Team cooking in Rome: strengthening teams through shared experience
A successful team building needs to entertain as the same time as it creates lasting connection, encourages initiative, and builds trust across roles and departments. That was the guiding principle behind a bespoke team cooking experience in Rome created for Rentokil Initial, designed to combine challenge, culture, and collaboration in a single day.
The activity brought together a group of professionals in a beautifully equipped space in the city centre. Guided by expert chefs, they worked in teams to recreate traditional Italian dishes — blending creativity and coordination in an environment far from the usual office context.
Structured engagement with a clear purpose
Practical collaboration through cooking
Team cooking provides a natural setting for group dynamics to unfold. Participants are encouraged to divide tasks, communicate under pressure, and support one another toward a shared result. For Rentokil’s team, the challenge was twofold: prepare an authentic Roman recipe and craft high-quality gelato from scratch.
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The format worked by design. The culinary component tested timing, coordination, and attention to detail, while the competitive aspect added energy and purpose. Each team was supported by professional chefs who ensured technical success and brought a layer of insight into the tradition behind each dish.
Customised location for seamless flow
The choice of venue plays a critical role in team building. For this event, a refined kitchen space was selected for its central location near Piazza Navona, architectural elegance, and the functionality required for a smooth, high-end cooking session. The atmosphere balanced concentration with comfort, and logistics allowed for minimal transfer time and maximum immersion.
From the kitchen to the city
Enhancing the experience with cultural discovery
After the cooking session, the group transitioned into a guided city walk through the historic heart of Rome. From iconic monuments to hidden corners, the route was designed to encourage informal conversation and provide a shared cultural memory to complement the professional objectives of the day.
This second part of the experience added a valuable layer: relaxation after the challenge, space for reflection, and a scenic, shared conclusion to an intense and rewarding activity.
A successful team building experience and a memorable journey
Team goals and human bonding
The event succeeded in meeting Rentokil’s objectives: to engage the team, strengthen internal cohesion, and offer an experience that combined value with enjoyment. The format allowed each participant to contribute their strengths and engage with others in ways that traditional meetings or seminars rarely allow.
The client's feedback
Participant feedback highlighted the professionalism of the chefs, the effectiveness of the activity format, and the high quality of the overall organisation. The team left with a stronger sense of unity and renewed motivation — having not only shared a challenge, but learned something new and experienced a part of Italian culture in a meaningful way.
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Team cooking is increasingly used by companies seeking effective ways to improve group dynamics, especially in multicultural or cross-departmental teams. When paired with carefully selected locations and complementary cultural activities, it becomes a powerful tool for corporate development — one that leaves a lasting impression.
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