Mystery Box Challenge

The Mystery Box Challenge is an exciting team-building activity for cooking enthusiasts and those looking to unleash their culinary creativity. Participants are divided into teams and given a box filled with a mystery selection of ingredients. Under the guidance of our chefs, teams must use their imagination and cooking skills to create delicious dishes from the provided ingredients.

The challenge’s rules are simple: teams must use all the ingredients in the box and can only incorporate additional items from the pantry. They have a set amount of time to plan and prepare their dishes before presenting them to a panel of judges. Dishes are scored based on taste, presentation, and creativity, adding an element of surprise and excitement due to the unpredictable nature of the ingredients.

Beyond being a fun way to spend time with colleagues or friends, the Mystery Box Challenge serves as an excellent team-building activity. Participants must collaborate, communicate effectively, and delegate tasks to create the best possible dish. This engaging challenge fosters creativity, trust, and camaraderie among team members, making it an entertaining and bonding experience while enjoying delicious food and friendly competition.

The dishes prepared in this class will be chosen according to the chef’s preference and avaibility and seasonality of the produce.  Some of the dishes to be expected:  Nicoise Salad, Chicken Roulade, Fish en Papillote, Hasselback Pumpkin, Apple Tart Tartin, Thai Red Curry Chicken, Fish cakes, Palak Paneer, Pilaf Rice, Red Lentil Dal, Butter Chicken, Guacamole,  or Mexican Chicken Mole. We are a fully licensed venue. You will be offered one complimentary drink per person. Dietary requirements should be arranged at the same time of the booking and it will be subject to charges.

Please note, this is a private event booking only. We need a minimum of 15 people to start the class. You will not be able to book before you make an enquiry to check the availability. We will reply to your enquiry and if the dates are available, you will be sent a link to book it and make the payments.

This class is suitable for 16 years and over. If younger than 16 years, please contact us to discuss an appropriate class.

Icon Cookery School practices the responsible service of alcohol. Alcohol options in this class are only available to those over the age of 18 years. Proof of age required.