Create an unforgettable team experience

More than just a cooking class, it's an opportunity to strengthen relationships, develop new skills and create lasting memories your team will talk about long after the day has finished.

Located within the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, Xcelerate provides a unique setting for corporate events, away days and team development. Our purpose-built culinary academy has been designed to inspire collaboration, innovation and confidence, making it the perfect venue for organisations looking to invest in their people.

Whether you're celebrating success, welcoming new colleagues or bringing teams together, our expert-led cooking experiences for groups of up to 12 people can be tailored to meet your objectives and create a truly memorable day.

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Corporate Cooking Experiences with All the Ingredients for Success:

Step away from the office and into a professional kitchen where collaboration comes naturally. Guided by our experienced chef tutors, your team will work together to prepare exceptional dishes while developing communication, problem-solving and leadership skills in a relaxed and engaging environment.
Your experience begins with a welcome drink before moving into our state-of-the-art training kitchens. Throughout the day, you'll learn professional culinary techniques, enjoy a delicious lunch and leave with new skills, stronger connections and plenty of inspiration to recreate dishes at home.
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Meetings, Conferences and Culinary Experiences

Xcelerate is more than a culinary academy. Our flexible facilities include a modern three-tier auditorium, providing an ideal space for team meetings, workshops, presentations and conferences.
Design your away day around your business needs. Begin with a morning strategy session before heading into the kitchen for an interactive cooking experience, or start by cooking together before finishing the day with collaborative planning and discussion. Whatever your agenda, we'll help create a seamless experience that balances productivity with team engagement.
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A Menu Designed to Inspire

Every Xcelerate experience is led by an exceptional team of renowned chefs and award-winning culinary professionals who are passionate about sharing their expertise.

Choose from a diverse range of experiences that cater for every ability and interest. Learn restaurant-quality cooking techniques, discover new cuisines, master seasonal dishes or explore sustainable food skills such as preserving, fermenting and reducing food waste. Every course is designed to be practical, engaging and enjoyable while leaving participants with skills they can continue to use long after the day.

Explore our full range of corporate experiences below.

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Why Choose a Corporate Cooking Experience?

A corporate cooking experience at Xcelerate helps teams to:
  • Build stronger relationships through shared experiences.
  • Improve communication and collaboration.
  • Develop confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills.
  • Step away from the workplace to reconnect in a relaxed environment.
  • Learn practical culinary skills that can be enjoyed beyond the workplace.
  • Celebrate achievements and create lasting memories together.

Book Your Corporate Team Experience Today

Ready to create an unforgettable corporate away day?
Complete the enquiry form below, select Corporate Cooking Experience, and a member of our team will be in touch to help you plan a bespoke event tailored to your organisation's needs.

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