Yes Chef! meets Master Chef!

19 June 2015

Yes Chef! meets Master Chef!

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.”

The latest of which is Yes Chef! 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), Jonny Schwass (Harlequin Public House) and Jess Lynch (Mamacitas).

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.

Learner’s Challenges and challenging Singles Night events are also available, register your interest.

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