Macquarie Asset Management's Luxembourg Team Building

In June 2024, Macquarie Asset Management hosted a Delights of Luxembourg cooking class with ChefPassport for 27 team members in Luxembourg. The in-person session gave colleagues a relaxed, hands-on way to explore local cuisine, reconnect away from the desk, and share a memorable meal they'd cooked together.

Results at a glance

• 27 participants from Macquarie Asset Management
• Delights of Luxembourg menu, celebrating local flavours and ingredients
• Organised by Elize Costa, Executive Assistant, who noted: "Clients absolutely loved the class"
• Event photos shared across the team, with colleagues reporting they were delighted by the experience
• Flexible wine service: pay only for bottles consumed on the day

Clients absolutely loved the class. I would like to thank you for the service you provided yesterday.

Why Macquarie Asset Management chose a Luxembourg cooking experience

Global asset-management teams work across borders, time zones and high-intensity projects. Macquarie Asset Management's Luxembourg office wanted an experience that would give colleagues a reason to slow down, collaborate in a new setting, and celebrate the local culture that defines their home base. A cooking class rooted in Luxembourg's culinary identity offered exactly that—active, sociable, and tied to place.

What ChefPassport created for the team

ChefPassport designed a Delights of Luxembourg session for 27 participants. The menu drew on the Grand Duchy's rich culinary traditions—comforting, seasonal dishes that reflect the country's crossroads of French, German and Belgian influence. Colleagues worked in small groups to prep, cook and plate a shared feast, guided by the ChefPassport team. Dietary requirements—including additional vegetarians confirmed closer to the event—were accommodated without fuss. Wine was available, billed only for what the group opened and enjoyed. From ingredient delivery to event flow, ChefPassport handled the logistics so the organiser could focus on her team.

What happened during the class

Twenty-seven colleagues donned aprons and got to work. The kitchen filled with conversation, laughter and the aroma of dishes taking shape. Hands that usually draft term sheets or model portfolios rolled, sliced, stirred and tasted. Colleagues who rarely shared more than a lift ride collaborated over a cutting board. The mood was relaxed, the pace unhurried. By the time the group sat down at a long, festive table—red cloth, flowers, flags—they'd created a spread they were genuinely proud of. The meal became its own reward: a chance to talk, toast, and enjoy what they'd made together.

Why the experience worked for Macquarie—and similar teams

After the event, Elize shared the photos with her colleagues, and the response was unanimous: they loved it. The combination of hands-on cooking, local flavour, and genuine team connection delivered exactly what the organiser had hoped for. For corporate teams in Luxembourg—especially those in finance, consulting or professional services—a culinary team-building experience offers a welcome alternative to the usual off-site dinner or conference room session. It's active without being competitive, collaborative without feeling forced, and rooted in the culture of the city where the team works every day.

If your team is looking for a Luxembourg team-building event that brings people together over real food, real conversation and a memorable shared experience, ChefPassport will handle the details from start to finish. Explore our corporate cooking classes in Luxembourg or get in touch to design something tailored for your group.