Team Building Activity: The Holiday Charcuterie Showdown
Your holiday will get a little more festive and delicious during this hands-on team building activity.
Join Chef David to learn how to assemble a charcuterie board like a professional for your next holiday gathering. The class will begin by learning the basics of building a charcuterie board. Chef David will teach you how to choose meats, cheese, condiments and accompaniments and lay them out to make aesthetically pleasing presentations. Mix and match textures, colors and flavors for a stunning board. Then, you'll learn how to transform prosciutto and salami into cured meat roses and master the art of cutting soft and hard cheeses into different cuts. Chef David will also provide tips on pairing wine with different meats and cheeses. Finally, you'll break into groups and use communication and collaboration skills to build a custom charcuterie board to enjoy together.
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All necessary utensils will be provided by the chef. The venue is required to have access to sinks nearby, tables set-up to prep and garbage containers. Chefs are able to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes in advance.
Charcuterie Board Basics and Demonstration
Chef demonstrates how to create a visually appealing charcuterie board and how to choose meats, cheeses, condiments, accompaniments, textures and more
How to Make Cured Meat Roses
The chef demonstrates how to make salami and prosciutto roses for a stunning presentation
Demonstrating Knife Cuts for Cheeses
The chef demonstrates how to cut various soft and hard cheeses and different presentation options
Charcuterie Board and Wine Pairing 101
Guests may provide their own wines
The chef demonstrates what wines to pair with which meats and cheeses
Team Charcuterie Challenge
Ingredient options include brie, gouda, Manchego, blue cheese, prosciutto, salami, fruit, vegetables, pickles, nuts, olives, jams, mustards, bread, crackers, dips and seasonal items
- Minimum Guests 15
- Maximum Guests 100
- Event Duration 3 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Irene
21 Oct 2024
David was an amazing Chef. He was very detailed, patient and funny. He was very clear with instructions as well as assistance.
selene
30 Sep 2024
Chef David was a lot of fun to cook with! He was good at interacting with all of his students!
Asia
30 Sep 2024
David was awesome!
Event location: Los Angeles
Chef travels to your location
Meet your chef
With 10 years of culinary experience, Chef David is ready to share his skills and techniques with the world. He has worked as an event coordinator, main chef, sous chef and private chef in kitchens and restaurants across California and Colombia. His Latin-American roots bring inspiration to his passion for flavor experimentation, recipe creation, ingredient sourcing and event planning. Join him to explore and develop your culinary skills and interests today!
