Team Building Activity: Charcuterie-Making Competition
Battle it out for the title of Best Charcuterie Board and enjoy a feast of gourmet eats in this fun team building activity. Your team will strengthen their collaboration skills, creativity and even their culinary knowledge under the enthusiastic guidance of Chef Landi.
Before the competition starts, you'll learn board basics from an expert, like how to balance flavors between your meats and cheese and how to make them more visually appealing — you'll even learn how to cut different cheeses in fancy ways and make meat roses. Plus, Chef Landi will provide expert tips on pairing wines and cheeses. Create an environment of teamwork and bonding as your teams craft colorful charcuterie boards and compete for the win!
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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
Chef demonstrates how to make salami and prosciutto roses for a stunning presentation
Demonstrating Knife Cuts for Cheeses
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 wine
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 30
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Mary
01 Jul 2025
Chef Landi and this cooking class were phenomenal! I didn’t realize how easy it was to make cannoli. Now I’ll be making them all the time! We made a variety of dishes — all of them were super tasty and Chef Landi has the cutest personality. The best part was that it was a private experience which made the whole experience much more relaxing and intimate. 10/10 would recommend!
Jon
20 Jun 2025
Cooked a delicious meal and had a great time! Chef Landi is great, and provided a high quality learning experience. Highly recommend!
Niyah
12 Jun 2025
Chef Landi was amazing! From his hospitality, to his instructions, conversations, and most of all his cooking! Every course was amazing from appetizer to dessert! We would highly recommend him and his services to anyone! We look forward to booking with him again!
Event location: Philadelphia
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Meet your chef
Chef Landi began his culinary career many decades ago as a restaurant server in Italy. His passion for food led to a career with rapid growth as he quickly became confident in the kitchen, learning classical Italian culinary training. Upon relocating to the U.S. in 2001, Chef Landi channeled his culinary passions and valuable skills into a profession of culinary instruction. A highly-respected chef and instructor, Chef Landi is certainly someone to learn from.
