Team building ideas for groups with IMPASTIAMO

If you’re looking for team building ideas for groups, nothing brings people together quite like cooking.

At IMPASTIAMO, we believe the best way to connect outside the office is by sharing food, laughter, and a bit of friendly flour on your hands. Whether your team is based in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Palo Alto, NYC, Texas, Las Vegas, or anywhere in between, our cooking classes are designed to turn teamwork into a delicious experience.

Among your team building ideas: our Cooking Class Experience

Our cooking classes are all about collaboration, creativity, and fun. Each class lasts around 2.5 hours and includes a welcome aperitivo, charcuterie board, snacks, and a full meal, either lunch or dinner. You can choose your chef, location, and cuisine, making every class truly personalized.

From fresh pasta like cavatelli, gnocchi, maccheroni, fettuccine, tortelli or pizza, to international cuisines such as Persian, Indian, or Mexican, our chefs guide you step by step in preparing your favorite dishes. Classes start at $130 per person, and we also offer virtual options, perfect for hybrid teams or remote coworkers looking to reconnect online.

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If you think an IMPASTIAMO experience might be perfect for someone, but don’t have time to organize a cooking class, don’t worry! You can also gift an IMPASTIAMO Gift Card.

More than just a present, it’s an experience to share, a memory to create, and a chance to connect through food. Whether it’s for families, friends, or corporate teams, our Gift Cards are flexible, never expire, and can be easily redeemed for any of our pop-up cooking classes.

Our in-person classes in Los Angeles include all the necessary ingredients and end with a shared lunch or dinner to enjoy together.

You can find our Gift Cards on our website, just choose the amount you prefer and dedicate your gift to someone special!

Cooking Competitions

For a more dynamic and energetic activity, try our cooking competitions. These events are designed to boost motivation and strengthen communication through a touch of healthy competition.

Choose from pasta contests, secret ingredient challenges, or Mexican trivia classes. We even host pizza vs. pasta face-offs! With a minimum of 8 participants and prices starting at $140 per person, this is a guaranteed way to get everyone laughing, strategizing, and working together like never before.

Dining Experiences

Want to elevate your team’s experience even further? Our exclusive dining experiences offer a private, curated dinner in stunning venues across Los Angeles, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and New York City. Starting at $200 per person, each event includes a customized menu prepared by top local or Michelin-starred chefs.

Every dinner is intimate, elegant, and fully tailored to your preferences. You can select from global cuisines - Vietnamese, Venezuelan, Asian, or Italian - and each dish comes with a story that connects food, culture, and conversation. Optional wine pairings or crafted non-alcoholic beverages complete the experience, turning your corporate dinner into an unforgettable night.

Team Retreats in Italy

If your team deserves something truly special, imagine spending a week in Italy, especially in Sicily for a corporate team-building retreat. Picture cooking arancini together, going on food tours, hiking, wine tasting, and soaking up the Mediterranean sun, all while reconnecting as a team. 

Whether you’re thinking about some team building ideas, planning your next team building event in Los Angeles, organizing a corporate dinner in NYC, or dreaming of a culinary retreat in Sicily, IMPASTIAMO offers you a way to bring your people together.

For more, visit our website to start planning your next experience or schedule an intro call with us!