Team Building & Training Event Rave ReviewsCorporate Team Building & Training EventsParties That Cook is the way to build communication skills and boost team spirit! Our team building events and specialized training events are getting rave reviews from some of the hottest companies. Here is what our clients and party-goers have to say about us.
"Every person from Parties That Cook, from the person who coordinated our party, Beth, to the chefs at our party, were absolutely stupendous. I would HIGHLY recommend PTC to all my other recruiter friends who plan parties!"
"Score! Before one more minute goes by I want to let you know how utterly phenomenal this evening was. Your crew was positively outstanding. I can't imagine how it could have been better."
"Really great event! It’s becoming a favorite team building event here at Facebook."
"We had such a good time and will recommend your service to anyone, anytime. It was just perfect. I am giving you a big thumbs up on our website. Thanks again."
"Parties That Cook offered the best price, best quality and, most importantly, Christina responded to my inquiries right away. Chef John was entertaining and informative, and everything flowed quite smoothly from the time we arrived to our departure."
"Everyone really got into it. It was a fun, interactive evening, and I have heard nothing but raves about the event! Tanya was the lead chef, and I loved her fabulous energy and enthusiasm for her craft. It was very contagious! I was looking for something different for my group. I am tired of the same old boring dinners at restaurants. I had a hunch that this would not only work for this group, but that it would be a hit…and it was! Bless you for creating PARTIES THAT COOK!!!"
"We really had a great time! You were tremendous! Very well organized and completely worry-free for me as the organizer for our group. Professional website, and when I called, Rosie was very responsive and gave me assurance that I wouldn’t need to worry about anything. I was looking for a teambuilding experience and it was perfect! Our group had only met for the first time that morning. When we left, we really had a great sense of togetherness."
“The event really helped our team get to know one another. It let people let loose and get involved with one another. This was the most successful event we have done! We loved the chefs! They were fun and kept us laughing. Our team was really tired by end of day, but once we got cookin' the whole party lit up! All morning today everyone was thanking me for such a great night. Thanks again!!!!!”
“The Parties That Cook staff was awesome. They really made the event enjoyable. Everyone felt like they contributed to the meal. The food tasted great, so it was very encouraging for some of us that don’t cook much at home.”
“We’re a very competitive team so it was the perfect opportunity to get to know each other better instead of doing it over a stuffy sit down dinner. Everyone was so great at the event and SO patient. We’re a rowdy group and kind of hard to keep in check and they handled us beautifully. Loved that they asked beforehand what type of work we do (sales & marketing), so they knew how to handle our group (loud and to the point).”
"Fantastic staff that all complemented each other. They were fun, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. It was very easy to plan the event. Everything was well organized prior to our guests arriving. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!"
Lynn Muscat
The Alexander Group, Inc. "The competition brought out the type of characteristics/skills that we have as individuals to make a project work. It was manic and fun, which brought all of us closer together."
"We worked together to create something wonderful and delicious in a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere and we had fun at the same time!"
"It was a FUN teambuilding event. We got to create something (a meal) and then enjoy it. We have competitive employees, so the competition element of the party added to the excitement. The awards are super fun - great bragging rights back at the office!"
Kaitlin Colbourn Eichstaedt & Devereaux, LLP
“The personal interactions Parties That Cook had with our team members brought out the FUN in everyone!!”
Liz Saiz
Intuit
"The highlight of our event was seeing teamwork and good humor engendered by the singular purpose of creating one dish. It's a good metaphor for what we do on a day-to-day basis."
Rey Ledda
Ziff Davis
"The chef and her assistants were engaging, friendly and very helpful/approachable. It was very helpful to have three people to go to for questions. The recipes were easy to follow and fun to do." Elizabeth Dean
Navigant Consulting
"We had a FABULOUS time at the party. The venue and staff were perfect for us. The staff gave great instructions; the recipes were great, the talk and wine and camaraderie were ideal. It accomplished our primary goal, which was to have some play time where our staff and board members could socialize and strengthen relationships."
Martin Grochala Director of Development Hubbard Street Dance Chicago "I really enjoyed seeing everyone smiling, working together, and enjoying their experience. The party gave us an opportunity to share skills and talents we don't always get to see at the office. We have a great team and this is an excellent way to put the team together in a different way. I think we discovered some new leaders!"
Susan Magley Magley & Associates “The event was spectacular!! Thank you for all of your hard work. Your team is amazing as well. This party is such an ice breaker, allowing attendees to have real conversations and genuinely enjoy one another’s company. I think that was one of the best elements of our party. Clients got to know each other and work together—which is very rare at mixers!”
Candace Abbott
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
California Home + Design “Parties That Cook did a tremendous job setting it up, creating an open, inviting, participatory atmosphere, and all the guests were in the right mindset to get involved versus the standard industry cocktail party.”
Marc Yasuda California Home + Design "Thanks so much for the fabulous Ferry Building Tour and Cooking Party. Much fun was had by all. Absolutely the BEST culinary event I’ve ever participated in!"
Sheryl Fox
Sr Director Yahoo! "The Parties that Cook event was, hands down, the best team-building exercise that I've participated in. Pulling together with my co-workers in a fun and fast- paced environment -- and then kicking back to enjoy the fruits of our labor -- was a great way to bond and celebrate a year's worth of hard work. Throughout the process, Bibby and her team of professional chefs provided expert tips and coaching, cleaned up, and in general made us feel like we really were on our own Iron Chef show. All in all, a great experience that I would recommend to any team!"
Amy Heidersbach
Vice President, Marketing Communications Visa U.S.A. "We had a wonderful event! Everything was fantastic, from the food to the service and especially your staff. We are already looking forward to next year! Thank you."
Michele Lotta National Recruiting Coordinator Littler Mendelson, P.C. "All that attended were VERY pleased with the event. We would absolutely recommended Parties that Cook to others; we look forward to doing it again next year!"
Laura V. O'Keefe Attorney Recruiting and Development Senior Coordinator Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP "The partner who hosted the event said she has been to 4 - 5 cooking parties and this one was the best."
Jennifer Puente Legal Recruiting Coordinator, Western Region Foley & Lardner LLP "We had such a wonderful experience with Parties That Cook. Everything was absolutely perfect and everyone really seemed to enjoy themselves. The staff was an integral part of the overall event and did such a lovely job! My personal expectations were exceeded and I want to thank you for creating such a memorable occasion for this special group. I would absolutely recommend this company to others! "
Nikki Forte IBM "We had a great time! Got rave reviews from everyone. It really was a good team building event!"
Diane M. L. Lee Vice President & Associate General Counsel Catholic Healthcare West "Home Run!"
Jay Pomeroy "We chose Parties That Cook because after our last event, we received so much fun and positive feedback from our clients. You take a standard hands-on cooking course to a whole other level that really brings people together. We're already planning a third event in the fall!"
Michael J. Feeney Ameriprise Financial "Our event was fantastic. Everyone had a truly good time! I know we will want to schedule this event again next year and I am sure our attendance will increase after everyone hears how much fun we had! Thanks!"
Michelle Hannigan SFSTA - Association Manager "This is so much better and more fun that watching a cooking demonstration. Plus, there’s a good chance that the attendees will actually try these recipes at home, since they saw other people make them. Our chefs Calley and Mick had fun, playful attitudes and really blended well with the group."
Dina Collins Janus Capital Group "I chose Parties That Cook because the food and service are always excellent. I have tried other companies and no one has ever come close to the quality experience you provide."
Jaimie Knight Shearman and Sterling "It was a great party! You and your team did a fantastic job. One of the best groups I have ever worked with. You were all fun and professional!" Nancy Green VP, Pottery Barn Store Operations "AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! We've never seen so much interaction among our clients during an event before this one. The staff was EXCELLENT. It's obvious that the PTC staff really enjoy themselves and it was infectious to the rest of the group! I have already been singing your praises to friends and colleagues!" Michael Feeney Minkoff & Associates "The event was GREAT! Everyone was terrific and Henry was unflappable! It truly was the perfect activity, the food was lovely - everything was well prepped. I have 2 more events scheduled in the next month or so and very much look forward to them!!" Patricia Wilson Make a Wish Foundation "We had a delightful team event last night and your staff did such an outstanding job. THANK YOU, Tanya & the entire staff for taking good care of us!!! The food & presentation topped any high end restaurant I’ve ever been to and I have been to many. My team members all share the same sentiment and again, we can’t thank you enough for such a great time! You guys are on my recommended list of events NOT TO BE MISSED!!!" Jenny Cicciarelli Executive Assistant Yahoo "Everyone thought our cooking event was creative and engaging. My group raved about it and had a wonderful time. It was especially nice for those quieter members of our group and partners and spouses as a traditional cocktail party or dinner can be awkward if you don’t know anyone. They really appreciated having a “task” and learning something new while getting to know the group! Thanks again, you and your team were terrific!" Lynn D. Lieber, Esq. CEO & Founder Workplace Answers, Inc. "The event was TERRIFIC and everyone had a great time. I know you'll be getting more business out of it, and so will I!" Heather G. Nationwide "Just wanted to let you know what a fabulous job the Parties that Cook team did last night at our party. They both had terrific energy, a sense of humor and really created a festive, energetic environment…Of the parties that we've done over the past few years, this was the best yet. Our guests had a fantastic time and will remember this party for months to come. By the way, the menu you helped select was a total hit! Thank you and I look forward to doing more business with you in the future." Dina Collins Janus Capital "The party was great. Everyone had a great time and really felt it was a great teambuilding event. The chefs were wonderful - full of fun and excitement. We all had a wonderful time." Karen Mohr Corporate Sales Seagate "We really enjoyed ourselves! The chefs were great!" Heidi Singer Intuit "I wanted to let you know what a fabulous time our guests had at our event…The menu was DELICIOUS and fun for everyone to cook. The real contributors to the success of this event were your chefs. They were knowledgeable, had a great attitude, and created a fun atmosphere." Allison Bryant Senior Vice President Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Inc. "It was a great team experience. This was my 3rd event at Sur La Table, and this one was the best. Some of the reasons: the fun positive attitude of the staff, a larger group, and a tapas party format vs. sit-down dinner (kept everybody moving, meeting and engaging with each other)." Eric Graber VP, Global Sales Kabira Technologies Inc. "Thank you for a wonderful event. It was a great success! We'll be in touch next year for another event." Michele Lotta Littler Mendelson "Everyone had a great time! The food was great! You scored a lot of points with this group and I know it will filter through the rest of the company! Don't be surprised if you here from another Webcor group! I know this group would love to do it again too!" Suzanne Bartholemy Plue Webcor "Your team did a great job on the event Friday night! All of your staff made the guests feel comfortable and set the tone for a fun evening. I was particularly impressed with Tanya’s speaking ability as she addressed our entire group as well as your team’s ability to manage the whole evening." Chris Plue Webcor "Just a personal thank you for putting together a fun off-site. I would definitely like to use you again in the future. It was a blast." Doug Wills Redback Networks "The party was great as usual (4th year now). Your staff is always excellent and delightful to work with. Food was great!" Marcia and Russ Hansen Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher "I would like to thank you for the lovely evening you and your team had planned for us yesterday. Everyone here had a great time!" Deganit Albalak European Kitchen Design "We had the best time at our 'cook-off'. We loved all the cooking tricks you showed us! We are so pleased with the entire event, and we received great feedback from our colleagues as well. Thanks to you and your staff for a memorable evening." Kim Mitchell Barclays Global Investors "We really enjoyed our event last week. Calley and the rest of your team did a great job and all participants had a good time. Thank you so much!" Thomas Iseler Vice President New Product Introduction SAP "Great job to the parties that cook staff! We had a blast!" Amy Locke Genentech "Everyone had a great time! Your team was great! Their personalities, energy and enthusiasm were incredible. You should be very proud of them. It is a great way to bring people together and teach them that they can cook. My guests loved the food and the attention to detail. I will highly recommend Parties that Cook to anyone that is planning an event! Thanks again for everything!" Brett Kladney Vice President Product Development Pottery Barn "The event was terrific and our guests really enjoyed themselves a lot. Thank you for creating such a fun, interactive and innovative team building option. And, thank you for the recipes…I think we'll have a lot of people who will be adding corn to the guacamole, adding seeds to their tortillas, and putting their wonton cups in mini muffin tins! Thanks again for such a fantastic event!" Pearl Lopez Associate, Senior Project Manager Goldman, Sachs & Co. West Coast Event Management "I had a fantastic time at our Parties That Cook event. From the feedback that I've received so far, I think everyone else did too. Thank you for all your hard work to make this event the success that it was. Please also send my thanks to the rest of the team. I look forward to working with you in the future." Trang Pham Consultant Accenture "Thank you for taking photos as a memento for our group’s event at Fogarty Winery. You successfully made it happen for us; deliciously fun, good team play, and a nice dining experience (our successfully cooked meal) and with good wine. I will forward this album of photos to the group for their enjoyment. Many more BON APPETITS!" Paula Tsukida Intuit "It was great! Well done. Our clients had loads of fun and the food was delicious." Mike Goefft Senior Vice President Group Account Director Publicis & Hal Riney "We had a great time and really enjoyed the evening and the great crew that helped make it possible. Food, ambiance, service were all great---and the party pics were fun to have....Many thanks. We look forward to a future event." Wally Wertsch Partner Tax Services Deloitte Tax LLP "Thank you for sending the final receipt so quickly! The event went perfect!! Your staff was Awesome! The group really enjoyed this event and the feedback was 100% positive. Thank you again for making this a great time!" Justin Cordova BancWest Investment Services "Thank you so much leading such a wonderful event. I know that everyone learned some new techniques, loved the menus, and enjoyed the entire experience." Barbara Wambach Chief Administrative Officer bebe Stores Inc. "Thank you for the fantastic event! Our team had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and the venue was perfect." Anne Spier Assistant to the Managing Director Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation "We loved our Parties That Cook event and have been telling everyone not only how great the food was, but what an amazing bonding experience it was for our team." Elizabeth Rosenberg Account Supervisor Current Lifestyle Marketing "Our event went perfectly. Everyone truly enjoyed themselves and working with your staff is always a pleasure. They always seem so calm, very helpful and provide great tips and information about preparation, safety, technique, which I love to learn more about all the time. The food is always fun and sooo yummy...our recipes from last year's event are still being used on a regular basis. I'm sure this menu will be used on a regular basis too!!" Holly Graves Office Manager Technology Partners "Everyone had a wonderful time at the cooking party… The cooking and sharing of dishes was a great excuse for people to talk and get to know each other a little. There wasn't any of the awkwardness that sometimes occurs when people don't know anybody else at a social mixer. I think that a number of people also enjoyed having it at Sur La Table and getting to shop a little too after the event. There have been a number of requests for more cooking parties." Julie Lau Harvard Business School Association of Northern California "Our event was very successful. Everyone had fun and raved about how it was really well done. We really enjoyed your demo and your chefs were very friendly and engaging. The food was amazing too! I will definitely recommend you to my other colleagues who sets up cooking events for their clients." Patricia.Cristobal Marsh "Last night was a blast! Everyone had a wonderful time cooking, eating, and drinking together." Kelsey Anderson Ernst and Young "It was an excellent evening… it exceeded my expectations, and the food, venue and staff were outstanding!! I really mean it! Thanks, and keep up the great work." Samantha Campbell Campbell Foundation "Our chef Daniel was fantastic…(He) was an excellent sounding board for our ideas, and provided great guidance about our recipes, ratios and plating… I wanted to thank you for providing such a great service - it was the most fun corporate event I've attended. Your concept is stellar, your team is outstanding and their execution was top notch." Matt Polycom "We had a fantastic time! Mick, Erin, Pat and Sarah were such a great team to work with. Informative, helpful and fun to have host our group offsite. I think it achieved what it was supposed to in that we all got our hands "dirty" and relied on each other to get the job done. We then got to enjoy the food that we prepared and I must say each team did their part because it was ALL very delicious. Everyone was enthusiastic, learned a thing or two and had a great time doing it! Thank you!" Gina Hartje Executive Administrator Genesys "This event was a success and much more enjoyable than the contrived sort of team building events that I am familiar with." Tim Colby Amgen "The party was a lot of fun and the location (Ferry Building) was outstanding. It was a perfect day to be cooking outside and your chefs were upbeat and very helpful with the set-up and instruction. It truly was a "party" and a great teambuilding event. I received some wonderful feedback from participants. I think people were so pleased with the quality and variety of food they were able to produce." Terry Gatto "Everyone had a wonderful time and you can be sure we will be sending more business your way. Some said it was the best event they have been to. Congratulations!" Becky Townsend |
