COOK, BOND, AND SHARE DELICIOUS FOOD TOGETHER
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Corporate Cooking Events

With over 16 years of experience, Culinary Works has perfected the recipe for truly memorable corporate team building activities. Our hands-on cooking classes encourage team bonding and improve communication in a relaxed, informal setting – the perfect venue for mingling and natural conversation flow.

These events are perfect for internal team building or client entertaining in a dynamic, social experience. The kitchen is a familiar environment for all participants to feel comfortable and happy. We work with any type of group from – executives, small groups, small companies, management teams, sales, marketing, human resources, any group that is ready to cook, create, bond and share delicious food together.

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Corporate Event Menus

Our menu collection features fresh seasonal ingredients to suit your event. Learn new knife skills, how to properly sear, properly season, and even hone your grilling skills. All while together as a team you are communicating, laughing, eating great food, and creating an experience to last a lifetime.

About Our Corporate Events

  • Location: DEANE, Inc. Stamford (conveniently located off I-95 exit 9)
  • Flexible start time (daytime or evening!)
  • We use top quality appliances and tools from Sub Zero, Wolf, La Cornue, Wusthof knives, and All-Clad cookware
  • Groups are broken up into roughly 3-5 person teams, based off total attendance
  • Events last approximately last 3-3 1/2 hours
  • The event format is hands-on, very casual, dynamic and social
  • We can work with dietary restrictions as needed.
  • We have the ability to use multiple cooking stations for larger groups
  • Guest hosts can provide their own alcoholic beverages
  • We provide aprons to use during the event, along with food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • After the event, each guest will be provided with a digital recipe packet and photo portfolio

Choose Your Menu

Spring USA

  • Hummus of the Day (upon arrival) with Chips and Vegetables
  • Spring Asparagus Salad with Dill, Edamame, Arugula, and Feta
  • NY Strip Steak with our Signature Lemon Parsley Sauce
  • Baked Salmon with Dijon Herb Breadcrumb Crust
  • Roasted New Potatoes with Green Beans
  • Lemon Blueberry Bars

Springtime Awakening

  • Carrot Soup with Crunchy Croutons
  • Zucchini Pancake’s with Yogurt Feta Topping
  • Asparagus Edamame Salad over Arugula with Mint & Almond’s
  • Pistachio Crusted Cod with Lemon
  • Roasted Potatoes, Onions and Fennel
  • Mixed Berry Mousse

UPSCALE AMERICANO

  • Crab Cakes in Lettuce Cups with Remoulade Sauce
  • Spinach Kale Apple Salad with Spiced Pecans V GF
  • Braised Short Ribs  GF (made ahead)
  • Skillet Mustard Chicken GF
  • Celeriac Mash GF V 
  • Apple Cobbler with Caramel Ice Cream

ITALIAN DELIGHT

  • Wild Mushroom Crostini with Parmesan Cheese and Truffle Oil V 
  • Asparagus Twists with Arugula, Prosciutto & Lemon Vinaigrette GF
  • Grilled Steak with Lemon Parsley Sauce GF
  • Seared Salmon with Lemon Caper Aioli GF
  • Risotto of the Day V GF
  • Molten Chocolate Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream

ITALIAN DELIGHT II

  • Creamy Green Vegetable Dip with Crackers and Veggies GF V
  • Poached Shrimp Cocktail with Traditional Sauce & Creamy Horseradish Sauce GF
  • Italian Braised Chicken with Beans and Hearty Greens GF
  • Risotto Milanese with Peas GF 
  • Roasted Long Italian Hot PeppersV
  • Flambeed Apples with Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream (vanilla, upon request) GF

MID ATLANTIC DELIGHT

  • Baked Brie, Pear & Walnut Cups V GF
  • Sautéed Chicken with Creamy Mustard Sauce
  • Blue Crab or Spinach Stuffed Filet of Sole GF
  • Herb White & Wild Rice Pilaf with Parsley, Scallions & Cranberries V GF
  • Sautéed Green Beans with Brown Butter & Toasted Almonds V GF
  • Apple Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream

MEXICAN WINTER COMFORT

  • Guacamole Trio (Mango Habanero V, Blue Cheese, & Chipotle, Corn, Cotija, & Chipotle V) GF
  • Vegetarian Tortilla Soup GF V
  • Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce GF
  • Vegetable Enchiladas with Kale and Mushrooms GF V
  • Rice and Beans GF V
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate GF V

MEDITERRANEAN MEETS AMERICAN

  • Roasted Beet Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese, Pistachios & Honey
  • Butternut Squash Salad with Arugula, Spinach, Parmesan Cheese & Cider Vinaigrette V GF
  • Rosemary Scallion Crusted Rack of Lamb
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes V GF
  • Roasted Tomatoes with Feta, Olives & Pine Nuts V
  • Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

COLD WEATHER COMFORT

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Soup with Bacon Crumbles GF
  • Steak Crostini with Lemon Parsley Sauce
  • Skillet Chicken with Mustard Wine Sauce
  • Roasted Brussel Sprouts V
  • Mushroom Risotto V
  • Sauteed Winter Fruit with Ginger Syrup and Crunch Crumbles and Vanilla Ice Cream V

FALL HARVEST

  • Butternut Squash Soup with Cider Cream GF
  • Steak Crostini with Lemon Parsley Sauce and Blue Cheese Butter
  • Chicken Saltimbocca
  • Sauteed Hearty Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil V GF
  • Mushroom Risotto
  • Pumpkin Mousse with Toffee Candy Crunch

LA FAMILIA FEAST

  • Roasted Shrimp with Italian Salsa Verde GF
  • Mixed Green Salad with Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese Coins V
  • Butternut Squash Lasagna V
  • Grilled New York Strip Steak GF
  • Sauteed Onions and Garlic V
  • Roasted Peppers, Hot and Sweet V
  • Chocolate Bread Pudding

Anew Again

  • Sundried Tomato Dip with Pita Chips and Vegetables
  • Seared Scallops with Spring Peas, Tarragon, and Truffle Oil
  • Spring Greens Chopped Salad
  • Skillet Chicken with Creamy Mustard Dill Sauce
  • Potato and Asparagus Salad
  • Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream

Spring Comfort Delight

  • Crostini with Basil, Goat Cheese, Prosciutto & Fig Jam
  • Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce with Fresh Horseradish
  • Spring Chicken & Vegetable Stew
  • White Bean & Spring Vegetable Stew
  • Herb Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Lemon Crème Brulee

MEDITERRANEAN MASHUP

  • Labne Dip with Zaatar
  • Duo of Hummus
  • Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Capers
  • Greek Salad
  • Lemon & Oregano Grilled
  • Lamb & Beef Meatballs
  • Rice Pilaf with Nuts & Dried Fruits
  • Pistachio Mint Pesto Pistachio & Mint Ice Cream

Southern Border

  • Spring Avocado Tomatillo Dip with Chips and Vegetables
  • Mango, Spinach, Arugula Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Cilantro Pesto Quesadillas with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
  • Modern Day One Pot with Chicken, Rice and Vegetables
  • Homemade Corn Bread
  • Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Dulce de Leche Brownies

ROMAN EMPIRE

  • Meat & Cheese & Veggie Board, Antipasti
  • Italian Garden Salad with Vinaigrette GF
  • Ricotta, Kale & Mushroom Toast V
  • Italian Beef Ragu GF
  • Baked Polenta with Fontina V GF
  • Maple Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots and Parsnips V GF
  • Cannoli Chips with Chocolate Chips & Dip

FIRESIDE FEAST

  • Mushroom, Sauteed Kale, & Ricotta Toast V 
  • Baked Shrimp Scampi
  • Citrus Salad over Arugula with Ricotta Salata and Fresh Mint GF V
  • Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gremolata GF
  • Creamy Cheesy Baked Polenta V GF
  • Brownies with Salted Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

JULIA'S FAVORITES

  • Steamed Mussels  with White Wine, Garlic and Parsley GF
  • Spinach, Arugula & Kale Salad with Apples, Pepitas & Sunflowers Seeds V GF
  • Pan Seared Chicken Breast GF
  • Pan Seared Salmon GF
  • Sautéed Winter Greens with Cannellini Beans and Winter Pesto V GF
  • Garlic Bread V
  • Molten Chocolate Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream

FALL'S FLAVORFUL SURPRISE

  • Pan Fried Artichokes with Roasted Garlic Aioli V
  • Sweet Potato Bisque with Orange Ginger Crema V GF
  • Sauteed Kale with Spicy Crispy Breadcrumb Topping V GF
  • Creamy Polenta with Crispy Mushrooms V GF
  • Italian Braised Chicken with Pancetta & Leeks GF
  • Flambeed Apples with Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream GF

Reserve A Private Event Date With A Deposit Below!

Please contact us to inquire for full pricing for your event. This payment is a deposit to hold your date!

NANTUCKET PARTIES

$300.00

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All payments are non-refundable. However, if you cancel prior to 48 hours of the class date, you may use your reservation towards one of our future classes within one year of the original class. Or send a friend in your place and receive the recipes booklet to bring home. Culinary Works, LLC. reserves the right to cancel class. You will be notified via email or phone. Photos from class may be used for promotional purposes. If you cancel less than 48 hours of the class, you forfeit your payment completely and cannot apply it towards another class.

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What People Are Saying

Thank you, Julia, James, and crew! Our firm had an incredible time, it’s the event we most look forward to all year. You foster a fun collaborative environment and create inclusivity across all our departments. Truly bringing out the best in us and making us novices feel right at home. Thank you for being accommodating, flexible and hosting a fantastically delicious event! I’ll be in touch and personally I can’t wait to make these recipes at home.

- Kathy B.

Thanks to the Culinary Works team for an awesome night.  Delicious food, great company and such fun. And I learned a few things too!! A+. Culinary Works did an amazing job!

- Merrill S.

Everybody had a fantastic time! Its such a different type of corporate event that fuses team building, collaboration, communication, and great food/wine in a very comfortable and casual setting. Nothing but 5 stars from our team!

- Jason W.