Corporate Events: Client Networking/New Business
Development
Wine and cheese tasting, in a seminar format for a group of
20-25 participants. This format includes a brief presentation
your company, and continue with a guided tasting of approximately four
wines and six cheeses. We begin with an overview of cheeses and how
they are made, with information about whatever theme we might be presenting
(regional, style, comparative, etc). We would continue with a discussion
of how wine is made (or other beverages, as appropriate: an Irish cheese
tasting would certainly be accompanied by some guinness and possibly
whiskey) and how to taste, the components and some vocabulary about
wine tasting. We elicit comments and questions all along the way, keeping
strongly in mind that there is as much entertainment as education in
our presentations. We continue with the tasting, including exercises
that encourage participants to discuss the cheeses and beverages amongst
themselves, as well as sharing comments with the group at large.
This format of program can be offered in a series, each
session highlighting a different country or a different style of cheese.
Wine and Cheese tasting in an open house format
for a larger group of up to 70 participants. This format begins
with a brief lecture (guests should be seated, theatre style) on the
cheeses and wines to be presented, and then shift to an open house format.
Stations with appropriately paired wines and cheeses are distributed
throughout the space to encourage maximum movement and flow. We offer
one to two wines per station, and at least four to six cheeses per station.
The fluidity of this format provides excellent networking opportunities
to the hosts, and keeps the event very relaxed.
Epicurean provides all tableware, all handouts, and all
comestibles. Rental equipment can be arranged. If you need assistance
with locating a space, we can provide that. We can consult on the invitations
as well.
Corporate Events: Partner Retreat/Teambuilding
Event
Hands-on cooking class for a maximum of 8 participants,
preferably in the home of one of the participants. We prepare a meal
together, working on such skills as listening, cooperating, coordinating,
sharing resources, relinquishing authority to another. The atmosphere
is relaxed, non-competitive and fun. The resulting meal is shared by
all participants, over which a conversation is encouraged to examine
any new interaction paradigm that may have been created. This exercise
should be immediately followed by a business meeting, in order to begin
operating out of this shifted relationship
