Unique Team Building: Spice up your team dynamics with an online, conference venue or in-office cooking class.

Ready to elevate your team’s bond through the joy of cooking? Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to foster collaboration and creativity through Chef Mel's online or in-office cooking session..let the culinary adventure begin!"

Team Building with a twist

Need something completely fresh and exciting?

Join Chef Mel for an exciting culinary adventure with our online or in-office cooking classes that promise to enhance your team-building experience while honing cooking skills. Whether you prefer the convenience of learning from home or the camaraderie of an in-office setting, Chef Mel's classes cater to your needs, with unique team building.

Who is Chef Mel?

Chef Mel is a passionate industry professional and founder of Vanilla Zulu Cooking School in Brisbane.  She has been team building teams for more than 25 years, having found her passion and talent for doing so at her first cooking school, Gecko Culinary Adventures, in 2000 in Durban, South Africa. Vanilla Zulu was born in Brisbane in 2011 and Chef Mel soon combined her culinary tuition at the cooking school, with fun, interactive and engaging team-building cooking sessions. With the sale of her Brisbane cooking school last year, Chef Mel has decided to take her passion online after huge success with this model over the Covid lockdowns.  That, paired with most people being so used to meeting online, it made perfect sense to offer these team-building online cooking classes not only here in Australia, but around the world...and in your office!

Conferences and Cooking Classes

Chef Mel can also host a team or delegate cooking session for 10-1000 delegates at your next conference or expo.  She will work with the venue and their team, and it is amazing how much fun and how successful this model has been over the years. 

The sessions are designed to engage participants of all skill levels—from novice cooks to seasoned chefs. Chef Mel utilises a hands-on approach that encourages interaction and creativity. Each class focuses on a delicious theme, from Italian cuisine to Asian stir-fries, ensuring participants explore diverse flavours and techniques. Attendees will not only follow along with Chef Mel’s expert instructions but also have the opportunity to ask questions and share their culinary triumphs or challenges during the live sessions.

Health and Wellness Team Building

Need to encourage your team to eat for peak performance?  Do they need personal development, or would you like to nurture them to eat for wellness?  Not only does the online or in-office cooking class work for entertainment and team building, but your team will learn valuable skills that will last them a lifetime.

Team Building Ideas and Online Team Building

For online classes, participants will receive a meticulously crafted ingredient list and recipes in advance, allowing them to prepare and cook in real time with Chef Mel. This format fosters a spirit of collaboration, as team members can connect through their shared cooking experience, even from a distance. Any dietary requirement can easily be catered for, and there are wonderful menus available...we will discuss options with you on enquiry but think Italian, French, Globetrotter, Asian Street Food, African Culinary Safari and any other skills you and your team want to learn.  Gnocchi, Pasta and Ravioli, Desserts and Pastries... drool-worthy menus guaranteed.

All dietaries and skill levels catered for with these team-building cooking classes

If you choose in-office classes, Chef Mel brings all the necessary equipment and ingredients to your workplace, creating an interactive kitchen atmosphere. The class duration can be customised to fit your schedule, making it an ideal solution for lunch breaks, team-building retreats, or special events.

Online Cooking Classes 

Experience the joy of cooking together while enhancing communication and teamwork in a fun, relaxed environment. Chef Mel’s cooking classes are more than just an opportunity to learn—they're a recipe for building stronger teams and lasting memories. Book your session today to embark on a culinary journey that your team will cherish!

Need proof?

In Chef Mel's tenure as a cooking school teacher, chef and team-building specialist, she has worked with companies such as NOVA, Optus, Data3, Compare the Market, Technology One, Rio Tinto, Pfizer, Singapore Airlines, Virgin, NAB, Bobbi Brown, L'Oreal, E&Y, Deloitte, Korn Ferry, Suncorp and many more smaller or NFP organisations...unique team building is only an email or phone call away.

Enquire now by emailing Mel at mel@chefmel.me or calling 0434220796 and we can arrange a discovery call and book you and your team in for a fun cooking class.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Chef Mel