What is a virtual cookery class?
A virtual cookery class is a cookery class held online by a trained chef or cookery expert. Participants will log on from home or the workplace and be taken through a step-by-step guide to creating fantastic food. The chef can be based anywhere in the world and provide guidance in a range of cuisines and styles. Popular classes include baking, and learning about a particular cuisine such as Italian, Spanish, French, Thai, Chinese, Greek or South American.
Will I have to cook during a virtual cookery class?
How much you are involved during the cookery class will depend on the product selected and how much participants are keen to cook. Some classes will be purely based around a demonstration by the chef, other classes may require each participant to cook and then socialize whilst tasting the delightful food they have created!
What kinds of events are virtual cookery classes good for?
A virtual cookery class is perfect for online team building for remote workers, providing a great platform to learn new skills, as well as wonderful memories. Many people also use virtual cookery classes as a way of staying in touch with friends and family who may live far apart.
Will I need Wi-Fi for the virtual cookery class?
Yes, it is advisable to use wi-fi to attend the virtual cookery class to ensure each participant gets the best possible experience.
Will I have to provide ingredients for a virtual cookery class?
What you need to provide for the virtual cookery class will be outlined when you make the booking and receive the event instructions. There will be no ingredients involved in a pure demonstration experience, but if participants are getting involved in the cooking a list of ingredients should be supplied by the chef beforehand. Often if ingredients are required it should be ingredients you would expect to find commonly in most shops.
Will there be food delivered for the class?
Some virtual cookery classes are classed as hybrid, this means there may be some element of delivery in the experience. This could be ingredients or even special equipment – all of which would have an additional cost.
Do I need special equipment for a virtual cookery class?
What you need to provide for the virtual cookery class will be outlined when you make the booking and receive the event instructions. There will be no cooking equipment involved in a pure demonstration experience, but if participants are getting involved in the cooking a list of equipment should be supplied by the chef beforehand. Often if equipment is required it should be equipment you would expect to find in most private kitchens.
How much does a virtual cookery class cost?
The cost of a virtual cookery class will depend on the duration of the experience, the class, and whether any ingredients are supplied. With a demonstration class you should expect to pay a set fee for the duration of the class, if participants are involved in the cooking process there may be a per person charge – and any ingredients will be charged for each participant as well as any delivery costs.
How long will a virtual cookery class last?
A virtual cookery class can last anything from 30 minutes to 2 hours, but generally not longer.
Can I use zoom for a virtual cookery class?
What video conferencing platform can be used for the virtual cookery class will be outlined in the product details. Zoom is very popular but is not used by all organisations. Check the product details to see if the video conferencing link is provided by the chef, or if the chef can join your online meeting.