Team Culinary Competition
Why not combine a gourmet meal and an exciting teambuilding program for an experience they won't soon forget? Our team of fun-loving and professional chefs, under the direction of Chef Theo, will guide your team in designing and creating a gourmet meal, an appetizer spread or a decadent dessert.
Chef Theo Wilson developed his culinary background with Chef Michel Malecot at The French Gourmet in San Diego and later followed his passion for seafood while working at several popular local restaurants. He is now the Lead Culinary Expeditor for San Diego's premier dinner delivery service.
In addition to the technical expertise of our chefs, your group will also be in the capable hands of our professional team facilitators who will guide them in combining the unique skills of all of their team members to design, create and market their own creation. Team spirit can earn them extra points as well.
Depending on your budget and time frame, your group could prepare the entire lunch or dinner, or just a delightful appetizer spread to share at happy hour, or even a selection of desserts. Whatever you choose, the participants will leave with a better understanding of how to duplicate their success for their own family, as well as how to work more effectively in their teams. Recipes can be provided.
Most of our competitions are similar to the Iron Chef with a team twist. Each team of "chefs in training", armed with basic ingredients and equipment, minimal instructions, and the guidance of a chef, will be responsible for a course or item from the group's menu. They will be judged on taste, creativity and presentation. After all teams have presented to the judges, the group will enjoy the fruit of their labors while the judges tally the results. A rousing awards ceremony will wrap up the program.
All programs include professional chefs and staff coordinators, equipment and supplies, aprons and chef hats, and a team trophy.
Menu Selections
Appetizers & Desserts:
Salsa Showdown
Canape Creation
Tapas Party!!
Decadent Desserts
Multi Course Meals:
Gourmet Grilling
California Luau
Holi Moli Ravioli
Paella Perfection: A Night in Spain
Menu Selections
Appetizers & Desserts
Salsa Showdown
Teams will create their own unique salsas using a supply of local and exotic ingredients, along with fresh tortilla chips. Perfect for Happy Hour along with a margarita bar!
Canape Creation
Teams will collaborate and experiment with exotic ingredients to create a tray of unique appetizers to share with the judges and other teams. Number of menu selections depends on group size.
Roasted Vegetable Napoleon
Beef tenderloin w/ Ancho Chili
Gorgonzola & Toasted Walnut Crostini
Crab over Cucumber
Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Seared Ahi Toastette
Tapas Party!!
Transform your next meeting into a Spanish appetizer and social mixer with an authentic Tapas Party. In many countries it is customary for diners to stand and move around while sampling freshly prepared tapas. This culinary adventure is sure to encourage conversation and create lasting memories for the entire group. Once divided into teams, the group is inspired to create and prepare an appetizer to share with all. Upon completion the group mingles while enjoying each other's tasty creation. The number of menu selections depends on group size. Choose from the list below.
Calamares Picados~ breaded and fried calamari with spicy aioli
Empanadas~ Pastry filled with meat and/or vegetables
Pimientos Y Galletas~ Olive, capers and garlic spread over freshly baked crostinis
Manchego Enselata~ Sweet and tangy with sherried chickpeas, apricot, mint and cheese
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers~ Goat cheese, capers, olive oil
Decadent Desserts
This one is guaranteed to please everyone's sweet tooth. Anytime is the right time for desserts! Teams compete for the title of "Tastiest Treat."
Lime-infused Cheesecake-a-tine
Deep Fried Ice Cream Chimichanga with Mango Sauce
Butterscotch Haystacks
Amaretto Chocolate Fondue
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Multi Course Meals
In these delicious options, the result of the activity will be a full dinner or lunch to be shared by all. As with the Appetizers & Desserts, the hotel or venue will be required to supply the room setup and the bar. Menus will be adjusted for group size and options are noted.
Gourmet Grilling
Marinated Steak & Vegetable Fajitas
Grilled Mexican Shrimp Caesar Salad
Roasted Pepper & Cilantro Green Rice
Rum Raisin Bananas with Vanilla Ice Cream
Substitute any of the following: Red Chili-Citrus Marinated Chicken Breast, Grilled Lemon
Chicken Breast, Grilled Eggplant & Asparagus Salad, Grilled Portabello Mushroomw with
Garlic, Parmesan & Pine Nuts
* Grilled Ginger Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Aioli ($3 per person extra)
California Luau
Honey Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Grilled Pineapple
Tropical Seafood Ceviche with Freshly Made Tortilla Chips
Coconut & Mango Rice
Warm Rum & Pineapple Sundae
Substitute any of the following: Sweet & Leafy Macadamia Nut Salad, Melon Margarita Salad,
Tropical Black Bean Salsa, Volcano Punch or "Lava Flow" Colada Cocktail.
* Teriyaki Salmon with Mango Salsa ($3 per person extra)
Holi Moli Ravioli
Crab & Shallot Ravioli with Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Saute?ed Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Fresh Tomato, Garlic, & Herb Sauce
Three Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce
Sweet Pear, Pine Nut & Mascarpone Cheese Ravioli with Balsamic Reduction Sauce
Green Salad & Warm Bread
Paella Perfection: A Night in Spain
This menu has been specially designed for Tango del Ray.
Paella, the internationally -known dish originated in Valencia and spread to every region in Spain. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks. Each paella is delicious and unique in its own way with a wide range of ingredients including, chicken, sausage, shrimp, clams, mussels and even squid! For this culinary competition, teams earn the right to choose their special ingredients that will set their dish apart from the rest. Whether your team chooses to go traditional, seafood, mixed or vegetarian the entire group gets to share in the tasty creations. Once completed, judges will sample all creations of the day and present the winning team with a prestigious paella award while teams enjoy their dishes along with fresh gazpacho soup and warm bread.
Assorted Paella
Fresh Gazpacho
Warm Bread
Chef's selection of Dessert
Optional: Fresh Fruit & Alcohol for homemade Sangria. (Additional Charge)
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