorporate most products. Although how this will be done is dependent on the particular product or products. This may require extra recipe development and tailoring the event to meet your objectives. Let’s talk as we love working with Food and Beverage clients!
In the lead up to each event we do a thorough briefing about your company and what your objectives are for the event and also the long term business objectives. We then tailor the event to meet and exceed those objectives using analogies, key words and phrases that are relevant to your business and the work environment.
Yes, that’s what makes a Cheeky event the perfect event for all companies, large or small. No one feels inadequate or left out and everyone leaves with memories of an amazing experience where they have contributed in creating something really special. Everyone is part of the success – not just the fittest or most ‘fearless’!
Even better! We love people who can barely boil an egg. We’ll make sure they learn a few great tips so they leave feeling confident and inspired to get into the kitchen!
Yes – Please click through to our cooking class schedule including Spanish, Italian, Canapes & Desserts and Single classes!
It is not essential, but we do advise you to purchase some as they really do get the group into character. The paper hats are very popular as they actually double as a name badge and leaving the event with an apron gives everyone a constant reminder of their experience.
Yes. You can place your order on the night or just give us a call or email and we will organise it for you.
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It depends on the size of the group, venue, your needs and requirements. The cost is based on a sliding scale. Pls call us and we’ll get info to you, relevant to your group.
Your event includes:
- a 2 OR 4 hr event
- a restaurant quality 3 course meal OR casual food fair
- an exclusive venue with lots of interaction, talk and laughter
- tuition by our experienced and fun chefs and cooks
- linkage to your objectives, goals and mission statement
- photos and recipes from the event
No. Alcohol, soft drinks, tea and coffee are not included in the cost. As we are totally portable and travel to many different venues throughout Australia, it is dependent on the venue. Some may be BYO or others provide a beverage package or drinks charged on a consumption basis.
No, as there shouldn’t be Fringe Benefits Tax on training and Team Building. However, rules do change so we suggest you take advice from your Accounts Dept.
The Cheeky Food Group is a specialised Team Building Company that produces events NOT cooking classes. You can be sure when you purchase a Cheeky Event your staff and colleagues will be talking about their experience for a very long time. We motivate, bond, integrate and inspire your group so they can be at their peak and perform as ‘one team’. CFG have experienced chefs and presenters that incorporate your company’s missions and visions and your team’s goals and objectives.
We are so committed to providing top quality events that we offer a Money-Back Guarantee if we can’t take any photos of smiling faces having a great time. Not only do you get a beautiful meal, your own exclusive venue, a 4 hour event aligned with your business objectives and values, sensational chefs, and an afternoon or evening of entertainment, it should also be FBT free!!
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We have staff in Melbourne but we go EVERYWHERE (Check our Venues section)! We are totally portable and travel to many hotels and function centres throughout Australia. We frequently hold small and large events in Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Brisbane, The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley! We even held an event for 150 people on Hayman Island!
We have a sensational purpose-built cooking party venue located in Surry Hills, Sydney where we hold events for up to 50 people and ½ day conferencing for up to 20pp. We also have many venues we regularly use around Sydney and Australia, or we can come to YOUR conference venue or hotel.
We are completely portable and can set up outdoors. A bad weather back up plan is required and we do need access to water and power.
Yes. And we can even recommend many hotels and function centres where you can hold your conference followed by a Cheeky event.
We can run the event in your office or your own selected venue but it is dependent on a few basic requirements:
- an indoor / outdoor undercover space
- access to water and electricity
- ability to isolate or disable the fire alarms
- and a site visit must be conducted
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