Taste the Success: Fun and Competitive Cooking Events for Building Effective Teams

Team building is the secret ingredient to a harmonious and high-performing workplace. Whether you're onboarding new hires or reigniting connection after years of hybrid work, shared experiences are essential for boosting morale and communication. That’s where Otao Kitchen’s Taste the Success comes in — offering unforgettable, hands-on cooking events that blend fun, competition, creativity, and purpose.

From high-energy challenges to community-driven cooking, our events create meaningful connections and lasting memories for teams of all sizes and industries. Let’s explore four of our most popular team-building experiences.

Business Events and Team Building at Otao Kitchen

Looking for the perfect blend of fun, food, and team connection? At Otao Kitchen, we specialise in hands-on cooking experiences that make your next business event, team building session, or private group activity unforgettable. Whether you’re rewarding staff, building camaraderie, or entertaining clients, our interactive cooking classes are the ultimate recipe for success.

Where to Stay Near Otao Kitchen in North Richmond & Abbotsford

If you're attending one of our masterclasses, team events, kids classes, or NDIS cooking sessions at Otao Kitchen and need a nearby place to stay, we’ve curated this handy list of accommodation options. We've included star ratings, distance to Otao Kitchen, and useful tips to make your Melbourne visit seamless.

Parking and Public Transport in North Richmond & Abbotsford

North Richmond & Abbotsford, located just 3km from Melbourne’s CBD, are vibrant inner-city neighbourhoods known for great food, bustling markets, local culture and proximity to the MCG – the largest sports stadium in the southern hemisphere. While public transport is the easiest way to get around, if you’re driving, here’s your guide to finding parking near Otao Kitchen (393 Victoria Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067).

Best Team Building Activities in Melbourne (2025 Edition)

Melbourne is a dynamic city full of opportunities for fun, engaging, and meaningful team building activities. Whether you're looking to boost collaboration, communication, or just provide your team with a well-deserved break, there's something for every group—from adrenaline-fuelled adventures to creative workshops and culinary challenges.

Below, we explore some of the most popular and innovative team building experiences in Melbourne, including Otao Kitchen’s highly rated cooking classes.

Best Team Building Activities to Do While on Conference Calls

In today’s increasingly remote workplace, corporate teams across the world have embraced virtual collaboration. As we adapt to this new way of working, one key challenge remains: how do we stay connected and build a strong team culture from a distance?

The answer lies in regular and meaningful team building activities—even during conference calls. These virtual team-building efforts are essential for cultivating trust, boosting morale, and improving collaboration.

Why Virtual Team Building Matters

Remote work can make communication feel transactional. In-person interaction naturally builds rapport through body language, eye contact, and shared experiences. But when working virtually, we need to be more intentional about creating emotional connections.

Getting the whole team together in person is not always feasible—flights, accommodation, and the environmental impact of travel (each roundtrip flight adds about 0.5 metric tons of CO₂) can be significant. Instead, virtual team building during conference calls offers a low-cost, sustainable, and accessible way to stay connected.

Here’s how to build a more bonded and collaborative team during your Zoom, Teams, or Meet calls.