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Golden fried black-eyed pea fritters on parchment with parsley and scattered dried peas
🗓️ Seasonal & cultural

Black History Month

  • Zoom
  • Bring your own ingredients
  • Adjustable headcount
  • Instant booking, 2 weeks out
  • Love Your Event Guarantee

Description

Cook iconic African American dishes like Black-Eyed Pea Fritters, Jerk Chicken, and Shrimp and Grits while learning the history, culture, and traditions behind every bite.

Process and timeline

From the moment you book to the moment the chef says hello.

  1. When you book

    Hold your date

    A $250 deposit reserves the date and comes off the total in full. Dates 2 weeks out book instantly; sooner than that, ask and we can often expedite.

  2. Within a day

    Your event planner gets in touch

    Every event gets a dedicated planner, at no cost. They shape it around your team — the menu, the timings, dietary needs, and the parts that make it yours.

    • Free customization of the menu and the run of show
    • Free engagement games to open or close the session
    • Extra cheers, toasts and shout-outs for birthdays, wins and farewells
    • Dietary adjustments for anyone who needs them

  3. A week before

    Your shopping list arrives

    Suggestions rather than a fixed list, so everyone can work with what is already in their kitchen. Bring your own produce, jars and whatever else you fancy putting up.

  4. Event day

    Everyone joins and the chef takes it from there

    One link, no software to install. Your planner is on hand in the background if anything needs sorting mid-event.

How to join

Default video platform

Zoom

  • Your event planner sends the Zoom link with your confirmation, and again the day before.
  • Prefer Microsoft Teams or Google Meet? Say so when you book and your host will run it there instead.
  • No account or download needed for guests — the link opens in a browser.

Things you'll need

Everything else is in the box we ship to each guest.

To join

  • A laptop or tablet with a camera
  • A stable internet connection
  • Somewhere to prop the screen where you cook

Kitchen equipment

  • A chopping board and a sharp knife
  • Mixing bowls — large and small
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • A large pan or skillet
  • A stove, and an oven if your chef calls for it

Also handy

  • Salt, pepper and cooking oil
  • A kitchen towel
  • Somewhere clear to work
  • An appetite

Bring your own

Nothing ships — you bring the ingredients

Shopping list
Sent ahead of the session, with suggestions rather than a fixed list — the point is to use what you already have.
Equipment
Whatever you cook with at home. Nothing specialised is needed.
Lead time
Short, and that is the advantage: with nothing to ship, this one can still make a date the others cannot.
Instant booking
Available for events at least 2 weeks out. Sooner than that, ask us — we can often expedite.

Cancellation, rescheduling and changes

Plans move. Every window below is counted back from your event date, and applies to virtual events like this one.

Cancellation

21+ days

Refund of amounts paid, less any documented nonrecoverable costs already incurred.

8–20 days

Your choice: a 50% refund of the recoverable event amount, or a Rockoly credit for 100% of it.

Under 8 days

Payments are nonrefundable. The event may still be eligible for rescheduling.

Rescheduling

14+ days

One complimentary reschedule is permitted.

7–13 days

A rescheduling fee of 10% of the Event Subtotal or $250, whichever is greater.

Under 7 days

A rescheduling fee of 25% of the Event Subtotal or $500, whichever is greater.

Headcount is confirmed 10 business days out, and credits last 12 months. The full terms — including no-shows, weather and what counts as a nonrecoverable cost — are in our Event Terms & Conditions.

What guests said about this experience

Verified guest

We chose the Black History Month workshop because we wanted a team activity that felt connected to the occasion rather than generic. Chef Emily gave the session structure, personality, and plenty of opportunities for participation. The result was a memorable experience that gave our team something to enjoy and talk about together. The session balanced useful instruction with plenty of personality. The team-building games led by Angel, our Zoom facilitator, were a fun way to keep everyone involved. The fresh ingredients from Whole Foods made the final dish taste especially vibrant.

Alex

Verified guest

I’m always drawn to experiences with a strong concept, and the Black History Month workshop felt thoughtfully curated rather than generic. Chef Emily added engaging details throughout, giving the session the same sense of discovery I enjoy when exploring a new restaurant or tasting experience. The small technique tips made a noticeable difference. Black History Month made the experience especially memorable.

Sofia

Verified guest

Chef Emily was engaging throughout the Black History Month workshop and made the experience feel welcoming for the whole group. As the organizer, I appreciated how easy it was to participate and how naturally the team interacted. The team connected naturally throughout the activity. I appreciated receiving fresh Whole Foods ingredients that were ready to use for the class.

Cameron

Verified guest

As the group organizer, I loved how easy it was to get the Black History Month workshop underway and customize the details for our team. Communication made the planning process easy. Customization was straightforward from the beginning. The fresh ingredients from Whole Foods made the final dish taste especially vibrant.

Drew

  • Love Your Event GuaranteeIf it doesn't live up to expectations, we make it right.
  • Free customizationChange the menu, the timings or the format at no cost.
  • Free dietary adjustmentsVegan, vegetarian, gluten-free — just say so when you book.
Golden fried black-eyed pea fritters on parchment with parsley and scattered dried peas

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