Advanzia Bank brought 30 colleagues together for an in-person Thai cooking team-building event with ChefPassport in Luxembourg. On a Friday evening in November, the team gathered at Cactus KachAtelier to learn authentic Thai techniques, cook curry and pineapple dishes, and share a meal that was as bold as it was memorable.
Results at a glance
- 30 participants from Advanzia Bank's Payment Operations and wider team
- In-person Flavours of Thailand menu featuring curry and pineapple at Cactus KachAtelier, Munsbach
- Led by ChefPassport's team including Corrie, with full venue support staff
- "It was a great event and the feedback from our colleagues was very positive! It was lots of fun and the team supporting at the venue was super nice. Even though the food was very spicy, the flavours were super interesting and the final creations delicious." — Anna-Laura Dennhof, Head of Payment Operations, Associate Director
It was a great event and the feedback from our colleagues was very positive! It was lots of fun and the team supporting at the venue was super nice. Even though the food was very spicy, the flavours were super interesting and the final creations delicious.
Why Advanzia Bank chose a hands-on culinary experience
Anna-Laura Dennhof wanted an evening that would let colleagues step away from their day-to-day work and connect in a relaxed, memorable setting. A shared cooking experience offered something genuinely interactive—not another sit-down dinner or passive event, but an activity where people could collaborate, laugh and create something together.
The Flavours of Thailand menu promised authentic techniques, bold spices and dishes that would challenge and delight in equal measure. For a team that works closely on complex operations, the hands-on format was a natural fit.
What ChefPassport created for the evening
ChefPassport coordinated the entire event at Cactus KachAtelier, a modern culinary venue in Munsbach. The team handled ingredient preparation, dietary preferences collected in advance, chef coordination with Corrie leading the session, and full on-site support from venue staff. Wine was served alongside the cooking, and the evening ran smoothly from 7pm to 8:30pm.
Participants worked in small groups to prepare Thai curry and pineapple dishes, learning to balance heat, sweetness, acidity and fragrance—the hallmarks of Thai cooking. Mortar and pestle in hand, they ground fresh herbs into aromatic pastes, simmered rich curries and plated their final creations with pride.
Bold flavours and genuine connection
The food was unapologetically spicy, and the team loved it. The boldness of the flavours became part of the experience—colleagues laughed, coached each other through the heat, and discovered taste combinations many had never tried before. By the time they sat down to eat, the room was buzzing with conversation and energy.
Anna-Laura noted that the venue support team was friendly and attentive, and the feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. The evening delivered exactly what she'd hoped for: an engaging, social experience that brought people together in a way that felt natural and fun.
Why this format works for corporate teams
Cooking is collaborative by nature. It requires communication, timing, a willingness to experiment and the ability to adapt when things don't go quite to plan—all while creating something tangible and delicious. For teams that want to connect beyond the usual work environment, a hands-on culinary experience offers structure without stiffness, energy without forced icebreakers, and a shared story that people actually remember.
ChefPassport managed the logistics end-to-end, so Anna-Laura could focus on her colleagues rather than event coordination. From dietary accommodations to ingredient prep, chef facilitation to post-event follow-up with photos and videos, the experience was designed to be easy for the organiser and memorable for the participants.
If your team is looking for a team-building activity that feels fresh, engaging and human, explore ChefPassport's corporate cooking class experiences in Luxembourg and let your colleagues connect over great food.