Planning integration events for employees has become a permanent fixture in many companies' calendars. Such events are not only an opportunity to spend time pleasantly in a relaxed atmosphere and get to know each other, but also a tool for building a strong, cohesive team. Integration events can be of various nature - trips, workshops, trainings or celebrating anniversaries. One of the more interesting options for such meetings are dessert culinary workshops, during which employees prepare sweets in groups and then eat them together. This is a great combination of the pleasure of enjoying delicacies and engaging teamwork!

Why is it worth organizing corporate events?

Integration events have been gaining popularity for several years now, because they bring many tangible benefits. Many employers are aware that a positive atmosphere and good relationships in a team have a significant impact on employees' attitudes towards their tasks and their effectiveness. And these factors play an important role in building the company's success and brand. That is why managers invest in organizing regular company events and look for new solutions to strengthen team bonds and ensure a favorable climate between employees. Time when you can spend time together, get to know each other better and have fun is priceless, and in the long run it generates higher quality work.

Dessert workshops as a great choice for a company integration event

Among the various forms of integration events, dessert culinary workshops are among the most creative and at the same time give a tasty effect. Preparing unconventional sweets and decorating cakes releases a lot of creative energy and is also an opportunity for great fun in an informal atmosphere. What's more, cooking together requires good communication in the team, thanks to which participants can strengthen these skills, break interpersonal barriers and build bonds with each other. It is worth adding that some companies organize competitions during such workshops, for example for the most delicious dessert or the most creative decorations => baked goods. This is a great way to introduce healthy competition, which can additionally motivate employees and increase their engagement in the workshops. At the end, all participants will have the most enjoyable part of the event, a sweet feast!

How to organize dessert workshops for employees?

When planning such an event, you can outsource its organization to an event agency or prepare it yourself. Both solutions have their advantages and disadvantages. Hiring an external company is certainly associated with a greater burden on the budget, but on the other hand, you save your time and can rely on the agency's professionalism and experience in conducting this type of workshop. 

However, if you want to rely on your own strengths, here are a few tips to help you accomplish this task. First, think about the right place for the workshops. You can choose your office or rent a culinary studio. Choosing the latter option is all the more beneficial because it provides the necessary kitchen equipment, which you do not have to organize specifically. The next step is to find an instructor or chef to lead the classes, so you can be sure that they will be held at a professional level. When it comes to setting the menu for the workshops, it is best to talk about it with your colleagues in advance. Maybe one of your colleagues is allergic to certain food ingredients or follows a vegan diet? Plan desserts that will be adapted to various taste preferences and everyone in the team can fully benefit from participating in the classes. Next, set a detailed schedule for the workshops - set a time for preparing and decorating sweets, joint tasting and discussing the results of the work. You can also introduce an element of competition, i.e. organize a competition - e.g. which team will make the most creative dessert. In addition to the main prize, it is also worth taking care of small gifts for all participants of the event. Finally, think about a report from the workshops, i.e. photos and recordings that will immortalize the pleasant time spent by the entire team.

Summary

Dessert workshops are a great way to build relationships among co-workers and develop their creativity. With a little good organization, you can create an interesting event that will not only be an opportunity for great fun during working hours, but above all will serve to integrate the team better, and consequently contribute to the success of your company.