Team building & corporate events
– la famiglia style
Corporate team-building experiences, cooking classes, and dining — perfect for when you want to bring a unique, “family feel” to your corporate event
SOME CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH
Bring la dolce vita to your organization
Transform team-building with our uniquely Italiano corporate experiences. We will customize your experience just for you, but here are some ideas to kick off your brainstorming!
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Your team will have an unforgettable time cooking and playing with our chefs, getting engaged in a fun culinary journey. This activity is like a 4-course lunch or dinner: we begin with welcome appetizers so we can get to know each other, then we will wear aprons and start to prep and cook two main dishes together. At the end, we will serve one of our signature desserts.
Format: Cooking class
Location: our venue or yours
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Choose from crowd-favorite wine experiences to engage your team:
BLIND WINE TASTING DINNER PARTY - have dinner, taste wines, and try to guess each wine’s surprising origin and varietal
VINO MIGRANTE: EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH WINE - thematic wine-tasting and education by our sommelier extraordinaire
BECOME A WINEMAKER FOR THE DAY - yes, learn how to make your own wine
Format: wine tasting and dinner, wine tasting, & wine making (food is included in each experience)
Location: our venue or yours
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ITALIAN FOOD TOURS AROUND SAN DIEGO
Get unique walking food tours in San Diego’s most interesting neighborhood, Little Italy! Our fun guide will give your team an insight of the history, culture, and lifestyle — while you all bond together, enjoying food and drinks.
Format: food tour
Location: San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood
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This experience is for teams who enjoy painting in a relaxing and eclectic environment while enjoying a wonderful, custom, farm-to-fork dinner and sipping delicious wines.
Our expert art instructor will guide you step-by-step on how to paint like a professional. All painting materials are provided and guests can take their painting home! Who will be the Picasso of your team? Book this experience to find out.
Format: dinner and painting class
Location: our venue or yours
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Experience the best sunset in the Bay on San Diego’s premier luxury yacht while you enjoy delicious food catered by our chefs (buffet style).
This two-level yacht also features a wonderful Jacuzzi on the top floor in case you would like to use it. Cash or hosted bar on board. The incredible views of the city, the marine life, and the whole experience will make one-of-a-kind memories for your team!
Format: buffet-style dining on a luxury yacht
“A phenomenal experience from start to finish! I took my team of 14 people for a company offsite and working with the staff at Cucina Migrante was one of the easiest customer service experiences I've ever had. Communication was quick, pricing was fair, the boat was pristine, and the service was impeccable. Thank you for making the whole experience stress free.”
- Deborah Appel
All Cucina Migrante experiences can be customized for…
→ Small or large team-building
→ Company retreats
→ Client appreciations
→ Company celebrations or parties
→ Leadership bonding and rewards
→ Off-sites
… and anything else you’re planning!
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Sì, totalmente. We can accommodate any restrictions, preferences, or allergies (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, etc.)
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If you’d like! Drinks (including wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages) can be included in your booking.
You can also upgrade the experience with our exclusive wine tastings
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It's simple! Here's our process:
We confirm availability and provide an overview via email.
We send an invoice with an estimate.
You pay a small deposit to secure the date.
We finalize location and menu details.
Five days before: confirm final guest count so we can adjust the invoice, confirm all allergies/restrictions and menu.
The final payment can be handled after the event.
Pronto! You're all set for your Cucina Migrante experience!
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We can create pop-up Italian/Sicilian/Mediterranean food and wine experiences at your event!
We love to make food from scratch and entertain your guests with our cooking so don't think of us as a “'traditional off-site catering company.”
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It depends, but usually about 3 hours!
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Truly whatever works for you! We can accommodate small and large groups, anywhere from 6 to 100 people.
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We’re glad you asked, amico!
1. Our commitment to quality using premium ingredients (local or imported from Europe) and fresh ones from local farmers and vendors.
2. Uniquely designed around you. In fact, each event is created listening to your needs and vision. The menu is a unique journey of flavors designed around your allergies, dietary restrictions, and possibly food desires.
3. Food storytelling. Culinary storytelling transforms our dinners and cooking classes into chapters of a greater narrative. You will enjoy a fusion of language, flavors, and visuals in the form of a comprehensive experience. Your guests will leave with many memories and stories to share.
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Answer to your FAQs
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Sì, certo! That’s the beauty of our process — nothing is, how you say, “off the shelf.” We’ll collaborate with you to plan the perfect menu.
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Sì! We would not dare to torture you with breathing in the mouth-watering smells of the meal and not invite you to stay to enjoy it!
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Our experiences are all about meaningful conversations and human connections — and of course delicious food. You will interact with our chefs during the cooking process, as they tell you the story of ingredients and dishes. And at the end, you will sit down to enjoy fresh food with our unique Italian and Sicilian twist.
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We are based in San Diego, and proudly serve the San Diego, North County, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palm Springs and the desert cities.
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YES! We can start any time that works for you.
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We do have venues. Our main venue is in Golden Hill, very close to downtown San Diego; however, we also partner with other wonderful venues throughout San Diego county.
If you prefer we come to you, we can, though!
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The investment varies from $130 - $300 per person, depending on the experience you choose.
“Chef Francesco and Adisa were wonderful hosts for my group of top performing managers as a reward. We had a relaxing and fun evening making fresh pasta, drinking wine and laughing. I highly recommend this as a refreshing alternative to a dinner at a noisy restaurant.”
- Amanda Speed
It’s time to get out of the office and into the cucina!
To get started, share a little about your company event and your vision with us below!