Look Who's Been Talking About Us...
I wanted to let you know how happy I was with how everything turned out! We had such an incredible time and everyone absolutely loved their experience with you. We had some skeptics when I told them what our team building activity would be...but after spending the evening with you and your team, everyone was completely blown away and thoroughly enjoyed the event!! You and your staff were wonderful - so professional and accommodating! The food was absolutely delicious and all anyone could talk about the next day was "when are we going to get the recipes?!". I loved that we made gourmet dishes, but that everything was so easy - with the ingredients being pre-prepped to having yourself and your staff on hand to assist or answer questions as needed was perfect. The atmosphere was also phenomenal – better than if we went to a large corporate type venue - it almost felt like we were having a private dinner party amongst friends. I can't say enough about how happy and pleased we are. Thank you for everything!! This was my first time planning a large event and I am more than thrilled that the team building event was such a highlight for myself and the attendees!!
Maxxam Analytics
On behalf of RBC, thank you for facilitating our team Cook Off session. We appreciated you sharing your background and giving us the history of your fine establishment. Patricia, you had your staff fully engaged with each of us and it is evident that you have your business down to a fine art. Please know we truly enjoyed ourselves and we will recommend your business to our partners.
RBC Executive
I thoroughly enjoyed our sales meeting held at Cook Gourmet, and the cooking class afterwards. - am already telling my circle of friends what a great experience it was. Thanks so much for forwarding the recipes
Executive
Mosaic Sales Solutions
One more time, thank you for all your help to arrange a truly memorable night for our team. Our team was elated with the experience. We closed the conference with a slide show of all the pictures you sent very late on Tuesday after what I'm sure was an exhausting day for yourself. The event was a magnificent complement to our corporate meeting.
Pepsico Executive
Hi Patricia,
Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful event on Friday night. Our team was so complimentary and happy this morning. I was told by several that it was the best Christmas party to date!!
Your team was professional, helpful and very friendly.
Executive, Hansamed
On behalf of all of us here, thank you for an extremely memorable evening. Everyone was thrilled and they also loved that it was in such an intimate setting rather than an impersonal cooking school atmosphere. Your staff was wonderful and very helpful. It was a smashing success so thank you very much for everything!
Executive, Intuit
We had a great time! We tried something like this at a previous National Sales Meeting a few years ago, and the lady instructing it was so uptight about everything it took away from the potential to enjoy yourself. This was a much more relaxed atmosphere and a great environment for our event! I'll keep you in mind for future events. I just wanted to say thank you again for a wonderful evening with Cook Gourmet. It was such a great experience for our team! Not only does it provide a team building aspect, but it does it in a way that allows the guests to enjoy a GREAT meal in a comfortable setting. The group thoroughly enjoyed themselves! We have eaten at many wonderful restaurants in Toronto but the experience with Cook Gourmet has far surpassed some of those restaurants. Please pass on my thanks to your staff, all of them were very patient and fun to work with! Thanks again for all your help!
Bayer Inc.
Patricia - you are getting RAVE reviews!!! They loved dinner last night and feel it was the crowning touch to a wonderful day. You were so well organized and made everyone feel they were actually cooking dinner. To top it off, everything was delicious.
Thank you for making me look good for having found you.
Pepsi Canada
Our group had an awesome time and we just loved the warmth and hospitality that was shown by you and your staff. Great Event and Many Thanks!
Marketing Company
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves yesterday. Both you and your staff were vast with your experience, knowledge and guidance. It was a pleasure to meet you and work with you on this event.
AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
Thanks very much to you and your team for such a great night on Sunday. Our whole group thoroughly enjoyed the evening and not only was it a lot of fun, it was delicious. They also appreciated the ease with which everyone could move around and chat with each other and the informality of it. I highly recommend this experience for other corporate groups!
Discover The World Marketing
The dishes we created were wonderful and pretty simple to prepare once you break them down. It was less intimidating than some of the cooking classes I have seen. You and your staff do a wonderful job of making sure that everyone is comfortable and that their dish is on track. Thank you once again.
Senior Solutions Architect
Emergis
Just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you and you staff once again for the great evening last night. Our group had a fun time mingling, cooking and just enjoying an evening out with their colleagues. There's a bit of a buzz this morning with everyone exchanging stories and that's always a good sign that people had fun.
Executive
AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
I am very impressed with the quality and professionalism of the organization you have put together. Our afternoon event was fabulous, and you and your staff were very helpful. The gift bag was a very thoughtful touch. May I also add that your follow-up note is greatly appreciated, as are the recipes. I hope to be able to use your services again. Many thanks!
Corporate Client
Thanks so much, it was a real pleasure to see your passion, and the entire evening was really nice. Such a pleasure to be so welcomed by another person.
Executive,
Great West Life
I have come back to the office this morning to rave reviews to last night's event. It was more than simply a dinner experience.
Thank you, again.
Investors Group
I wanted to thank you personally for the wonderful evening shared by our Scotiabank team this past week. You and your team must be commended for a job well done. All of you were so very helpful, fun, giving and receptive.
You easily created a relaxing environment for us. I felt like I was
visiting a friend, there to enjoy the company, relax and savour the food.
Your generosity, sincerity and openness was greatly appreciated by all of us. Know that I will be telling everyone I know of the fabulous night we enjoyed with Cook Gourmet. The food was fabulous and I look forward to receiving your recipes! The family will be celebrating up at the cottage this July 1st and I plan to make every single hors d'oeuvre on the menu!
Scotia Bank
We'd like to extend our thanks to you and your team for a really great evening. It was a wonderful way to end our day and we've had excellent feedback about the ambiance, the facilities, the top-notch service and of course the food! We will continue to enjoy the aprons and the recipes long into the future and would definitely recommend your organization.
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
A quick note to say thank you for an excellent event. My team is made up of a bunch of engineers and when I told them we were going to a cooking school last week, they were skeptical that it would be any fun. I have had nothing but glowing reports - they loved the event, it gave them a chance to mingle, and a chance to do something completely different from their day job. On top of that, the food was excellent!
Director,
Cisco Systems Inc.
Our relationship has been strained over the past year so we thought a team building event would be helpful. The entire team had nothing but great things to say about the Cook Gourmet event. They had a great time and it was an excellent opportunity for all of us to interact in a different environment. Thanks again. It was a great evening.
Corporate Client
It was indeed a fun filled and enjoyable evening with you at Cook Gourmet. I must add that you have a beautiful and warm location which made our team feel comfortable instantly. Thank you for your hospitality and for showing us an alternative to entertaining and simple cooking.
Amgen Pharmaceuticals
Thank you for an excellent evening. Everyone had a great time and thought the meal was excellent. We were all still talking about it when we reconvened for our meeting this morning. A really fun team event. We will definitely let everyone in our organization, and friends, know about Cook Gourmet and the great evening we had.
Let us know when you publish your first cook book!
Moneris Solutions
"Thank you! The team thoroughly enjoyed the evening – it was truly the highlight of our 2-day workshop! The evening was a success."
Vice President, Bell Canada
"We had an amazing time! You are gracious, patient, funny and delightful to work with and be taught by."
Many thanks,
KPMG Canada
"What a superb night we enjoyed and mainly because of Cook Gourmet! You were terrific to work with. The food was absolutely awesome…as usual. And the attention to detail for the kids menu and activities was perfect! What a lovely evening."
Sr.Vice President,
Hoffman-La Roche Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Thank you for what was an awesome evening! I just might learn how to cook after all – it was inspiring!
Jeffrey Simbrow Associates Inc.
Thanks for an excellent offsite. My team really enjoyed the afternoon.
More than they were expecting!
Microsoft Canada
"I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the fabulous Grand Opening you did. I had a good feeling from the moment we met and that never waivered throughout the process. Everything from food to floral exceeded my expectation. Please don't ever hesitate to use us as a reference. We would be only too happy to sing your praises."
Fuji Photo Film Canada
The entire evening was fantastic. The food was excellent and your staff was highly professional. A wonderful team-building event. It was better than going to a restaurant! We found the whole concept to be quite unique and would highly recommend Cook Gourmet.
General Electric of Canada
Thank you so much for a great nite for the Nortel Gang. Everyone enjoyed themselves - the laughter and the food...and it was very successful for encouraging a little R&R for a team that has been working so very hard with long stressful hours. We enjoyed Cook Gourmet --- and we will be back.
Vice President,
Nortel Networks
Thanks for an amazing event last week. A good time was had by all Supervisors, Office Staff and Clients! Both of our clients stayed until the very end! Myself and Kathy were very pleased with the results. Thanks for some great food, great wine and a great time!
Account Manager
News Marketing Canada
The night was a great success thanks to your generosity, hospitality, warmth and great knowledge of fine food and entertaining - we will be back in the Spring.
Mary Flanjak
Private Function
Thanks so much for a wonderful evening! Your hospitality was only exceeded by providing an environment of fun, team building activity and of course the great food. Once again a great time had by all. Lots of fun and great memories.
Best Regards,
President
CROSSMARK® Canada Inc.