Is cooking a good activity for new hires who don't know each other?

It's one of the best. Cooking requires natural communication — asking for ingredients, coordinating timing, helping each other. New team members start connecting organically without any forced games or introductions.

Can you run this event for a mix of seniority levels?

Absolutely. The kitchen is a natural equaliser — whether you're a VP or a new graduate, nobody has an advantage over a wok. It creates genuine peer connections across hierarchy.

Which cuisines work best for onboarding events?

Thai, Italian pasta, and Chinese dumplings are our top picks for new-team events — all three require constant collaboration and produce an instant shared story. The Korean Kimbap competition is also exceptional: it's the only format with a built-in team race, which generates energy and laughter from the first minute.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions for a diverse new team?

Yes — always. We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and most other dietary needs. Let us know during booking and our chefs will adapt the menu.

What is the minimum group size?

Minimum 8 guests. Maximum 40 in a single session, or up to 60 with our split-team format.

Can this be run on a weekday during work hours?

Yes. Lunchtime (12:00–14:30) and afternoon (15:00–18:00) slots are available on weekdays. Evening events (18:30–21:30) are also popular for onboarding celebrations.

Onboarding · In-Person · Kachatelier, Windhof

New team onboarding Luxembourg — the icebreaker that actually works

New hires. New team. New project. The fastest way to get people talking is to put an apron on them and a knife in their hand. Cook together, eat together — and you'll know each other's names by the time dessert arrives.

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8–40

Guests per session

2–3 h

Event duration

4.9★

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Why it works

Why cooking is the best onboarding activity

Unlike team workshops or networking events, cooking requires real collaboration — from the very first moment.

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The fastest icebreaker there is

Ask someone to pass the salt and you've already broken the silence. Cooking requires constant collaboration — new team members start talking naturally within minutes.

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Low stakes, high reward

No pressure, no performance reviews. Everyone is equally out of their comfort zone — which is the perfect leveller for teams from different backgrounds and seniority levels.

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A shared story from day one

"Remember when we all tried to fold dumplings and it was a disaster?" A shared cooking story becomes team lore. New hires feel part of the group from their very first week.

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