Your Next Virtual Culinary Experience Awaits

Aimee Bender
SixPlus
Published in
4 min readAug 4, 2020

It’s been virtually 5 months since restaurants and events as we knew them were put on pause. We know how much you’ve missed hosting your guests in private dining spaces. You’ve missed feasting on delicious food and drink with your colleagues and friends. We get it. So have we!

To help you, your teams and your friends stay connected through these distanced times, we’ve curated a list of 7 unique, virtual experiences hosted by some of our Venue Partners around the country. No matter where you are, as long as you have wifi and a screen, you can follow along. Get new cooking tips, learn how to flip, shake and stir… or just imbibe.

If you’re looking to host a virtual culinary event, we’d love to help. From chef demos and cooking classes to guided wine tastings and group dinners, there are many ways to stay connected in these virtual times.

Virtual Food & Drink Experiences with Chef Fabio Trabocchi and his team. Whether you are looking to spice up your zoom happy hour with colleagues or create that unforgettable team-building experience, the event team behind Fabio at Home will take care of your business. They offer everything when it comes to virtual experiences. Don’t see what you’ve been dreaming of? Just ask. No dream is too big!

Raines Law Room and Dear Irving haven’t missed a beat to keep you well versed in cocktail speak during this extended pause. Log into Instagram Live to watch Bar Director Meaghan Dorman’s weekly master class and learn how to riff on classic cocktails to keep even the most discerning palettes dancing along.

STK Market offers the best steakhouse quality steaks at an unbelievable value, delivered to your door. Pick from a variety of packages to fit every meat lover’s need and taste at unbeatable prices without sacrificing quality. Boxes start at $109 and include a dining credit to enjoy at any STK in the future.

If you’re in the market for 15 boxes or more, you’ll receive a complimentary STK Live chef demonstration with your delivery! All you need to do is find 14 colleagues. For help organizing a virtual zoom session, reach out to Brianna Schmaltz (VP of Events), to coordinate. There is no time like the present to learn how best to prepare your steaks.

The art of patience is a virtually curated cooking experience with Michelin-star awarded Chef Jonathan Benno. Starting at $35/person or $500 for a private group, this master class will pay off fast. Let Chef Benno show you how to simply prepare delicious home cooked meals while you pick up tips on how to keep your kitchen organized and clean. After all, a clean kitchen is a happy kitchen!

In need of a Thursday afternoon pick-me-up? We’ve got you covered with Pigs & Pinot Tutorial Series featuring Chefs Charlie Palmer and Scott Romano along with a rotating lineup of prominent Sonoma winemakers. At 1pm PT / 4pm ET every Thursday, tune into Instagram Live to view their live cooking demo and wine pairings.

Missing your team retreat this year? No matter where you find yourself, Chef Jonah Miller makes it easy to get the team together and travel virtually to Northern Spain. Via Zoom, he’ll guide you on well honed techniques for Tortilla Espanola or Paella or another Spanish favorite. Don’t delay, sign-up here. The more people you can gather, the lower the cost. Starting at $250/class for groups up to 10 guests, this memorable event could cost as little as $25pp.

Enjoy your “trip” to Spain!

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