Find your Master Chef, and more!

1 December 2014

Find your Master Chef, and more!

A forward thinking Christchurch businesswoman has created a whole raft of unique team building activities, to provide an opportunity for organisations to increase positivity, trust and communication within their workplaces.

Hannah Airey, Director of Workplace Wellbeing, says “We are extremely fortunate to have these incredible people in Christchurch with whom Workplace Wellbeing are collaborating, to provide experiential events, which will increase positive workplace culture and hours of laughter after the event has been and gone.”

Although Master Chef ‘inspired’ challenges are not new internationally, they are here in Christchurch. The point of difference with “Yes Chef!” being provided by Workplace Wellbeing, is that a number of highly regarded local chefs and restaurateurs are available to judge the events and share cooking tips along the way.

Tony Astle of Stealth Hospitality, which operates King of Snake, Mexicanos, The Dirty Land and Chinwag, is thrilled to be included as one of the judges. “This is a great idea! I’m really happy to be involved in this innovative approach to team building. It’s a great way to have some fun and get to know your colleagues. “Yes Chef!” is going to be fantastic for Cantabrians!”

Other judges include Bruce Griffiths (Cook’n’ with Gas), Rod Cross (Cornershop Bistro), Dean Hyde (also from Cornershop Bistro) and Jonny Schwass (Harlequin Public House).

When approached, Jonny Schwass said “I’d love to be involved, just let me know when and what you’d like me to do.”

Hannah Airey was involved as an owner/operator of two very successful Christchurch restaurants, the Cocoa Club (1997-2000) and Indochine (2003-2006). In 2006, Airey turned towards holistic and wellbeing modalities which she had always been interested in. She says “It’s great to bring hospitality and workplace wellbeing together in this way, and with such amazing talent available, who isn’t going to want to give “Yes Chef!” a go?! And don’t think you need to be a great cook, that actually has very little to do with it!”

Apart from the obvious benefits, these team building activities will help increase creativity, communication, learning, and provide fun and enjoyment.

As well as “Yes Chef!” challenges, Workplace Wellbeing offers:

Metro meets retro sports competitions: There's also a grandstand for spectators, scoreboard, commentary box, loud hailer, even binoculars! A wood fired pizza oven is available for you to make your own pizza too. (This option is available until March 2015.)

Shadow catching: Artist Jeremy Sauzier will work with your group, to plan and realise your piece of art. These workshops include story telling, play and creativity.

Circus arts: Fogo Gogo provide entertaining 'Science of Spin' workshops, which incorporate elements of hula hoop, poi and juggling to provide an all-inclusive, all-round workout for body, mind and soul – no matter what your skill level is.

Creative Sparks - music and the brain: Vocalist, songwriter and stage performer, Lisa Tui creates amazing events and workshops, which will recharge and enliven the body and the brain, and increase ‘feel good’ chemical reservoirs along with many other benefits.

Please note: Workplace Wellbeing are taking bookings for “Find your Master Chef” challenges now, for after 3 March 2015 as EQC repairs are being carried out at the venue.

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Background: Workplace Wellbeing uses the internationally renowned framework of the Five Ways to Wellbeing combined with the Maori philosophy of Hauora, by developing programmes and events to optimise employee wellbeing, workplace culture, job satisfaction, engagement and organisational commitment.

Website: www.workplacewellbeing.co.nz

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