Bankinter Luxembourg celebrated its 10th anniversary with ChefPassport by bringing 40 team members together for an in-person cooking class focused on the Delights of Luxembourg menu. The event gave colleagues a chance to step away from their desks, learn regional recipes, and mark a milestone with something more memorable than a standard corporate celebration.
Results at a glance
- 40 Bankinter team members participated in person
- Delights of Luxembourg menu showcasing regional cuisine
- Hands-on cooking class led by chef Anne with support from Cactus team and Baldtenders
- Milestone anniversary celebration with a shared culinary experience
Why Bankinter chose a culinary anniversary celebration
Ten years in Luxembourg is a moment worth marking. Rather than a formal dinner or another conference room gathering, Bankinter wanted something that would bring people together in a different way—active, collaborative, and rooted in the country that had become their home. A cooking class built around Luxembourg's culinary traditions offered exactly that: a way to celebrate the milestone while giving colleagues a shared, hands-on experience.
The team chose ChefPassport's Delights of Luxembourg menu, which meant participants would spend the afternoon learning to prepare the dishes that define the region. It was a chance to connect with local food culture while creating something together, away from the usual work environment.
What the team cooked and how the afternoon unfolded
Chef Anne led the session, supported by the Cactus team, Cactus Assistant, Baldtenders, and Jo. The 40 participants worked at individual stations and in small groups, following along as the chefs demonstrated techniques and guided them through each course. The menu focused on Luxembourg classics, and the kitchen filled with the sounds of chopping, sizzling, and conversation as colleagues moved through the recipes.
The format balanced instruction with collaboration. Participants prepared their own versions of each dish, but the shared goal—getting everything ready to plate and taste together—meant plenty of comparing notes, lending a hand, and laughing over the occasional kitchen mishap. By the time the food was ready, the group had moved from tentative chopping to confident plating, and the tables were set with dishes everyone had made themselves.
What made the event work for the organiser and the team
ChefPassport handled the venue coordination, ingredient sourcing, chef briefing, equipment setup, dietary accommodations, and event flow. The organiser could focus on the anniversary itself, knowing the logistics were taken care of. On the day, the team arrived to find everything ready: aprons, workstations, prepped ingredients, and a clear schedule.
For the participants, the appeal was straightforward. The activity was accessible—no prior cooking skills required—and the pace allowed everyone to keep up without stress. The Luxembourg theme added a layer of meaning to the anniversary, turning the celebration into something that felt specific to their story as a team. Colleagues who might not usually work closely spent the afternoon side by side, tasting each other's results and sharing a meal they'd created together.
Why a cooking class fits corporate milestone celebrations
Anniversary events often default to speeches and formal dinners. A corporate cooking class offers something more participatory: colleagues engage with their hands, collaborate in real time, and end the event with a tangible result—a meal they've made and shared. For teams looking to mark a milestone with something that feels both celebratory and grounded, a culinary team-building experience delivers that balance.
If your team has a milestone approaching and you want an event that brings people together around food, conversation, and a bit of hands-on work, ChefPassport can help you design a cooking experience in Luxembourg that fits your occasion and your team's appetite.