Culinary Workshops & Experiences for Connection and Growth

Transform how your group connects. Our hands-on, sensory-rich experiences catalyze team collaboration, leadership development, and intentional celebration.

We use the art and science of flavor—from the complexity of craft chocolate to the transformative power of a pickle—to explore proven professional and interpersonal development frameworks.

Build practical skills, foster genuine connection, and create lasting memories with A Matter of Taste

“A Matter of Taste knew how to bring the experience to life, honoring our group's specific requirements and curating a terrific experience.”

— Elysia S.

Try a fresh, engaging, and delicious way to achieve your goals

Explore unique flavor stories built around a core professional/interpersonal development theme, providing a distinct pathway to collaboration and growth.

  • shiny dark brown chocolate bar nestled into a pile cacao beans and cacao nibs

    Chocolate: Measuring What Matters

    Align on vision and values by exploring the Hierarchy of Metrics through the lens of single-origin chocolate.

    Chocolate that Matters
  • four colorful beverages

    Mocktails: The Art of Design Thinking

    Dig into the core principles of Design Thinking through the art of crafting layered, intentional work-friendly beverages.

    Mocktail Design
  • loose leaf tea on a white plate with a cup of brewed tea in the foreground and bottles of tea and herbs in the background

    Tea: The Power of Observation

    Build clarity and improve communication through mindful tea tasting and blending within the Ladder of Inference framework.

    Tea for Focus
  • A line of jars of colorful pickles on a wooden table

    Pickles: Activating Change

    Recast how you think about change using the Clear-Grow-Deliver™ model, mirrored in the transformative process of pickling.

    Transformative Pickles
  • spoons filled with colorful spices

    Spices & Umami: Communicate with Harmony

    Use the nuance of spice blending and savory flavors to explore and adapt to different learning and communication preferences.

    Flavor Harmony

  • Customized Themes

    Design a bespoke flavor and format event to fit your group or organization’s unique goals, culture, and constraints.

    Customize

Flexible Formats for Every Occasion

Our clients understand that strong professional networks are built from adaptable leadership and a resilient culture. We offer a range of flexible formats, scaling from intimate leadership sessions to enterprise-wide celebrations and breakout activities.

When you invest in A Matter of Taste, you’re not just planning an event—you’re creating a lasting foundation for stronger, more aligned, and more effective teams. 

  • Experience a deep immersion of flavor and cutting-edge professional curriculum.

    Ranging from half-day intensives to multi-day programs, choose from our themes or design a bespoke learning sessions that combines our flavor experiences tailored to your specific agenda.

    Perfect for leadership retreats, strategic planning sessions, or comprehensive team development programs.

  • Sample multiple flavor stories while building different collaborative skills at each station.

    Our signature large-group offering combines multiple hands-on mini-immersions, with options including mocktail making, quick pickles, chocolate tasting, tea blending, and speed coaching.

    This format scales easily for duration and group size, making it perfect for annual meetings, conference activations, and celebrations.

  • Bring the power of sensory learning to your existing events with our facilitated drop-in experiences.

    Envision lunch break activations, happy hour experiences, or networking enhancers. Participants can engage with guided tastings at their own pace while still benefiting from our structured approach to collaboration and connection.

  • Enhance conferences, retreats, or large gatherings with "taste-and-make" breakout activities.

    Energize participants with interludes to reset, connect, and practice collaborative skills in a low-pressure, engaging environment. Flavors and formats can be customized to complement your event's themes and learning objectives.

Investment & Logistics

Our experiences are designed to deliver exceptional value through expert facilitation, premium ingredients, and proven professional development frameworks.

Investment begins at $75 per person*. We offer considerations for non-profit organizations and large group activations.

All experiences include:

  • Expert facilitation by certified professionals

  • Premium ingredients and materials

  • Take-home elements and resources

  • Professional development frameworks and tools

  • Post-experience resources for continued application

Venue and catering partnerships can be arranged to create a seamless, turnkey experience for your event.

*A Matter of Taste event contract minimum is $750. Reservation deposits required.