If you’re pricing out a virtual team building event, you want a number, not a “contact us for a quote.” So here’s the straight answer, then the details behind it.
A virtual team building cooking class with Rockoly typically runs $119–$159 per person for a group of five or more, with everything included — a live chef, a host, ingredients shipped to every participant, and free US delivery. Smaller groups of fewer than five are a flat rate of roughly $695–$795, larger groups pay less per head, and lighter formats like a virtual happy hour start around $89–$109 per person.
That’s the short version. What actually moves the price is worth understanding before you book, because a few choices can meaningfully change your total.
What determines the price
Rockoly’s team event rates come down to four things: how many people, which menu, whether you’re virtual or in person, and what you add on. The rates page says it plainly — “team rates vary with group size, the activity you select, and the location.”
- Group size is the biggest lever. Pricing is per person on a sliding scale, so the rate per head drops as the group grows. A group of 40 pays noticeably less per person than a group of eight.
- The menu sets the band. A pizza-from-scratch or taco class sits at the standard rate; a premium menu like Wagyu team building or caviar tasting costs more because the ingredients cost more.
- Virtual vs. in person. Virtual events are priced per person and published up front. In-person team events are quoted per event, since a venue, travel, and on-site staff vary by city.
- Add-ons. Optional wine or beer pairings, extra side dishes, and equipment kits are the main extras — usually $25–$50 per person.
Per-person pricing by group size
For a standard virtual cooking workshop, the tiers look like this:
| Group size | Per person |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | ~$695–$795 flat |
| 5 – 30 | $139 – $159 |
| 31 – 50 | $129 – $149 |
| 50+ | $119 – $139 |
The flat rate for very small groups exists because a live chef, a host, and a dedicated planner cost the same to run whether four people show up or fourteen — so under five people, you’re paying for the event, not per head. The moment you cross five, per-person pricing kicks in and the math gets friendlier fast.
Pricing by event type
Not every event is a full cooking class, and the lighter formats cost less. Rough per-person rates for a mid-sized group:
| Event type | Per person (5–30) | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual cooking workshop | $139 – $159 | Around-the-world menus, summer workshops |
| Virtual happy hour / mixology | $89 – $109 | Happy hour, mixology class |
| Premium cooking | $200 – $300 | Wagyu, caviar tasting |
| In-person cooking | Quoted per event | Office events, BBQ team building |
If budget is the deciding factor, a happy hour or paint & sip gets your team the same live, kits-delivered experience for less per head than a full cooking class.
What’s included in the price
This is where virtual team building pricing gets misread. A per-person rate that looks higher than a competitor’s often includes things others bill separately. Every Rockoly event covers:
- 👨🏾🍳 A live professional chef, plus a Zoom host who runs the games and watches the chat
- 🧭 A dedicated event planner who handles addresses, shipping, and logistics
- 📦 Fresh ingredients delivered to every participant — free US shipping, international options available
- 🛡️ Shipping insurance: a lost or delayed kit gets replaced
- 🎯 Free menu customization and free dietary adjustments (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, no alcohol)
- 🧩 Free team-building games — trivia and a mini scavenger hunt
- 📸 A group photo, and family or partners joining free on the same screen
Kits feed a family of four, and gratuities are already baked into the rate. So the number you’re quoted is the number you pay — there’s no delivery line, no service fee, and no tip added at the end. When you compare quotes between providers, that’s the thing to check: what’s bundled versus what’s extra.
What the add-ons cost
The optional extras are where a total can climb, so they’re worth knowing:
- Wine or beer pairings — roughly $25–$50 per person, added to any menu
- Extra side dishes — a modest per-person add-on that also extends the class by ~30 minutes
- Equipment kits (aprons, bartender shaker sets) — small one-time add-ons
None are required. A team on a budget can run a full, satisfying event with zero add-ons; they’re there for groups that want to make it more of an occasion.
How to bring the per-person cost down
A few honest levers if you’re working to a number:
- Batch your group. Because pricing is tiered, splitting 40 people into two events of 20 costs more than running them together. Bigger single events are cheaper per head.
- Pick a standard menu. The core cooking workshops deliver the same live, hands-on experience as the premium ones at a lower rate. Save Wagyu for the milestone celebration.
- Skip the add-ons you don’t need — the base event is complete on its own.
- Choose a lighter format. A happy hour or mixology class runs $30–$50 less per person than a full cooking class.
Getting an exact quote
Published rates get you to a ballpark; an exact number depends on your final headcount, menu, and any add-ons. The fastest path:
- Browse the full workshop catalog and the rates page to narrow your menu and see sample packages.
- Book your event or reach out, and a Rockoly event specialist will confirm pricing for your group size and answer questions.
- Not ready to lock the menu? You can hold your date first and finalize the details later.
- Buying for someone else, or need to spend a budget before quarter-end? A Rockoly gift card works for that.
Common questions about billing, dietary needs, and international shipping are answered on the FAQ page.
Is it worth it?
The honest comparison isn’t against a cheaper webinar — it’s against what you’d otherwise spend to get a distributed team genuinely engaged for an hour. A catered team lunch for 25 people runs into the thousands and buys you a meal; a cooking class in the same range buys you a shared experience, a skill everyone keeps, and — because kits feed a family of four — often dinner for their household too. That combination is why teams tend to rebook.
When you’re ready, start with the virtual cooking workshops or compare packages on the team event rates page.