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GROUP AND TEAM BUILDING COOKING CLASSES Are you looking for a unique activity for your convention or tour group? Would you like to take a new approach to your company get together or team building retreat? A cooking class at the Jane Butel Cooking School may be just what you're looking for! We offer group demonstrations and full-participation teambuilding classes for any type of group. In April 2000, a story by Eileen Daspin in the Wall Street Journal discussed the value of cooking classes with corporate teambuilding efforts. Some of the highlights included: "Just as survival simulation games and outdoor adventure courses were once popular team-building techniques, the kitchen exercises are supposed to foster trust and communications." "It's the trendy thing to do…The kitchen is a good place to improve team work because there are a lot of things that can go wrong." - Bill Reynolds, Culinary Institute of America "Maybe the person who can't break the egg will start seeing others in a new way." - Rick Phillips, leader of the Culinary Institute of America's teambuilding courses "People's work styles came to life" "…the detail-person marshaled the ingredients, the time manager kept the meal on schedule and the manager was the social glue." At Jane Butel's Cooking School, we accommodate a variety of group types, sizes, menu interests and teambuilding goals in group demonstrations and full-participation teambuilding classes. DEMONSTRATION CLASSES Sit back and relax while you observe the preparation of traditional and innovative New Mexican dishes. You will enjoy samples of each item. Classes last an average of 3 hours and will be conducted in locations such as the convention center, hotel banquet rooms or auditoriums for large groups. Menu Options: TRADITIONAL NEW MEXICAN Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, Quesadillas, Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, New Mexico Style Beef Tacos and Sopaipillas SOUTHWESTERN LITE Garlic Sopa, Halibut with Hot Orange Salsa, Grilled Jicama with Lime Chile Rub and Mai Tai Grilled Pineapple A TALE OF TWO TORTILLAS Corn Tortillas, Flour Tortillas, Fish Tacos with Salsa and Carne Adobada Burritos with Red Chile Sauce SOUTHWESTERN BRUNCH Bloody Marias, Huevos a la Sonora, Sonoran Sauce, Fruit Tostados Compuestos, Mexican Cinnamon Coffee OTHER MENUS are available Group demonstration class fees are $75 each for fewer than 15 people, $65 each for 15-45 people. FULL-PARTICIPATION TEAMBUILDING CLASSES These hands-on classes illustrate management and working styles in action. As a student in one of these participatory classes, you will work as part of a team to prepare a meal and then enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine, beer or orange-vanilla water. Classes last from 3-4 hours. Menu Options: SOUTHWESTERN SAMPLER Guacamole, Composed Nachos with Refried Beans, Bowl O' Red with Fixin's 'n Mixin's, Blue Corn Parfait Bread and Bizcochitos NEW MEXICAN FAVORITES Quesadillas, Salsa Roja, Sonoran Style Salsa Verde, Tamales, Red Chile Sauce, Chile Rellenos and Flan Caramelizado LITE & HEALTHY NEW MEXICAN Pears with Spiced Pecans on Baby Green Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, Grilled Blackened Tomato Cream Soup, Chile Seared Salmon with Mango Salsa and Berry Blast Dessert FAJITA PARTY Taquitos with Trio of Dippers, Salsa Roja, Guacamole, Chicken, Beef and Shrimp Fajitas, Pico de Gallo, and Margarita Pie OTHER MENUS are available Full-participation teambuilding class fees are $2,500.00 for less than 9 people, $250 each for 9 or more people. SCHEDULING A CLASS To make a class reservation, call 800-473-8226 or 505-243-2622. A 50 percent deposit is required with your reservation to secure the date. The deposit is calculated using a conservative estimate of attendance. The balance is due 60 days prior to the event. TRANSPORTATION If your group is not staying within walking distance of the school, we can provide information on shuttles in the area. CANCELLATION POLICY If a cancellation must be made, 20 percent of the 50 percent deposit is nonrefundable. If the cancellation is made within 60 days of the event, no refund will be given. However, the deposit may be used to reschedule the class. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of the cancellation notice. Contact us to request more information about group programs or inquire about reserving a date.