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Herechicago.com features Chicago's Planner Preferred Team Building Companies, Chicago Team Building Activities, Chicago Team Building Games, Chicago Team Building Places and Chicago's Team Building Ideas, Cooking Classes/Cooking Parties, Scavenger Hunts, Paintball, Bowling, Golf, Outdoor Activites, Sailing and Racing for corporate teams and leadership development. Contact any of the following directly and please mention you found them on Hereschicago.com, Chicago's Meeting and Event Planning resource Directory.Windy City Fieldhouse Chicago Corporate Team Building & Scavenger Hunts
West Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
Windy City Fieldhouse (WCF) is the Midwest's largest Team Building and Entertainment Company dedicated to assisting its clients in the creation of exceptional and memorable interactive events throughout the Chicagoland area. Whether your event is in the city, the suburbs or at WCF's 55,000 square foot raw entertainment venue, WCF accommodates your every need by matching and customizing its programs to fit your unique mission and objectives. WCF's fun and interactive programs ranging from Summer Picnics and Great Amazing Races to Deep Skills Team Building events provide the results you need to build a high performance team with enthusiastic, motivated and loyal employees. National and International events available upon request.Teambonding - Chicago Corporate Team Building, Cooking Parties & Scavenger Hunts
310 S. County Farm Road
Suite F
Wheaton, IL 60187Who are we? TeamBonding is your doorway to a parallel universe where people actually become more successful in business by allowing themselves to have more fun. What do we offer? Professionally facilitated games, initiatives and challenges designed to create better teams. Where? In Chicagoland and anywhere in the US and Canada - wherever your next function is taking place. Cost? Prices are based on the event you select, the size of your group, the length of the event, the location, and the date and time of the event.Corporate Teams - Chicago Corporate Team Building & Scavenger Hunts
ILCorporate Teams Chicago is a leader in delivering high-energy teambuilding and leadership development experiences by combining the resources of leading edge thought leaders, individual and team profile assessments, and interactivity through active adventure and experiential learning. Each program is customized to your teams needs whether to jump start a newly formed team, re-energize an existing team or challenging the best of teams to reach the next level of high performance. Corporate Teams Chicago programs can be conducted indoor or outdoors and held anywhere in the Chicagoland area. From teams of 5 to 500, our professional facilitators provide an environment full of surprise, adventure, and opportunity. Emulating the fast paced environment of the day-to-day workplace, Corporate Teams Chicago creates events that keep participants on their toes. Strategy development, analysis of alternatives, execution of plan, and management of results are all the essential elements that challenge teams to the highest level of performance.The Chopping Block - Chicago Culinary Team Building & Cooking Classes
222 Merchandise Mart
Ste. 107
Chicago, IL 60654The Chopping Block is Chicago’s premier culinary center offering custom interactive private food and wine events, hundreds of recreational cooking classes, and a gourmet retail and wine shop. If your wish is to entertain VIP clients, friends, or family; to network within your industry or social club; to get out of the office for your next quarterly meeting; or to bond with your team we can facilitate.Total Capacity of Venue: 300 and 100, at the Merchandise Mart and Lincoln Square respectively.Total Capacity and Names of Group Rooms (if applicable):
1. Saffron: 175 reception, 60 for meeting, 60 for interactive cooking or wine
2. Basil: 100 reception, 22 meeting, 70 interactive cooking
3. Currant: 40 reception, 12 meeting, 20 interactive cooking
4. Thyme: 50 reception, 35 interactive cooking
5. Eggplant: 50 reception, 15 interactive cooking
6. Outdoor Patio: 50 Reception, 30 interactive cookingTotal Capacity of Venue:
100Parties That Cook - Chicago Team Building & Cooking Events
1500 Lake Shore Drive
Suite 7A
Chicago, IL 60610Parties That Cook® is the nation's premier corporate team building cooking events company. Cook up camaraderie among colleagues with a hands-on cooking class party, where you'll strap on an apron and work together to create an exciting gourmet meal. After the cooking class is done, relax and let us serve you while you celebrate the team's achievements. Parties That Cook's "deliciously fun" cooking classes and corporate team building events have been featured in the Chicago Tribune, New York Times & Gourmet Magazine. Call today to book your next corporate team building event or cooking class party!Lettuce Private Dining and Interactive Events - Chicago Team Building & Interactive Cooking EventsChoose from a unique array of fun, interactive event ideas including hands-on cooking classes, beer tasting events, and options to combine dining and the arts in extraordinary ways.Cooking Class at Scoozi!Entertain your guests in Scoozi’s semi-private dining room while enjoying wonderful Italian wines and learning the fine art of regional Italian cooking. Your guests will experience the timeless spirit of Italy from the moment they arrive. Scoozi’s experienced staff will personally instruct each guest how to combine fresh ingredients to make a delicious 4-course meal. Discover the passion it takes to create classic Italian fare.
Clambake at Shaw’s SchaumburgJoin the chef’s discussion on the history and origin of the traditional clambake. Participate in the preparation and enjoy the one-pot-wonderChef’s Italian Dinner Party at Osteria Via StatoExperience Italy “Osteria Via Stato-style” and celebrate the bounty of the seasons with Chef David DiGregorio. Following a reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and sparkling prosecco, the dinner party will include a four-course menu of seasonal dishes from the chef. Dinner is accompanied by Chef David’s presentation about the history of Osteria Via Stato, its farmers and producers, as well as information on how to best utilize Chicago’s farmer’s markets.Paella Demo at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!Invite your guests to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! to participate in the unique experience of paella making. Your guests can learn how to prepare the traditional Spanish dish and even roll up their sleeves and help the chefs, should they choose. Guests will also be able to make and enjoy an assortment of refreshing sangrias.
Sushi Demonstration at Shaw’sIf you’ve ever wondered how to make sushi, Shaw’s presents an opportunity to learn the art form from their expert sushi chefs. The chefs will demonstrate techniques as they prepare and present sushi for your guests. This demonstration can be paired with a cocktail reception or seated dinner.
Farmer’s Market with Chef David at Osteria Via StatoExplore Chicago's farmer’s markets with Executive Chef David DiGregorio, in the comfort and warmth of Osteria Via Stato. Chef David will lead your guests through a progressive Italian feast, prepared with the freshest produce and meats from the morning's market. Chef David will discuss such topics as the best markets in Chicago, how to shop at a farmer's market and the importance of seasonality in cooking.Hot Pot Café at Ben PaoHot Pot Café features a separate dining area for guests to enjoy a dining experience with origins dating back to 400 AD in northern China. The Hot Pot feast, called weilu, means to surround the pot, symbolizing family unity and togetherness. It is a cozy yet informal style, where you leisurely dip meats and vegetables into boiling broth with a wire mesh basket. The wide range of flavorful dipping sauces adds versatility to your dining experience.Beer Making at Brasserie JoLearn how to taste and evaluate beers and meads during a brewing instruction at Brasserie Jo. Once guests have an understanding of brewing ingredients and how they affect beer, they will brew 5 vats of various types of ales. The beer will be shipped to you for you to enjoy after the brew has fermented. Following the brewing, guests will enjoy a 3-4 course dinner paired with our own handcrafted beers.
Beer Tasting at Brasserie JoTaste a selection of 14 handcrafted draft beers while enjoying hearty Alsatian hors d’oeuvres. Guests will also learn the art of crafting different types of beer.Wine Challenge at Scoozi!Pair wine tasting and trivia games in the same fun-filled evening. This dining event features wine stations with a selection of wine at each table. A friendly, talented wine guide will help educate guests on each wine’s cultural and regional influences as well as recognizing the aromatic and flavor profiles and pairing with food. Guests will later be challenged by a spirited game of wine trivia based on the wines previously tasted. Prizes will be awarded based on a guest’s display of their wine knowledge. This no-stress approach to wine appreciation is almost as fun as drinking the wine! We ensure everyone’s a winner in the Scoozi Wine Challenge.
Shaken & Stirred at Scoozi!A great cocktail tastes better when you know how to make it. The Shaken & Stirred Series will awaken the inner bartender in you and your guests. Each session will be focused on a theme. Different tables will each feature a different cocktail. A Scoozi mixologist will guide you through the creation of the cocktail from beginning to end. Each drink demonstration will include insight and answers on liquor lore, garnishing and presentation. A menu will be customized to complement your cocktail selections.
Wine Tasting at Scoozi!Journey with us as we explore the countryside vineyards of Italy and the United States. Taste and experiment a diverse range of wine types, styles and regions. Our experienced staff will personally guide guests throughout the tasting and offer insights and suggestions for food and wine pairings. Each guest will receive a passport that will include information on the wines and pairing recommendations. Classic Italian fare will complete the wine tasting experience.
Petterino’s Wine Tasting and EducationDan Hickey’s wine education can be conducted during a cocktail reception or as entertainment during the event.Managing Your Break-up with Pinot Grigio: A playful examination of one’s relationship with Pinot Grigio and an exploration of other white wine choices suited to individual tastes.
Do I Smell Gooseberry? A study of Sauvignon Blancs from Around the World: Learn about the ever popular Sauvignon Blancs from around the world through comparing and contrasting exercises. Riesling to the Rescue: An exploration of different types of Riesling and why it quenches the thirst.
Help me with BYOB: How to Choose a Great Bottle for that next outing without breaking your budget or taste buds: A discussion of inexpensive, readily available wines that will impress hostesses and guests alike.
Settling In: The Autumnal Warmth of Alsatian Wines: Exposing the Comfort of Alsatian Gewürztraminer. (This event is best for Fall or Holiday parties)
Blending the Perfect Glass Brasserie JoHave you ever wondered what goes into making the perfect blend of wines? The balance, the flavors, how well it pairs with your favorite dish? With Brasserie Jo’s sommelier’s direction, your guests will take different grapes of Bordeaux and other varietals to blend their own perfect glass of vin!
A Little Bit of Both at Brasserie JoExperience the food, style and environment of a French brasserie while learning about traditional French wines and our 19 handcrafted beers. Enjoy a guest speaker discussing the menu you have designed and the wines or beers that are paired with it by our in-house sommelier.Absolutely Chicago Segway - Chicago Team Building Events & Scavenger Hunts
337 E. Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601Here's a great way to experience everything wonderful Chicago has to offer in a fun, guided tour. Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours gets people out of the meeting room and into the fresh air for an adventure to remember. It's perfect for groups, single travelers or teambuilding events. With over 50 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry, our on-site owners will make sure our guests are given first-class service!Chicago Indoor Racing Buffalo Grove & Addison locations - Chicago Team Building
301 Hastings Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Each event at Chicago Indoor Racing is customized by one of our group coordinators. They will assist you in all the finer details of your event and can help you achieve all of your goals, no matter how simple or complicated... from groups of six to groups of 600 or more. Our event space features the latest in Audio Visual capabilities, including complimentary LCD projectors with pull down screens, as well as flip charts.Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center - Outdoor Team Building Events
Routes 178 & 71
Utica, IL 61373
Starved Rock Lodge is nestled among the forests and bluffs of Starved Rock State Park in Utica, Illinois. The view from the Veranda overlooks the Illinois River Valley and the sandstone bluff known as Starved Rock. Open year-round, this historic landmark is celebrating its 71st year of welcoming guests to a unique getaway. Settle into a comfortable lodge room or stay in a cabin in the woods. Come to Starved Rock in the winter to see bald eagles, frozen waterfalls and ice climbers. We have 5 wedding venues (3 outdoor ceremony options) and affordable corporate meeting spaces.
Arrowhead Golf Club is the perfect setting for your corporate or social holiday party. Our private ballrooms overlook our beautiful golf course which creates a majestic and magical setting for your special event. Our decorators deck the halls in holiday style with ornamental pine trees, twinkling lights, fresh wreaths and garlands, making it perfect for pictures and creating special holiday memories.Whether your group size is 20 or 300, Arrowhead’s highly experienced culinary team is committed to excellence and uses only the highest quality ingredients
when preparing your delectable gourmet meal.Pinstripes South Barrington and Northbrook locations - Chicago Team Building & Bowling
100 W. Higgins
South Barrington, IL 60010
Pinstripes features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate ‘sophisticated fun’ in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with eighteen bowling lanes, six bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro and wine cellar, outdoor patio and fireplace and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.We are now open and having fun! If you would like to make a reservation for dining, bowling and/or bocce, or would like to book a private event/party, please contact us.
Break away from business as usual at eSkape Entertainment, with packages designed especially for corporate customers. We offer private rooms and event space for parties from 20 – 1500. Amenities include large screen projection system, wireless internet and in house catering. Our event team will be happy to tailor a team building, employee incentive, or corporate event utilizing our 36 lanes of bowling, 5,000 to 50,000 sqft laser tag arena, and Arcade & four batting cages. We've made it totally turnkey to plan your next event.Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge Chicago & Lombard locations - Chicago Team Building & Bowling
100 Yorktown Center
Lower Level
Lombard, IL 60148
Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge blends state-of-the-art bowling with a plush, high energy atmosphere featuring, party space, lane-side service, exceptional menu selections, full-service bars, Plasma TVs and a one of a kind electronic art show.It’s the perfect location for team building and networking events, birthdays, anniversaries, wedding events and parties. So get out of the gutter and in to Lucky Strike Lane & Lounge!
Bespoke Cuisine is the city’s top destination for interactive cooking parties. Creating a delicious meal together is the best way to bring people together - to celebrate achievements, foster team work, enhance communication, or entertain clients. It’s a unique culinary experience that guests will remember.We also offer upmarket catering for events at your office, home or alterative venue, as well as dinners, cocktail parties and meetings in our loft-like private event space in the convenient West Loop.Bespoke is a traditional English word for “made to order” and at Bespoke Cuisine, our boutique culinary operation offers delicious food, stellar service, and personalized attention during the entireevent planning process.
Chicago Sailing- Uniquely Effective Team Building and Corporate RewardsLake Michigan is Chicago’s crown jewel, dazzling to all. It is also the ideal venue for your next corporate event. Whether it is a truly effective team-building event or memorable client outing, Chicago Sailing will design and deliver an event that perfectly matches your corporate goals. With more than twenty years of experience, we know what it takes to satisfy the motivational goals of Fortune 500 firms and those intending to be. Call today and discover how sailing events are uniquely effective in forwarding your corporate goals.CPX Sports Paintball - Chicago Team Building & Paintball
Joliet, IL 60436Our customers enjoy a fun & exciting, yet incredibly effective way of team-building that is unlike any other corporate team-building experience in the world. It is just as much a rewarding corp outing as a it is a valuable team-building experience!Corporate Paintball Teambuilding Benefits Include: * Strategy * Teamwork * Communication * Problem-Solving * Risk Management * Leadership * Trust * Camaraderie


















